According to US media reports, Washington has sent a new 14-point proposal to Iran this week. The proposal requires Iran to commit to not developing nuclear weapons and to halt uranium enrichment activities for at least 12 years. It also includes a condition for Iran to hand over about 440 kilograms of uranium enriched up to 60 percent to the United States.

In exchange, the United States would gradually lift sanctions imposed on Iran, release several billion dollars of frozen Iranian assets, and remove the naval blockade surrounding Iranian ports. The proposal comes amid ongoing maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route.

The plan further states that both sides would reopen the strategic waterway within 30 days of signing the agreement, signaling a potential step toward easing regional tensions if accepted.

More than 30 ships and vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid bound for Gaza, arrived at Turkey’s Marmaris coast after a 24-day sea journey. Videos shared on social media Saturday evening showed the ships anchored in open waters as Turkish officials and human rights activists welcomed the fleet. Activist Alex Colston said on social media platform X that Turkey’s coast guard and local Global Sumud Fleet members went out to greet the convoy.

According to activists, the flotilla made stopovers in Sicily, Italy, and Crete, Greece, during its voyage. Israeli forces reportedly detained 22 vessels and two senior activists along the route, though the two detained activists were later returned from Israel. The Global Sumud Flotilla stated that while in Marmaris, the ships will undergo technical maintenance, safety checks, and resupply operations.

The organization added that details of the next stages of the Gaza-bound humanitarian mission will be announced in the coming days.

Israel reportedly established a secret military base in Iraq’s desert to support air operations against Iran, according to a Wall Street Journal report published on Saturday. The base was allegedly built before the joint U.S.-Israeli offensive on Iran on February 28. The report stated that Washington was aware of the facility, which served as a logistics hub for Israeli special forces and air units, including search and rescue teams for downed pilots.

The report added that in early March, a local shepherd alerted authorities after spotting suspicious helicopter movements in the remote area. Iraqi troops sent to investigate were attacked by Israeli aircraft, forcing them to retreat. This prevented the exposure of Israel’s covert activities on Iraqi soil. Later in March, Iraq filed a complaint with the United Nations, accusing foreign forces of involvement and blaming the United States. However, the Wall Street Journal cited a source saying the U.S. had no role in the attack.

The revelations, sourced from Press TV, highlight ongoing regional tensions and covert military operations involving Iraq, Israel, and Iran.

Five members of the same family were critically injured in a gas leak explosion in the Uttar Bhuiyighar area of Fatullah, Narayanganj, on Sunday morning, May 10, 2026. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. at a house in front of Gram Bangla Tower. The victims—tenant Md Kalam, his wife Sayma, and their three children Munna, Munni, and Kotha—were rescued by locals and taken to the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute in Dhaka.

According to Abdullah Al Arefin, Deputy Assistant Director of Narayanganj Fire Service and Civil Defense, the explosion took place on the ground floor of an eight-story building owned by Md Shahjahan Mia. The fire broke out when Kalam lit a cigarette with a lighter in a closed room filled with leaked gas. Dr. Shawon Bin Rahman of the National Burn Institute reported that Kalam suffered 95 percent burns, Sayma 60 percent, Munna 30 percent, Kotha 52 percent, and Munni 35 percent. All are in critical condition and receiving emergency treatment.

Authorities confirmed that the victims remain under intensive care as their conditions are life-threatening.

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Sunday ordered the start of trial proceedings against 28 accused, including former Dhaka South City mayor Fazle Noor Taposh and former minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak, in connection with the killing of nine people during the July uprising in Mohammadpur, Dhaka. The tribunal rejected discharge petitions and read out three specific charges before setting June 8 for opening statements and the first witness testimony. Four of the accused, currently in custody, were produced before the court.

According to the prosecution, the accused include former senior police officials and leaders of banned local units of the Awami League, Jubo League, and Chhatra League. The charges allege that between July 17 and 19, 2024, law enforcement and political activists opened fire on unarmed protesters, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The prosecution claims the attacks were carried out under the knowledge and direction of the accused.

