Two killed in strikes on Iraq base, pro-Iran group threatens US

February 28, 2026

BAGHDAD, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) – Two people were killed Saturday in air strikes on an Iraqi military base housing the powerful pro-Iran group Kataeb Hezbollah, which has threatened the US with an imminent response. The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Saturday, with the Islamic republic retaliating with barrages of missiles […]Continue Reading

Iran strikes countries hosting US forces in Middle East

February 28, 2026

WASHINGTON, United States, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) – Iran has responded to a wave of US strikes by launching missile attacks on multiple countries hosting some of the tens of thousands of American troops deployed across the Middle East. Below, AFP examines the major concentrations of US forces in the region — which fall under […]Continue Reading

Turkish Airlines suspends flights to Mideast capitals over strikes on Iran

February 28, 2026

ISTANBUL, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) – Turkish Airlines on Saturday suspended flights to 10 Middle East nations after Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran, with many nations closing their airspace. “Flights to Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Jordan have been cancelled until March 2,” spokesman Yahya Ustun wrote on X, while flights […]Continue Reading

Trump says US ‘may have casualties’ in Iran attack

February 28, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, United States, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) – President Donald Trump warned Saturday that US forces could take casualties in what he called a massive attack on Iran to destroy the country’s military and spark a popular revolt against the government. “The lives of courageous American heroes may be lost and we may […]Continue Reading

US and Israel launch strikes against Iran

February 28, 2026

TEHRAN, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) – The United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iranian cities on Saturday triggering explosions and columns of smoke in the capital Tehran. The attacks came after US President Donald Trump expressed frustration at Iran’s stance in negotiations over its nuclear and missile programmes. Trump […]Continue Reading

Trump says US in ‘major combat’ to destroy Iran missiles, navy

February 28, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, United States, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) – US President Donald Trump announced Saturday that “major combat” is underway to destroy Iran’s missile forces and “annihilate” the country’s navy. “The United States’ military began major combat operations in Iran,” Trump said in a video message posted on his Continue Reading

Dhaka sees messages from Myanmar’s FM, AA chief positively

February 27, 2026

NEWS DESK Amid Bangladesh’s continued engagement, Myanmar’s Union Minister for Foreign Affairs Than Swe and Chairman of the United League of Arakan Twan Mrat Naing have congratulated recently appointed Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman which is seen positively by Dhaka. The head of the Arakan Army has sent a congratulatory letter to the Bangladesh […]Continue Reading

OIC leaders hopeful of political stability in Bangladesh under Tarique Rahman

February 27, 2026

NEWS DESK State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Friday said the government is working to ensure that Bangladeshi citizens can travel to India smoothly and the Indian side has shown a positive response. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working on the issue of Indian visas for Bangladeshis. We have held talks […]Continue Reading

OIC leaders hopeful of political stability in Bangladesh under Tarique Rahman

February 27, 2026

NEWS DESK The global leaders, who attended the executive meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), have expressed the confidence that Bangladesh will speedily attain political stability and accelerated development under the able leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. They expressed full support to Bangladesh’s candidature for the Presidency of Continue Reading

PM Tarique Rahman calls for depoliticising education, research, arts

February 27, 2026

NEWS DESK Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday said education, research, arts and literature should remain free from political influence in a civilised society. “I believe that politicising education, research and the practice of arts and literature is never a mark of a civilised society,” he said while addressing the Ekushey Padak 2026 award ceremony […]Continue Reading