New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani broke with tradition by not attending the annual Israel Day Parade held on Sunday. The event, which has taken place for decades along Fifth Avenue, typically features participation from the city’s governor, mayor, and other political leaders. This year marked the first time a sitting New York City mayor chose not to join the parade, citing solidarity with Palestinians. Two weeks earlier, the mayor’s office released a video commemorating Nakba, an Arabic term meaning “catastrophe,” referring to the displacement of about 700,000 Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. At a press conference on Thursday, Mamdani reiterated that he had pledged during his campaign not to attend the parade and had made his views on the Israeli government clear. Despite his absence, Mamdani assured that the parade would proceed peacefully and without disruption. New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, who is Jewish, attended the event.

Police clashed with customers of Islami Bank in Dhaka’s Dilkusha area on Monday morning as they protested demanding the resignation of the bank’s newly appointed chairman. To disperse the demonstrators, police used batons, water cannons, and tear gas, resulting in several reported injuries. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. in front of the bank’s head office, where protesters had gathered since early morning. Witnesses said police launched an operation to clear the area after repeated requests for the protesters to leave were ignored. The situation escalated as law enforcement used force, spreading tension in the area. Some injured individuals were taken to Islami Bank Central Hospital for treatment. Protesters claimed they had been demonstrating peacefully and expressed concern that the new chairman’s appointment could revive previous irregularities and controversies. Following the clash, additional police forces were deployed around the bank headquarters to maintain order and strengthen security in the financial district.

A truck carrying Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan overturned in eastern Afghanistan’s Laghman province, killing 22 people and injuring 36 others. Provincial governor’s spokesperson Abdul Malik Niazi said the accident occurred on the main highway connecting Kabul and Nangarhar provinces. Most of the victims were women and children, including ten children and five women. The injured were taken to hospitals in Nangarhar. Provincial public health director Aminullah Sharif stated that the crash happened when the driver fell asleep, causing the truck to plunge into a ditch. The victims were among many Afghans returning home after Pakistan began a crackdown on undocumented migrants in 2023. Around the same time, Iran also started deporting Afghan migrants, leading to the return of hundreds of thousands of Afghans from both countries. Authorities have not released further details about the condition of the injured or the ongoing investigation into the accident.

Technology company Google has proposed releasing 32 million laboratory-bred male mosquitoes in the US states of Florida and California over two years to reduce mosquito-borne diseases. The company applied for government approval in December 2025, and the proposal is currently under review by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The initiative is part of Google’s ‘Debug’ project, launched in 2014 to use technology for controlling disease-spreading mosquito populations and lowering health risks. Under the plan, Google’s scientific division will infect male mosquitoes with a bacterium called Wolbachia pipientis. When these infected males mate with wild female mosquitoes, their eggs will not hatch, gradually reducing mosquito populations and limiting virus transmission. Since only female mosquitoes bite humans, the release of these males poses no risk of increased mosquito nuisance. The project will proceed in two phases, releasing 16 million sterile males each year. However, the specific trial locations and start date have not been disclosed in the application.

Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers who lost their lives while serving in the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) will be posthumously awarded the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal. The ceremony will take place on June 5, 2026, at the UN Headquarters in New York, where Secretary-General António Guterres will present the medals as part of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers observance. The honorees—Md Jahangir Alam, Md Sabuj Mia, Md Masud Rana, Md Mominul Islam, Shamim Reza, and Sant Mondol—were killed in a drone attack on December 13, 2025, while on duty in Abyei. The event will also honor 68 fallen peacekeepers from various countries, including 59 who died last year, and will feature a wreath-laying ceremony in memory of more than 4,500 peacekeepers who have died since 1948. Bangladesh is currently the fourth-largest contributor of military and police personnel to UN peacekeeping missions, with over 4,000 members, including 277 women, serving in eight missions worldwide.