Investigators submitted their report against 28 individuals after probing the violence. The chief prosecutor stated that 50 witnesses will testify against the accused, who face charges of crimes against humanity for their alleged roles in the killings and assaults.

At least three police officers were killed in a car bomb attack followed by a gun battle at a police post in Bannu district of Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province late Saturday night. The attack occurred near the Afghan border when a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at the security checkpoint, causing multiple explosions and the collapse of the post.

Police official Zahid Khan said intense gunfire erupted between the attackers and security forces after the blast, and additional police coming to assist were also targeted. Local media reported that nearby civilian areas were damaged, injuring at least two civilians. Another officer, Sajjad Khan, warned that the death toll could rise as operations were still ongoing.

Security sources indicated evidence of drone use in the assault. Rescue teams and ambulances quickly reached the site, and emergency status was declared in Bannu’s government hospitals. No group has claimed responsibility so far, but the incident has raised concerns of renewed tension along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported that at least 39 people were killed in intensified Israeli airstrikes, including seven in the southern city of Saksakiyeh. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said the attacks targeted Hezbollah positions and acknowledged awareness of civilian casualties. The strikes occurred despite a ceasefire announced on April 16, 2026, by U.S. President Donald Trump between Israel and Lebanon.

According to the ministry, Israeli attacks have killed more than 120 people across Lebanon in the past week, including women and children. The IDF stated that its operations aimed to eliminate Hezbollah-linked infrastructure and personnel, while Hezbollah continued launching drone and rocket attacks into northern Israel. Human rights groups warned that some incidents could amount to war crimes.

Lebanese officials said Israel has occupied about 10 kilometers of southern Lebanese territory, seeking to create a “Hezbollah-free security zone.” Since March 2, 2026, a total of 2,795 people have been killed in Lebanon, while Israel reported 17 soldiers and three civilians dead on its side.

France and the United Kingdom are deploying warships to the Middle East as part of preparations for a multinational mission aimed at ensuring the safety of commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The UK has announced the deployment of its warship HMS Dragon, while France has decided to station its aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in the Red Sea.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that many countries are ready to contribute resources and equipment to this joint effort led by the UK and France. However, he clarified that the initiative will begin only after the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran comes to an end. The move follows criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump over Washington’s allies’ reluctance to join the war against Iran.

French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that reopening the Strait of Hormuz can only be achieved through dialogue with Iran, underscoring France’s preference for diplomatic engagement over military escalation.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any attack on Iranian tankers or commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf or beyond will face a strong response. In a statement issued on Saturday evening, the IRGC said that if Iran’s ships are targeted, U.S. military bases and enemy vessels in the Middle East will be struck in retaliation.

The statement emphasized Iran’s commitment to protecting its maritime interests and ensuring the safe passage of its legitimate commercial fleet amid what it described as increasing provocations by foreign powers in the strategic waters of the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC Navy Command reiterated that the Islamic Republic would not tolerate any threat to its ships or disruption to its vital oil exports and trade routes.

The warning comes amid heightened tensions in regional waters, underscoring Iran’s resolve to defend its maritime operations and deter potential attacks on its vessels.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara for the first time in over a year, aiming to restore bilateral relations and cooperation. The meeting took place against the backdrop of regional conflict, Israeli military operations in Lebanon, and Israel’s continued presence in southern Syria. The main agenda focused on border and security concerns, particularly the long-standing issues of drug and arms smuggling between the two countries.

Syrian authorities have recently conducted several operations to destroy tunnels allegedly used for arms trafficking into Lebanon and arrested multiple suspects. The government also reported detaining members of a ‘Hezbollah cell’ accused of plotting attacks against the Syrian government, as well as others preparing rocket strikes on Israel. Both Syria and Lebanon now share a common stance on controlling Hezbollah’s activities.

Beyond security, the leaders discussed trade, economic cooperation, and prisoner exchanges. The talks also addressed the repatriation of Syrian refugees from Lebanon, where over one million displaced Syrians still reside despite many returning home since the war.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any attack on its oil tankers or commercial ships will be met with a strong response. Major General Majid Mousavi, commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, said that Iranian forces have drones and missiles aimed at US military targets in the Middle East and are awaiting orders to strike if necessary.

