Chelsea stormed into the Club World Cup final after crushing Fluminense 2-0 at MetLife Stadium. Brazilian striker Joao Pedro bagged both goals on his debut start since joining from Brighton last week. The 23-year-old forward cost Chelsea around 60 million pounds and proved his worth immediately. Coach Enzo Maresca could not hide his joy about reaching the showpiece match. The Blues will battle either Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid for the trophy on Sunday.
Pedro refused to celebrate either goal against his former club from Rio de Janeiro. The young star began his professional career with Fluminense before moving to England four years ago. He thanked the Brazilian team for giving him his first chance as a player. Pedro admitted...
Bangladesh's tax chief made a surprise trip to check out the country's biggest customs operation at Kamalapur. Md Abdur Rahman Khan wanted to see how workers handle cargo and collect money from importers. He walked through container yards and watched staff examine shipments coming into the country. The visit aimed to boost government revenue and fix problems that slow down trade. Khan told computer technicians to repair internet connections that keep breaking down.
Officials briefed the chairman about train shortages that create delays for businesses moving containers. He learned that outdated rules for cargo agents need updates to match modern shipping practices. Khan promised honest workers would receive protection if they do their...
Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique refused to talk drama ahead of his team's massive clash with Real Madrid. The Spanish coach brushed off questions about his past problems with superstar Kylian Mbappe before their Wednesday showdown. PSG and Real Madrid will battle at MetLife Stadium near New York for a spot at the Club World Cup final. Enrique called the match special but kept his focus on winning rather than old feuds. The coach wants his players ready for what could be their biggest test of the tournament.
Mbappe caused major headaches during his final season at PSG before joining Real Madrid. The French striker got benched early for refusing to sign a new contract with the Paris club. Enrique barely used Mbappe after the...
Kusal Mendis smashed a fantastic century as Sri Lanka crushed Bangladesh by 99 runs at Dambulla. The star batsman hit 124 runs to seal the three-match ODI series for his team. His brilliant knock helped Sri Lanka continue their amazing run of form against other countries. The island nation has won seven series from their last nine attempts. Mendis says the secret lies in their calm dressing room atmosphere.
Captain Charith Asalanka and head coach Sanath Jayasuriya have created a winning environment for the players. The team was struggling badly just two or three years ago and sat low on the world rankings. Mendis feels proud about how far they have come since those dark days. The coaching staff takes all the pressure away from the...
A hacker group called Anonymous Global South released a shocking video about Biman Bangladesh Airlines. The group says the national airline has become a den of corruption and abuse. Journalist Zulkarnain Saer shared the 52-minute video on Facebook after receiving it from the hackers. The investigation started two years ago when a female worker sent an email about harassment. She disappeared before anyone could help her.
The hackers claim pilots cheated during recruitment tests between 2019 and 2020. Captain Sajid Ahmed allegedly leaked job ads early to friends and hired his wife with fake papers. His wife lost her license later but the damage was done. Captain Ishtiak Hossain supposedly used government money for London trips and got...
America has called Bangladesh back to the table for another round of trade talks. The United States Trade Representative wants to hammer out a deal about taxes on goods between the two countries. These meetings will happen from July 9th through 11th in Washington DC. Bangladesh landed a spot among the first nations invited back after President Trump sent letters to 14 world leaders on July 7th. The move shows America wants to fast-track these important business discussions.
Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin will fly to Washington DC to lead the Bangladesh team face-to-face. National Security Adviser Dr. Khalilur Rahman will connect from Dhaka through video calls during the sessions. Top government workers have already packed their...
France's top spy boss has some serious news about Iran's nuclear weapons plans. Nicolas Lerner runs the country's secret intelligence service and he knows what those airstrikes really did. The attacks from America and Israel smashed Iran's nuclear program back several months at least. Every single part of their bomb-making process took major damage according to Lerner. He told French TV that Iran cannot build nuclear weapons as fast as before.
President Trump keeps bragging that the strikes completely destroyed Iran's key nuclear sites. The Pentagon thinks Iran got pushed back one or two years from making bombs. American spies first said the damage would delay Iran just a few months. Lerner warns everyone should stay careful about...
BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir told crowds at Bangla Academy that Bangladesh needs to let people speak their minds. The top politician said democracy works best when different opinions can be heard freely. He spoke Tuesday at the Civil Discourse Nationals 2025 event organized by student groups. Fakhrul warned that gaps between city and rural thinking could hurt the country's progress. He admitted feeling hopeful after meeting with young people at the gathering.
The veteran politician slammed how Bangladesh has handled democracy since independence. He said the country never really practiced true democratic values during Pakistan times or after. Fakhrul pointed out that surveys show less than two percent of young people care...
Deadly floods across Texas have left more than 160 people missing and 109 confirmed dead. Governor Greg Abbott told reporters the missing persons count keeps climbing as rescue teams search through mud and debris. The disaster struck several counties during Fourth of July weekend when flash floods ripped through communities at night. Kerr County suffered the worst damage with 94 people killed when rivers burst their banks. Abbott warned the missing persons list will likely grow as more families report loved ones they cannot find.
A youth summer camp on the Guadalupe River became a death trap when water swept through sleeping quarters. Twenty-seven girls and counselors died when torrents destroyed cabins filled with hundreds of campers...
