US President Donald Trump on Friday accused Iran of a “foolish violation” of a ceasefire agreement after a drone struck the Singapore-flagged cargo ship Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, owned by Taiwan-based Evergreen Marine, was hit by a projectile off Oman on Thursday but sustained limited damage and continued its voyage. Hours after Trump’s comments, the US military confirmed it had carried out strikes on Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar facilities in response to the attack.

The incident occurred amid sensitive negotiations between Washington and Tehran over a 60-day memorandum of understanding aimed at easing naval tensions and reopening the strait to free passage while talks continue on Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief. Iran has not claimed responsibility, though US officials told Reuters that Iran fired on the ship. The attack also disrupted International Maritime Organization efforts to escort stranded vessels from the Gulf, where thousands of seafarers remain trapped.

Iranian officials rejected US accusations and defended their control over the strait, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps denying any direct communication channel with Washington.

Cape Verde has made history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by advancing to the knockout stage in its debut appearance. The African island nation secured its place among the last 32 after a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia in its final Group H match. Spain topped the group with seven points after defeating Uruguay 1–0, while Cape Verde finished second with three points from three consecutive draws. Uruguay and Saudi Arabia were eliminated with two points each.

Argentina, the reigning world champion, had already secured first place in its group and will now face Cape Verde in the round of 32. The match is scheduled for July 3 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, marking the first-ever meeting between the two teams in World Cup history.

If Argentina wins, it will advance to the round of 16 to face the winner between the runners-up of Groups D and G. Cape Verde’s remarkable debut run has drawn global attention, and the team now faces the challenge of continuing its fairytale journey against one of football’s strongest sides.

The United States Department of State has released a 14-point framework or understanding agreement between Israel and Lebanon, which had been signed earlier in Washington DC. Under the agreement, Lebanon’s army will gradually assume full and effective security responsibility in designated ‘pilot zones’. Israel and Lebanon have initially agreed on two such zones, though their names remain undisclosed. Additional areas may be added later by mutual consent.

The Lebanese government will reassert exclusive state control over the use of force and ensure the complete and verified disarmament of all non-state armed groups, a clause understood to refer to Hezbollah. Israel stated that eliminating threats from such groups would remove the need for future Israeli military operations or presence in Lebanon. It also affirmed having no territorial ambitions toward Lebanon.

The agreement includes US coordination to mobilize international partners for Lebanon’s reconstruction. Israel and Lebanon will form a joint working group to draft a comprehensive peace and security agreement. Separately, the US pledged major resources to break the cycle of violence, announcing $100 million in humanitarian aid through the UN and over $30 million in reimbursements to Lebanon’s army.

A week after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran in France, the two countries remain out of direct conflict. The 14-point framework agreement has survived initial skepticism in Washington, driven by both nations’ desire to avoid further economic and political strain. The deal has partially reopened the Strait of Hormuz, allowing vessel traffic to rise sharply, though full access remains restricted and a recent drone strike has disrupted evacuation efforts in the Gulf.

Following the agreement, U.S. Treasury sanctions on Iran were lifted, enabling Tehran to resume oil exports. Iran has already shipped 3.8 million barrels through the strait and expanded sales to China. Analysts estimate Iran could now sell up to 2 million barrels daily, regaining lost revenue without offering discounts. The memorandum also outlines plans for a $300 billion private investment fund and potential release of over $10 billion in frozen assets, though details remain unclear.

Uncertainty persists over nuclear inspections and regional stability. Iran has not confirmed granting unlimited access to UN inspectors, and tensions in Lebanon could undermine the ceasefire’s durability.

Three members of a Bangladeshi family were killed in a stabbing attack in Rome, Italy, on Friday night, June 26, 2026. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. local time at a residential building on Via Montilio in the Casalotti area of western Rome. The victims were identified as Kamal from Noakhali’s Basurhat area, his wife, and their five-year-old daughter. Their 18-year-old son was seriously injured and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital, where doctors have confirmed he is out of danger.

According to Italian media reports cited in the source, an unidentified man attacked the family with a sharp weapon, leading to the deaths of the three victims due to excessive bleeding at the scene. Authorities have not yet released further details about the attacker or the motive behind the assault.

