Italian police have launched a manhunt for Bangladeshi national Shahadat Hossain, identified as the prime suspect in the killing of a Bangladeshi couple and their young daughter in Rome. The attack occurred around 9 p.m. local time on Friday in the Aurelio area near Via Montiglio Park. The victims were Kamal Uddin Babul, his wife Arju, and their five-year-old daughter Arisha. Their 18-year-old son Ayon was seriously injured and is being treated in hospital. Authorities have released Shahadat’s photo and urged the public to share any information about his whereabouts.

According to local reports, the killings stemmed from a long-standing personal dispute involving Shahadat and Arju. The families had previously lived in Bangladesh, where tensions over their relationship reportedly began. Kamal later moved his family to Italy, while Shahadat relocated to the United Kingdom before eventually arriving in Italy. On the night of the incident, the two sides met to resolve their differences, but the meeting turned violent.

Italian investigators believe a sharp weapon was used in the attack. Police in Rome continue to search for Shahadat, while the victims’ home village in Noakhali, Bangladesh, remains in mourning.

A group of 65 students and four teachers from four educational institutions in Monoharganj, Cumilla, visited Bangladesh’s National Parliament Building for the first time on Sunday. The educational tour, organized by the Parliament Secretariat’s Visit Branch, offered participants a memorable and inspiring experience. One of the highlights was a meeting with Prime Minister and Leader of the House Tarek Rahman, who spoke warmly with the students, encouraged them to balance studies with sports and cultural activities, and took selfies with them.

During the visit, the delegation toured the LD Hall, the main chamber, the North and South Plazas, Crescent Lake, and the Parliament Library. They also observed the ongoing budget session and attended a briefing session on the history, architecture, and functions of the Parliament. The program included a greeting ceremony attended by MP Abul Kalam and Parliament Secretary Barrister Golam Sarwar Bhuiyan, where speakers emphasized the importance of such visits in promoting democratic awareness among youth.

Students described the experience as unforgettable, saying it deepened their understanding of the state and inspired them to dream bigger for the future.

Serious allegations of corruption, irregularities, and substandard work have surfaced in several major projects under Dhaka WASA, including the Padma (Jashaldia) Water Treatment Plant and the Rampura-Kamalapur Pumping Station. Official documents indicate engineering flaws, excessive spending, and personal enrichment by key officials, notably former managing director Taqsem A Khan and engineer Rafiqul Islam. Despite complaints lodged with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the Local Government Ministry, investigations were reportedly suppressed during their tenure.

The Padma-Jashaldia project, costing about Tk 3,800 crore, was designed to supply 450 million liters of water daily but currently delivers only 230 million liters. ACC records describe both the Padma and the Tk 400 crore Rampura-Kamalapur projects as failures due to widespread corruption. Expert opinions from BUET highlighted the use of substandard K-9 class pipes instead of the more suitable K-10 class, raising concerns about quality and accountability.

Dhaka WASA’s debt has reportedly reached Tk 25,000 crore, while water prices have been increased 16 times. Despite these hikes, residents continue to complain about poor water quality and irregular supply.

Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah has accused Israeli forces of violating a ceasefire agreement and declared its right to defend the country. The group stated that Israeli military aircraft carried out multiple attacks across southern Lebanon on Sunday, targeting residential buildings in Nabatieh and nearby Mayfadoun, as well as open areas in Faroun and the town of Bint Jbeil. Drone strikes and explosions were also reported in the Taybeh and Hadatha areas.

In a statement, Hezbollah said it was closely monitoring what it described as repeated breaches of the ceasefire and reaffirmed its right to protect Lebanon and its people. The group’s claims come amid ongoing tensions despite a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran that was intended to end hostilities across all fronts, including Lebanon.

According to the report, Israel has continued intense and sustained attacks in Lebanon since early March, raising concerns about renewed escalation in the region.

Pakistan’s security forces carried out ground and air operations along the Afghan border, killing 29 people, officials confirmed. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the strikes targeted militant hideouts in response to a series of armed attacks across Pakistan. He stated that precision strikes destroyed targets in Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar provinces of eastern Afghanistan. Afghan authorities have not yet issued any response.

The operation followed an assault on the paramilitary Rangers’ regional headquarters in Karachi, which left three soldiers dead. The Pakistani Taliban faction Jamaat-ul-Ahrar claimed responsibility for that attack. Authorities said the latest cross-border strikes targeted Pakistani Taliban bases and safe havens. Although the Pakistani and Afghan Taliban are separate groups, they maintain close ties.

