US sanctions threaten to crush Iranian students' dreams - Prothom Alo English
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Sammilito Islami Bank: 6,000 customers get Tk 2.5 billion back on first day - Prothom Alo English
Sammilito Islami Bank: 6,000 customers get Tk 2.5 billion back on first day Prothom Alo English
Customers of Sammilito Islami Bank begin withdrawing deposits - Prothom Alo English
Customers of Sammilito Islami Bank begin withdrawing deposits Prothom Alo English
Sammilito Islami Bank: 18,000 customers seek Tk 13b in deposits on first day - Prothom Alo English
Sammilito Islami Bank: 18,000 customers seek Tk 13b in deposits on first day Prothom Alo English
Can new US sanctions cripple Iran's shadow economy?
The US is expanding sanctions on Iran's financial networks, targeting crypto, gold, aviation and shipping. DW spoke with analysts about what could change.
'Masha and the Bear': Ukraine sanctions Russian cartoon
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the hit Russian children's cartoon "Masha and the Bear," a step towards banning it. The culture minister called the show propaganda. Russia said the move showed Kyiv's "ugly nature."
Germany sets its sights on Russia's shadow fleet
The German government wants to follow other EU countries and take more decisive action against Russia's shadow fleet, accusing it of helping Moscow evade sanctions and carry out acts of sabotage.
The billion-euro trade driving Europe's eels to extinction
Traffickers are making big bucks smuggling millions of critically endangered eels across continents, using suitcases on planes and legal loopholes to deliver them to dinnerplates. Where are the smuggling hotspots?
11 European nations and Canada announce trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused "settler terrorists" of "ethnic cleansing" in areas of the West Bank and said the UK was bringing in an "import ban on goods from illegal settlements." Israel closed the British consulate in Jerusalem in response.
Bending Spoons Buys Miro At 90% Discount As SaaS Unicorns Sell For Scraps
Miro sells to Bending Spoons for $1.355 billion, 90% below its 2022 valuation. What the Airtable and Miro deals mean for SaaS exits, founders and investors.
JD Vance’s Republican Midterm Convention Speech to Spotlight 2028 Race
Donald Trump headed to Dallas looking for a rebound in Republican fortunes. JD Vance’s future likely hinges on it.
HUD Secretary Turner on Bringing Down Housing Costs
US Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner discusses the efforts to lower housing and mortgage costs amid rising bond yields and borrowing rates. He outlines the administration’s strategy of deregulation. He speaks on "Balance of Power: Evening Edition." (Source: Blo...
Oracle Earnings Beat as Cloud Revenue Surges
The Close brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Duke University Professor of Finance Cam Harvey, Morningstar Senior Equity Analyst David Swartz, Philip Morris Intern...
Scrutiny of Sánchez Grows With Release of Ceuta Papers
Pedro Sánchez had hoped to draw a line under his government’s handling of the migration crisis in Ceuta by declassifying documents late last night. Instead, it’s had the opposite effect.
Fetterman’s Split With Democrats Deepens Over Video Boosting GOP
For months, Democrats in Pennsylvania have watched Senator John Fetterman appear to drift further from the party that elected him. His appearance at the Republican convention in Texas this week was a breaking point for some.
Global bond sell-off reignites as oil jumps to $109
US yields reach highs of the day after Scott Bessent’s Treasury buyback operation undershoots its target
Druckenmiller says US borrowing costs still ‘a little low’ despite surge in yields
Close ally of Kevin Warsh says Federal Reserve officials who argue rates are restrictive are ‘just ridiculous’