The incident has drawn attention to the safety of migrant families in Italy, though no official statements or reactions were mentioned in the source.

Senegal delivered a dominant performance to stay in contention for the World Cup knockout stage, defeating Iraq 5–0 in their final Group I match at Toronto Stadium. The African side needed a big-margin win to remain in the race and achieved it convincingly. Habib Diarra opened the scoring in the fourth minute with a deflected header, marking Senegal’s fastest World Cup goal. Iraq’s Rabin Sulaka was sent off in the 13th minute after a VAR review for denying a clear scoring chance, forcing Iraq to play with ten men for most of the match.

Senegal controlled the game but failed to add more goals before halftime. The second half saw a surge in attack, with Ismaila Sarr, Pape Gueye, Habib Diarra, Pape Thiaw, and Iliman Ndiaye all finding the net. The victory lifted Senegal to fifth among third-placed teams, keeping their knockout hopes alive, though their qualification now depends on results from other groups.

Iraq, meanwhile, ended their campaign without a point after three consecutive defeats, exiting the tournament at the group stage.

US Vice President JD Vance claimed that a hotline had been established between the United States and Iran to ease ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) firmly rejected the claim, stating in a Saturday statement that no such communication line exists and that there are no plans to create one in the future.

The two countries are currently facing each other militarily in the region, raising concerns about how to de-escalate the situation. The IRGC has warned that any repetition of military actions will be met with a stronger and broader response. Analysts cited in the report noted that continued ship seizures by the IRGC and US strikes on Iranian military sites could jeopardize long-term memorandums of understanding and ongoing diplomatic talks.

The situation has generated significant regional and international concern, with uncertainty over whether diplomatic channels can prevent further escalation.

In Tongibari upazila of Munshiganj, 31 children and teenagers received bicycles after performing congregational prayers for 40 consecutive days. The award ceremony took place on Friday morning at the field of Uttar Marialoy Government Primary School in Marialoy village under Dhipur Union. The event was organized by the residents of Marialoy village.

Participants from four mosques—three in Marialoy and one in neighboring Shimulia village—joined the competition, with more than a hundred contestants in total. Alongside the 31 bicycle recipients, another 26 participants were awarded pressure cookers. The ceremony was attended by local dignitaries, including industrialist and social worker Haji Md. Sakhawat Hossain Sheikh as the chief guest.

Speakers at the event praised the initiative as a commendable effort to encourage the younger generation to perform prayers regularly and to strengthen their moral and religious values. Organizers stated that similar programs will continue in the future to promote religious practice and ethical education among children and adolescents.

Nasiruddin Patwari, chief coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), said that those killed along the border have no religious identity but are identified as Bangladeshis. He stated that Bangladeshis are repeatedly being killed at the border and called for India to face trial in an international court to ensure justice for these killings. Patwari emphasized that without accountability for violations of international law and human rights, border killings would not stop.

He added that merely building barbed-wire fences would not solve the problem, pointing to the lack of hospitals, schools, colleges, and employment opportunities in border areas. He urged effective initiatives for the development of border communities alongside addressing these issues.

Patwari made these remarks on Friday afternoon at a roadside rally organized by the NCP at Chatlaghat Bazar in Sharifpur Union of Kulaura upazila, protesting the recent killing of Bangladeshi youth Mujibur Rahman Mujib by India’s Border Security Force (BSF). Other NCP leaders also called for a stronger government response and visited Mujib’s family to offer condolences.

Saudi Arabia has imposed a travel ban on citizens from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan as a precautionary step to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus. The decision also suspends visa issuance and entry into Saudi Arabia for travelers from these countries. According to a Gulf News report citing the Saudi Press Agency, the restriction applies to anyone who has stayed in any of the three nations within 21 days before entering Saudi Arabia, even if arriving through another country.

The Saudi Public Health Authority, known as Weqaya, stated that the move aims to protect public health and curb cross-border transmission of infectious diseases. The country has strengthened health screening, disease surveillance, and rapid response systems at entry points, particularly for travelers from neighboring countries of the affected regions.

Authorities confirmed that Saudi Arabia’s overall public health situation remains stable, with no suspected Ebola cases detected so far. Continuous monitoring of regional and international epidemic developments is underway, and the government affirmed readiness to implement all necessary health measures.

