Bangladesh slams India over fugitive ex-PM Hasina’s first public address | Bangladesh Election 2026 News | Al Jazeera

Bangladesh has criticized India for allowing fugitive former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to deliver her first public address since being ousted in 2024. The Bangladeshi government expressed shock and condemned the event as a clear affront to their nation. Hasina, who has lived in exile in India since 2024, accused the interim government of being murderous and called for its removal, potentially impacting the upcoming elections.

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Letter written by President of US, Donald Trump to PM of Norway : PBS sources

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The Nobel Prize and the Laureate Are Inseparable - Norwegian Nobel Committee

The Nobel Peace Prize and its laureate are inseparable, with the medal and diploma serving as symbols of the award. The prize money is awarded separately, and the decision to award the prize is final and cannot be revoked. Laureates have the freedom to keep, give away, sell, or donate their medals and diplomas, with some notable examples including Kofi Annan, Christian Lous Lange, Dmitry Muratov, David Thouless, James Watson, Leon Lederman, and Knut Hamsun.

Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Kremlin says | CNN

CNN reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to join US President Donald Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, according to the Kremlin. The committee, which will oversee the reconstruction of Gaza, also includes former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Members who contribute $1 billion will receive a permanent seat, while those who don't will have a three-year term. The Kremlin is reviewing the invitation and hopes to get more details from the US side.

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Trump Wants Nations to Pay $1 Billion to Stay on Peace Board

P.S : White House has confirmed that you need to pay for becoming permanent member of Board of peace https://x.com/rapidresponse47/status/2012684845109874988?s=46

Statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom

EU warns off downward spiral after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland - The Hindu

EU leaders warn that Trump's tariff threats over Greenland could lead to economic decline and strain transatlantic relations.

Canada, China slash EV, canola tariffs in reset of ties

Chinese commercial rocket launches new satellites from sea

India moves ahead on EU deal as US pact hangs fire

India has made considerable progress in its trade deal negotiations with the European Union (EU), closing 20 out of 24 chapters. The deal aims to be finalized before EU leaders visit India later this month. The agreement, excluding sensitive agricultural issues, is expected to be one of the largest trade pacts signed by India, providing an alternative to the uncertain US trade deal. The urgency stems from volatile US trade measures and steep tariffs, which have dampened investment and export prospects for India.