Israeli settlers, supported by police, attacked the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Sunday. The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the assault, describing it as a provocative act that violates the mosque’s sanctity and the site’s historical and legal status. Omar Rajoub, director of the Jerusalem Governorate’s media department, said the settlers raised Israeli flags and performed provocative rituals as part of a plan led by the extremist occupation government. He warned that such actions aim to impose new realities in East Jerusalem, weaken Al-Aqsa’s legal standing, and alter the city’s religious and historical identity. Rajoub called on the international community to take immediate action to stop these violations and reaffirmed that the entire 144-dunam area of Al-Aqsa is solely for Muslim worship. The UAE’s foreign ministry stated that the settlers’ actions breached international law and urged global efforts to advance a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Hundreds of patients with broken limbs and severe injuries have crowded the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR), also known as Pangu Hospital, in Dhaka following the Eid holidays. Over the past six days, 1,894 people received emergency treatment for various accidents, averaging one patient every four and a half minutes. Among them, 697 were admitted, while 239 were injured by cattle during sacrifice activities and 195 were hurt in motorcycle crashes. Hospital officials said the emergency ward and other units are operating beyond capacity, with many patients lying on the floor due to a shortage of beds. Doctors and staff are struggling to manage the influx. The hospital’s director, Professor Dr. Md. Abul Kenan, reported that more than 400 operations were performed during the Eid period, with 24 doctors on duty per shift. Officials noted that reckless driving on relatively empty roads, unskilled driving, and risky travel during holidays are major causes of the surge in road accidents. Most of the injured are young and often the sole earners in their families, prompting calls for greater caution among motorcyclists.

Iran has restored access to most of its underground missile bases by clearing tunnel entrances that were blocked during US and Israeli airstrikes, according to satellite imagery reviewed by CNN. Experts said Iran is now fully prepared to launch longer-range missiles across the Middle East, including toward Israel. The renewed activity highlights the limits of US bombing strategies aimed at crippling Tehran’s missile capabilities. During the conflict, US and Israeli forces destroyed roads and sealed tunnel entrances to restrict access to Iran’s underground missile network. Despite repeated attacks on construction equipment, Iran continued excavation work and maintained limited missile launches. Since the ceasefire more than seven weeks ago, Iran has accelerated recovery operations, reopening 50 of 69 damaged tunnels across 18 sites. Satellite images also show road repairs and renewed construction at bases near Isfahan and Khomein. US intelligence assessments cited in the report indicate Iran has resumed drone production and missile launcher replacement. Analysts said the country’s rapid reconstruction, using basic machinery like bulldozers, demonstrates resilience against costly air campaigns.

At least 55 people were killed in a powerful explosion on Sunday in Kaung Tat village of Shan State, northeastern Myanmar, near the Chinese border. The incident occurred on June 1, 2026, and rescue workers confirmed the death toll. According to a source cited by the BBC, the victims included 25 women and 30 men, though other reports mentioned slightly different figures. Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising over the village immediately after the blast. The Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), an armed group involved in anti-junta operations in the region, stated that the explosion was accidental and caused by explosives used in mining and stone extraction. Some residents initially suspected an airstrike, but TNLA clarified the cause in a statement. The group’s political wing, the Palaung State Liberation Front, expressed condolences to the victims’ families through a Telegram post. Footage from the site showed large craters, destroyed houses, and debris scattered across the area, with smoke still rising from the charred remains and damaged trees.