The renewed offensive has heightened tensions between Islamabad and Kabul, coming less than three weeks after earlier air raids in Afghanistan. Despite international mediation efforts, including a China-led meeting in April, ceasefire talks have failed. Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban government of sheltering militants behind attacks in Pakistan, a charge Kabul denies.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that more than 1,300 excess deaths have occurred across Europe since June 21 due to an unprecedented summer heatwave. The extreme temperatures have broken records in Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, with Germany recording 41.7°C and Poland 40.5°C. France’s health ministry said nearly 1,000 additional deaths were recorded since Wednesday, mostly among people over 65. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average and described heat stress as a “silent killer.”

Authorities across Europe have taken emergency measures to mitigate the crisis. France banned outdoor alcohol sales and canceled the Paris Pride March to ease pressure on emergency services, while the Netherlands canceled the Defqon.1 music festival after a “code red” alert. In France, at least 74 people drowned in rivers and lakes amid the heatwave. Meteorological agencies attributed the extreme conditions to a “heat dome” effect, which traps hot, dry air and intensifies surface temperatures.

WHO urged European nations to implement heat-health action plans as climate change continues to drive more frequent and severe heatwaves across the continent.

Iraqi authorities have arrested 47 officials, including a member of parliament, in a sweeping anti-corruption operation in Baghdad and other provinces. The arrests were carried out early Sunday by security forces led by the counterterrorism unit, targeting the capital’s fortified Green Zone and another city area. The operation follows Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s pledge to combat corruption and assert state control over weapons since taking office with US support.

According to Iraq’s state news agency INA, the detainees include government officials and at least one from the oil ministry. The campaign comes ahead of al-Zaidi’s planned visit to Washington, where he is expected to seek US investment and reaffirm efforts to disarm Iran-backed armed groups. A diplomat in Baghdad told AFP the crackdown is part of preparations for that trip and a signal of the prime minister’s commitment.

Officials said the arrests are part of a broader effort to curb financing of armed groups and smuggling of dollars and Iranian oil. The anti-corruption commission confirmed that the warrants were issued by courts, based partly on confessions from a previously detained oil ministry official.

A report by Axios on Sunday highlighted a growing anti-Israel sentiment among young Republicans in the United States, raising questions about the Republican Party’s long-standing support for Israel. Shibley Telhami, director of the University of Maryland’s Critical Issues Poll, noted that something significant is clearly taking shape among younger Republicans.

According to the report, dissatisfaction has grown within parts of the Republican base due to Israel’s military operations in Gaza and disagreements between former President Donald Trump’s administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over ending the Iran war. A Pew Research Center survey in April found that 40 percent of Republicans hold negative views of Israel, with the rate rising to 57 percent among those aged 18 to 49, compared to 25 percent among those 50 and older.

Recent polls from Quinnipiac University and the University of Maryland also indicate declining support for Israel’s actions in Gaza, while criticism from prominent “America First” conservatives has fueled the trend. Ralph Reed of the Faith and Freedom Coalition warned that although party leadership remains pro-Israel, support among Republicans is falling at an alarming rate.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) destroyed narcotics valued at approximately Tk 7.375 billion in Satkhira. The destruction took place on Sunday at the Satkhira Battalion Headquarters, where the seized drugs were formally disposed of. The event was attended by senior BGB and local officials, including Brigadier General Mahmudul Hasan, the South-West Region Commander, and Lieutenant Colonel Kazi Ashiqur Rahman, the Satkhira Battalion Commander.

According to BGB, between January 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026, operations in Satkhira Sadar and Kalaroa border areas led to the seizure of smuggled goods worth Tk 1.266 billion. Among these, narcotics accounted for Tk 7.375 billion. A total of 48 individuals were arrested during these operations.

The destruction of the seized narcotics marks a continuation of BGB’s anti-smuggling and anti-drug efforts along Bangladesh’s southwestern border region.

A senior U.S. official has confirmed that the United States and Iran have agreed to stop attacks against each other, according to a report by Axios. The report states that representatives from both countries are scheduled to meet next Tuesday in Doha, the capital of Qatar, to resolve disputes over the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a key route for Middle Eastern oil transport.

