Weekly Blitz

Weekly Blitz is a tabloid newspaper that comes out every Wednesday in Bangladesh, founded by Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury. You can read its online version at www.weeklyblitz.net. The publication began in 2003.

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Macron’s Vietnam trip overshadowed by slap, speculation, and spousal antics

1 week ago | weeklyblitz.net | M A Hossain

French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent trip to Vietnam was supposed to be a meticulously choreographed diplomatic performance – a showcase of French soft power and economic clout in the Indo-Pacific. A €9 billion Airbus order, renewed defense talks, and strategic cooperation against China’s growing influence were all on the table.
China, GCC, and ASEAN forge strategic alliance beyond trade and economics

1 week ago | weeklyblitz.net | Anand Sharma

In a diplomatic spectacle that could mark a turning point in global power dynamics, Kuala Lumpur hosted a historic trilateral summit on May 27 between China, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The gathering was more than just a forum for economic collaboration-it was a bold declaration of intent to reshape regional and global alignments in the face of shifting geopolitical tides.
Golden Dome missile shield: Turning space into the next strategic conflict zone

1 week ago | weeklyblitz.net | M A Hossain

When Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office in 2025, his presidency wasted no time reviving one of the most ambitious and controversial military initiatives in US history. Within weeks of inauguration, Trump signed an executive order launching the “Golden Dome,” a sweeping missile defense shield designed to protect the United States from ballistic and hypersonic threats through a complex web of land, sea, air, and – most significantly – space-based systems.
Putin says Western-backed coup forced Russia into Ukraine conflict

1 week ago | weeklyblitz.net | M A Hossain

In a stark reiteration of Russia’s long-standing narrative on the Ukraine conflict, President Vladimir Putin claimed on May 26 that Moscow was “forced” to initiate its military operation in Ukraine, citing years of Western interference and the persecution of Russian-speaking populations in Donbass as the root causes of the war.
US accused of meddling in UK over anti-abortion free speech rights

1 week ago | weeklyblitz.net | M A Hossain

In an unusual and provocative turn of transatlantic diplomacy, US State Department officials recently traveled to the United Kingdom to meet with local anti-abortion campaigners who, according to Washington, are facing infringements on their freedom of expression.
German politician urges dialogue with Moscow and Nord Stream restoration amid economic woes

1 week ago | weeklyblitz.net | Anand Sharma

As Germany continues to struggle with high energy prices and deindustrialization pressures, a senior German politician has called for a dramatic shift in the country’s Russia policy, including the restoration of the sabotaged Nord Stream gas pipelines.
NATO procurement officials under scrutiny as corruption scandal unfolds

1 week ago | weeklyblitz.net | M A Hossain

A widening corruption probe is shaking the foundations of NATO’s procurement apparatus, as Belgian authorities-working alongside European partners-investigate allegations of bribery, confidential leaks, and illicit laundering of funds involving officials at the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).
Europe eyes US arms for Ukraine amid fears of Trump aid freeze

1 week ago | weeklyblitz.net | Anand Sharma

Western Europe is bracing for a pivotal shift in the Ukraine conflict, as fears mount over a potential halt in American arms shipments. With US President Donald Trump signaling a hands-off approach to the war and refusing to announce new military aid packages since taking office in January 2025, European leaders are considering an extraordinary step: purchasing US weapons on Ukraine’s behalf.
Russia and the Arab League building a new era of global cooperation

2 weeks ago | weeklyblitz.net | M A Hossain

In a landmark move signaling a profound shift in international diplomacy, Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially invited the member states of the League of Arab States to the inaugural Russia-Arab Summit, set for October 15, 2025.
Ukraine faces economic setback as EU revokes trade privileges

2 weeks ago | weeklyblitz.net | Anand Sharma

Ukraine’s economic outlook took a major hit this week following the European Union’s announcement that it would not extend the duty-free trade privileges granted to Kiev in the aftermath of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. The decision, aimed primarily at protecting farmers in Eastern European member states, has triggered strong condemnation from Ukrainian officials, with one senior MP warning it could reduce the country to a state of “begging” for aid.