Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington on an official state visit, with expectations of a possible Gaza ceasefire agreement following his upcoming meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump has expressed optimism, stating that he believes a deal will be finalized this week. Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Qatar, are ongoing, focusing on a 60-day truce and prisoner exchanges. However, the talks remain deadlocked, and the reasons behind the stalemate are not yet clear. This is Netanyahu’s third trip to the U.S. and his first meeting with Trump since Israel's recent strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. Analysts believe Iran’s recent aggression may have created favorable conditions for ending the war in Gaza.

Donald Trump has issued a warning that countries supporting BRICS policies deemed contrary to U.S. interests could face an additional 10% tariff. His comments followed BRICS’ proposal to reform the IMF and global currency exchange mechanisms. BRICS, now comprising 11 member states and representing over half the global population, recently criticized global tariffs as threats to economic stability and condemned military actions by the U.S. and Israel against Iran.

Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, announced that Bangladesh’s inflation is decreasing rapidly due to the interim government's strategic policy initiatives. In a Facebook post, he noted that year-on-year inflation fell to 8.48% in June 2025, down 2% from August 2024. Food inflation dropped to 7.39%, the lowest in two years. He added that non-food inflation is also on a downward trend and is expected to continue declining.

The International Crimes Tribunal has announced that the order to frame charges against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun in connection with the July Massacre case will be issued on July 10. This decision was made after the second day of hearings on Monday. Sheikh Hasina has been accused of orchestrating and ordering the killings. Both prosecution and defense lawyers were present during the hearing, which was broadcast live on BTV.

Dr. Ali Riaz, Vice Chair of the National Consensus Commission (NCC), stated that the commission is working with full consideration of political parties’ views on state reform and is not imposing any agenda. Speaking on the tenth day of the second round of discussions, Riaz said progress has been made on some issues while talks continue on others. While some parties expressed reservations about forming the NCC, all participants remained committed to reaching consensus. Key discussion points included the expansion of sub-district courts, emergency powers, and women's representation.

Former members of the disbanded Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) staged a protest at Kakrail Mosque intersection, demanding reinstatement, compensation, revisions to the 2009 Pilkhana massacre investigation, and the release of detained members. As they marched toward Jamuna, police used water cannons and sound grenades to disperse the crowd. Several people were injured and arrested during clashes between protesters and law enforcement.

Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, an adviser to the Ministry of Local Government and Youth Sports, stated that even attempts at basic journalism have faced suppression under the Awami League government. In a Facebook post, he said press conferences during Sheikh Hasina's tenure were designed for praise—not for questions. He linked media censorship to the roots of the July uprising and highlighted how artist Debashish Chakraborty captured this repression through posters in the "July Prelude Series," part of the “July Renaissance” campaign.

BNP leader Ishraq Hossain has condemned recent remarks by a student leader comparing a "16-year struggle to 7 minutes" as deeply disrespectful to martyrs. Ishraq emphasized that no single group should claim sole credit for a movement and highlighted the sacrifices of leaders who were abducted or killed, including Ilyas Ali, Chowdhury Alam, and others. He warned that if the sacrifices of the fallen are dishonored and patience runs thin, the public will not hesitate to reject their leaders.

Samanta Sharmin has compared Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to "the Yazid of Bengal," invoking the legacy of Karbala as an eternal source of strength, dignity, and sacrifice in the fight against colonialism, fascism, and autocracy. Drawing parallels between historical female warriors and modern struggles, she wrote that every land is a Karbala, every day an Ashura. Referring to the memory of a young woman from the July movement who asked, “Am I old enough to be widowed?”, Samanta criticized the government’s record on enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings of women’s partners. She emphasized the need for new perspectives on women's rights and resistance.

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Secretary General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), expressed optimism that the country will move forward through elections. He hopes that an interim government will oversee national elections by February. Speaking in Sylhet after visiting the shrine of Hazrat Shahjalal (R), Fakhrul emphasized the need for electoral progress. He also attended a prayer session for the recovery of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and the well-being of Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman. Later, he honored families of those killed in the July–August uprisings.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has strongly criticized Elon Musk’s newly announced political party, calling the initiative “arrogant,” “foolish,” and “ridiculous.” Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently declared the formation of a third political party named the “America Party.” Trump warned that a third party could disrupt the country’s two-party system, stating that Musk is now acting like a “runaway train.” Once considered close allies, tensions have grown as Musk becomes increasingly critical of Trump’s policies. Trump also voiced opposition to Musk’s proposal to mandate electric vehicles nationwide.

The BRICS alliance has issued a strong condemnation of recent military strikes on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities, labeling them a blatant violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. In a joint statement issued during the latest BRICS summit—which also marked Iran’s official inclusion in the bloc—member states expressed deep concern over the escalating crisis in West Asia. They called for urgent discussions on the issue within the UN Security Council. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also addressed the summit earlier that day, with the joint BRICS statement following shortly after—adding diplomatic weight to the group's unified stance.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has strongly condemned what he called Israel’s "genocidal acts" in Gaza, urging the international community not to remain indifferent. Speaking at the BRICS summit, Lula decried the indiscriminate killing of civilians and the use of hunger as a weapon of war. He emphasized the need for a global response, stressing that ignoring such atrocities is unacceptable. Lula has previously described Israeli actions in Gaza as crimes akin to genocide. Over 57,000 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict began. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders and is currently investigating genocide-related charges.

At least 82 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Sunday, with 39 of the fatalities occurring in Gaza City alone, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Since the beginning of the conflict, a staggering 743 Palestinians have been killed and 4,891 injured while attempting to collect humanitarian aid, often distributed through centers affiliated with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation—a joint initiative backed by Israel and the United States. The current war, which erupted following the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, has dragged on for nearly 21 months. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a 60-day ceasefire deal that could soon be formalized. Hamas has responded positively to the proposal, while Israel has authorized a delegation to travel to Qatar for further negotiations.

A commercial ship was attacked off the Yemeni coast in the Red Sea by eight small boats firing rocket-propelled grenades and gunfire. The ship’s security team returned fire, and no casualties have been reported. The assault occurred near the port of Hodeidah, and though no group has claimed responsibility, it’s believed to be part of ongoing Houthi maritime operations. Heightened security concerns have forced many vessels to reroute.