Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim extended greetings and best wishes to former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on the occasion of his 101st birthday. In a message posted on Facebook, Anwar wished Mahathir good health, longevity, and well-being, expressing hope that he remains blessed by the Almighty.

Mahathir Mohamad is recognized as one of Malaysia’s longest-serving prime ministers and is widely credited for his significant contributions to the country’s modernization and economic progress. His leadership period is often associated with major national development initiatives and policy reforms that shaped Malaysia’s growth trajectory.

The message from Anwar Ibrahim highlights a gesture of respect toward a key figure in Malaysia’s political history, reflecting acknowledgment of Mahathir’s enduring influence on the nation’s development.

The government has appointed State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit to supervise rescue, relief distribution, and rehabilitation operations in flood-affected areas of Chattogram and the Chittagong Hill Tracts. The Cabinet Division issued a gazette notification on Friday under the President’s order, signed by Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani. The directive takes immediate effect.

According to the notification, the minister will coordinate and monitor the assessment of flood damage, available relief stock, and ongoing rescue efforts. He will also ensure coordination among relevant ministries, departments, agencies, district and local administrations, and security forces. Additionally, he will provide necessary guidance for damage assessment and rehabilitation planning in the affected regions.

The order further states that the minister will oversee the adequacy of relief supplies, take prompt action to ensure their availability, and keep the government informed about the flood situation and measures taken. Relevant government bodies, including the Disaster Management and Relief Ministry, divisional and district administrations, law enforcement agencies, and local government institutions, will provide administrative and technical support to the appointed minister.

National Citizen Party (NCP) convener and opposition chief whip in parliament Nahid Islam stated that a death sentence awaits Sheikh Hasina if she returns to Bangladesh. Speaking on Friday at an event at the Diploma Engineers Institute in Dhaka’s Kakrail, he said the government should take diplomatic and legal steps to bring her back and implement the verdict. He claimed that the country had already suffered sixteen years of destruction and that Hasina’s return should only be for the execution of the judgment.

Responding to journalists, Nahid Islam said the decision on Hasina’s return and the implementation of the verdict rests with the Bangladesh government, which should coordinate with Delhi. He alleged that Hasina’s decisions depend on permission from Delhi and that the issue is tied to diplomatic and political understanding between the two capitals. He also said participants of the July uprising are ready to face any situation to protect the country’s sovereignty and economy.

He warned that if any attempt is made to inflame political tensions around Hasina or the Awami League, the government would suffer the most damage.

Israeli forces detained Sheikh Mohammad Hussein, the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and Imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque, immediately after Friday prayers on July 10, 2026, in occupied East Jerusalem. The Palestinian state news agency Wafa reported that the arrest occurred following his sermon and leadership of the Friday prayer at the mosque.

According to local sources cited by Wafa, Israeli authorities did not provide any official explanation regarding the reason for Sheikh Hussein’s detention or his current location. The report did not mention any charges or further details about the circumstances surrounding the arrest.

The incident adds to ongoing tensions in East Jerusalem, though no official responses or implications were included in the report.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Thalapathy Vijay has accused the police and the then administration of responsibility for last year’s fatal stampede at his election rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu. Speaking at an event in Karur on Friday, July 10, 2026, Vijay said law enforcement failed to manage the situation and later tried to shift the blame onto him.

The September 2025 rally saw a massive crowd surge that led to at least 41 deaths, sparking widespread discussion across the state. Vijay described the tragedy as one of the most painful experiences of his life, saying he had trusted the police to ensure safety. He questioned why authorities did not cancel or stop the event if they saw the situation getting out of control and noted that police had facilitated his arrival on stage.

Vijay also alleged that political opponents mocked his absence following the tragedy and hinted that the incident might have been influenced by politically motivated conspiracies. The case was initially investigated by a Tamil Nadu police special team before being transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation under Supreme Court orders.

An eleven-party alliance will hold a divisional rally in Rangpur on Saturday to press for several national demands, including the implementation of the Teesta mega project, effective measures to end border killings and push-ins, and steps to reduce public suffering. The rally is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at Rangpur Zilla School ground.

