Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem declared that the conflict with Israel is far from over, accusing the Israeli government of failing to honor peace agreements. Speaking on “Resistance and Liberation Day,” he said Israel’s inability to maintain a presence in Lebanon since 1982 was a result of fierce resistance. Qassem recalled Israel’s failed attempt to impose the May 17 Agreement and emphasized that any future efforts to extend Israeli expansion into Lebanon would be futile.

Prime Minister Robert Abela of Malta has announced that his country will formally recognize the State of Palestine following an international summit on June 20. "We cannot turn a blind eye to the escalating atrocities," Abela said, calling the recognition a moral responsibility. He expressed special sorrow over the killing of nine children of Dr. Ala Al-Najjar in an Israeli attack. The Maltese government also stated its readiness to welcome Dr. Al-Najjar and his family.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on X (formerly Twitter) warning those who frequently issue threats regarding India’s Siliguri corridor, also known as the “Chicken Neck.” He stated that Bangladesh has two such corridors, both far more vulnerable. The first is an 80-kilometer strip in northern Bangladesh stretching from South Dinajpur to the southwestern Garo Hills. If compromised, it could sever Rangpur Division from the rest of the country. The second is a 28-kilometer corridor from South Tripura to the Bay of Bengal, known as the Chattogram Corridor. Sarma pointed out that this corridor is shorter and more sensitive than India’s own.

In light of escalating tensions, both India and Pakistan have extended their airspace bans on each other’s aircraft. Pakistan announced that its airspace will remain closed to all Indian aircraft, including military planes, until 4:59 AM local time on June 24. India responded by extending its own ban on all Pakistan-registered, operated, owned, or leased aircraft, including military ones, until June 23.

Delhi Police claim to have arrested 121 Bangladeshi nationals during a week-long operation in New Delhi. According to authorities, the detainees had illegally crossed the border and had been working as laborers for at least three years. They have been sent to detention centers, and deportation procedures are underway. The operation also led to the arrest of five Indian nationals accused of providing shelter and assisting in the creation of fake identity documents.

Joe Lopez, a firmware engineer at Microsoft, was fired after interrupting CEO Satya Nadella’s speech at the company’s annual developer conference. Lopez shouted, “Satya, show us how Microsoft is helping kill Palestinians. Show us Azure’s role in Israel’s war crimes.” Security promptly escorted him out of the event, and Microsoft later terminated his employment.

Malaysian immigration authorities have detained 597 undocumented migrants—including Bangladeshis—in Selangor. The large-scale operation involved 390 officers and checked documents of 1,597 individuals. Those detained include 472 men and 125 women from countries including Indonesia, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Thailand.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared that Pakistan will no longer receive water from rivers controlled by India. This statement comes after India suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank, which allowed water from three Indian rivers to flow into Pakistan—supporting nearly 80% of its agricultural land. On April 22, India officially halted the agreement. Modi warned that Pakistan would pay a heavy price for every terrorist attack—through its military and its economy. Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar added, “If terrorists operate from Pakistani soil, we will strike them there.”

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has expressed concern over a recent ban imposed on the Awami League’s meetings, rallies, publications, and online campaigns under the Anti-Terrorism Act. HRW stated that such restrictions risk violating fundamental freedoms. The organization also noted that the interim government appears poised to follow the previous administration’s pattern of abuse of power. HRW further criticized the lack of accountability for enforced disappearances under the last government and deemed the draft law to prevent such disappearances as failing to meet international standards.

During a live meeting in the Oval Office, former U.S. President Donald Trump met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. When asked by a journalist whether Trump could be convinced that claims of a "white genocide" in South Africa were unfounded, Ramaphosa replied that Trump should listen to the South African people to understand the reality. In response, Trump directed his aides to dim the lights and play videos. A series of graphic images, news clippings, and old footage alleging the persecution of white South Africans were shown—clearly part of a pre-planned narrative.

Yasin Mia Sheikh, a July Uprising fighter, joined the Russian army and was killed in battle on March 27. His family was informed on April 1, but the body remained unlocated until now. His brother, Md. Ruhul Amin Sheikh, confirmed that Yasin’s body is currently preserved at Rostov Bondan Military Hospital. The family has submitted a request to the Wage Earners’ Welfare Board for urgent repatriation. The Bangladeshi embassy in Russia said repatriation efforts are underway.

Two Israeli embassy staff members were shot and killed near the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem condemned the attack, calling it a "senseless killing" and vowed justice. "We are actively investigating and will bring the perpetrator to justice," she said. The motive behind the attack remains unknown.

Forty-three Australian senators and MPs have sent a letter to Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, urging immediate action on three key demands: announcing a clear electoral roadmap, ensuring justice for victims of the July uprising, and disbanding the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). The letter, sent via email, was confirmed by BNP’s International Affairs Secretary Md. Rashedul Haque.

Several Indian citizens, particularly from West Bengal, have been applying for political asylum in European countries like France by falsely claiming Bangladeshi nationality. French media outlet Le Monde and the French National Court of Asylum (CNDA) report that Biswajit Das and his wife Rinku Das from Nadia district entered France in 2022 with forged Bangladeshi birth certificates and citizenship documents.

Experts say asylum applications citing religious and political persecution are more likely to be approved if the applicant claims to be from Bangladesh. This growing trend of fraudulent claims is damaging Bangladesh’s global image and could affect genuine asylum seekers.

In a trilateral meeting held in Beijing on Wednesday, foreign ministers of Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan— Ishaq Dar, Wang Yi, and Amir Khan Muttaqi— agreed to cooperate on counterterrorism and regional stability. The three nations also reached consensus on extending the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan. China’s Foreign Ministry stated, “We support Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and are committed to regional peace and development.”