1 The body of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was laid to rest on Friday in a grand prayer hall in Tehran. Religious leaders, government officials, foreign dignitaries, and thousands of mourners gathered there to pay their final respects. Surrounding the death of Khamenei, who was killed in US and Israeli airstrikes, Iran has organized week-long mourning ceremonies and public processions. His death, after nearly 37 years of ruling the country, is being seen as the conclusion of a significant political and religious chapter for the Islamic Republic of Iran. According to a Reuters report, Khamenei’s body will be…
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3 Switzerland has secured their spot in the Round of 16 for the fourth consecutive time, defeating Algeria 2-0 in the Round of 32 match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Concurrently, the Swiss tasted victory in a World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 1938, marking the end of their 88-year long wait. Breel Embolo gave Switzerland the lead in just the 10th minute of the match. However, the unsung hero behind the goal was Johan Manzambi, who broke through Algeria’s defense with a brilliant solo effort from midfield, entering the box and delivering a perfect pass.…
0 Current champions Argentina have secured their spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, defeating Cape Verde 3-2 in a dramatic match, thanks to a superb performance by captain Lionel Messi. Argentina played aggressive football from the start. In the 29th minute, Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal from a pass by Lisandro Martínez. With this goal, the Argentine captain also achieved the unique feat of scoring in eight consecutive World Cup matches. However, Cape Verde, participating in the World Cup for the first time, did not give up easily. They equalized twice, posing a…
4 At least 40 people died in political violence and mob justice incidents across the country in June this year. Of these, 31 lost their lives to mob justice. During the same period, 352 women and girls, and 47 journalists were subjected to abuse and harassment. These figures emerged from the June 2026 human rights situation report published by the human rights organization Human Rights Support Society (HRSS). The report was compiled based on news published in 16 national media outlets, collected information, and fact-finding reports. According to the report, 9 people were killed and 346 injured in 58 incidents…
3 For the first time since the beginning of the conflict with the United States and Israel, Ahmad Vahidi, the acting chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has appeared in public. Qatar-based news outlet Al Jazeera reported this information. According to Al Jazeera reporter Ali Hashem, extensive preparations are underway in the capital Tehran for the farewell ceremony of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Top political and military officials from the country are attending this state-sponsored event. On Thursday (July 2) evening, Khamenei’s coffin was brought to the event venue adjacent to the Imam Khomeini Hussainia Mosque…
2 Ahead of their 2026 World Cup Round of 16 clash against Cape Verde, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni offered his assessment of potential title contenders during a press conference. In his view, France has been the most consistent team in the tournament so far. However, he also considers Brazil, Spain, Colombia, and Mexico to be strong contenders for the trophy. This news comes from TYC Sports. Scaloni stated, “At this moment, France is playing the best football for me. Brazil is also doing great. Mexico’s performance against Ecuador was outstanding. Colombia is playing well, and Spain is always strong. However,…
1 The government has decided to grant normal retirement or retrospective promotion to 150 retired, removed, discharged, and dismissed officers of the Bangladesh Army, Navy, and Air Force. At the same time, it has also been decided to provide them with outstanding salaries, allowances, and other financial benefits. This information was disclosed in a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday (July 1). The notification, signed by Defence Secretary Md. Ashraful Uddin, instructs that the order be implemented immediately. The notification states that this decision has been taken after reviewing the applications of officers who faced deprivation,…
0 The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has decided to implement special surveillance at large screen venues across the capital where football World Cup matches are being shown, to prevent fan excitement from escalating into violence. Alongside local police stations, the Detective Branch (DB) will also enhance security in these areas. This information was announced by Md. Shafiqul Islam, Additional Commissioner of the DB, at a press conference held at the DMP Media Centre on Minto Road on Friday afternoon (July 3). The press conference was organized following the arrest of individuals involved in the murder of BNP leader Md. Abul…
3 At least 40 people have been killed and 8 others injured after an overloaded passenger bus lost control and plunged into a deep gorge in southwestern Pakistan. The accident occurred on Friday (July 3) morning in the remote Dana Sar area, bordering Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. Shaheed Rind, a spokesperson for the Balochistan government, stated that the bus veered off the highway and fell into a rocky ravine. He added that the bus was carrying passengers from another broken-down bus in addition to its regular capacity, making it overloaded. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti expressed deep sorrow over…
1 A person of Tibetan descent, identified as Lobga Rangzen, self-immolated by setting himself on fire in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York, USA. This act was in protest against China’s Tibet policy and a demand for an independent Tibet. The incident occurred on Thursday evening (local time). According to the New York Police Department, officers responded to a report at 6:32 PM that a person had set himself on fire in the area near First Avenue and 42nd Street. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition, where doctors pronounced him dead. Eyewitnesses, as quoted…