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United States (US)

File of an LNG vessel. Photo: Reuters

Govt secures 90% LNG premium cut from US firm Gunvor, approves 117 cargoes

Gunvor USA LLC will supply the LNG between 2026 and 2038, with the first 14 cargoes priced against the Japan-Korea Marker after PetroBangla negotiated a lower premium.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi walks during a visit to the holy city of Najaf ahead of Arbaeen, one of the largest annual Shi'ite religious gatherings, in Najaf, Iraq on 3 August, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Iran says Oman deal is in 'final stages' but US must act to open Hormuz

A woman walks past a billboard depicting U.S. President Donald Trump laid in a coffin, in Tehran, Iran, July 30, 2026.

As Iran war drags on, Americans are bracing for more chaos in Middle East, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

People move an Israeli casualty to an ambulance, as casulaties arrived in a helicopter after being wounded in an explosion in Lebanon, in Haifa, Israel, 5 August, 2026.

Israel strikes south Lebanon after soldiers killed, talks continue in Rome

Oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz in 2018. Photo: Reuters

Why the US, Iran and Oman are discussing a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

A bronze seal for the Department of the Treasury is shown at the US Treasury building in Washington. Photo: Reuters

US removes sanctions from three IRGC-linked entities, Treasury website shows

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

US upgrades Bangladesh travel advisory, lowers risk level

Palestinians inspect the site of Wednesday's Israeli strike on a house whose residents were pre-warned by the Israeli military to evacuate, in Gaza City, July 30, 2026

Gaza ceasefire talks see rare progress, sources say

Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed Iran's and US flags in this illustration taken January 25, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

After Trump calls off bombing, Iran signals it will halt strikes as long as US does

Containers are transported by train near the Deendayal Port in Kandla, in the western state of Gujarat, India, 5 April 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo

45% of India’s exports to US outside additional duty related to use of forced labour

A trader counts Pakistani rupee notes at a currency exchange booth in Peshawar, Pakistan, 29 July 2025. REUTERS/Fayaz Aziz

Pakistan seeks $10b fund from US after mediating Iran talks, source says

A US military handout image it says shows damage after a US surface drone hit an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility in Bandar Abbas, released July 13, 2026. Photo: US Central Command/Handout via REUTERS

Iran and US launch new attacks, battle over control of Strait of Hormuz

Photo: Bengal Council

Bengal Council policy brief outlines roadmap for implementing Bangladesh-US trade deal