A tourist who went missing in the Guliakhali Sea of Sitakunda upazila, Chattogram, was found dead 16 hours after disappearing. The body of Rifat, 18, from Daudkandi in Cumilla, was recovered by a Fire Service diving team at around 9 a.m. on Sunday. He had gone to the beach with four friends on Saturday afternoon, and while bathing in the sea, they were swept away by a strong tide. Locals rescued four of them alive, but Rifat remained missing despite immediate search efforts.

According to Sitakunda Fire Service officials, the rescue operation continued from early morning with assistance from the Navy and Coast Guard. After recovery, the body was handed over to the police. Upazila Nirbahi Officer Fakhrul Islam stated that the body would be returned to the family and that safety measures would be strengthened to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Authorities plan to install warning signs in risky areas and enhance beach monitoring through the local beach committee to ensure tourist safety.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly no longer as strong as before, according to a report by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz. The report indicates that Israel’s overall influence on Trump has diminished, particularly in the context of recent diplomatic developments involving Washington and Tehran.

Haaretz’s military and security editor noted that the potential terms of a forthcoming agreement between the United States and Iran are not favorable for Israel. Following reports that Washington and Tehran are nearing a diplomatic settlement, concern has grown among Israeli political and security circles about the implications for Israel’s strategic interests.

The report, citing Middle East Eye as a source, underscores a shift in the dynamics of U.S.-Israel relations as regional diplomacy involving Iran progresses.

A shooting occurred at the Cox’s Bazar District and Sessions Judge Court premises on Sunday morning, injuring one person. According to police and eyewitnesses, a group of five to six armed assailants arrived on motorcycles and opened fire targeting Liaquat Ali Sikder, the general secretary of the Jhilongja Union BNP. Although Sikder was unharmed, another man named Moin Uddin was shot and later transferred from Cox’s Bazar District Hospital to Chittagong Medical College Hospital for treatment.

Police, with the help of bystanders, detained two suspects immediately after the incident and recovered a pistol and a magazine from one of them. The attackers reportedly took one person away on a motorcycle, but his identity remains unknown. The shooting took place around 11:30 a.m. at the west gate of the court complex. Additional Superintendent of Police Ohidur Rahman confirmed the incident and said further details would be provided later.

Authorities are continuing their investigation to identify the remaining suspects and determine the motive behind the attack.

In Churulia, West Bengal, the birthplace of poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, several of his historical landmarks are disappearing due to neglect and industrial expansion. The century-old Nabakrishna High School, where the poet once stayed, is now set to be demolished for the expansion of Eastern Coalfields Limited’s colliery operations. The school houses personal items used by Nazrul, including his cup, plate, chair, and harmonium. Earlier, the original Nazrul Academy, built on the site of his ancestral home, was also demolished, with a new structure being built by the state tourism department.

Churulia holds deep connections to Nazrul’s life, including the burial site of his wife Promila Devi near the shrine of Pir Haji Palowan Sahib, where the poet once served. Many of the poet’s childhood landmarks, such as his madrasa and the old mosque, have already been replaced by modern buildings. The current demolition plans have placed not only Nabakrishna High School but also other local schools under threat as part of the mining lease area.

The developments mark a continuing erosion of Nazrul’s tangible heritage in his birthplace, raising concerns about the preservation of his cultural legacy.

An Awami League leader in Cumilla’s Brahmanpara upazila has been accused of illegally occupying a key road to set up a temporary cattle market ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The market was reportedly established at Alua Chowmuhani in Malapara Union, defying government restrictions. Locals complained that the market has severely disrupted traffic and caused hardship for residents, particularly students, patients, and traders.

According to local sources, the market was set up directly on a busy road, obstructing vehicle movement. Residents questioned how a school employee could obtain the lease for the market. The accused, Md. Yunus Mia, serves as the assistant organizational secretary of the Malapara Union Awami League, a union council member, and a night guard-cum-office assistant at a local high school.

Brahmanpara Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mahmuda Jahan stated that setting up a cattle market on a school playground or road is illegal and that authorities will take necessary action after investigation. Local residents have demanded the immediate removal of the illegal market to restore normal movement.

