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Bangladesh Faces Political and Constitutional Crisis, Opposition Leader Says

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DHAKA: Bangladesh is facing a political and constitutional crisis, opposition Chief Whip and National Citizens Party (NCP) convenor Nahid Islam said on Sunday, as opposition parties stepped up discussions over the country’s political situation and the upcoming presidential election. Nahid made the remarks after a meeting of 11 political parties at the opposition leader’s residence on Minto Road in Dhaka. The meeting focused on the presidential election and recent political developments in the country, he told reporters after the talks. He also criticised the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), alleging that the party had sought at various times to retain control during periods of political transition. “Attempts to retain power during political transitions have been made by the BNP at different times,” Nahid said, adding that such actions had contributed to political and constitutional uncertainty. 11-party alliance to field joint presidential candidate The 11 parties have agreed to co...
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Germany’s Trade Deficit With China Widens as Exports Lose Ground

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BERLIN: China remains Germany’s largest trading partner, but the balance of economic ties between the two countries is shifting sharply. German exports to China fell significantly in the first half of 2026, while imports from the Asian economic powerhouse increased, pushing Germany’s trade deficit with China to a new high. Preliminary data from Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), cited by Reuters, showed that German goods exports to China declined by more than 12% between January and June, falling to below €37 billion. The decline has pushed China down to ninth place among destinations for German exports, highlighting the changing nature of one of Europe’s most important economic relationships. From Germany’s No. 2 export market to ninth The scale of the shift becomes clearer when compared with the situation just a few years ago. China was Germany’s second-largest export market around 2021, when German companies sold goods worth about €104 billion there despite the economic disruption ...
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Pakistan Seeks Broader Muslim Security Alliance Through Mecca Defence Pact

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International Desk: Pakistan appears to be seeking a broader strategic role for the newly signed defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, with officials in Islamabad calling for greater unity among Muslim-majority countries over the conflict involving Israel and the Palestinians. The development has sparked debate over whether the three-way security arrangement could eventually evolve into something resembling an “Islamic NATO” a broader collective defence framework involving Muslim countries. The issue gained prominence after Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif called for greater unity among Muslim nations against Israel. His remarks came only hours after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca. According to an analysis published by The Times of Israel , Italian political adviser and geopolitical analyst Sergio Restelli argued that Asif’s comments may have highlighted an objective that was not explicitly stated in the formal agre...
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Trabzonspor Opens Talks to Sign Mohamed Salah After Liverpool Exit

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Egyptian Forward Set for Medical as Turkish Club Moves Closer to Completing High-Profile Transfer Istanbul — Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor has confirmed that it has entered formal negotiations to sign Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah, with club officials expressing confidence that the transfer could be finalized later this week. In a statement released late Tuesday, Trabzonspor announced that discussions had officially begun with the 34-year-old, who became a free agent after bringing his nine-year spell at Liverpool to an end this summer. Club president Ertugrul Dogan later told local broadcaster A Spor that negotiations were progressing positively. He said Salah is expected to travel to Türkiye for medical examinations before completing the move, although the agreement has not yet been formally signed. If all remaining details are finalized, the transfer could be completed within days, marking one of the biggest signings in the club's recent history. End of a Histor...
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Cape Verde World Cup Star Vozinha Joins Chilean Giants Colo-Colo

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Veteran Goalkeeper Says World Cup Success Confirmed His Belief That He Belonged at a Major Club Santiago, Chile — Cape Verde international goalkeeper Vozinha has completed a move to Chilean football powerhouse Colo-Colo, describing the transfer as the fulfillment of a long-held belief that he was destined to play for one of the sport's historic clubs. Speaking shortly after his unveiling on Tuesday, the 40-year-old said his performances on football's biggest stage reinforced the confidence he had carried throughout his career, despite spending much of it in smaller European and African leagues. "Throughout my career, I always believed I had the quality to represent a major club," Vozinha said. "Even when I was playing outside the spotlight, I never lost that conviction. When Colo-Colo expressed interest, my decision was immediate. There were other opportunities, but this was the destination I wanted most." World Cup Breakthrough Vozinha became one ...
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Sheikh Hasina Set for First Major Public Address Since Ouster as Questions Grow Over Return to Bangladesh

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Former Prime Minister Expected to Outline Political Plans While Remaining in Exile in India New Delhi/Dhaka — Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to make her first major public appearance in nearly two years on Wednesday, delivering a virtual address from New Delhi as speculation grows over her political future and a possible return to Bangladesh despite outstanding legal cases against her. The address comes almost exactly two years after the dramatic political upheaval of August 2024, when a nationwide student-led protest movement forced the end of her 17-year rule and prompted her departure to India. The event, organized by the Foreign Correspondents' Club (FCC) of South Asia, is expected to feature Hasina alongside her son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and several senior leaders of the Awami League, the party she led for nearly two decades. Exile Following Political Upheaval Sheikh Hasina has remained in India since leaving Bangladesh during the political crisis th...
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কেন জাপানের দুর্বল ইয়েনকে সমর্থন দিচ্ছে ট্রাম্প প্রশাসন?

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ওয়াশিংটন-টোকিওর যৌথ মুদ্রা হস্তক্ষেপের পেছনের অর্থনৈতিক বাস্তবতা বিশ্বের অন্যতম গুরুত্বপূর্ণ মুদ্রা জাপানি ইয়েনের দীর্ঘমেয়াদি দুর্বলতা ঠেকাতে যুক্তরাষ্ট্র ও জাপান সম্প্রতি এক বিরল যৌথ মুদ্রা হস্তক্ষেপ ( Coordinated Currency Intervention) পরিচালনা করেছে। সাধারণত একটি দেশ অন্য দেশের মুদ্রার মান রক্ষায় সরাসরি অংশ নেয় না। তবে আন্তর্জাতিক আর্থিক বাজারে ইয়েনের বিশেষ গুরুত্ব এবং বৈশ্বিক অর্থনীতিতে সম্ভাব্য অস্থিরতার আশঙ্কাই এবার ওয়াশিংটনকে টোকিওর পাশে দাঁড়াতে উদ্বুদ্ধ করেছে। অর্থনীতিবিদদের মতে , এই পদক্ষেপের লক্ষ্য শুধু জাপানের মুদ্রাকে স্থিতিশীল করা নয় ; বরং বৈশ্বিক আর্থিক বাজারে সম্ভাব্য অস্থিরতা এবং মার্কিন অর্থনীতির ওপর এর নেতিবাচক প্রভাবও প্রতিরোধ করা। কী ঘটেছে ? সম্প্রতি মার্কিন ডলারের বিপরীতে জাপানি ইয়েনের বিনিময় হার ১৬৩-এ নেমে যায় , যা ১৯৮৬ সালের পর সর্বনিম্ন পর্যায়। এই পরিস্থিতিতে ৩১ জুলাই যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের ট্রেজারি বিভাগ এবং জাপানের অর্থনৈতিক কর্তৃপক্ষ সমন্বিতভাবে বাজারে হস্তক্ষেপ শুরু করে। এই পদক্ষেপের অংশ হিসেবে যুক্তরাষ্ট্র ইউরো বিক্রি করে ইয়েন ক্রয় কর...
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