Here are some brief highlights of important news from different parts of the world for the readers of The Padma24.com.

1. Iran Rejects Talks, Vows to Continue ‘Resistance’
Amid the ongoing war situation, Iran has stated that no new negotiations are taking place with the United States and has reaffirmed its commitment to continue its ‘resistance policy’, meaning the continuation of the war.

2. Israel Accused of Using White Phosphorus Bombs in Lebanon
Israel has been accused of using white phosphorus bombs in several civilian areas in southern Lebanon. Such attacks were reportedly carried out in Arnoun, Yohmor Al-Shaqif, and Kafr Tebnit.

3. ‘Independence and Sovereignty’ Not Up for Discussion: Cuban President
The President of Cuba বলেছেন that while all issues may be discussed with the United States, the country’s independence and sovereignty will never be subject to negotiation. Cuba will not allow its independence and sovereignty to be questioned.

4.  ‘US-Zionist’ Linked Spies Arrested in Iran
Iran has claimed that 39 individuals linked to an alleged ‘US-Zionist’ network have been arrested in an intelligence operation. According to a statement from Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence, the suspects were identified and detained during a preemptive operation in Tehran province.

5. Four Countries Allowed to Use Strait of Hormuz – Is Bangladesh on the List?
Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East involving Israel and the United States, Iran has approved passage for ships from several countries through the Strait of Hormuz. These countries include India, China, Russia, and Pakistan.

6. US Asked Ukraine to Give Up Donbas in Exchange for Security: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that as part of a potential peace deal with Russia, the United States proposed a condition: Ukraine would have to hand over full control of its eastern Donbas region to Russia in exchange for security guarantees.

7. Russia Expresses Strong ‘Anger’ Over Attack Near Bushehr Nuclear Plant
Russia has strongly condemned a joint US-Israeli attack near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear facility, calling it an “extremely dangerous” and “irresponsible” action.

8. IRGC Naval Commander Killed in Joint Strike, Israel Claims
Israel has claimed that Alireza Tangsiri, the naval commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in a joint US-Israeli strike. The information was reported citing an Israeli official.

9. Hezbollah Claims Missile Strike on Israeli Military Headquarters
Lebanon-based armed group Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for launching several advanced missiles targeting the Israeli military headquarters in the Kirya area of Tel Aviv. The group also claimed an attack on an Israeli military intelligence facility north of Tel Aviv.