Thousands of protesters filled the streets of Madrid on Saturday demanding the resignation of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The demonstration, organized by the Spanish Civil Society Association, saw participants from the opposition People’s Party and the far-right Vox party. Clashes broke out when protesters attempted to breach security barriers near Sánchez’s official residence, Moncloa Palace, leaving at least seven police officers injured. Police arrested three individuals during the unrest.

The protests erupted after a Spanish court announced an investigation into former Socialist Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, a close ally of Sánchez, on charges of influence peddling and money laundering. Zapatero has denied all allegations. The development has reignited political tensions in Spain, where Sánchez previously faced scrutiny in 2024 over corruption allegations involving his wife, which he dismissed as politically motivated.

Organizers claimed around 80,000 people joined the protest, while government officials in Madrid estimated the turnout at about 40,000, reflecting differing accounts of the scale of public dissent.

Protests continue in Dhaka’s Mirpur area following the rape and murder of seven-year-old Ramisa Akter, with demands for swift justice. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has met the victim’s family and assured them of a speedy trial. However, many in Bangladesh question whether the case will avoid the long delays that have plagued similar trials over the past two decades.

The renewed attention has brought back discussion of Rasu Khan, a convicted serial killer from Chandpur accused of murdering 11 women after raping them. Although lower courts and the High Court upheld his death sentences in two cases, the executions remain pending due to prolonged legal procedures. Lawyers and rights activists cite complex judicial processes and delays in preparing case documents as key reasons for such backlogs.

A joint study by the Supreme Court and BRAC found that conviction rates in women and child abuse cases are only three percent, with most cases taking years to conclude. Officials expect Rasu Khan’s appeal hearing to take place within months, but many similar cases remain unresolved in Bangladesh’s courts.

At least 13 people were killed in a security operation conducted by Pakistan’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) near Quetta on Saturday. According to a CTD spokesperson, four security personnel were among the dead and six others were injured, while nine suspected militants were also killed during the raid in the Panjpai and Nohsar areas on the outskirts of Quetta.

The operation came just hours after another major clash in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where police, peace committee members, and militants engaged in intense fighting in the Barakzai Akhundkhel area of Miryan tehsil. That confrontation left at least 25 militants dead and several others injured, according to police reports.

The two incidents highlight ongoing security challenges in Pakistan’s western regions, where law enforcement agencies continue to conduct counterterrorism operations against armed groups.

Five people were killed in a head-on collision between a BRTC bus and a patient-carrying ambulance in Nagarkanda upazila of Faridpur on Sunday morning. The accident occurred around 10:30 a.m. on the Faridpur–Bhanga highway near the Shankarpasha area. Police said the Dhaka-bound BRTC bus from Faridpur and the ambulance coming from Madaripur towards Faridpur Medical College Hospital collided, leaving the ambulance badly damaged and all five occupants dead on the spot.

The deceased were identified as ambulance driver Kawser, 25, of Saidarbali in Madaripur; Jahangir Molla, 62; Alomgir Hossain Molla, 58; Khurshida Begum, 45; and Majeda Akter, 48, all from Madaripur district. Following the accident, Nagarkanda police, Bhanga Highway Police, and Fire Service personnel arrived at the scene, conducted rescue operations, and restored traffic on the highway.

Police confirmed that the bodies were recovered and inquest reports prepared. The damaged bus and ambulance were taken into police custody, and legal procedures regarding the incident are underway.

Iran has executed a man accused of sending defense-related information to the United States and Israel during wartime, according to the judiciary’s media outlet Mizan. The executed individual, identified as Mojtaba Kian, was alleged to have transmitted sensitive data about Iran’s defense industry to what authorities described as enemy parties.

Earlier in the same month, Iran carried out another execution on similar charges. Mizan reported that Erfan Shakourzadeh, who worked at a scientific institution involved in satellite activities, was executed for allegedly providing classified scientific information to foreign intelligence agencies, including the CIA and Mossad.

