UK Approves Landmark Law Banning Smoking for Future Generations
People born after 2008 will never legally be allowed to buy tobacco as Parliament clears Tobacco and Vapes Bill
April 22, 2026
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Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire as Strait of Hormuz Blockade Continues Amid Fresh Maritime Attacks
Stalled peace talks and rising naval tensions keep global energy route under severe disruption
April 22, 2026
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Nearly 8,000 Migrants Died or Disappeared in 2025, UN Agency Reports
Sea routes to Europe remain deadliest as “invisible shipwrecks” and forced migration crises rise globally
April 22, 2026
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Bangladeshi Expat Found in Malaysian Jungle Reunites With Family After 27 Years
Amir Hossain Talukdar returns home after being discovered in a mentally unwell state in Penang forest
April 22, 2026
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Primary Education to Be Extended Up to Grade 8: Government Announces Major Policy Shift
State moves toward free education for children aged 4–13 amid reforms in teacher recruitment and education structure
April 22, 2026
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US Suspends Iraq Dollar Shipments Amid Pressure on Iran-Linked Groups
Nearly $500 million in oil revenue transfer blocked as Washington tightens financial controls over Baghdad
April 22, 2026
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DMP Launches Major CCTV Surveillance Drive in Mohammadpur to Strengthen Security
Over 500 high-capacity cameras to be installed for real-time monitoring and crime prevention
April 22, 2026
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Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Faces Scrutiny Over Weak Platform Checks
Australia’s world first social media age restriction is facing fresh scrutiny after age verification providers said enforcement problems are being driven by weak platform implementation, not by limits in the technology itself.
April 22, 2026
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Bangladesh Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise to $30.46 Billion
Central bank strengthens reserves after purchasing over $180 million from commercial banks