Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani has stated that Iran is continuing consultations with the United States on the timing of the next round of nuclear talks. He said that the talks with the US have been somewhat positive, with Washington appearing to be willing to reach an agreement. However, Larijani emphasized that a final assessment cannot be made based on the current situation and that caution is necessary for the next stages.
In a related development, Bangladesh’s National Election Commission has reported that 62% of voters have cast their ballots in favor of constitutional reforms. The country’s 13th parliamentary election is underway, with the opposition party, BNP, claiming that the polls are being rigged. The party’s media cell member, Shahirul Kabir Khan, said that the results are based on unofficial counts.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has announced new cabinet appointments and public prosecutor positions in a series of royal decrees. Several officials have also been dismissed in the move. The country’s 13th parliamentary election is being held concurrently with the national referendum on constitutional reforms.
In the United Arab Emirates, schools have been banned from serving soft drinks, chocolate, and potato chips. The government has warned citizens to be wary of fake job advertisements on social media. The UAE’s Ministry of Interior has installed new scanners at Dubai International Airport to enhance security checks.
Pakistan’s manufacturing sector, particularly the automotive industry, is in dire need of investment and modernization. The country’s factories are mostly limited to assembly operations, while actual manufacturing is lacking. Apple’s new iPhone 18 series has been spotted, with rumors suggesting that the device may be launched soon.
In other news, Bangladesh has launched a massive crackdown on vote buying and selling during the general election. Iran has reaffirmed its stance that it will not compromise on its ballistic missile program, regardless of pressure from the US. In a separate incident, a son in Bangalore, India, has been arrested for murdering his parents in a domestic dispute.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed a fine on Afghan cricketer Mohammad Nabi for violating the ICC Code of Conduct. In Bangladesh, the opposition party has accused the ruling party of rigging the national election. The country’s 13th parliamentary election is being held concurrently with a national referendum on constitutional reforms.
In the UAE, schools have been banned from serving soft drinks, chocolate, and potato chips. Saudi Arabia has announced new cabinet appointments and public prosecutor positions in a series of royal decrees. The country’s 13th parliamentary election is being held concurrently with the national referendum on constitutional reforms.
In a separate incident, Indian singer Aditya Narayan has been accused of secretly terminating his first wife’s pregnancy without her consent. The singer is already facing a case of non-payment of maintenance to his first wife, Ranjana Jha.

