The world could soon face another wave of climate-related challenges as the United Nations’ weather agency warns that El Niño conditions are rapidly developing and are expected to strengthen in the coming months. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), there is now an 80 percent probability that El Niño will emerge between June and […]
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Outgoing US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has strongly defended the importance of central bank independence, warning that political interference could permanently damage public trust in the institution responsible for guiding America’s monetary policy. Speaking at an award ceremony hosted by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, Powell said the Federal Reserve is currently facing […]
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Iran has firmly pushed back against mounting US pressure over a potential agreement, stating it will not accept any deal with Washington unless the rights of its people are fully guaranteed. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s chief negotiator, said the United States could not be relied upon and emphasized that Tehran would only move forward if […]
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Bangladesh has increased fuel prices for the second time in just six weeks, reflecting ongoing financial stress linked to global energy disruptions and rising import costs driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The government, which relies on imports for around 95 percent of its fuel supply—mostly sourced from the Middle East—adjusted prices in […]
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Israeli military operations have intensified in southern Lebanon, with the army confirming on Sunday that its ground forces are pushing further into the region as part of what it describes as expanded offensive operations against Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group operating along the border. The military said that a “significant number” of soldiers have begun coordinated […]
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