According to the alliance’s coordinator and Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General Hamidur Rahman Azad, the event is part of a previously announced nationwide program. Opposition Leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman MP will attend as chief guest, while Opposition Chief Whip and National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam MP will preside. Leaders from several allied parties, including the LDP, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis, Nezame Islam Party, and others, are expected to address the gathering.

The alliance has called on people from all walks of life in the Rangpur division to participate actively to ensure the success of the rally.

The Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (BJCD) has issued a ten-point emergency directive for its leaders and activists to assist flood-affected people across several districts. The instructions, signed by Office Secretary Md. Jahangir Alam on Friday, July 10, 2026, call for intensified rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts in response to worsening floods caused by continuous rainfall and hill torrents from India. The affected districts include Chattogram, Khagrachhari, Rangamati, Bandarban, Cox’s Bazar, Sylhet, Moulvibazar, and Sunamganj.

According to the directive, members are to help evacuate residents and livestock to safety, form rescue teams, coordinate relief with local BNP leaders, and ensure the security of homes left behind. The plan also includes providing food, medicine, and purified water, prioritizing women, children, and the elderly, and forming medical teams to prevent post-flood diseases. The central leadership, headed by President Rakibul Islam Rakib and General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir, will oversee the overall coordination.

The statement emphasizes active participation in post-flood reconstruction, including repairing damaged embankments and supporting affected students with educational materials.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced ten directives to manage the disaster situation in the Chattogram region following heavy rainfall and flooding. His adviser and office spokesperson Mahdi Amin shared the details in a Facebook post on Friday, July 10, 2026. The measures include continuous monitoring by the Prime Minister, activation of 1,057 shelters for over 12,000 people, and the distribution of relief funds and food supplies to five affected districts.

The directives also ensure safe drinking water, sanitation, healthcare, and food for affected residents. Security forces and, where necessary, the army have been deployed for rescue operations in hilly areas. Local representatives and BNP leaders have been instructed to assist victims regardless of political affiliation. Additionally, HSC and equivalent exams in disaster-hit areas have been postponed, and plans have been made to raise the Chattogram–Dohazari railway line by five feet to reduce future flood risks.

The Prime Minister’s Office expressed confidence that coordinated government action and humanitarian efforts will help the region recover from the crisis.

Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi, a top commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has vowed to take revenge against the United States and Israel for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Speaking after Khamenei’s burial in his hometown of Mashhad on Thursday, Vahidi declared that the assassination would never be erased from history and that justice must be ensured for the perpetrators.

Vahidi emphasized that those responsible, particularly what he called “child killers,” must face appropriate punishment. He warned that the killing would not weaken the resistance movement or the Islamic Revolution, asserting that the enemies of the revolution must understand that such acts cannot bring down the flag of resistance.

He concluded that avenging the deaths of martyrs and punishing the criminals would remain the IRGC’s ultimate and legitimate demand. The comments were reported by Al Jazeera, reflecting Iran’s strong reaction following the death of its top leader.

BNP leader and Chattogram-10 Member of Parliament Saeed Al Noman called on politicians to treat politics as an act of devotion and to stand beside people affected by waterlogging. He made the remarks on July 10, 2026, while visiting flood-affected areas in Halishahar, including Barinighat Golichipa Para, Phul Chowdhury Para, Sundabi Para, and Godown Bazar North Gate, which were inundated due to continuous heavy rainfall.

During his visit, Noman met with affected families, distributed food, clean water, and other humanitarian aid, and assured residents of prompt assistance. He emphasized that while storms and hardships may pass, the duty to serve people must continue, describing selfless service as a form of worship. He also stated that BNP’s acting leadership had instructed party members to support flood victims.

Noman urged BNP activists to remain beside the people and continue humanitarian efforts to ease the suffering of those trapped by water. He reiterated that BNP is a party of the masses and committed to helping citizens during disasters.

The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has temporarily suspended Md. Mehtab Kayes, an Assistant Maintenance Engineer at the Directorate of Primary Education, for publishing the Primary Scholarship Examination 2025 results without prior authorization. According to a ministry circular issued on Friday, the suspension took effect on July 9, 2026, under the Government Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 2018.

