Israel is plotting an attack on Iran

DeskReport The United States has learned from new intelligence that Israel is preparing to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities. The information comes as US President Donald Trump’s administration tries to reach a nuclear deal with Tehran, multiple US officials confirmed to CNN. US officials say such an attack would be a major departure for Israel from President Donald Trump’s policies. It could also risk a wider regional conflict in the Middle East. The US has sought to avoid escalation in the region since the Gaza war began in 2023. But officials…

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There is nothing to be afraid of about US tariffs: Debapriya Bhattacharya

DeskReport Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, Honorary Fellow of the Dhaka-based think tank Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD), said, “There is nothing to fear as much as we are afraid of the US tariffs. Because, in the trade economy, there is no such thing as the ultimate enemy.” He said this at a seminar titled ‘US Reciprocal Tariffs and Bangladesh’s Action Plan’ organized by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on Saturday. Dr. Debapriya presented the keynote address at the seminar held at the DCCI Auditorium. At that time, he…

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Trump cuts budget, Japan pledges to stand by NASA

DeskReport Japan has pledged to stand by NASA despite new uncertainties over the US Artemis program, a mission to return to the moon. Japan will respond positively if the US considers a lower-cost alternative plan, the head of the country’s space agency, JAXA, Hiroshi Yamakawa, said at a briefing on Friday. US President Donald Trump recently proposed cutting $6 billion from NASA’s budget in his 2026 budget proposal, putting the future of the Artemis program in doubt. The goal of the program is to send humans to the moon for…

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US breaks its own record with $142 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia

DeskReport The White House has announced that the United States and Saudi Arabia have signed one of the largest defense deals in history. Under the deal, the United States will provide Saudi Arabia with advanced military equipment and technology worth about $142 billion. The White House has called it “the largest defense sale in history.” Under the deal, more than a dozen U.S. defense companies will provide saudi arabia with cutting-edge military equipment and services. As part of the deal, US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin…

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