June 09, 2026
PM Tarique presents the Ekushey Padak 2026 to nine eminent individuals and one institution
Somalia condemns the move as an "unlawful step" and a "deliberate attack" on its sovereignty
Israel presses on with its Gaza offensive a day after dozens of world leaders gathered at the United Nations to embrace a Palestinian state
Netanyahu slams the decisions, saying "You are giving a huge reward to terrorism… And I have another message for you: It will not happen.”
The country joins more than 140 other members of the United Nations that have recognised a Palestinian state
Starmer says he and Trump agree on the ultimate aim of peace in the region
The US reportedly prompted Japan to forgo the recognition of a Palestinian state through several diplomatic channels
However, the country said that now is not the time to recognise an independent Palestinian state
