US

World Bank board approves new Ukraine fund, with money from US, Japan, Canada, sources say
Global Economy

World Bank board approves new Ukraine fund, with money from US, Japan, Canada, sources say

Exact amounts to be contributed by the US, Japan and Canada are still being worked out, but will be backed by interest from frozen Russian sovereign assets

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 09, 2024. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
Middle East

Stop Israel from bombing Iran's oil sites, Gulf states urge US

A drone view shows buildings and structures damaged by Hurricane Milton after it made landfall, in Venice, Florida, US on 10 October 2024. REUTERS/Marco Bello
World+Biz

4 die as Hurricane Milton plows across Florida

Smoke and flames rise over Beirut's southern suburbs after a strike, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Sin El Fil, Lebanon, October 3, 2024. Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

US discusses possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil sites as Israel presses Lebanon campaign

US embassy’s public affairs counselor Stephen Ibelli speaks at an event held at Guldhan’s At the Edward M Kennedy (EMK) Center on Thursday (3 October). Photo: BSS
Bangladesh

US for people-to people tie with Bangladesh: Stephen Ibelli

Rohingya refugees fleeing from neighbouring Myanmar. Photo: Bloomberg.
Bangladesh

US announces $199m new aid for Rohingya refugees 

An eagle tops the Federal Reserve building's facade in Washington, 31 July, 2013. Photo: Reuters
Global Economy

Fed unveils oversized rate cut as it gains 'greater confidence' about inflation

Illustration: Duniya Jahan/ TBS Creative
Bangladesh

Bangladesh faces 'risky heat' as 119 million people endure health-threatening temperatures: Report

Humayun Kabir, former ambassador of Bangladesh to the United States and Dr Imtiaz Ahmed, professor of International Relations at the University of Dhaka. Sketches: TBS
Panorama

US support is a positive sign for Bangladesh

Shahab Enam Khan. Illustration: TBS
Thoughts

US, as an ally, has a strong technical capacity to deter, prevent and repatriate illicit finances

USAID signed a development agreement worth over $200 million with the interim government to support Bangladesh on Sunday (15 September). Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

US funding to help Bangladesh advance inclusivity, equity and democracy: Embassy

Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin speaks to reporters at state guesthouse Padma on Sunday (15 September). Photo: PID
Bangladesh

It's a foundation for a 'meaningful engagement' with US: Foreign secretary

Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Graffiti: Prof Yunus requests US delegation to look at walls of Dhaka