The American Express Times
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Trump: Iran to reach deal after midterms, or be ‘annihilated’
President Donald Trump warned at the U.N. General Assembly that Iran risks destruction if it fails to reach a diplomatic agreement to resolve ongoing regional conflicts, expressing optimism for a deal shortly after the U.S. midterm elections. This speech highlights the fragile state of U.S.-Iran relations amid continued hostilities and ongoing negotiations, which bear critical…
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News roundup: State developments across the USA
The University of Alabama’s fall enrollment reached a record 42,431 students for the 2026 semester, marking a slight increase from the previous year. University President…
Diesel fuel prices soar amid Iran tensions
Diesel prices in the U.S. have surged to an average of $6.31 per gallon amid rising tensions with Iran and increased global crude oil costs.…
AG: Balad leader’s post-Oct. 7 article may bar his candidacy
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has suggested there may be legal grounds to disqualify Sami Abu Shehadeh, leader of the Balad party, from Israel’s upcoming Knesset…
Seizure of Bab el-Mandeb grants Houthis critical regional sway
Houthi Political Bureau member Abd al-Malek Al-Ajri appeared in a modern blue blazer during a March 2024 interview, challenging Western stereotypes of the group as…
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Farmers demand fertiliser and block Kurigram road
About 400 farmers in Ulipur upazila blocked the Kurigram-Chilmari road to protest delays in receiving fertiliser from a local dealer, disrupting traffic for 90 minutes.…
Girl loses teeth in assault at Barguna school
A fifth-grade girl at Gabtali Government Primary School in Barguna was seriously injured after being attacked by a youth named Faisal, losing three front teeth…
Trump praises Mamdani in Manhattan meeting
Former President Donald Trump met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for a private discussion in Manhattan, during which Trump praised Mamdani’s performance in…
Reliable data to fight dengue vital
The Directorate General of Health Services reported 316 dengue admissions in Dhaka on September 21, while hospital records showed 817 cases, revealing major inconsistencies in…
Hospitals in Khulna strained amid rising dengue cases
Hospitals in Khulna and across Bangladesh are overwhelmed by a sharp increase in dengue cases, with many facilities exceeding capacity and patients being treated in…
Booker Prize Shortlist Features Genre-Spanning Novels and Past Winners
The 2023 Booker Prize shortlist was revealed, featuring six novels that cover a wide range of genres, including works by first-time nominee Jonathan Harrison and…
Firm loses £3.6m tax fight over anti-ageing drink
Minerva Research Labs Ltd has lost its legal challenge to reclaim over £3.6 million in VAT on its Gold Collagen Pure supplements after a tribunal…
What Jewish leaders risk by trying to stop Piker on campuses
Hasan Piker is scheduled to speak at Cornell University and the University of Texas, drawing large crowds amid backlash from Jewish campus leaders who condemn…
Health centre generator out of order for 20 years affecting patient care
Patients at Kulaura Upazila Health Complex in Moulvibazar are experiencing frequent power outages that disrupt critical medical treatments and diagnostic services due to a failed…
Super El Nino a ‘significant’ threat to world health: UN
The United Nations has warned that the current El Niño, expected to be the strongest on record, poses severe health risks including outbreaks of waterborne…
Hormuz vessel traffic falls drastically amid conflict
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply to just two commercial vessels on Monday, down from ten the previous day and far below the…
A credible economic strategy amid narrowing choices
Central banks including the US Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, and Bank of Japan have raised interest rates recently to counter inflation pressures driven by…
Putin, MBS call for safe passage via Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call to discuss securing safe passage through the Bab el-Mandeb and…
2026 Booker Prize Shortlist Features Diverse Authors and Bold Narratives
The 2026 Booker Prize shortlist has been revealed, featuring a mix of debut and established authors including Rebecca Perry, Kennard, Marlon James, Douglas Stuart, and…
Tribunal Rules Minerva's Collagen Drinks Are Beauty Supplements, Not Food
A UK tribunal has ruled that Minerva’s collagen-based drinks are to be classified as beauty supplements rather than food products for VAT purposes. This decision…
Suu Kyi’s Son Appeals for Her Release in New Letter
Kim Aris, son of detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, personally delivered a letter to the country’s military leader urging her release and improved…