Speaking to Iran’s state television, Mousavi stated that IRGC’s missile and drone units are positioned toward US targets and hostile ships in the region. The warning comes amid heightened regional tensions involving Iran and Western powers over maritime security and military presence in the Gulf.

In a related development, Syria expressed full solidarity with Bahrain after the arrest of 41 individuals accused of links to the IRGC. According to Syria’s state news agency SANA, Damascus pledged full support for Bahrain’s efforts to maintain its security and stability.

An analysis cited by Al Jazeera indicates that the United States may ultimately withdraw from the ongoing war against Iran. The report argues that continuing the conflict could lead to disastrous consequences that Washington would be unable to sustain.

According to the analysis, renewed escalation could destroy vital oil, gas, and water refinery infrastructure across the region, triggering a prolonged global crisis. It claims Iran possesses the capability to inflict damage beyond what the United States or the world could tolerate. The report also notes that the original U.S.-Israeli war plan aimed to eliminate Iran’s top leadership through a “decapitation strike.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Mossad Director David Barnea reportedly assured U.S. President Donald Trump that such joint strikes would cripple Iran’s government, nuclear program, and senior Revolutionary Guard leadership, paving the way for a pro-Western administration in Tehran.

However, the analysis concludes that current circumstances point toward a U.S. retreat from the conflict.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called on police officers to pledge that no fascist force will ever be able to use the police for its own interests. He made the remarks on Sunday morning at the Rajarbagh Police Lines field in Dhaka while addressing the inauguration of Police Week. Rahman emphasized that police members must make every effort to ensure the safety of people’s lives and property.

He recalled that many police officers sacrificed their lives for the country’s independence and said that this achievement must be protected at any cost. Rahman described the parade at the event as a reflection of the discipline, dignity, and commitment of the police toward a better future. He also noted that the current democratic government was formed through the people’s mandate following a long anti-fascist struggle culminating in a mass uprising in 2024.

This year’s Police Week, themed “My Police, My Country, Bangladesh First,” began on May 10 and will continue until May 13, featuring various programs and parades inspected by the Prime Minister.

Israel’s ministerial committee is set to review a bill aimed at annulling the historic Oslo Accords, according to a report published on May 10, 2026. The bill was introduced by Limor Son Har‑Melech, the far‑right deputy speaker of the Knesset. In a post on social media platform X, Har‑Melech described the proposal as a first and necessary step to prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state. The committee will decide whether the government will support the bill.

The Oslo Accords, signed in 1993 and 1995 between Israeli and Palestinian leaders, marked the first mutual recognition between the two sides and outlined a framework for ending decades of conflict. The agreements granted limited self‑rule to Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, divided into Areas A, B, and C under varying degrees of control.

If passed, Har‑Melech’s bill would encourage Israeli settlement expansion in Areas A and B, which are currently under Palestinian or joint control. Such settlements are considered illegal under international law.

Bangladesh’s tea industry is showing renewed optimism as early rainfall at the start of the 2026 season has improved growing conditions across major tea-producing regions including Chattogram, Sylhet, Panchagarh, and Moulvibazar. The first two months of the year saw an increase of 258,000 kilograms of tea compared to the same period last year. The first auction of the season was held on April 27, where about 95 percent of the tea offered was sold. The Bangladesh Tea Board has set a production target of 104 million kilograms for this season, slightly higher than last year’s 103 million, which fell short by over 8 million kilograms.

Officials and industry leaders attribute the positive outlook to favorable weather and expanding cultivation in northern plains. However, they also warn of challenges including rising production costs, illegal tea trading, and market management issues. The government has fixed maximum auction prices at Tk 245 per kilogram for Sylhet and Chattogram teas and Tk 170 for Panchagarh.

The Tea Board is emphasizing organic fertilizers and integrated pest management to improve quality and sustainability. If favorable weather continues, stakeholders believe Bangladesh could exceed its production target and reduce dependence on imports.