A suicide car bombing in Pakistan’s North Waziristan region has left at least 13 soldiers dead and 24 others injured. According to security officials, the attacker detonated an explosive device near a vehicle belonging to the bomb disposal unit. A Taliban-aligned militant faction led by Hafiz Gul Bahadur has claimed responsibility for the attack. Reports indicate that nearly 290 people have died in militant attacks across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan since the beginning of this year.

A massive funeral procession was held in Tehran on Saturday morning for more than 60 Iranians killed in recent Israeli attacks. The mourners included high-ranking military officials, nuclear scientists, journalists, and many civilians including women and children. Coffins draped in Iranian flags were carried from Tehran University to Azadi Square. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the ceremony. Reports indicate that the total number of Iranian casualties in the conflict has reached over 600.

Employees of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) in Bangladesh have launched a complete shutdown demanding the removal of its chairman. Though a few staff entered the office in the morning, by 11 a.m. security forces had closed the main gate, effectively sealing off the NBR headquarters in Agargaon. Leaders of the NBR Reform Unity Council said they were blocked from entering the premises, prompting all levels of staff to stage a sit-in. “There can be no meaningful dialogue without the chairman’s removal,” they declared, as officials from across the country arrived to join the protest.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned Donald Trump to refrain from making “disrespectful and unacceptable” remarks about Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei if he wishes to pursue a nuclear agreement with Iran. Araghchi emphasized Iran’s commitment to sovereignty and resilience, stating, “We will never allow others to dictate our destiny.” He further added that Iran would not hesitate to reveal its full military capabilities if provoked, cautioning Israel against underestimating Iranian strength.

Israel has reportedly incurred nearly $3 billion in damages during its recent conflict with Iran, according to Bloomberg. Internal assessments indicate that Iranian missiles successfully penetrated Israeli defense systems during a two-week retaliatory barrage, causing significant damage to infrastructure. The attacks were part of Iran's “True Promise III” operation, during which the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched 22 missile strikes targeting Israeli cities.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about a ceasefire in Gaza, stating that a truce could be achieved within a week. Speaking at a diplomatic event on the Congo-Rwanda agreement, Trump said he had recently spoken with key figures working toward peace. Hamas has indicated willingness to release remaining hostages under any ceasefire agreement. However, Israel insists that the conflict will only end once Hamas is completely disarmed and dismantled.

Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has granted permission for Jewish settlers to engage in music, dance, and unrestricted movement within the Al-Aqsa compound in the West Bank. This decision directly violates long-standing agreements regarding the sacred site’s management. The move follows lobbying by several Jewish religious organizations that met with Ben-Gvir three weeks ago. During the meeting, he reportedly said, “I want the sound of music to echo throughout the entire Al-Aqsa compound,” intensifying tensions in the already volatile region.

The Barishal Canal in Madaripur, once a vital waterway for trade, is being excavated after years of encroachment and pollution halted its water flow. Spanning 8 kilometers, the canal had been clogged by illegal structures, causing severe waterlogging. The district and municipal administrations have launched a joint initiative to reclaim and dredge the canal, starting from the Itarpool area. Locals welcome the move, saying restored water flow will boost agriculture on hundreds of bighas of land and help revive the region's traditional water transport.

Several explosions were heard in Eslamshahr, located in western Tehran, late Friday night. In response, Iranian authorities immediately activated air defense systems in the area. Videos shared by Iran International captured repeated blasts accompanied by flashes of light in the sky. However, the exact cause of the explosions and details about casualties or damages remain unclear. Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump warned that if Iran succeeds in enriching uranium to weapons-grade levels, it may face renewed bombing campaigns.

Despite the end of the annual fishing ban, hilsa remains scarce in the Padma and Meghna rivers, leaving Chandpur fishermen with disappointing catches. Supply at local markets has dropped sharply, pushing prices to record highs—up to Tk 3,000 per kg. Buyers are crowding fish markets but often leave empty-handed due to limited availability. Traders and fishermen blame poor river conditions, though experts remain hopeful that catches will rise with continued rain as the peak hilsa season approaches.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that district courts cannot impose nationwide injunctions, a decision seen as a major legal win for the Trump administration. Former President Donald Trump welcomed the ruling, stating, “I was elected with historic public support, but far-left judges have been trying to undermine presidential authority and override the will of the people.” The decision comes after months of legal clashes over immigration and social policies, with the administration criticizing district judges for overreaching their jurisdiction.

Dhaka has seen a significant improvement in air quality, now ranking 47th globally—down from 11th just a day earlier, according to Swiss-based IQAir. As of 10:13 AM, the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 56, a sharp drop from Friday’s 102. Meanwhile, Jakarta, Indonesia topped the list of most polluted cities with an AQI of 181, followed by Kampala (166), Medan (159), Lahore (158), and Batam (145).

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have signed a long-awaited peace agreement in Washington aimed at ending decades of conflict and allowing U.S. access to the region's lucrative mineral resources. The accord calls for the disarmament, demobilization, and conditional reintegration of armed factions in Congo. Former President Donald Trump, present at the signing, hailed it as a “glorious victory” and a turning point toward peace and opportunity in the region.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that if Iran enriches uranium to a level suitable for nuclear weapons, it will face renewed military strikes. “Iran doesn’t want to enrich anything right now—they just want to recover,” Trump said. “They will not get the bomb, and they will not be allowed to enrich uranium.” He noted that Israel had launched airstrikes on Iran prior to U.S. action on June 13, and a 12-day cycle of retaliatory attacks followed. Trump described Iran’s supreme leadership as having taken a “brutal hit” and characterized the subsequent ceasefire as timely and necessary.

Pakistan has welcomed a supplementary ruling from the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, which reinforces that India cannot unilaterally suspend the Indus Waters Treaty. Islamabad stated that the ruling makes it clear the arbitration process cannot be bypassed, and that both parties must agree for the treaty to be altered or terminated. A PCA press release reiterated that India cannot place the treaty in abeyance on its own. Pakistan also reaffirmed its willingness to engage in bilateral talks with India on the matter.