US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the proposed agreement with Iran has not yet been finalized and remains under negotiation. Speaking to reporters during his visit to India, Rubio described the talks as a “work in progress,” noting that a strong proposal is on the table to open the strategic Strait of Hormuz and begin practical discussions on Iran’s nuclear issue.

Rubio explained that the proposal aims to enable Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and engage in realistic, time-bound negotiations on nuclear matters. He expressed optimism about completing the process successfully, saying the initiative has broad support across the Persian Gulf region and globally. According to him, countries consulted on the proposal view it as a rational and timely step for global welfare.

He emphasized that President Donald Trump is not rushing into any agreement with Iran and will not sign a bad deal. Rubio added that the administration intends to exhaust all diplomatic options before considering alternative paths.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to create separate citizenship registries for each state has sparked legal and political controversy. The initiative, announced through an executive order signed in March, directs the Department of Homeland Security to compile lists of citizens to prevent non-citizens from voting. However, the Justice Department admitted in court that such lists could be unreliable, as there is little evidence of non-citizens voting in U.S. elections. The case is now being heard in the federal district court in Washington.

The report highlights practical and legal obstacles to the plan. The United States lacks a national ID system, and only about half of Americans hold passports. Social Security cards are not proof of citizenship, and there is no central index of naturalization records. Lawyers have argued that creating such a list could violate the 1974 Privacy Act, which restricts data sharing between agencies without consent. Judge Carl J. Nichols said it was too early to determine whether the law would be violated.

Experts warn that an inaccurate database could harm both citizens and non-citizens by undermining their rights. The initiative is part of broader Trump administration efforts to reshape U.S. citizenship policy, including attempts to alter birthright citizenship and revoke naturalized citizenships.

US President Donald Trump has encountered significant opposition from Republican lawmakers in Congress for the first time in his second term. The dissent arises amid growing public anger and dissatisfaction over the ongoing war, according to a report from Al Jazeera’s Washington correspondent Patty Culhane. The report notes that pressure on the president is intensifying as members of his own party lose patience with his handling of the conflict.

Public sentiment across the United States is largely against the war, with most citizens viewing it as unjustified or unnecessary. Only the faction identifying as 'MAGA Republicans' continues to support the conflict as essential. The discontent has led ordinary Americans to flood congressional offices with calls expressing frustration and demanding accountability.

With midterm elections approaching, this internal party revolt marks Trump’s first major political challenge of his second term, driven by widespread voter anger and eroding support within his own ranks.

U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed his representatives not to rush into finalizing a deal with Iran, a day after suggesting that an agreement was nearly complete. In a social media post on Sunday, Trump said discussions between the two sides remain constructive but emphasized that both parties should take sufficient time to ensure the deal is done properly. The proposed agreement reportedly includes a 60-day extended ceasefire, reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, and a framework for future talks on Iran’s nuclear program.

According to U.S. media, the deal is not final, with key issues such as sanctions relief, release of frozen Iranian funds, and limits on Tehran’s nuclear activities left for later negotiation. The proposal has divided the Republican Party, with hardliners like Senator Ted Cruz calling it a “catastrophic mistake,” while others, including Representative Mike Lawler, have supported the administration’s approach. Trump reiterated that Iran must never develop nuclear weapons, though Tehran insists its program is peaceful.

Mediation efforts led by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar have continued, with both sides reportedly working toward a memorandum of understanding that could pave the way for a final agreement.

The White House has taken a more cautious approach regarding a potential agreement with Iran, despite earlier optimism. Officials said several key issues remain unresolved and that reaching a final understanding could take several more days. While U.S. officials remain confident that a deal will eventually be reached, they acknowledged uncertainty about how quickly it can be finalized.

The situation mirrors earlier phases of the conflict, when the Trump administration claimed progress that Iran later denied. The United States has indicated movement toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran maintains that discussions have not yet reached that stage. The global economy is closely watching these developments, as the strait is vital for energy supply routes. A U.S. intelligence report cited by media suggested Iran could sustain the current situation for another three to four months.

