US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has directly blamed President Donald Trump for a steep rise in fuel prices across the United States. In a post on social media platform X, Schumer said the average price of gasoline had jumped from $2.93 to $3.94 per gallon in less than a month, calling Trump solely responsible for the surge.

The senior Democratic leader has consistently opposed the Trump administration’s decision to attack Iran and urged an immediate end to the conflict. In an earlier post, Schumer accused the administration of wasting vast public funds on what he described as an unnecessary war. According to related sources cited in the report, ongoing military tensions in the Middle East have contributed to instability in global oil markets.

The statement underscores growing political criticism of the administration’s foreign policy and its domestic economic consequences, particularly rising energy costs for American consumers.

Government offices across Bangladesh reopened at 9 a.m. on Tuesday following the end of the official Eid-ul-Fitr holidays. Courts, banks, insurance companies, and the stock market resumed normal operations from 10 a.m. Bangladesh Bank confirmed that banking activities have returned to their regular schedule, with transactions now running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

After the extended Eid break, normal activities are expected to restore vibrancy to urban life. Large numbers of workers have already returned to Dhaka from their home districts, resulting in heavy crowds at train, bus, and launch terminals.

Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated nationwide on March 21 with religious solemnity. The government had declared a seven-day public holiday from March 17 to 23 for the occasion.

A passenger plane operated by Jazz Aviation under Air Canada Express collided with a fire truck while landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York late Sunday night, killing the pilot and co-pilot. The crash occurred around 11:30 p.m. local time as Flight 8646 from Montreal was landing on Runway 4 at about 30 miles per hour. At least 41 people were injured, including two police officers. The fire truck was responding to another aircraft emergency when the collision happened.

Authorities said 72 passengers and four crew members were on board. Injured passengers were taken to Elmhurst Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. The Port Authority confirmed that the two officers are expected to recover. Radio communication records indicated that air traffic control had ordered the fire truck to stop, but the collision occurred before the instruction took effect.

Visibility at the time was reduced to about three miles due to rain and fog. The airport was temporarily closed, and the Federal Aviation Administration suspended all flights until Monday afternoon. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board have launched a joint investigation, while former U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General Mary Schiavo blamed FAA negligence and poor coordination between air and ground control for the crash.

At least 34 people were killed and several others injured when a Colombian military transport plane crashed in the Puerto Leguízamo area of Putumayo province on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed the incident on social media, stating that the aircraft went down about 1.5 kilometers after takeoff. The crash triggered a fire and explosions from onboard ammunition, worsening the damage.

Putumayo Governor John Gabriel Molina told local media that 21 of the victims have yet to be identified. The Colombian Air Force said the aircraft was a Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules model transporting soldiers to another city in the province. Air Force Commander Carlos Fernando Silva reported that two special aircraft with 74 beds were dispatched to evacuate the injured to hospitals in Bogotá and other locations.

Authorities confirmed that the crash was not caused by any armed group attack. Officials warned that the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue in the Amazon border region near Peru and Ecuador.

Former Member of Parliament and retired Lieutenant General Masud Uddin Chowdhury, described as a key figure during the One-Eleven political period, was arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) in Dhaka. The arrest took place on the night of March 23, 2026, in the Baridhara DOHS area. A DB team led by Chief Shafiqul Islam conducted the operation and detained Chowdhury from a residence on Lane 2, House 153.

Masud Uddin Chowdhury, a former army officer and controversial political figure, had previously sought nomination from the Awami League for the Feni-3 constituency during the 11th National Election. Reports suggest he later obtained a nomination from the Jatiya Party after consultations with senior political figures. He subsequently became a presidium member of the Jatiya Party.

The report did not specify the charges or reasons behind the arrest, and no official statement from law enforcement or political parties was included in the source.

Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following a joint US-Israel strike on February 28 has disrupted global oil and gas supplies, pushing Brent crude prices above 100 dollars per barrel from around 65 dollars before the conflict. In response, many nations have begun releasing oil from their strategic reserves to stabilize markets and avoid deeper economic shocks.

On March 11, the International Energy Agency (IEA) announced that its 32 member countries would release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves, marking the largest coordinated release in the agency’s history. The IEA’s members collectively hold over 1.2 billion barrels of government reserves, with an additional 600 million barrels in private storage. China, though not an IEA member, also maintains significant reserves.

Major reserve holders include the United States with 415 million barrels, Japan with 470 million, and the United Kingdom with 68 million barrels of crude and refined products. European Union members such as Germany, France, Spain, and Italy have also committed to releasing portions of their reserves to mitigate supply disruptions caused by the Hormuz closure.

Iran has warned that it will use all available capabilities to ensure its security following reports of attacks in Tel Aviv and other areas. The statement came from a spokesperson for Iran’s armed forces, as reported by Al Jazeera. In a televised address, Brigadier General Ebrahim Zulfaqari of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said Iran maintains full control over the Strait of Hormuz and rejected any foreign interference in the region.

According to Iran’s Fars News Agency, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) carried out extensive strikes in Iraq’s Erbil, as well as targeting the Al Dhafra airbase in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan base, and the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet. Missile attacks were also reported in Israel’s Ashkelon, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Gush Dan areas.

The IRGC further stated that what it called deceptive actions by U.S. President Donald Trump would not divert Iran from the battlefield, asserting that psychological operations by the United States and Israel would ultimately fail.

