Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has condemned Israel’s refusal to allow an Arab ministerial delegation to visit the occupied West Bank, calling it an act of extremism and a rejection of peace. The Arab ministerial meeting, originally planned for the West Bank, was relocated to Amman, Jordan due to the Israeli ban. “By blocking the visit, Israel has shown it believes in suppression, not peace,” Prince Faisal said. Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi added that Israel’s obstruction is killing any chance for a just Arab-Israeli resolution.

At least six people were injured in Colorado, USA, when pro-Israel protesters were targeted with a petrol bomb during a demonstration demanding the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. The FBI has labeled the attack a “deliberate act of terrorism” and launched an investigation. Video footage shows an individual with a spray can chanting, “Down with Zionists,” “Free Palestine,” and “They are murderers.”

In a week-long crackdown, Saudi authorities detained more than 12,100 foreign nationals for violating housing, labor, and border regulations. The arrests were made between May 22 and May 28 as part of an ongoing initiative to enforce residency and employment laws. According to Arabian Business, 63% of the detainees were Ethiopian, 34% Yemeni, and 3% of other nationalities. Additionally, 90 individuals were arrested while attempting to illegally exit the country.

Press Secretary Shafiqur Alam revealed that Japan is planning significant investment in the Matarbari project. Discussions also included sending 100,000 Bangladeshi workers to Japan each year. Japan’s main investment agency, JETRO, responded positively, and progress was made toward resolving visa-related complications. A substantial portion of the $29 million master plan will be funded by Japan.

Nobel Laureate and Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus will receive the prestigious King Charles Harmony Award 2025. He is scheduled to travel to London on June 10 at the invitation of King Charles III, who will personally present the award. Meetings with UK government officials are also planned. Dr. Yunus is expected to return to Dhaka on June 13. Notably, the award was first introduced in 2024, with former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as its inaugural recipient.

At least 150 people have been killed in sudden floods that swept through Mokwa, a city in Nigeria's central Niger State, earlier this week, according to emergency agency spokesperson Ibrahim Audu Husseini. He warned that the death toll could rise further. The disaster has displaced over 3,000 people, completely destroyed 300 homes, and washed away two bridges. Earlier, the Daily Trust newspaper reported that thousands were left homeless and more than 50 children from an Islamic school were missing.

India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has, for the first time, acknowledged that the country lost several fighter jets during a skirmish with Pakistan earlier this month. In an interview with Bloomberg TV, General Chauhan downplayed the significance of the aircraft losses, stating, “What matters is not that the planes were downed, but why. We’ve identified the tactical errors and adjusted accordingly. Just two days later, we carried out a successful long-range strike.” Meanwhile, BJP veteran Subramanian Swamy also confirmed Pakistan had shot down five Indian jets. He further alleged corruption in the Rafale fighter deal, claiming no investigation would occur as long as Narendra Modi remains Prime Minister.

Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended issuing work visas to citizens of 14 countries—including Bangladesh—until the end of the upcoming Hajj season in June. Other affected nations include India, Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Nigeria, Jordan, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Tunisia, Yemen, and Morocco. According to Arab Times, the decision will adversely impact thousands of foreign workers and international businesses.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that more than 1,000 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States since January this year. Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal disclosed that 62% of these individuals were returned to India on commercial flights.

Meanwhile, the former Trump administration had earlier estimated that approximately 18,000 Indian nationals have illegally entered the US. Jaiswal also expressed concerns over the impact of the US government’s recent policies on international students, stating that these changes could significantly affect Indian students planning to enroll in American universities.

At a community reception in Japan, Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus credited expatriates for helping Bangladesh recover from the brink of collapse. “The ousted regime left the treasury and banks empty. Without remittances sent by our overseas brothers and sisters, Bangladesh would not have survived,” he said. Dr. Yunus urged everyone to take ownership of the struggle, adding, “Great movements begin with just a few people. Now it has spread nationwide. We must realize the dreams of the students who gave their lives.”

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday reaffirmed his country's full support for the transitional government in Bangladesh, led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The support includes backing for initiatives on nation-building, reforms, and a peaceful democratic transition. Both leaders reiterated their shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific to ensure peace, stability, and prosperity for all. Dr. Yunus expressed gratitude for Japan’s continued assistance in bilateral initiatives, including the Bay of Bengal Industrial Growth Belt and the Matarbari-Moheshkhali Integrated Infrastructure Development Program.

In an interview with Oman TV, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that Muslim countries possess vast resources, exceptional human capital, rich cultures, and glorious heritage—tools necessary to play a key role in shaping a new global order.

He urged Muslim nations to stop waiting for direction from others and instead assert themselves in international affairs. Thanking Oman for its mediation efforts, he said, “Our rights are protected under international law. Under the Supreme Leader’s fatwa, Iran has never sought nuclear weapons and never will. But we will not give up our right to peaceful nuclear technology.” He condemned the killing of Iranian scientists by Israel and criticized the global silence on the Gaza genocide.

In a speech at Soka University, Tokyo, Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus warned that current civilization is heading toward self-destruction due to environmental degradation. He reiterated his vision of the "Three Zeros"—zero poverty, zero unemployment, and zero net carbon emissions. Dr. Yunus proposed the creation of “Three Zero Clubs” where five individuals can pledge to avoid fossil fuel use entirely. He criticized profit-driven economic models that disregard ecological and social sustainability.

Zulkarnaine Sayer has claimed that notorious criminal Subrata Bain worked with India's intelligence agency RAW, conducting covert missions in Bangladesh and other countries. Bain allegedly received commando training in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh along with associates Molla Masud and Golam Murtuza Babu. Missions included the assassination of a Nagaland separatist's wife and child, and the murder of Mustakim, a Bihari-origin kebab shop owner in Dhaka.

On Sunday, climate activist Greta Thunberg and fellow campaigners will set sail for Gaza aboard a humanitarian vessel organized by the Freedom Flotilla. Their mission is to protest the ongoing war and blockade imposed by Israel. European Parliament member Rima Hassan, who will be aboard, stated that the goals include condemning the siege and genocide, challenging Israeli impunity, and raising global awareness. Earlier this month, a similar vessel Thunberg planned to board was damaged by a drone strike.