Analysts are questioning how long the world economy can withstand elevated oil prices. President Donald Trump continues to assert that the United States controls the situation, while Iran counters that it also holds significant influence and capability in the ongoing crisis.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that any future agreement he makes with Iran would be a 'better and proper' deal, superior to the one reached under former President Barack Obama. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump claimed that the Obama-era deal gave Iran large sums of cash and a clear path to developing nuclear weapons.

Trump added that his proposed deal would be the opposite, though he noted that the negotiations were not yet fully completed and that few people knew its details. He urged the public not to listen to critics who, he said, were commenting on matters they did not understand.

His remarks came amid criticism from political opponents following reports that the ongoing discussions did not include Iran’s nuclear program. Trump insisted he does not make 'bad deals' and argued that the Iran issue should have been resolved years ago.

On Wednesday, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video showing Israeli security officers abusing Sumud flotilla activists who were attempting to break Israel’s siege of Gaza. In the footage, activists are seen kneeling with their hands tied while Ben-Gvir taunts them, and a female activist is violently forced to the ground. The incident drew immediate condemnation from several countries, including Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands, which summoned Israeli ambassadors in protest.

The video follows a series of reports and investigations documenting systemic abuse by Israeli forces against Palestinians and foreign nationals. Human rights group B’Tselem’s August 2024 report described the mistreatment of detainees as state policy, while leaked videos and UN findings have detailed sexual violence and other abuses. The article argues that such acts reflect a broader culture of impunity, reinforced by political and media figures who have celebrated or justified violence.

The backlash to Ben-Gvir’s video, including criticism from Israeli figures such as Benny Gantz and Gideon Saar, signals growing discomfort even within Israel’s establishment. The incident may further strengthen international legal and diplomatic pressures, including South Africa’s ongoing genocide case at The Hague.

Two leaders of the Nationalist Citizens Party (NCP), central leader Tarek Reza and youth leader Ayon Rahman Khan, were sent to jail custody following a court hearing in Jhenaidah on Sunday night. Police presented them before the court, where after hearing arguments from both sides, the judge ordered their detention. The information was confirmed by Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mahfuzur Rahman during a press briefing at 10:30 p.m.

According to ASP Rahman, Tarek Reza was detained at a restaurant in Jhenaidah where he had come to attend a press conference. Police took him into custody citing security reasons and later handed him over to the court due to an existing case against him. Another youth leader, Ayon Rahman Khan, was arrested in Jashore and also presented before the court.

ASP Rahman denied allegations circulating on social media that Ayon had been abducted, stating that he was produced in court within 24 hours and that his family was informed during the arrest process.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has directed the creation of detention or holding centers in every district to confine alleged Bangladeshi and Rohingya entrants. The order, issued to state police at the end of the week, follows a central directive from India’s Ministry of Home Affairs requiring states to establish such centers for foreigners awaiting repatriation or identity verification. Similar facilities have already been set up in several other Indian states over the past year.

Reports indicate that many detained individuals in other states were later found to be Indian citizens, particularly Bengali-speaking Muslim migrant workers from West Bengal. Some detainees alleged mistreatment and inadequate food while held in temporary facilities such as community halls or office compounds. Activists have raised concerns about human rights violations and wrongful detentions.

Economist and Congress leader Prasenjit Bose questioned the necessity of these centers and demanded data on the number and identity of alleged illegal entrants in West Bengal. He stated that his formal requests for such information from the central government have gone unanswered.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with the people of Palestine, reaffirming Bangladesh’s firm stance in support of their cause. He made the remarks on Sunday evening in Dhaka while attending a film screening organized by the Palestinian Embassy to mark the Nakba, or the 'Great Catastrophe'.

The Nakba refers to the 1948 displacement of a large number of Palestinians following the establishment of Israel. The Palestinian Embassy hosted a nearly two-hour film depicting the historical context of the event. Ambassadors, diplomats, prominent figures, and media representatives attended the screening.

At the beginning of the event, Palestinian Ambassador Yousuf Ramadan presented a commemorative token to the minister and expressed sincere gratitude to the government and people of Bangladesh for their continued support on the Palestinian issue.

Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) headquarters issued a clarification on Sunday following media reports alleging that three Ansar members were arrested for creating disorder at the Prime Minister’s darbar in Gazipur. The force stated that the individuals identified in the reports were actually volunteer VDP members, not Ansar personnel, and were not authorized participants in the event.

According to the official statement, participation in the Prime Minister’s darbar requires strict security clearance and prior approval, which the three individuals did not have. They were not permitted to attend or take part in any related program. After the event, an internal inquiry found evidence of suspicious involvement by the volunteers, leading to legal action against them for internal misconduct rather than for causing any disturbance at the darbar itself.

The Ansar-VDP emphasized that the 46th National Assembly event was conducted in an orderly manner, with all authorized members following proper protocols. The force reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining discipline, national security, and organizational integrity, warning that any actions undermining its image or internal order would face legal consequences.

In Lakshmipur’s Chandraganj upazila, a local transport labor leader allegedly cut down 60 Eid greeting festoons belonging to Jamaat-e-Islami’s upazila secretary Rezaul Islam Khan Suman. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 24, in the Mandari Bazar area, and a video showing the act spread on Facebook. The accused, Akhtar Hossain, is the organizational secretary of the district transport labor party and a former member of the Mandari Union Parishad.

Following the incident, tension erupted between BNP and Jamaat supporters in Mandari Bazar, leading to vandalism at a showroom named Channel Fashion. Witnesses said Suman confronted Akhtar about the reason for cutting the festoons, but Akhtar became angry instead of responding. Although the situation became heated, no major untoward incident occurred.

Police said they were informed about the unrest and sent officers to the scene. They stated that legal action would be taken after learning more details about the incident.

Police in Jhenaidah arrested July fighter and NCP central joint member secretary Tarek Reza on Sunday evening in connection with a case filed by former district Chhatra Dal vice president Enamul Kabir. The arrest took place around 7 p.m. in front of the Family Zone auditorium near Jhenaidah Stadium, where Reza had called an emergency press conference. Officers from Jhenaidah Sadar Police Station, including OC Md Asaduzzaman, and members of a special police and intelligence team were present during the arrest.

According to police, the case against Reza and several others was filed on Saturday, accusing them of assault, vandalism, and issuing death threats. The OC stated that operations are ongoing to arrest the remaining accused. The case followed a violent clash on Friday between NCP and Chhatra Dal activists in Jhenaidah after the visit of NCP chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari. Following that incident, Reza filed a case against 115 people, including eight Chhatra Dal activists, which was later countered by Enamul Kabir’s case naming Reza and 21 others.

Reza’s arrest marks the latest development in the escalating political tension between NCP and Chhatra Dal in Jhenaidah.

Nasiruddin Patwari, the chief organizer of the National Citizen Party (NCP), stated that standing for human rights, justice, and dignity represents true patriotism. He made this remark in a Facebook post on Sunday, emphasizing that genuine national loyalty is rooted in defending these values.

In his post, Patwari criticized forms of nationalism that, in his view, betray the aspirations of the July martyrs, mock demands for justice and accountability, and attempt to legitimize the killing of citizens. He declared that he would not compromise with what he described as hypocritical nationalism and deceptive politics.

His statement underscores a call for moral integrity and accountability in political life, linking patriotism to the defense of justice and human dignity.

Chittagong University unit Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) joint general secretary Sakif Rahman has been expelled following his detention in an alleged compromising situation. The decision was announced on Sunday through a press release signed by central JCD office secretary Md Jahangir Alam. Rahman was detained late Saturday night from a residence near JM Tower by the university’s second gate area along with a female friend.

Earlier, Rahman had faced criticism from students after posting a satirical comment on Facebook about the newly launched 'female student corners' in university canteens, an initiative by the Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (Chaksu). Following his detention, a Facebook page attempted to link other students to the incident, but one of them publicly denied involvement.

University assistant proctor Dr Md Kamrul Hossain confirmed that authorities brought the pair back to campus and sought explanations. He added that a final decision regarding the matter would be made after the Eid holidays.