After the extended Eid-ul-Azha holidays, regular operations have resumed across government and private offices, courts, banks, insurance companies, and stock exchanges in Bangladesh. On Monday morning, employees were seen returning to their workplaces, including the Secretariat and Motijheel’s banking district, before 9 a.m. The official holiday had lasted from May 25 to May 31, marking a seven-day break for most institutions. During the holiday period, essential services such as electricity, gas, water, fire service, sanitation, telecommunications, postal operations, and healthcare remained active. Hospitals and emergency medical services continued uninterrupted, along with the transport of medicines and medical supplies. From today, banking transactions are operating from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with office hours extending until 5 p.m. Insurance companies are following the same schedule. The Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges have also reopened, with trading hours from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and office operations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has praised Pakistan’s diplomatic role in the ongoing Iran–US peace talks, saying a genuine friendship is developing between the United States and Pakistan. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday, Hegseth commended Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their efforts to bring Washington and Tehran back to the negotiation table. He described the current progress between the two countries as unexpected and sincere. Pakistan has been acting as a formal mediator between Washington and Tehran since the Iran–US ceasefire on April 8. Hegseth’s remarks followed questions about Pakistan’s missile capabilities and India’s Agni-6 program. He emphasized that the US does not view either India or Pakistan as threats, noting that both nations are nuclear powers concerned with their own security. Hegseth also recalled that President Donald Trump mediated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan in May 2025, despite later denials from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Hegseth reiterated that the US remains committed to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and is prepared for military action if diplomacy fails.

Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency has dismissed rumors that President Masoud Pezeshkian has resigned. In a report published on Sunday, the agency stated that Pezeshkian had not submitted any resignation letter and continued performing his official duties as scheduled. According to a source cited by Tasnim, the rumors were spread to collect intelligence, create division, and harm Iran’s social harmony. The source also alleged that the so-called sources mentioned by the Iran International network were based on imagination and false assumptions by that network’s officials. Earlier, social media and various outlets circulated claims that President Pezeshkian had formally submitted his resignation to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s office. Tasnim’s report directly refuted those claims, emphasizing that the president’s activities were proceeding normally.

Thousands of fans took to the streets across France on Saturday night after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won the Champions League final. Violent clashes broke out during the celebrations, leading to 780 arrests, according to French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez. He said 57 police officers were injured, mostly lightly, and a small group attempted to attack a police station in Paris. Authorities confirmed that the situation was fully under control by Sunday afternoon. Nunez stated that most celebrations in Paris were peaceful, but violence was concentrated around the Champs-Élysées and near PSG’s home ground, Parc des Princes, where about 40,000 fans had gathered to watch the match on a big screen. Police intervened several times overnight to maintain traffic flow on the city’s main ring road. The unrest also spread to about 15 other cities, with 480 arrests made in the Paris area alone. Despite the overnight violence, the planned victory celebration at Champ de Mars near the Eiffel Tower went ahead on Sunday, followed by a reception for the PSG team at the Élysée Palace hosted by President Emmanuel Macron.

Traders and farmers from across Bangladesh have alleged widespread extortion at the Diabari sacrificial cattle market in Dhaka’s Uttara area. According to multiple accounts, money was collected from sellers for preferred spots, sand purchases to avoid mud, and vehicle stickers for transporting animals. Reports indicate that extortion was carried out through loudspeaker announcements demanding Tk 1,000 per cow, with traders claiming losses due to poor market conditions and forced payments. The leaseholder, Sheikh Farid Hossain of SF Corporation, denied all allegations, asserting that no extortion occurred and promising legal action against false claims. On-site observations revealed volunteers collecting money under various pretexts, including “shed costs” and “tips.” Drivers reported paying Tk 5,000–10,000 for truck or pickup stickers, while farmers said they were compelled to buy sand at inflated prices. Despite the leaseholder’s denial, disputes over payments were witnessed in his presence. Even after Eid, waste from the temporary market remained uncleared, causing severe odor and public discomfort. City officials said cleanup was delayed because the leaseholder had not yet removed market structures, while residents demanded disinfection to prevent health risks.

Former US defense official Adam Clements has stated that achieving victory in Iran through airstrikes alone is not possible. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Clements, who also served as a US diplomat in Jordan and Yemen, said that the ongoing US military campaign against Iran has revealed the limitations of relying solely on aerial attacks. He explained that while the operation may have disrupted some of Iran’s missile and drone capabilities, the country has likely hidden or preserved parts of its arsenal for future use. Clements emphasized that the effects of the conflict are being felt far beyond the Middle East. According to him, even South Asian and Far Eastern countries not directly involved in the war are being indirectly affected by its economic consequences, making it necessary to consider broader strategic and economic factors alongside military actions.