Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot AI has temporarily paused new subscriptions for its Kimi K3 model after overwhelming demand strained its computing capacity. The company announced the suspension on Sunday, saying it would prioritize existing paid users while allocating limited resources. The pause follows the release of Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter open-weight model that Moonshot describes as the world’s largest of its kind. The surge in user activity over 48 hours exceeded forecasts, prompting the company to plan separate membership tiers, including one focused on coding, to better manage computing resources.

The capacity crunch comes as Moonshot seeks up to $2 billion in new funding and prepares for a potential Hong Kong initial public offering. The firm, founded in 2023 by AI researcher Yang Zhilin, has raised more than $5.5 billion to date, with investors including Meituan, China Mobile, and CPE. It has engaged Goldman Sachs and China International Capital Corp as advisers for the IPO, though the timeline remains uncertain.

Moonshot’s situation reflects broader challenges for Chinese AI developers facing surging demand and limited access to advanced computing hardware due to U.S. export restrictions.

A large-scale clash erupted in New Delhi on Monday during the ‘Parliament Chalo’ march organized by the Cockroach Janata Party (CGP). According to reports, at least 118 police personnel, including senior officers, were injured, while around 70 protesters were detained for creating disorder and violence. The Delhi Police stated that demonstrators ignored restrictions, attacked law enforcement with stones and objects, and broke multiple barricades.

Authorities confirmed that among the injured were senior police officials such as special, joint, additional, and deputy commissioners, along with several female officers. Around 60 protesters were also reported injured. The violent crowd vandalized 15 to 20 government vehicles and caused extensive damage to public and private property. Delhi Police condemned the violence and announced strict legal action against those involved.

Police said cases are being filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and other relevant laws for rioting, obstructing official duties, attacking police, and damaging government property. Officials warned that no one involved in the unrest will be spared.

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) of Bangladesh has come under scrutiny after its new chair, Mir Nadia Nivin, initiated steps to reduce insurance company registration fees from 2.5 taka to 1 taka per thousand taka premium. The move follows pressure from the Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA) and other industry groups, which had earlier opposed the fee increase introduced by former chairman Dr. M. Aslam Alam. Financial analysts warn that the reduction could significantly weaken IDRA’s institutional capacity and reduce government revenue by over 270 million taka.

Economist Dr. Mahmud Osman Imam stated that registration fees are a vital revenue source for IDRA, which lacks other major income streams. He argued that lowering the fee without stakeholder consultation raises transparency concerns and will not solve the sector’s structural problems. According to him, 42 of the country’s 82 insurance companies are financially weak, requiring deeper reforms rather than fee cuts.

Mir Nadia Nivin defended her decision, saying it was based on legal opinion and that the 1 taka rate would apply only for 2026, with the 2.5 taka rate effective from 2027. She denied allegations of favoritism and said all decisions were made in line with government policy and existing regulations.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has pledged to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city in September for the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Mamdani said his administration would take the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant against Netanyahu very seriously, citing allegations of genocide in Gaza and crimes against humanity.

The statement drew sharp reactions from both the U.S. administration and Israel. The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office dismissed the ICC as an illegal court with no authority over Americans or Israelis, calling the warrant against Netanyahu completely false. U.S. President Donald Trump also posted on his Truth Social platform that Netanyahu would not be arrested while in the United States, though he did not mention Mamdani by name.

The exchange highlights growing tensions surrounding international accountability efforts and the political sensitivities of enforcing ICC warrants within U.S. jurisdiction.

In a column published on July 21, 2026, writer Kakon Reza criticized what he described as selective protests and attempts to rehabilitate supporters of a former fascist regime in Bangladesh. The article referenced a debate sparked by cartoonist Mehedi Haque’s depiction of July’s revolutionary events and the reactions of individuals such as Nadim Mahmud, who defended the cartoon under the banner of free speech. Reza argued that freedom of expression allows both criticism and counter-criticism, and that defending actions sympathetic to a banned fascist group could legitimately provoke public anger.

The writer accused Mahmud and others of being beneficiaries of the previous regime and of practicing selective protest by ignoring injustices committed under that government. Drawing parallels with Germany’s post-war ban on the Nazi Party, Reza argued that fascist ideologies—marked by racism, hatred, militarism, and dictatorship—should remain legally prohibited. He cited reports from the United Nations Human Rights Commission that allegedly identified the former regime’s leaders as violators of human rights.

