Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it launched long-range solid-fuel missiles at a Jordanian military airbase on June 10, 2026. The IRGC said the strike destroyed several key facilities, including an F-35 aircraft hangar and a main command and control center. The base reportedly hosts US military personnel. According to the IRGC statement, the attack marked the final phase of a broader counter-operation in response to earlier US strikes. The group claimed to have targeted 21 American air and naval sites across the region and to have downed a US MQ-9 drone within Iranian airspace. The IRGC warned that any further US military action would be met with a “devastating and final” response, placing full responsibility for escalation on Washington. Separately, Kuwait’s army reported that its air defense systems were intercepting hostile aerial targets and urged residents to follow safety instructions. The report cited Al Jazeera as its source.

A man named Md. Sohag, aged 35, died after being struck by lightning in Chandpur on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. in the Meghna River at Company Char area. Sohag, son of Nur Islam from the same locality, was bathing in the river with several others when sudden rain began and lightning struck. Another person named Arif was injured in the same incident. Local residents rescued both victims and took them to Chandpur 250-bed Government General Hospital. The attending doctor declared Sohag dead upon arrival, while Arif received primary treatment and was later released. The report did not mention further details about the condition of the injured or any official response to the incident.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it carried out retaliatory attacks on US military bases in Bahrain and Jordan following a recent US strike. According to a statement published by Iranian state media on Wednesday, the IRGC said it launched a drone attack on the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and a long-range missile strike on a base in Azraq, Jordan. After sirens sounded early Wednesday in Bahrain, the country’s Interior Ministry urged citizens and residents to move to safe locations. The ministry posted on social media platform X asking people to remain calm and seek nearby shelters. Meanwhile, semi-official Tasnim News Agency reiterated the IRGC’s claim that the attacks were in direct response to the latest US assault. No immediate reports of damage or casualties were available, and neither Bahrain nor the United States had issued official comments on the IRGC’s claims. In neighboring Kuwait, sirens also sounded as its military reported that air defense systems were intercepting hostile aerial targets according to standard procedures.

Argentina completed their final World Cup preparation match with a commanding 3-0 victory over Iceland in Auburn, Alabama. Captain Lionel Messi came off the bench to score and inspire the reigning world champions to a confident win ahead of their World Cup campaign. Iceland missed an early chance, but Argentina took control when Valentin Barco opened the scoring with a long-range strike in the eighth minute. Recovering from a muscle injury, Messi was initially rested by coach Lionel Scaloni but made an immediate impact after entering in the second half. His precise pass led to a penalty earned by Lautaro Martínez, which Messi converted to double the lead. Later, Thiago Almada sealed the result with a third goal following a well-coordinated attack involving Messi and Martínez. Having also won their previous warm-up match against Honduras, Argentina now head into the World Cup with back-to-back victories. Scaloni’s team will face Algeria in their opening match of the tournament.

Police in Amtali, Barguna arrested two alleged drug dealers on Tuesday afternoon with 1,900 yaba pills and 60,000 taka believed to be proceeds from drug sales. The arrests took place around 5 p.m. at Bottola in Amtali municipality. The detainees were identified as Sujal Hawlader, 28, from Lakshmiganj village in Madaripur Sadar, and Abdullah Al Noman, 29, from Ward 6 of Amtali municipality. According to Amtali Police Station Officer-in-Charge Shadat Hasnain Parvez, the two had been involved in drug trading in Amtali and surrounding areas for a long time. Acting on a tip-off, a police team led by Sub-Inspector Komol Chandra Dey and Assistant Sub-Inspector Habibur Rahman conducted the operation that led to their capture. A case has been filed against the suspects under the Narcotics Control Act, and they have been sent to Barguna District Jail following their arrest.

