The struggles of once-expatriate students who grew up in the Middle East.

Oil prices fell as much as five percent in early trade before paring some of their losses

Both main oil contracts dropped around three percent in early exchanges, after the Washington Post reported that Netanyahu had pledged to target Iran's military rather than its crude and nuclear sector

US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Israel's plans concerning Iran in a 30-minute call on Wednesday that the White House described as "direct and very productive"

Brent crude futures rose 22 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $77.4 a barrel by 0349 GMT

Brent crude futures fell 31 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $77.74 per barrel by 0435 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures slipped 20 cents, or 0.27 percent, to $74.18 per barrel

Benchmark oil contract, Brent North Sea crude, has rallied about five dollars this week after Iran's missile attack on Israel -- but remaining around $75 per barrel

US and European stocks turned sharply lower after the strikes, which Iran launched in response to the killings of Tehran-backed militant leaders

Both main crude contracts jumped more than five percent at one point Tuesday after Iran fired dozens of missiles at Israel in response to the killings of Tehran-backed militant leaders

Brent crude futures for November delivery increased 51 cents, or 0.71 percent, to $72.49 a barrel as of 0330 GMT.

Oil prices climbed more than $2 on Wednesday, rebounding from 7-week lows, as the killing of a Hamas leader in Iran ratcheted up tensions in the Middle East and overshadowed concerns about weak China demand

Since its release in Bangladesh, the Shakib Khan starrer film “Toofan” is now creating quite a stir in West Bengal. The excitement was palpable at Thursday night's press conference, where it became evident that the people of West Bengal are keenly interested in the blockbuster. 

In favour of more mainstream vacation destinations, many people disregard the oases of culture that await visitors in the Middle East. Home to stunning destinations and hidden gems, various countries in the region are quickly becoming popular vacation spots as they are treasure troves of historical grandeur, natural beauty, and rich cultural heritage.

The release of “Rajkumar” in Bangladesh has been creating quite a stir, with critics suggesting it ranks amongst Shakib Khan starrer top five films. The film is currently running in theatres across America, alongside Italy, and Australia.

Today’s Red Sea skirmishes raise multifaceted concerns, which range from the war in Gaza widening and awakening old wounds, to geopolitical frontlines being rewritten by shifting chokepoints.

Arab Parliament President Adel Al Asoomi in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.

The US and UK strikes in Yemen have only aggravated the possibility of large-scale conflict in the already volatile Middle East.

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as investors focused on Middle East tensions and US rate cut

Oil fell for a fourth day on Wednesday as concerns about slowing European demand offset worries about Middle East supply disruptions stemming from the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.

 The Internatinal Monetary Fund (IMF) is concerned about the tragic loss of lives in the epicenter of the Israel-Gaza war and the destruction and reduction of economic activity, managing director Kristalina Georgieva said at an investment conference on Wednesday.