A 40-year-old Hindu man, Bajendra Biswas, was killed Monday evening in central Bangladesh after being accidentally shot by a colleague inside a garment factory. The incident occurred at Sultana Sweaters Limited in Mymensingh's Bhaluka upazila, where both men worked as Ansar security personnel. Police arrested the alleged shooter, Noman Mia, 22, after a shotgun in his possession discharged while they sat together. The bullet struck Biswas in the left thigh, causing severe bleeding. He was rushed to Bhaluka Upazila Health Complex but declared dead on arrival. Police are investigating whether the shooting was purely accidental or if other factors contributed. The victim's body has been sent for autopsy.

Saudi Arabia said it carried out airstrikes on Yemen’s port city of Mukalla after ships arrived with weapons meant for a separatist force. The Saudi military said the arms were unloaded from vessels that came from Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. It said the attack was aimed at weapons and combat vehicles and was timed to avoid civilian harm. It was not clear if anyone was hurt. The UAE did not comment on the strike. The move marks a new rise in tension between Riyadh and the Southern Transitional Council, which is backed by the UAE and has seized areas in Yemen’s Hadramout region in recent days. (PC: HT)

After the death of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia, attention has turned to her son Tarique Rahman as the future leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Rahman has been acting chairperson of the BNP for some time and returned to the country days before his mother’s death. Party leaders see him as the clear successor and possible prime minister if the BNP wins the next election. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Zia, calling her role in democracy and India-Bangladesh ties memorable. Interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus urged calm and announced national mourning and a holiday for her funeral. (PC: NDTV)

Eurostar on Monday advised passengers to postpone travel between London and Paris due to major disruption in the Channel Tunnel. The company said there was a fault in the overhead power supply, followed by a failed Le Shuttle train. It warned that services which do run face long delays and last-minute cancellations. National Rail also urged travellers in the UK to delay journeys from London St Pancras to Paris. Le Shuttle reported long queues at Folkestone in Kent and Calais in northern France, with waits of several hours. Passengers were told to check live updates and avoid stations unless they already have tickets. (PC: X)

A Hindu garment factory security guard was shot dead by a colleague in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district on Monday evening, police said. The incident took place at Sultana Sweaters Limited in Bhaluka upazila around 6.45 pm. The victim, Bajendra Biswas, 42, was an Ansar member on duty inside the factory barracks. Police said the accused, Noman Mia, 29, also an Ansar member, allegedly pointed a government-issued shotgun at Biswas during a conversation when it went off, hitting him in the thigh. Biswas was taken to a local hospital but died. The accused was arrested and the weapon seized. This was the third killing of a Hindu man in two weeks. (PC: India Today)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denied Russian allegations that Kyiv launched 91 drones at Vladimir Putin's residence in Novgorod region, calling it "typical Russian lies" designed to derail peace negotiations. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed all drones were intercepted by air defenses and threatened to revise Russia's negotiating position, labeling the incident "state terrorism." The allegations emerged after US-Ukraine talks in Florida, where Trump and Zelensky discussed peace plans. Trump spoke with Putin afterward, initially claiming shock and anger over the alleged attack, though later acknowledging uncertainty about its occurrence. Zelensky stated there's potential to end the war in 2026 with continued US support, while territorial issues and Donbas region remain unresolved. (PC: BBC)

US President Donald Trump said he wants talks to move to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire “very quickly”. He spoke after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida. Trump said Hamas must disarm in a short time or face serious action. He added that Israel had followed the plan fully. Under phase two, Hamas would disarm, Israeli troops would leave Gaza, and a technocratic government would take charge before rebuilding begins. Trump also said the US could back fresh strikes on Iran if it restarts nuclear or missile work. Iran warned any attack would face an immediate response. (PC: BBC)

Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed condolences over the death of her long-time rival Khaleda Zia. In a message shared by the Awami League, Hasina praised Zia for her role in the struggle to restore democracy and called her passing a “profound loss” to the country’s political life. Khaleda Zia, the first woman prime minister of Bangladesh, died on Tuesday at the age of 80 after a long illness. She led the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and served two terms as premier. Hasina also conveyed sympathies to Zia’s family, including her son Tarique Rahman, and to BNP members. (PC: HT)

US President Donald Trump again claimed that Washington helped stop fighting between India and Pakistan, during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida. In a video from the meeting, Trump said he had settled “eight wars” and was not given credit. He said trade pressure helped bring an end to the India-Pakistan clash in May. Trump has repeated this claim many times since posting online on May 10 about a “full and immediate” ceasefire. India has rejected any third-party role. New Delhi says the ceasefire followed contact between military officials after India launched Operation Sindoor. (PC: NDTV)

Ukraine has denied Russia’s claim that Kyiv sent drones to attack a residence used by President Vladimir Putin in the Novgorod region. Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said 91 long-range drones were launched overnight and all were destroyed by air defences. He said there were no casualties or damage. President Volodymyr Zelensky called the allegation “typical Russian lies” and said Moscow was trying to weaken peace talks. The claim came after US-Ukraine talks in Florida on a new peace plan. The White House said President Donald Trump later spoke to Putin and was told about the alleged incident. (PC: BBC)