Another U.S. official told Al Arabiya that technical-level discussions between the two nations are proceeding as planned and have not been canceled, with meetings expected to take place within the next few days. However, Mehdi Fazayeli, a member of the office responsible for preservation and publication of the works of Iran’s Supreme Leader, said on state television that Iran did not participate in the scheduled technical talks on Sunday due to recent attacks and the United States’ failure to meet conditions outlined in a memorandum of understanding.

Fazayeli explained that one of the conditions was ensuring Iran’s access to its blocked funds, and without such access, the condition could not be considered fulfilled.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for destroying eight United States military installations located in Kuwait and Bahrain. According to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, the attacks were carried out using ballistic missiles and drones. The IRGC stated that the strikes were launched in retaliation for recent US attacks on Iranian facilities in Sirik and Qeshm.

The report also noted that Iran did not participate in a scheduled technical meeting with the United States on Sunday. Iranian officials cited recent US attacks and Washington’s alleged failure to fulfill commitments under a memorandum of understanding as reasons for Tehran’s withdrawal from the talks. Mehdi Fazayeli, a member of the office responsible for preserving and publishing the works of Iran’s Supreme Leader, confirmed this position in remarks to state television.

The developments mark a further escalation in tensions between Tehran and Washington, with both sides trading accusations and military actions in the region.

Khagrachhari district in Bangladesh has again become tense as armed clashes between regional political groups intensified across several upazilas. Over the past three days, two people were killed in separate incidents involving internal conflicts and exchanges of gunfire with security forces in Dighinala, Ramgarh, Matiranga, and Guimara. Security operations led to the recovery of three AK-47 rifles, a pistol, and a large cache of ammunition, while five members of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) were detained. One of them, Sujendra Chakma alias Jhimith Chakma, was arrested injured after a gunfight in Guimara’s remote Pineongpara area.

Police confirmed that Jhimith Chakma faces multiple criminal cases, including murder and extortion, across several police stations. The UPDF identified him as its Guimara unit organizer and demanded his release, alleging state repression against its members. Security sources said the group had long been involved in extortion and abduction in the area.

According to intelligence sources, regional groups have become increasingly aggressive since the current government took office, escalating armed conflicts and modernizing weapons, which has worsened the security situation in the hill region.

A robbery attempt in the Mahishkata Bazar area of Amtali upazila in Barguna was foiled late on Saturday night, June 28, 2026, due to the swift action of local residents. The locals managed to capture one suspect, identified as Md. Alhaj Fakir, aged 27, and handed him over to the police. His accomplices, however, managed to escape from the scene.

According to police and local sources, a series of thefts and robberies had recently occurred across Amtali upazila. On the night of the incident, a group of seven to eight individuals was reportedly preparing for another robbery when locals noticed their movements and intervened. Police later confirmed that Fakir, a resident of Shambukathi village in Damudya upazila of Shariatpur district, admitted his involvement during interrogation and provided information about his associates.

Police have filed a case against Fakir on charges of preparing for robbery and plan to present him before the Amtali Senior Judicial Magistrate Court on Monday.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called for the prosecution of Israeli and US leaders for alleged war crimes. In a statement posted on social media platform X, he said that ensuring justice for crimes committed against Iran during 2025–26 is now one of the country’s top legal and judicial priorities. He accused international powers of violating international law and highlighted civilian casualties and attacks on medical centers in Minab and Lamerd as examples of war crimes.

Khamenei also referred to the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as one of thousands of significant legal cases that require justice. He claimed that the “arrogant” and “Zionist-American” leaders’ public statements amount to admissions of guilt. According to him, investigations into crimes committed during two rounds of war have already been assigned to relevant authorities.

He added that these investigations are expected to help prevent similar incidents in the future, underscoring Iran’s intent to pursue both domestic and international legal action.

Turkey on Sunday sharply criticized Israel for describing the mass killings of Armenians during World War I as an act of ethnic cleansing. Ankara called the move a political decision aimed at covering up Israel’s own alleged crimes.

In a statement, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry said the Israeli government, which faces accusations of systematic persecution of Palestinians and is under trial at the International Court of Justice over alleged genocide in Gaza, is attempting to hide its actions by politicizing the 1915 events. The ministry argued that recognizing the Armenian killings as genocide while being accused of ongoing oppression of Palestinians is a politically motivated step.

According to Turkey, Israel’s stance on the Armenian genocide issue reflects an effort to deflect international criticism of its treatment of Palestinians and the situation in Gaza.