Bangladesh
Renaissance masterworks stolen from Sicilian museum during festival
Four priceless paintings by 15th-century Italian artist Antonello da Messina were stolen from the Regional Museum in Messina during the Ferragosto national holiday. Thieves bypassed alarms to take the San Gregorio polyptych and a Madonna panel, each worth millions of euros.
Bangladesh Stuns Australia with Historic Test Victory
Bangladesh achieved a historic first-ever Test win on Australian soil, defeating the home team by nine wickets in Darwin. The visitors demonstrated dominant cricket across all departments, with spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz taking 5-66 in the decisive innings.
Supreme Court Upholds Carroll Sexual Assault Verdict
The US Supreme Court rejects President Trump's appeal of a $5 million civil verdict for sexual assault and defamation against E. Jean Carroll. The ruling makes the judgment final while Trump continues fighting a separate $83.3 million defamation verdict.
Tourism destinations emerge across Oman and Bangladesh
Scenic viewpoint Shaat in Oman's Rakhyout region has been developed into a prominent tourism attraction during high season. Meanwhile, Bangladesh's Rajshahi district is emerging as a nature destination nicknamed 'Mini Switzerland' for its landscape appeal to domestic tourists.
Iran Offers Bounty for U.S. Military Personnel
Iran announced a $30,000 reward for the capture or killing of United States military personnel, escalating regional tensions. The bounty represents a serious threat to U.S. forces and reflects deepening hostilities.
Heavy Rainfall Floods Low-Lying Areas of Chittagong
Bangladesh's Chittagong city experienced severe waterlogging after receiving 189 millimeters of rainfall within 24 hours. The downpour disrupted transportation and left residents struggling with water access.
Yemen Faces Renewed Full-Scale Conflict
A United Nations human rights official warned that Yemen risks escalating to full-scale warfare as Houthi attacks killed 58 government troops in Marib. The Houthis recently ended a Saudi-backed ceasefire agreement.
India boosts cooking gas production amid supply crisis
India has set maximum daily cooking gas production targets of 63,810 metric tons for refineries to secure domestic supplies and build strategic buffers. The move follows disruptions caused by US-Israeli military operations affecting regional supply chains.
Bangladesh service sector surges 11.5% in fiscal 2026
Bangladesh's services sector expanded to Tk32.06 trillion in fiscal year 2026, marking an 11.5 percent annual increase from the prior year. The growth reflects the sector's expanding role as a pillar of the national economy amid subdued industrial investment.
Thai stock market outperforms globally on foreign buying
The Stock Exchange of Thailand has significantly outpaced international equities markets, gaining 29 percent year-to-date through July 2026. Foreign investor inflows have been the primary driver of the SET index's strong performance.
Malaysia's Opposition DAP Navigates Government Challenges
The Democratic Action Party faces difficulties transitioning from six decades of opposition to governing roles in coalition government. The party struggles balancing policy implementation with maintaining its opposition identity and voter expectations.