Vermont man guilty of trying to murder 3 Palestinians
Jason Eaton, a Vermont man, was found guilty of attempted murder for shooting three Palestinian college students near Burlington in November 2023, resulting in one…
Three arrested over student murder in Khulna
Khulna police arrested three individuals, including a bank cashier, a private sector employee, and a university student, in connection with the murder of Md Azmul…
Iran, US hint at revival of talks
Iran and the United States indicated a possible renewal of diplomatic talks as their leaders prepare to attend the United Nations General Assembly, with Iran…
‘Big Oil’ treats atmosphere as open sewer, says outgoing UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned major fossil fuel companies for profiting nearly $500 billion since the Ukraine invasion while contributing heavily to the climate crisis…
We must do more to protect boys from sexual abuse
A seven-year-old boy was reportedly sexually abused by older students and a teacher at a residential madrasa in Savar, prompting his removal and medical treatment.…
Judges Celebrate Variety and Risk in Booker Prize Shortlist
This year’s Booker Prize judges selected a diverse and daring shortlist of novels that emphasize risk-taking and varied narrative styles. Their focus on works that…
Ex-BBC DJ Tim Westwood Charged with Additional Sexual Offences
Former BBC Radio 1 presenter Tim Westwood has been charged with two additional sexual offences from 1991 and 2004, increasing the total charges against him…
Trump’s media ban shows steady slide of his regime into outright dictatorship
Three media organizations barred from White House access under former President Donald Trump have filed a lawsuit alleging violations of their Fourth Amendment rights due…
Violence everywhere you look
Recent weeks in Israel have seen a surge in violent incidents targeting various communities, including repeated vandalism of a Reform synagogue in Jerusalem, attacks involving…
We must unite behind Eisenkot to win the election
As Israel prepares for its national elections, public dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is high, but no clear alternative leader has consolidated enough support…
Despite Huckabee’s visit to Turmus Ayya, American residents feel abandoned
Residents of Turmus Ayya, a West Bank village with many American-Palestinian dual citizens, report ongoing violence and property damage by Israeli settlers that Israeli authorities…
S. Africa pushed BRICS on Gaza, exposing bloc’s limits
South Africa pushed unsuccessfully for the BRICS summit declaration to label the Gaza conflict as genocide, reflecting deep divisions within the bloc over Middle East…
How fasting helped shape Italy’s culinary traditions
Fasting traditions rooted in Christian and Jewish practices have profoundly shaped Italian cuisine, leading to the development of meatless magro dishes centered on vegetables, seafood,…
France pushes Airbus as Boeing deal draws near
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is set to sign a deal for 11 additional Boeing aircraft during the UN General Assembly in New York, with company and…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman joins high-level UN General Debate
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended the 81st United Nations General Assembly session in New York, participating in the high-level General Debate and engaging in bilateral…
Diesel price hike to impact farming costs and harvest seasons
The government of Bangladesh has raised diesel prices by Tk 20 per litre, increasing the cost to Tk 135 per litre, which will raise expenses…
Launch and truck fares raised before government approval
Transport fares for buses, launches, and trucks in Bangladesh have risen in response to a recent fuel price increase, with some operators implementing higher rates…
Leadership vacuum leaves Islami Bank struggling amid regulatory oversight
Islami Bank has been operating without a full board of directors or a permanent managing director since mid-2024, with decision-making authority temporarily delegated to a…
Red Sea naval mission requires more warships amid regional tensions
The EU is considering expanding its naval mission in the Red Sea from six to more than ten warships to better protect commercial shipping from…
BMU performs six liver transplants in a year, aims for affordable care
Bangladesh Medical University’s Super Specialised Hospital has successfully conducted six liver transplants since September 2025, providing a more affordable alternative to costly overseas treatments. This…
Transparency International Bangladesh Calls for Parliamentary Action on Ethics
Transparency International Bangladesh has urged the parliament to take clear ethical action regarding allegations against lawmaker Gazi Nazrul while respecting legal due process. The organization…