The report, citing Mizan and sourced from Dawn, highlights Iran’s continued enforcement of espionage laws amid heightened tensions with Western nations and Israel.

At least 25 militants were killed in a fierce clash with security forces in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday. The fighting occurred in the Barakzai Akhundkhel area of Miryan tehsil in Bannu district, involving police, a peace committee, and armed militants. Police confirmed that two officers and two civilians were also killed, while seven police personnel and three civilians sustained injuries.

Authorities launched the operation after receiving reports of a large militant presence in the area. Police from Lakki Marwat and members of a peace committee joined Bannu police in the operation. Despite intense gunfire, police managed to reach the station safely, and reinforcements were deployed to regain control of the situation.

Police officials stated that two key militant commanders, Jamari Noor and Abdullah, were among those killed. Local sources reported that tension remains high in Barakzai as a significant number of militants are still present, and intermittent exchanges of fire continue.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed hope that his country will soon host the next round of talks between Iran and the United States. In a post on social media platform X, he said Islamabad remains committed to mediating between the two nations and will continue its efforts to promote peace.

According to a report by Middle East Eye, Pakistan has been playing a key role in facilitating diplomatic communication between Washington and Tehran. Both sides are reportedly pursuing dialogue to find a peaceful resolution to ongoing tensions. Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the U.S.-Israel conflict over Iran was nearing completion.

Trump also mentioned that the potential agreement could lead to the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, though it still awaits final approval from negotiators representing the United States, Iran, and other involved countries.

Villagers in Gopinathpur of Tukuria Union, Pirganj, Rangpur, have protested after a government project signboard was suddenly placed on a culvert they claim to have built with their own money and labor about two years ago. The incident has sparked anger and tension in the area, with residents accusing the local Union Parishad chairman of attempting to misappropriate funds by labeling their community-built structure as a government project. The chairman, Ataur Rahman Mondal, has denied all allegations.

According to local residents, the culvert was constructed to improve water drainage in the area. They allege that the signboard, claiming the culvert was built under a government allocation, was installed secretly at night. Many villagers said they fear speaking publicly due to the chairman’s influence. Ataur Rahman Mondal, a long-time Awami League leader, stated that the culvert was built under the Local Government Ministry’s Development Assistance Fund in the 2022–23 fiscal year with a budget of 225,000 taka.

Upazila Nirbahi Officer Popi Khatun said the Development Assistance Fund is no longer active and that the allegation will be investigated, with legal action to follow if wrongdoing is confirmed.

Ripon Mia, a 37-year-old expatriate from Gobindashree Bodda village in Madan upazila of Netrakona, was killed in a road accident near Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. Saudi time on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, when a freight truck hit the taxi he was traveling in from Ambo to Fail city. His death was confirmed on Saturday by his younger brother Shamim Ahmed, who also works in Saudi Arabia. The accident left the taxi driver seriously injured.

Family sources said Ripon had gone to Saudi Arabia in October of the previous year to improve his family’s financial condition and secure a better future for his children. He had been working in Ambo city but was traveling to visit acquaintances when the accident occurred. Before the crash, he had performed evening prayers in Madinah and spoken to his parents via video call.

The news of his death has cast deep sorrow over his family and community in Netrakona. His father, Bachchu Mia, urged the government to take steps to bring his son’s body home quickly.

Former head of Israel’s National Security Council Giora Eiland has stated that Iran has emerged as the clear winner in its war against the United States and Israel. Speaking to Israel’s Channel 12, Eiland said that although Iran’s victory may have been by a narrow margin, it was nonetheless decisive. He described both Washington and Tel Aviv as now facing a difficult strategic situation.

Eiland explained that Iran’s leadership has remained intact throughout the conflict and demonstrated resilience, which has strengthened Tehran’s position in negotiations with the United States and its allies. He added that Washington appears to be caught in a clear dilemma, as current diplomatic efforts are focusing more on ending the war rather than addressing Iran’s nuclear program.

According to Eiland, this shift in focus represents a challenging scenario for both the United States and Israel, as it underscores Iran’s growing leverage in regional and diplomatic affairs.