Iran vows to keep Hormuz strait blocked as long as war continues

Bhutan proposes free trade agreement with Bangladesh

Trump signals possible end to Iran war, considers waiving oil sanctions

India sends 5,000 tonne diesel to Bangladesh via cross-border pipeline

Iran names Khamenei’s son as new supreme leader after father’s killing

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Trump says he doesn’t believe Iran’s new supreme leader ’can live in peace’

US President Donald Trump said he doubts Iran`s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei can coexist peacefully with Washington, reiterating his dissatisfaction with Tehran`s choice of leadership.

UK, German, Italian leaders discuss Iran’s blockade of Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East tensions

The leaders of the UK, Germany, and Italy discussed the situation in the Middle East, including the Strait of Hormuz, and agreed on the critical importance of freedom of navigation for vessels, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

Boeing signs $289 million Israel contract for 5,000 smart bombs

Boeing has signed a new $289 million contract with Israel to deliver as many as 5,000 new air-launched smart bombs, a source told Reuters ‌on Tuesday.

Iran’s new leader still silent, was elevated by the Revolutionary Guards

Iran`s Revolutionary Guards forced through the choice of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader, seeing him as a more pliant version of his father who would back their hardline policies, bludgeoning aside the concerns of pragmatists, senior Iranian sources said.

SOUTH ASIA

India supports democratic, stable and inclusive Bangladesh, says its envoy

Bangladesh

Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah poised to become Nepal’s next PM

Nepal

US assistant secretary begins two-day Dhaka visit with talks at foreign ministry

Bangladesh

Nepal votes in 1st elections since Gen Z protests ousted Oli government

Nepal

UK seeks closer ties with Bangladesh’s new government

Bangladesh

US suspends immigrant visa for 75 nations, including Bangladesh

Bangladesh

Afghanistan says 55 civilians killed in border clashes with Pakistan

Afghanistan

Afghanistan fires at Pakistani jets over Kabul as conflict intensifies

Afghanistan

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