International

United States President Donald Trump has said he is considering a deal to supply Saudi Arabia with F‑35 stealth fighter jets, ahead of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to the White House next week.

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has dismissed accusations of ordering violence against protesters, describing her ongoing trial as politically motivated. Speaking in her first interview since leaving Bangladesh, she warned that the verdict against her is already predetermined.

The BBC has apologized to US President Donald Trump for editing his January 6 speech in a Panorama program, but rejected his demand for $1 billion in damages. The controversy has already led to high‑level resignations within the organization.

After weeks of unpaid work and furloughs, the longest government shutdown in US history has come to a close. President Donald Trump signed a funding bill following a narrow vote in the House of Representatives, restoring operations across federal agencies.

Pakistan has expressed deep sorrow over the crash of a Turkish C-130 aircraft near the Georgia–Azerbaijan border, offering solidarity and prayers for the victims and their families.

BBC leaders Tim Davey and Deborah Terence have stepped down after criticism of a documentary that edited Donald Trump’s speech. The broadcaster is facing claims of bias and may issue an apology.

Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa, once a militant leader with a US bounty on his head, has arrived in Washington to meet President Donald Trump. Talks will focus on Syria’s entry into the anti‑ISIS coalition, reconstruction efforts, and the lifting of international sanctions.

Russian missile and drone attacks have killed at least six people in Ukraine, damaging energy infrastructure and leaving parts of Kyiv, Dnipro, and Zaporizhia without power. Ukraine says hundreds of drones were intercepted, while Russia claims to have shot down dozens of Ukrainian drones.

US President Donald Trump has announced that no American officials will attend the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg, claiming white farmers in South Africa face persecution. South Africa’s government dismissed the allegations as baseless and “regrettable.”

Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords, US President Donald Trump announced after a call with Israeli and Kazakh leaders. The move, though largely symbolic, is expected to strengthen regional cooperation and expand the US-brokered initiative.