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.

Manchester City kept their Premier League title hopes alive with a commanding 3-0 home victory over Brentford at the Etihad Stadium on May 10, 2026. The win extended Pep Guardiola’s side’s unbeaten home run to 16 matches and came after a disappointing 3-3 draw against Everton the previous week. Goals from Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland, and Omar Marmoush sealed the result for the defending champions.

Brentford had an early chance when a throw-in from Michael Kayode caused confusion in City’s box, but goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and the defense cleared the danger. City gradually took control, with Doku opening the scoring after an hour, followed by Haaland doubling the lead in the 75th minute and Marmoush adding a late third.

After 35 matches, City now trail league leaders Arsenal by just two points, increasing pressure on the Gunners ahead of their upcoming match against West Ham.

Large-scale protests took place in Tel Aviv against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government and its ongoing attacks in southern Lebanon. The demonstrations continued late into Saturday night, with participants demanding an end to what they described as genocide. Protesters carried placards reading “Stop the genocide” and “Forget October Seven.”

The protests occurred amid rising tensions involving Israel’s conflicts with Iran and Lebanon, as well as domestic unrest ahead of general elections scheduled for later this year. Demonstrator David Alkan, aged 83, told Reuters that he joined the protest because he believes the government is misleading citizens with false information. He criticized the government’s direction and expressed concern about internal divisions within Israel.

The demonstrations reflect growing public frustration with the Netanyahu administration’s handling of regional conflicts and domestic issues as the country approaches its upcoming election period.

Three people were beaten to death in Gazipur’s Kaliakoir upazila on Saturday night after being accused of attempting to steal cattle in the Bakchala area. Locals, who had been organizing nightly patrols ahead of Eid-ul-Azha due to a rise in cattle thefts, surrounded the suspects and assaulted them. Police arrived at the scene and rescued the injured individuals, sending them to Shaheed Tajuddin Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared all three dead.

Following the incident, residents set fire to the pickup truck allegedly used by the suspected cattle thieves. Gazipur Superintendent of Police Mohammad Sharif Uddin confirmed the incident. The report did not mention any arrests or further investigation details.

The incident reflects heightened community vigilance and tension in rural areas ahead of Eid, when cattle thefts often increase, though official responses or preventive measures beyond local patrols were not detailed in the report.

The United Kingdom has deployed a Royal Navy warship to the Middle East as part of preparations for a potential operation to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of Defence announced on Saturday that HMS Dragon will assist in mine clearance and provide protection to vessels as part of a defensive plan.

A ministry spokesperson said the deployment is under a multinational coalition jointly led by the UK and France to secure the strait. The two countries have taken the lead in forming this coalition and are encouraging other international partners to join the effort.

The move reflects ongoing efforts by the UK and France to strengthen maritime security in a region critical for global shipping and energy transport, though further operational details were not disclosed in the announcement.

The United Arab Emirates is experiencing worsening relations with several neighboring and regional states due to its involvement in multiple conflicts and shifting alliances. Tensions have risen with Saudi Arabia over Yemen, where Riyadh accused Abu Dhabi of supporting separatists and smuggling weapons, and with Somalia, which canceled security and port agreements citing violations of sovereignty. Sudan has also accused the UAE of aiding the Rapid Support Forces in the Darfur conflict, though the International Court of Justice dismissed the case for lack of jurisdiction.

Relations with Algeria have deteriorated after Algiers accused the UAE of interference and supporting separatist groups, while disputes over Libya and the Sahel region have added strain. Despite these frictions, the UAE maintains strong economic ties with Iran and Israel, expanding trade even amid regional wars. Abu Dhabi’s normalization with Israel under the Abraham Accords and its outreach to Syria’s Bashar al-Assad have further reshaped its regional posture.

The report highlights how the UAE’s foreign policy has shifted from Sheikh Zayed’s conciliatory diplomacy to assertive engagement since the Arab Spring, prioritizing counter-Islamist and security-driven strategies across the Middle East and North Africa.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated Police Week 2026 on Sunday, May 10, at the Rajarbagh Police Lines field in Dhaka. The four-day event began with the annual police parade under the theme “My Police, My Country, Bangladesh First.” The prime minister inspected the parade in an open jeep and received the salute from participating police contingents.

This year’s Police Week emphasizes improving law and order, rebuilding public trust, and advancing technology-driven modern policing. In his message, the prime minister highlighted that stable law and order is essential for democratic progress and national development. He urged the police to play a more effective role in regaining public confidence and directed them to act decisively against mob violence, juvenile gangs, and drug proliferation.

President Md. Shahabuddin, in his message, noted that the nation’s stability and good governance depend heavily on the police’s integrity, professionalism, and discipline. He stressed the need to train police personnel in artificial intelligence, data analytics, CCTV surveillance, and digital forensics to address increasingly complex crimes in the information technology era.

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 is scheduled to deliver its order today on whether to frame charges against former Dhaka South City mayor Fazle Noor Taposh, former textiles and jute minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak, and 26 others in connection with the killing of nine people, including Farhan Faiyaz and Mahmudur Rahman Saikat, during the July uprising in Mohammadpur, Dhaka. The three-member panel, led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mojumdar, will issue the order, with Justices Md Shafiul Alam Mahmud and retired district judge Md Mohitul Haque Enam Chowdhury as members.

The accused include former DMP commissioner Habibur Rahman, former additional DIG Proloy Kumar Jowardar, and former joint commissioner Biplob Kumar Sarkar, along with leaders of banned local Awami League, Jubo League, and Chhatra League units. Four accused are in custody and were produced before the tribunal. The prosecution has brought three specific charges, alleging that the accused ordered and participated in indiscriminate shootings on unarmed protesters on July 18–19, 2024, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries.

Following hearings completed on April 26, the tribunal initially set May 7 for the order but later rescheduled it for today.

The article discusses the rise of Hindutva ideology in West Bengal, marking nearly a decade since it came to power nationally in India in 2014. It argues that the Bharatiya Janata Party’s victory in the state has extended Hindutva’s influence across India’s eastern border states—Tripura, Assam, and West Bengal—forming a contiguous ideological stronghold. The author suggests that this development does not significantly alter India’s policy toward Bangladesh, which has remained consistent regardless of which party governs in New Delhi.

The piece traces the roots of Hindutva’s cultural and political mindset to the Bengal Renaissance and British colonial structures, describing how notions of caste, privilege, and religious hierarchy shaped modern Indian identity. It draws parallels between historical land settlements, elite entitlement, and contemporary political dominance, arguing that figures such as Pranab Mukherjee helped institutionalize a Hindu-centric political culture extending into Bangladesh’s ruling party.

The author concludes by warning Bangladeshis against reacting to India’s religious polarization, urging them to resist any form of sectarianism and to avoid being provoked by ideological or cultural provocations emerging from across the border.