Reza concluded that any effort to normalize or rehabilitate fascist politics in Bangladesh contradicts democratic principles and international human rights standards.

A government investigation has concluded that inadequate pilot training and insufficient supervision contributed to the F-7 BGI training jet crash at Milestone School and College’s Diabari campus in Uttara, Dhaka, on July 21 last year. The accident killed 36 people, including 28 schoolchildren, and injured many others. The report, submitted after more than three months of inquiry, detailed the aircraft’s flight path and communication with air traffic control before it lost contact and crashed.

The nine-member commission, led by former secretary A.K.M. Zafar Ullah Khan, reviewed findings from the Air Force, Fire Service, and RAJUK before submitting its report to the interim government. It found that the building had only one exit, located where the aircraft struck, which worsened casualties. The commission dismissed allegations of body concealment but recommended compensation for victims’ families, which remains unimplemented a year later.

Milestone College has marked the first anniversary with two days of mourning programs, including prayers and tributes at the crash site.

Two oil tankers caught fire after explosions while traveling through the narrow and risky southern route of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed the incident and said its rescue teams were evacuating sailors from the damaged vessels.

According to a statement published by Iran’s state news agency IRIB, the IRGC urged shipping companies to ensure the safety of their crews and to ignore what it called false information from the U.S. military. The force also reiterated warnings to avoid routes declared dangerous.

The IRGC further stated that as long as U.S. actions in the region continue, the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, and no oil, gas, or fertilizer exports will be allowed from the area.

During the peak of the anti-discrimination student movement, one of its coordinators, Nahid Islam, was abducted and subjected to severe physical abuse. The incident came to light on July 21, 2026, when images of his injuries—bruises on his thigh, arms, and shoulder—were revealed as he received treatment at Gonoshasthaya Hospital in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. Nahid stated that two days earlier, a group of men in plain clothes had taken him from a friend’s house late at night and tortured him both physically and mentally.

According to Nahid, around 20 to 25 men raided the house where he was hiding, blindfolded him, and transported him for about 30 to 35 minutes before detaining and interrogating him. He was beaten with iron rods and lost consciousness for nearly a day. Upon regaining consciousness, he found himself on a roadside in Purbachal and managed to return home before being hospitalized. His parents had spent the previous day outside the Detective Branch office, alleging that police had detained him but were denying it.

The report did not mention any official response or investigation into the abduction and torture allegations.

The United States has issued a global alert instructing its citizens to remain on high alert amid escalating tensions with Iran and ongoing unrest in the Middle East. The State Department released the advisory, titled 'Worldwide Caution,' on Monday, warning Americans across the world to exercise maximum vigilance.

According to the advisory, the overall security situation has become increasingly complex due to rising instability in the Middle East, and the risk of sudden escalation remains high. The State Department urged Americans outside the region to reconsider travel to or through the Middle East, citing potential threats to US diplomatic facilities and locations associated with American citizens worldwide.

The alert underscores Washington’s concern about the potential for wider conflict and the growing risks to US nationals and interests abroad as tensions continue to mount.

Argentina’s national football team returned home to a warm reception in Buenos Aires after finishing as runners-up in the World Cup. The team, led by coach Lionel Scaloni, landed at Ezeiza International Airport on Monday local time, where they were greeted with a red carpet ceremony and a military band. However, captain Lionel Messi did not accompany the squad, as the Argentine Football Association (AFA) confirmed he remained in the United States for personal reasons.

Thousands of fans gathered outside the airport and near the national team’s training center, waving flags and cheering despite rain and cold weather. Their enthusiastic welcome reflected continued admiration for the players despite the loss. Earlier, following the World Cup final, large crowds had assembled at Buenos Aires’ Obelisk Square to celebrate, but the festivities turned chaotic when clashes broke out between some fans and police.

Authorities used water cannons, tear gas, and rubber bullets to restore order, detaining at least 15 people. Argentina’s 1–0 extra-time defeat to Spain ended their bid for back-to-back World Cup titles, yet the homecoming showed enduring national pride in Scaloni’s team.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 50 percent tariff on a range of Canadian imports, including wine, hockey sticks, and cement. The White House stated that the measure will take effect within 30 days. Key Canadian exports such as energy, potash, critical minerals, and fish are exempt from the new tariffs. Trump justified the move by accusing Canada of unfair treatment toward U.S. automobiles, dairy, and alcohol products.