The United States stock market recorded a notable rise after President Donald Trump announced the suspension of a planned attack on an Iranian power plant. Following the decision, oil prices declined, bringing relief to investors. According to Al Jazeera, all three major US stock indexes closed more than one percent higher, marking a strong rebound after last week’s losses.

Trump stated that the United States had held ‘productive talks’ with Tehran, though Iran denied this claim. The announcement and subsequent drop in oil prices—over ten percent—helped Wall Street achieve its biggest single-day gain since February 6. The market’s positive reaction reflected renewed investor confidence amid easing geopolitical tensions.

Despite the market optimism, the situation between the United States and Iran remains uncertain, as both sides continue to offer differing accounts of their discussions.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi held several phone conversations with foreign ministers from various countries to discuss regional security and the evolving situation, according to Al Jazeera citing Iran’s state news agency IRNA. During talks with the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, Aragchi addressed recent U.S.-Israeli attacks near Caspian Sea provinces, warning that such actions could pose security and environmental risks.

Earlier, Aragchi spoke with Pakistan’s foreign minister about ensuring the country’s “sustainable security” and also contacted counterparts in Oman, South Korea, Azerbaijan, and Turkmenistan. In his discussion with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, both sides expressed concern over the potential economic impact if the Strait of Hormuz were to be closed.

Aragchi stated that the instability in this vital maritime route was a direct result of what he described as “illegal attacks” by the United States and Israel.

A grand parade and fly-past will be held at the National Parade Ground in Dhaka on March 26, 2026, at 9 a.m. to mark the country's Independence and National Day. The Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) confirmed the event in a statement issued on March 23, 2026. President Md. Sahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman are scheduled to attend the state ceremony, which will be open to the public.

According to the ISPR announcement, interested citizens will be able to enter the venue through gates 2, 3, 4, 10, and 11 of the parade ground. The event is part of the national observance of Independence Day, which is celebrated annually to honor the country's liberation.

The announcement underscores the government’s preparations to celebrate the day with due dignity and public participation, reflecting the significance of the national occasion.

The United Kingdom has deployed its warship HMS Dragon to the Eastern Mediterranean to coordinate with Cyprus’s defense system following a recent drone attack. According to the UK Ministry of Defence, the destroyer left the country on March 11 and will help secure a British airbase in Cyprus that was targeted by Iranian-made drones. The ministry also reported that Royal Air Force Typhoon and F-35 fighter jets conducted overnight defensive operations across the airspaces of Cyprus, Jordan, Qatar, and Bahrain.

The deployment comes amid heightened regional tensions, prompting the UK to strengthen its military presence in the area. The move underscores London’s commitment to safeguarding its strategic assets and personnel in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly after the recent drone incident.

The situation reflects broader instability in the region, with multiple countries adjusting their defense postures in response to evolving threats.

US President Donald Trump has said that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon. In an interview with CNN on Monday, he stated that if ongoing talks with Iran continue positively, the waterway could be reopened quickly. Trump suggested that in the future, the strait might be jointly controlled by the United States and Iran, saying he and the Ayatollah—whoever holds that position—would manage it together.

Trump also hinted at a possible regime change in Iran, claiming that earlier attacks had damaged much of Iran’s top leadership, leading to a natural process of political change. However, he noted that recent discussions had shown positive progress and that there was potential for easing tensions. Trump added that there are individuals within Iran whom he considers reasonable and respected, and who could play significant roles in the future.

The situation remains uncertain as both the United States and Iran have expressed differing views on the ongoing negotiations.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has said that Israel’s border should extend up to Lebanon’s Litani River. He made the remarks during an Israeli radio program, stating that the ongoing military operation in Lebanon should end in a “completely different reality,” where not only Hezbollah but also Israel’s borders would change. His comments come amid escalating tensions in Lebanon.

According to the report, Israel has recently attacked key bridges over the Litani River, cutting off parts of southern Lebanon from the rest of the country. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun described these attacks as a possible prelude to a ground invasion, warning that they could indicate preparations for such an operation.

The situation reflects growing instability along the Israel-Lebanon frontier, with both military actions and political statements signaling a potential shift in the region’s security dynamics.

The United States has instructed its citizens in Oman to remain indoors under a 'shelter in place' directive. The order, issued by the US Embassy in Muscat, applies to the entire country and was announced on March 24, 2026. The embassy cited an ongoing situation as the reason for the alert but did not provide further details about the nature of the threat or incident.

Earlier, on March 3, the US Department of State had authorized the departure of non-emergency government employees and their family members from Oman. The latest advisory expands the caution to all American citizens currently in the country.

No additional information was released about the specific circumstances prompting the warning, leaving the situation’s cause and duration unclear.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called for an immediate halt to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Lavrov made the appeal during a phone conversation on Monday with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, as reported by Al Jazeera. The ministry stated that Lavrov emphasized the need to stop hostilities quickly and pursue political and diplomatic solutions.

Lavrov also described attacks targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure as unacceptable. Earlier, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov condemned a U.S.-Israeli strike near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, calling it extremely dangerous. The Russian Foreign Ministry further noted that both Lavrov and Araghchi expressed concern that the conflict could expand to the Caspian Sea region.

The statements reflect Moscow’s growing alarm over escalating tensions and its call for restraint and dialogue to prevent regional destabilization.