A man named Sohel Mia, aged 34, died after being struck with a glass at a tea stall in Sreemangal, Moulvibazar. The incident occurred on Friday morning when Sohel had an argument with another man, Ismail Mia, over being served a drinking glass. During the altercation, Ismail allegedly hit Sohel on the head with a glass. Sohel was taken to Sreemangal Upazila Health Complex with serious head injuries and received five stitches. Although he initially returned home after treatment, his condition worsened later, and he died in the hospital that afternoon.

Police arrested the suspect, Ismail Mia, son of Fozor Ali from the same area, shortly after the incident. The body of Sohel, son of the late Ful Mia from Alisharkul village, was sent to the district hospital morgue for autopsy. According to the investigating officer, a case is being processed in connection with the death.

Authorities confirmed that the victim suffered severe head trauma, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.

The United States carried out military strikes in Iran on Friday following a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire, prompting the operation. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), precision strikes targeted Iranian missile and drone storage sites as well as coastal radar installations. CENTCOM described the action as a strong response to Iran’s aggression against commercial shipping and said it would continue coordinating to ensure safe maritime passage in the region.

BBC reported that a one-way attack drone had hit a cargo vessel earlier, causing no casualties but prompting preparations to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors from the area. The incident has renewed concerns over the future of a preliminary US-Iran agreement reached earlier in June to ensure safe navigation and reduce hostilities.

The February attacks by the US and Israel had earlier led Iran to restrict movement through the Strait, but a 14-point agreement on June 17 had temporarily eased tensions. The latest developments now cast uncertainty over that fragile truce.

Police have arrested former army member Md. Sarowar Hossain Khan, 40, for allegedly editing and spreading obscene versions of a young woman’s photos and videos through a fake Facebook account. The arrest took place on Thursday afternoon in Tongi, Gazipur, by a team from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). He was later handed over to Mohanganj Police Station and sent to jail through court on Friday. The accused is from Noagaon village in Dharmapasha upazila of Sunamganj and had been working at a pharmaceutical company in Gazipur.

According to police, the victim filed a case under the Pornography Act on April 14 last year at Mohanganj Police Station and also lodged a complaint with the cyber protection cell for women. Investigators used digital tools to identify the suspect after a prolonged inquiry. The victim stated that her edited photos and distorted videos were circulated online, causing her and her family severe social and mental distress, eventually forcing her to leave her area.

She demanded exemplary punishment for the accused to prevent similar cyber harassment against women in the future.

Police recovered the half-decomposed body of a 32-year-old female doctor, Fara Ferdous, from a rented apartment in the Aziz Super Market building in Dhaka’s Shahbagh area on Friday afternoon. The discovery was made after neighbors reported a foul smell coming from the 14th-floor flat. Officers entered the room in the presence of the victim’s sister, Nujula Ferdous, and found the body seated on a bed with her head resting on a table. The body was later sent to Dhaka Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy.

According to Shahbagh Police Sub-Inspector Ekramul Haque, Fara Ferdous had been living alone in the apartment for a long time. She was pursuing advanced training in cardiovascular studies at PG Hospital and had joined government service through the 39th BCS. Family members last spoke with her on June 23, after which they lost contact. Fara was originally from Paigram village in Phultala upazila of Khulna district.

Police said the cause of death has not yet been determined. The actual cause will be known after the post-mortem report, and legal procedures are underway.

Ahmad Abdul Qayyum, Assistant Secretary General of Islami Andolan Bangladesh and President of the party’s Dhaka South unit, has called for full transparency regarding all agreements and memorandums of understanding signed during the Prime Minister’s recent state visits. Speaking as chief guest at the party’s monthly meeting in Dhaka on Friday, he said that no country can stand proudly if foreign deals prioritize personal or partisan interests over national welfare.

He stated that citizens have the right to know details of any international agreement affecting national sovereignty and interests. Qayyum also alleged that during previous fascist and interim governments, several foreign agreements were made that went against the country’s interests. He expressed concern that some deals signed with India under the Awami League and with the United States during the interim government could have negative long-term effects.

The Islami Andolan leader further voiced alarm over the deteriorating law and order situation, warning that instability is rising while the Home Minister continues to make statements instead of taking effective action.