Detective Branch (DB) police of Barishal Metropolitan Police recovered 66 kilograms of cannabis during an anti-drug operation in the city. Acting on a tip-off, officers conducted the raid around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, at the residence of alleged drug dealer Saidul in the KDC Balur Math area of Razzak Smriti Colony, Ward No. 10. Inspector Sagir Hossain of the Metropolitan DB Police confirmed the operation, stating that the raid targeted Saidul Islam, a known drug seller in the KDC slum area. However, Saidul fled before the raid began. During a subsequent search of his house, police found the cannabis. Authorities reported that Saidul Islam and Nilufa Yasmin Nilu, daughter of the late Alamgir Sardar, had jointly imported the drugs. A case under the Narcotics Control Act is being prepared, and efforts are ongoing to arrest Saidul and Nilufa, who remain at large.

Brazil’s World Cup camp has received a boost as Neymar could return earlier than expected from a calf injury. Initially, the plan was for the forward to play in the second group match against Haiti, but Brazilian outlet Globo reported that his rehabilitation is progressing faster than anticipated. Following a new medical assessment, Brazil’s medical staff no longer rule out his participation in the first match against Morocco on June 13. Neymar, who suffered a grade-2 calf injury before the tournament, missed all of Brazil’s warm-up matches and stayed in New Jersey for a special recovery program while the team played Egypt in Cleveland. The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed that his recovery has been positive. Coach Carlo Ancelotti and the medical team are now optimistic that Neymar could feature, at least partially, in the opening match. A final decision on Neymar’s inclusion will depend on last-minute medical evaluations. Brazil’s Group C opponents are Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland, and fans’ hopes have risen again as the 34-year-old forward nears full fitness.

A total of 93 women are currently on death row in Bangladesh, but no female death sentence has been carried out since the country’s independence. The most recent case involves Swapna Khatun, sentenced to death for the Ramisa murder in Mirpur on May 19, 2026. She has been moved to the condemned cell following the verdict. Prison authorities said 50 of the women are held in the condemned section of Kashimpur Women’s Central Jail, where inmates are kept separately and not assigned work. Legal experts explained that although there is no legal barrier to executing women, complex judicial procedures and humanitarian considerations often prevent enforcement. Appeals to higher courts frequently reduce death sentences to life imprisonment. The Kashimpur women’s prison, opened in 2007, has no gallows, as no woman has ever been executed in Bangladesh. Lawyers noted that women are rarely sole perpetrators in murder cases, which influences judicial leniency. Officials added that condemned women are allowed limited outdoor time and monthly family visits. Many spend years in isolation, leading to psychological distress. Human rights conventions and social compassion toward women also contribute to the non-enforcement of death sentences.

A local leader of the Krishak Dal was killed and another injured in an attack by unidentified assailants in Bagerhat district on Tuesday night. The incident occurred at Niyotir Mor area of Fakirhat upazila, where Baroipara Union Krishak Dal president Badol Morol was fatally stabbed and hacked. Abdullah Morol, president of Ward No. 1 BNP unit of the same union, sustained serious injuries and was taken to Khulna Medical College Hospital. Police said the victims were traveling by motorcycle from Baroipara to Fakirhat when two motorcycles carrying the attackers intercepted them and launched the assault. Badol Morol was declared dead at Fakirhat Upazila Health Complex, and his body remains under police custody at the hospital. Law enforcement officers are present at the scene and have begun an investigation. Authorities have yet to determine the motive behind the attack, and further details were not immediately available as the investigation continues.

Bangladesh’s Ministry of Liberation War Affairs has initiated investigations into 79,000 alleged fake freedom fighters, following widespread allegations of fraudulent certificates and misuse of state benefits. The National Freedom Fighters Council (JAMUKA) confirmed that hearings are underway against those accused of obtaining certificates through false information. The ministry previously canceled 6,476 certificates, including 2,111 for age discrepancies and 71 for proven forgery. The issue gained renewed attention after former secretary Molla Wahiduzzaman was found to have obtained a fake certificate and fled to India. According to ministry data, the number of listed freedom fighters has increased over the decades despite natural demographic decline. The first official list in 1986 contained 102,458 names, while successive governments expanded the list, with the current total reaching nearly 198,889. JAMUKA reported that many applicants claimed refugee status during the war and some attached falsified photos. The government has pledged to ensure genuine veterans are not mistakenly excluded. Officials said the current administration, led by Tarique Rahman, has prioritized completing the investigation and organizing public hearings to finalize the verification process.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that oil-producing countries in the Middle East have reduced production by more than 11 million barrels per day due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The agency released the data on June 10, 2026, noting a significant disruption in regional oil output. According to the EIA, global oil demand this year has also declined compared to earlier forecasts. The new figures show a decrease of about 1.1 million barrels per day from last year, reversing the agency’s previous projection of slight growth. The report further indicates that oil inventories among OECD member countries may fall to their lowest level since 2003, when average reserves stood between 2.5 and 2.6 billion barrels. The findings, sourced from Al Jazeera, highlight tightening global supply conditions and potential pressure on energy markets if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

