Friday 22nd of May 2026

Your weekly update on Global News and Business

Labour challenges voting rights ruling. American, Australian kidnapped in Kabul. Guterres holds lead in race to be next UN chief. Arrest warrant for Fethullah Gulen issued. Taliban claim Pakistan hospital bombing. Japan's emperor hints at wish to abdicate. UK PM vows to defeat 'barbaric evil'.

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said people are saying no to terrorism as a huge mass awareness against the menace has been created in the country. Bangladesh ranks among riskiest countries for business. Fighting in Aleppo after Syria rebels 'break siege'. Japan protest China radar in E China Sea. Guterres holds lead in race to be next UN chief. Arrest warrant for Fethullah Gulen issued. UK PM vows to defeat 'barbaric evil'. US health researchers test Zika vaccine as funds run low. Trump's Putin praise raises 'security issues'.