The ministry stated that the results were finalized on July 8, and Kayes was instructed to upload them only after formal approval. However, on the morning of July 9, he uploaded results from nine districts of the Dhaka division to the official website, which briefly went live and allowed users to view and share the results on social media.

A three-member investigation committee, led by Director of Planning and Development Md. Mirajul Islam Ukil, has been formed to probe the incident and submit a report within three working days. The premature leak has sparked discussion and criticism among parents and stakeholders.

A new survey has found that public support for Israelis among Americans has declined significantly since the Gaza war. According to the findings, only 52 percent of Americans now hold a favorable view of the Israeli people, down from 67 percent in 2022. In contrast, attitudes toward Palestinians have remained largely unchanged. The survey also indicates that most respondents view the Israeli government, the Palestinian Authority, and Hamas negatively, with disapproval of the Israeli government rising sharply in recent years.

The generational gap is particularly pronounced among younger Americans. Among those under 30, 59 percent express positive views of Palestinians, while only 32 percent feel positively about Israelis. The divide is even wider among young Democrats, with 72 percent favoring Palestinians compared to just 26 percent for Israelis. Meanwhile, young Republicans now show nearly equal levels of support for both sides, a notable shift from previous years when their backing for Israelis was much stronger.

The survey results suggest a continuing shift in US public opinion, especially among younger demographics, regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, visited the flood-affected Gunagari area of Banshkhali upazila in Chattogram on Friday morning. The locality, known as Hindupara, is home to mostly low-income Hindu fishing families whose houses were inundated by continuous rain and hill runoff. Many residents had taken shelter on the second floor of a local shop and nearby safe spots for three days. Dr. Rahman distributed cash and relief materials, waded through waist-deep water to visit homes, and spoke with elderly people, women, and children about their hardships.

Local residents said few others had visited their neighborhood, praising his effort to check on each household. They reported that hundreds of families in the area suffered losses, including damaged fishing nets, boats, livestock, and furniture. After distributing aid, Dr. Rahman told reporters that in times of disaster, the only identity that matters is humanity, not religion, ethnicity, or politics. He emphasized that helping affected people is a moral and humanitarian duty.

The visit highlighted a message of solidarity and compassion across religious lines amid severe flooding in the region.

Advocate Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas, Member of Parliament for Pabna-5, has called for establishing a just, accountable, and democratic state in Bangladesh following the recent July uprising. In an article published on July 10, 2026, he described the movement as part of the nation’s long struggle for rights, justice, and dignity, linking it to earlier milestones such as the Language Movement, the 1969 mass uprising, the 1971 Liberation War, and the 1990 democratic movement. He emphasized that the July uprising was not merely about a change of government but a demand for a transformation in the philosophy of governance.

Biswas highlighted that the movement’s participants, mostly young people, sacrificed their safety for the nation’s future and the dream of a fair state. He argued that true respect for their sacrifice lies in ensuring justice, transparency, and good governance. The article underscored that corruption, nepotism, and abuse of power undermine public trust and that equality of opportunity, merit-based employment, and freedom of expression are essential for a just society.

He concluded that July marks not an end but a new beginning toward building a just, democratic, and humane Bangladesh, urging all sectors—government, politics, judiciary, media, and civil society—to share this responsibility.

Andy Burnham, a leading contender to become the next UK prime minister, has apologized for the Labour Party’s initial response to Israel’s military operation in Gaza. In a video message posted on social media platform X, Burnham said the party’s early position on the Israeli attacks was wrong and should have been handled better. He acknowledged that many people were hurt by Labour’s reaction and expressed regret for the delay in calling for a ceasefire.

Burnham, expected to assume the premiership later this month, had previously called for a ceasefire in late October 2023, a stance that caused friction with Labour leader Keir Starmer, who at the time supported only short humanitarian pauses. Burnham described the loss of life and humanitarian crisis in Gaza as a “wound on our collective conscience.”

He praised recent Labour government measures such as recognizing the State of Palestine, sanctioning Israeli ministers and settlers, and restricting some arms exports to Israel. Burnham urged stronger action to ensure Israel complies with international law and to preserve the two-state solution, criticizing illegal settlements and calling for a full trade ban with them.