U.S. Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders has sharply criticized a section of the American defense budget that would further integrate the U.S. and Israeli military forces. In a post on social media platform X, Sanders said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been lobbying for the provision, known as Section 224, which he claims would quietly expand U.S.-Israel military cooperation and weapons development with almost no oversight. Sanders asserted that the American people no longer want any U.S. military assistance to Israel and urged that Section 224 must be blocked. Under Section 224, the U.S. Secretary of Defense would be required to appoint an executive agent to coordinate all aspects of military cooperation between the two countries. The coordination would include joint research and development, co-production of weapons, and integration of military systems and data networks. If passed, the bill would also expand collaboration in advanced warfare areas such as artificial intelligence, drones, and cyber operations. The report, citing Al Jazeera, highlights growing debate over the scope and transparency of U.S.-Israel defense collaboration.

A recent report has challenged long-held assumptions that North Korea’s economy remains stagnant under international sanctions and isolation. Observations suggest signs of partial stability and limited progress, particularly through defense cooperation with Russia and cross-border trade with China. These channels reportedly bring in foreign currency and essential goods, helping sustain certain state and sectoral activities. Experts cited in the report note that strategic exports, including weapons and industrial products, continue to generate revenue despite sanctions. Informal and formal trade with China is said to have maintained some economic steadiness. In Pyongyang, new urban economic activities such as digital services, mobile technology expansion, and consumer market trends indicate a growing urban middle class with increased spending capacity. However, analysts caution that these developments may not reflect nationwide improvement. Growth appears concentrated in specific urban and state-linked sectors, potentially widening income inequality. Despite emerging signs of vitality, structural constraints and international pressure continue to pose major risks to North Korea’s long-term economic stability.

NASA has announced the names of four astronauts for its highly anticipated Artemis 3 mission, scheduled for late 2027. The crew includes Randy Bresnik, Andre Douglas, Frank Rubio, and Luca Parmitano, with test pilot Bob Hines serving as backup. The two-week mission will focus on scientific research in space and docking exercises to prepare for future lunar landings. The mission will be conducted through a public-private partnership involving three rocket launches. The astronauts will travel aboard the Orion spacecraft, which will dock with lander models developed by Blue Origin and SpaceX. Concerns arose after a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a test on May 28, damaging the Cape Canaveral launch site, but NASA officials expressed confidence in meeting the 2027 schedule. Artemis 3 aims to maintain U.S. leadership in space exploration amid competition with China, which plans to send astronauts to the Moon by 2030. NASA has revised the mission plan to remain in low Earth orbit rather than land on the Moon, reducing risks and paving the way for future lunar bases before 2030.

Iran’s national football team will travel to the United States just one day before its opening World Cup match against New Zealand on June 16, 2026. The late arrival is due to ongoing political tensions and visa complications, according to a statement from Iranian Football Federation spokesperson Amir Mehdi Alavi. The team will fly on a chartered flight and reach the host city one day before the match, while arriving two days early for their subsequent group games. Although Iranian players have received U.S. visas, more than a dozen administrative and management officials were denied entry. In response to these difficulties, Iran has shifted its main World Cup training camp from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, a Mexican city near the U.S. border. The decision reflects the continuing strain in U.S.-Iran relations that has affected the team’s logistical planning. The adjustments may impact Iran’s preparation schedule, but the federation confirmed that all matches will proceed as planned under FIFA’s official timetable.