Trump warns NATO, presses China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

Myanmar parliament reconvenes under strong military influence

‘One Battle After Another’ wins best picture at Oscars

Iran’s top diplomat urges regional states to expel US forces amid tensions

Pakistan strikes Afghan base after drone attacks

THE WORLD IN BRIEF

China again holds military drills around Taiwan

Taiwan`s defense ministry on Sunday said that more than two dozen Chinese military aircraft and several naval vessels were detected near the island, which comes after a period with relatively few such incursions.

UK, Australia, Japan decline Trump’s demand to protect Hormuz

UK, Australia and Japan both said Monday they have no plans to send naval or maritime vessels to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, after US President Donald Trump demanded that a group of about seven countries support the US in protecting the strategic waterway.

Top Trump adviser says Iran war price tag at $12bn so far

The United States has spent $12bn on its war against Iran since launching joint strikes on the country with Israel on February 28, Trump’s top economic adviser said, as domestic concerns grow over the Middle East conflict’s burgeoning economic impacts.

Trump can send ships into Persian Gulf ’if he dares,’ Iran warns

Iran dismissed US claims that its naval capabilities have been destroyed, warning that US President Donald Trump can send ships into the Persian Gulf "if he dares."

SOUTH ASIA

Pakistan strikes Afghan base after drone attacks

Pakistan

Chinese vice foreign minister to visit Dhaka next month

Bangladesh

India supports democratic, stable and inclusive Bangladesh, says its envoy

Bangladesh

Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah poised to become Nepal’s next PM

Nepal

US assistant secretary begins two-day Dhaka visit with talks at foreign ministry

Bangladesh

Nepal votes in 1st elections since Gen Z protests ousted Oli government

Nepal

UK seeks closer ties with Bangladesh’s new government

Bangladesh

US suspends immigrant visa for 75 nations, including Bangladesh

Bangladesh

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WORLD

Myanmar parliament reconvenes under strong military influence

Myanmar’s parliament met on Monday for the first time since the military seized power in the 2021 coup, marking what authorities describe as a transition toward a civilian-led political system. However, analysts and critics say the new legislature remains firmly under the control of the country’s powerful armed forces.