The decision applies to all listed goods regardless of their status under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), marking a new escalation in trade tensions between the two neighboring countries. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded that Canada is ready to intensify trade talks with the U.S. in the coming weeks. He criticized the tariffs as a continuation of unilateral actions that violate the USMCA and threaten Canada’s sovereignty.

The two countries were already engaged in trade disputes over steel, aluminum, copper, and softwood products. The new tariffs are expected to further strain economic relations across North America.

A third-grade student named Farzana Sultana, aged nine, was found dead inside a wardrobe drawer in Kaliganj upazila of Satkhira on Monday night. Police recovered the body from the home of a woman named Sumaiya, 26, who lived in the same area. Following the discovery, an enraged crowd beat Sumaiya to death at the scene. Police later arrived and brought the situation under control.

According to family and local sources, Farzana had gone to school in the morning but did not return home after classes ended. Her relatives searched for her and informed Kaliganj police when she could not be found. Acting on the report, police and locals conducted a search and discovered her body in Sumaiya’s house in the evening.

Locals suspect the murder was committed to steal the gold earrings the child was wearing. Kaliganj police have launched an investigation to determine the actual motive and have stated that legal action is being taken regarding the mob killing.

Bangladesh Bank extended a record Tk 4.10 trillion in liquidity support to commercial banks in June 2026, according to its ‘Money Market Dynamics’ report. The central bank provided the funds through repo, Standing Liquidity Facility (SLF), and Special Liquidity Facility mechanisms, marking the highest single-month assistance on record. The move came as the banking sector faced mounting liquidity pressure.

Sector insiders said weaker banks have long depended on central bank support, but the situation worsened in June following instability linked to the appointment of a new chairman at Islami Bank, which triggered heavy deposit withdrawals. As a result, Bangladesh Bank had to extend additional liquidity assistance to stabilize the bank and the broader sector.

The report showed Tk 1.79 trillion was lent via repo, Tk 1.49 trillion under SLF, and Tk 804.73 billion through the Special Liquidity Facility. Officials noted that stronger banks typically use repo borrowing, while weaker or irregular banks rely more on special facilities. Most of these short-term loans are repaid within their maturity periods, keeping net exposure relatively low.

Local contractors in Narsingdi have accused Atikur Rahman Khan, General Manager of the commercial division at Ghorashal-Polash Urea Fertilizer Factory, of irregularities in selling unusable lubricating oil. They claim that oil worth several crores of taka was sold without an open tender, violating procurement rules. Factory authorities, however, maintain that the sale followed all government regulations.

According to factory sources, about 37,800 liters of unusable lubricating oil stored in 189 drums were being taken out of the factory in three trucks when local contractors intervened, forcing the materials to be returned to secure storage. Atikur Rahman Khan stated that the tender process had been completed earlier based on a committee’s recommendation, and the contract was awarded to Dhaka Min Wells Limited. He dismissed the allegations as baseless, asserting that only authorized government institutions can participate in such sales.

Local contractors, including owners of M/S Business International and M/S Osman & Brothers, have demanded a new tender through online or national newspaper announcements to ensure transparency and equal participation. The incident has sparked discontent among local business groups, who are calling for an investigation to ensure transparency and accountability.

Students of Rajshahi University blocked the railway line near the campus’s Fine Arts area on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, protesting the alleged assault of a student by train ticket examiners (TTIs). The incident reportedly occurred around 3 a.m. Monday night on the Padma Express when law student Forkan Uddin objected to TTIs collecting money from passengers without issuing receipts. He alleged that six to seven TTIs took him between two compartments, beat him on the neck and back, and tried to push him out of the train window.

The protesters demanded punishment for the accused, permanent dismissal for corruption, legal action for attempted murder, compensation for the victim, and mandatory train stops at Rajshahi University station. The Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (RACSU) expressed concern, supported the protest, and reiterated the same four-point demand. University authorities acknowledged the incident and said they were working to resolve the issue through discussion with both sides.

Rail communication between Rajshahi and the rest of the country remained suspended as students vowed to continue the blockade until their demands were met.