SEOUL, April 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Captain Son Heung-min admitted South Korea have work to do after losing two friendlies in Europe without scoring a goal and with his own form under scrutiny ahead of the World Cup. "The result is certainly disappointing but I think we need to focus on the positive aspects and prepare better for the upcoming World Cup," said Son. "I know fans may feel disappointed compared to their expectations, but the real stage is the World Cup." South Korea have been grouped with co-hosts Mexico, South Africa and the Czech Republic in the 48-team tournament. His last goal for South Korea came in a friendly against Bolivia in November.

JERUSALEM, April 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The Israeli military said air defences responded early Wednesday to a missile launched from Yemen, where Iran's Houthi allies have claimed attacks on Israel in recent days. Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed missile and drone attacks targeting Israel over the weekend, their first in the current war. The Israeli military also said on Monday that two drones launched from Yemen were intercepted. From Yemen, the Houthis could potentially disrupt shipping through the Red Sea, as they did at the height of Israel's war on Gaza. The Houthis have previously threatened shipping through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, which requires vessels to travel through a narrow strait off Yemen's coast.

Leader of the Opposition in the Jatiya Sangsad, Dr Shafiqur Rahman spoke today in the Jatiya Sangsad session. Photo: Video ScreenshotSANGSAD BHABAN, March 31, 2026 (BSS) - Leader of the Opposition in the Jatiya Sangsad, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, today said that the July Movement has created new hope among the people for establishing a just-based state following the end of prolonged misrule in the country. He said Bangladesh is a democratic state where governments are formed throughpeople's votes. Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said that with this objective in mind, initiatives havebeen taken to build national consensus through extensive discussions amongpolitical parties and stakeholders. He expressed hope that these initiatives would help establish an effective,justice-based and democratic state system in the country.

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, April 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Kuwait's civil aviation authority said Wednesday that the Gulf state's international airport had come under an Iranian drone attack that led to "a large fire" at fuel tanks. "Kuwait International Airport has been subjected to blatant attacks by drones launched by Iran and the armed factions it supports," the official Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) quoted the spokesman of the General Directorate of Civil Aviation as saying. The spokesman, Abdullah Al?Rajhi, said "fuel storage tanks... were targeted, resulting in a large fire at the site", reporting no casualties. On Tuesday, KUNA said an Iranian attack sparked a fire on a Kuwaiti oil tanker at Dubai Port, causing no injuries. The oil-rich Gulf has borne the brunt of Iran's attacks in response to the US-Israeli strikes that sparked the war.

WASHINGTON, United States, April 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the United States "is going to have to reexamine" its relationship with NATO once the war against Iran has concluded. "I think there's no doubt, unfortunately, after this conflict is concluded, we are going to have to reexamine that relationship. We're going to have to reexamine the value of NATO in that alliance for our country," Rubio said to host Sean Hannity on Fox News. Much of that value was in having military bases in Europe that allowed the US military "to project power into different parts of the world," Rubio said. Rubio went further, saying that while Washington was not asking NATO allies to conduct airstrikes as part of the war against Iran, "when we need them to allow us to use their military bases, their answer is 'No?'

Trump says Iran war could end in 'two weeks, maybe three,' to address USWASHINGTON, United States, April 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the war with Iran may be over in two or three weeks and it will be up to other countries to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz oil shipping channel. The White House announced meanwhile that Trump would give an address to the nation at 9:00 pm Wednesday (0100 GMT Thursday) "to provide an important update on Iran." Trump, speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, said the United States would be leaving Iran "very soon," perhaps within "two weeks, maybe three." In a Truth Social post earlier Tuesday, Trump lashed out at NATO allies and other countries that have refused to help the United States secure the strait. The United States has not said who it is speaking with in Iran, which has denied it is in talks.

Trump says US to leave Iran 'very soon,' deal or notWASHINGTON, United States, April 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US forces would end operations in Iran "very soon," evoking a timeline of two to three weeks as his administration pursues talks with Iranian authorities while continuing its aerial campaign. Asked during a White House event about the impact of high fuel prices since the start of the war on February 28, Trump said that "All I have to do is leave Iran, and we'll be doing that very soon, and they'll become tumbling down." Trump also said the end to US operations was not dependent on reaching any deal with Iran, which has in retaliation effectively closed the crucial Strait of Hormuz to oil tanker traffic. - 'Get your own oil' -Trump also reiterated his call for countries to "get" oil by going to the Strait of Hormuz themselves, after many allies refused US calls for military help to free up tanker traffic. He also said he had made an unannounced trip to visit US troops taking part in operations against Iran.

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, April 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Jamaica 1-0 after extra time in an intercontinental playoff on Tuesday to seal their first World Cup appearance in 52 years. It means the central African nation will be playing at the World Cup for the first time since the 1974 finals in West Germany, when the team competed as Zaire and were beaten by Scotland, Yugoslavia and Brazil. With Jamaica sitting deep, Congo had ample possession but struggled to create many meaningful chances. That was as good as it got though for Congo until a flurry of chances in the final minutes of regulation time. The breakthrough finally came in extra time when Tuanzebe met a corner in the six-yard box to put Congo ahead and seal their World Cup return.

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Petrol pump owners say they want to stop selling petrol and octane at night due to concerns over security and unrest. In addition, pump owners' demands include filling the chambers of tank lorries, strengthening the monitoring system, and ensuring additional security. The Bangladesh Petrol Pump Owners Association presented these demands at a press conference in the Dhaka's Moghbazar on Tuesday, reports bdnews24.com. The pump owners faced a barrage of questions from the media over the decision to halt sales at the pumps while oil was still available. "A petrol pump manager was hit by a vehicle while he was heading home at night after selling oil.

Fuel Prices of Diesel, Kerosene, Octane, and Petrol to Remain Unchanged in April Staff Correspondent, Dhaka (Tuesday, March 31, 2026)The prices of diesel, kerosene, octane, and petrol will not be increased for the month of April. The rates have been kept unchanged from those of March. The Energy and Mineral Resources Division announced this decision, stating that the consumer-level prices for these four fuel types have been set in accordance with the automatic fuel pricing guideline. According to the notification, the prices will remain the same as in March: diesel at Tk 100 per liter, octane at Tk 120 per liter, petrol at Tk 116 per liter, and kerosene at Tk 112 per liter. The new rates will come into effect from April 1.

EU says 'necessary' to reduce fuel demand to cope with energy crisisBRUSSELS, Belgium, March 31, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The EU urged member states Tuesday to try to push down domestic demand for fuel and prepare to secure oil supplies, warning of potentially prolonged effects of the Middle East war on energy prices. US-Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory strikes have roiled markets and triggered a surge in energy prices. "It is clear that the more you can do to save oil, especially diesel, especially jet fuel, the better we are off," EU energy commissioner Dan Jorgensen told a press conference in Brussels. From Spain to Croatia, several member states have sought to contain energy costs with tax reductions, caps on fuel prices and other measures. Cautioning that there was no one-size-fits-all solution, Jorgensen called on EU governments to consider measures to reduce fuel demand such as encouraging remote work and public transport use and reducing highway speed limits.