Middle East Supply Fears Eased, Oil Prices Fall

Oil prices have declined as fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East have eased. This follows recent tensions between Iran and its Gulf neighbors, but a private military meeting between the US, Israel, and seven Arab nations in Germany suggests cooperation to counter Iranian influence.

The ECNEC has approved 12 projects, including three metro rail schemes, as part of Bangladesh's development plans. Meanwhile, Norway is investigating Telenor over suspected complicity in Myanmar crimes.