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Amid persistent retirement speculation, newly appointed Portugal manager Jorge Jesus has confirmed that 41-year-old superstar and five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Portugal’s 25-man squad for the upcoming four UEFA Nations League fixtures. According to Al Jazeera, this marks the first national squad selection under Jorge Jesus as Portugal prepares for their high-profile Nations League encounter against Wales. Retirement rumors escalated last August when Ronaldo hinted during an interview that the upcoming year might be his final season as a professional player. That statement sparked widespread discussion regarding the iconic striker’s international future. Since making his…

Faced with a firm federal court ruling and intense international pressure from media organizations, the Trump administration was forced to retreat from its contentious policy restricting press access. Journalists from leading international news outlets including CNN and MS Now have officially had their press credentials and White House access reinstated after being stripped of coverage privileges under an unconstitutional ban. On Thursday (September 24, 2026), the news networks formally confirmed that their correspondents had regained full entry rights to White House briefing facilities. The reinstatement follows a critical ruling by a US Federal Court, which determined that the administration’s suspension…

Military tensions between South Asian neighbors Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a perilous high following Pakistani airstrikes and precision drone operations targeting three eastern and southern provinces inside Afghanistan, resulting in at least four casualties. On Thursday (September 24, 2026), chief Afghan government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed the casualties resulting from the strikes, condemning Islamabad’s actions as a blatant violation of Afghan sovereignty. The offensive marks Pakistan’s second major cross-border aerial operation inside Afghan territory within a single week. Confirming the military action, Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that armed Afghan drones illegally crossed into Pakistani airspace on Wednesday,…

An extraordinary scene of diplomatic protest unfolded in the United Nations General Assembly hall as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approached the podium to deliver his address at the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81). Delegates and diplomats representing scores of nations—including Bangladesh—staged a mass walkout in protest against Israel’s ongoing military campaign and the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Lebanon. On Friday (September 25, 2026), hundreds of world representatives vacated their seats inside the UN Headquarters General Assembly hall, leaving vast rows of seats conspicuously empty as Netanyahu began his speech. As diplomats filed out…

Major General (Retd.) Ziaul Ahsan, former Director of the Intelligence Wing of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), illegally dispatched a portion of seized arms and ammunition from Chittagong’s infamous 10-Truck Arms Haul case to the Barishal RAB-8 headquarters without maintaining any official record or entry log. Prosecution witness No. 13, retired Major Sabbir Rahman Osmani, disclosed this explosive testimony during cross-examination by the defense counsel at the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) in Dhaka. Major (Retd.) Sabbir Rahman Osmani, who served as the Second-in-Command (2IC) of RAB-8 from 2009 to 2013, stated under cross-examination by defense lawyer Md. Shahidur Rahman: “Zia…

A crucial bilateral meeting was held between Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81). The summit meeting took place on Thursday (September 24, 2026) on the 34th floor of the UN Headquarters Secretariat Building in New York. During the discussion, both leaders expressed their intent to enhance overall bilateral relations, boost economic cooperation, and work together on regional issues. The high-level talk covered in-depth discussions on long-standing trade, economic collaboration, and strategic geopolitics between the two nations. Both Prime Ministers…

Despite contemplating international retirement following the World Cup, Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed he will continue his storied career. At 41, CR7 remains driven to write new chapters in football history. Following in-depth discussions with Portugal’s newly appointed head coach Jorge Jesus and Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) President Pedro Proença, the forward confirmed his intention to remain with the national team, setting his sights on becoming the first player in history to score 1,000 professional career goals. Having capped a record 233 international appearances for Portugal, Ronaldo now sits just 21 goals away from reaching the 1,000-goal mark…

Bangladesh will begin its Men’s Cricket campaign directly in the Quarter-Finals at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Benefiting from a top-four seeding based on ICC T20I rankings, the national team has named a full-strength squad with eyes firmly set on the gold medal, though significant tactical hurdles await on the path to the final. Quarter-Final to Final: Key Matchups & Path to Victory Quarter-Final Rivals (Oman, Hong Kong, or Malaysia): Bangladesh will face the winner of Group B in the Quarter-Finals. Ranked 19th globally, Oman is the strong favorite to top Group B ahead of Hong Kong and…

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has openly and unequivocally described Israel’s military campaign in the besieged Gaza Strip as “genocide,” issuing a fierce condemnation while calling for a full arms embargo against Israel and fundamental reform of the UN Security Council. Delivering a powerful address at the high-level general debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York, the Spanish leader reaffirmed Madrid’s unwavering commitment to international law and peace. “Spain unequivocally condemns without reservation the ruthless genocide that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to commit in Gaza,” Prime Minister Sánchez stated…

On the eve of the highly anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, a significant positive development has emerged on the trade front. Washington and Beijing have reached a formal agreement to extend their ongoing bilateral trade truce. The confirmation came on Thursday (September 24, 2026) from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, right as President Trump welcomed his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews with red-carpet honors. Under the terms of the agreement, the tariff freeze—originally set to expire in November 2026—will now remain in effect until at least January…