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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Lebanon 50 years after civil war struggling with identity and sovereignty

1 week ago | weeklyblitz.net | M A Hossain

On April 13, Lebanon marked a solemn milestone – the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of its civil war, a devastating conflict that reshaped the country’s identity and laid bare the fragility of its statehood. Half a century on, Lebanon remains caught in a tragic cycle of violence, political paralysis, and economic devastation. The bus ambush in Ain El-Remmaneh in 1975, which killed a dozen people, is widely recognized as the event that triggered the 15-year civil war.
Witkoff gains support from Musk and Rubio in bold diplomacy for Ukraine and Iran

1 week ago | weeklyblitz.net | M A Hossain

Steve Witkoff, the real estate mogul turned key diplomatic confidant of US President Donald Trump, has emerged as an unexpected but central figure in high-level global peace efforts – garnering support from influential Trump allies such as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Friedrich Merz and Germany's crossroads: Can he lead a game-changing government

1 week ago | weeklyblitz.net | M A Hossain

In 2025, Germany stands at a political and economic crossroads. The elevation of Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party the Christian Social Union (CSU), to the chancellorship signals a potentially transformative period for the country. But with a fractured electorate, a volatile international context, and mounting domestic pressures, the question remains: can Merz truly lead a “game-changer” government?
Why Trump must intervene in Germany's prosecution of an American woman

2 weeks ago | weeklyblitz.net | M A Hossain

In a case that highlights both the perils of unchecked immigration and the alarming erosion of justice in Europe, a 20-year-old American woman faces prosecution in Germany for defending herself against an alleged sexual assault. This week, her trial begins, and she could face up to 10 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of a 64-year-old African migrant, Alem Tekeste, who she says attacked her at the Kaiserslautern train station in June 2024.
US targets Panama Canal to counter Chinese influence and reassert control

2 weeks ago | weeklyblitz.net | Anand Sharma

In a bold and confrontational move that could reshape the geopolitical dynamics of Latin America, the United States has publicly declared its intent to “take back” the Panama Canal from what it calls creeping Chinese influence.
Trump boasts foreign leaders are 'kissing my ass' to avoid new tariffs

2 weeks ago | weeklyblitz.net | M A Hossain

In trademark bravado, President Donald Trump has claimed that dozens of countries are scrambling to avoid his sweeping new tariffs, with foreign leaders “begging” for customized trade deals. Speaking at a National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) dinner on April 8, Trump offered a brash assessment of the global reaction to his latest round of import duties, set to escalate further today.
Poll reveals alarming support for political violence among left-leaning Americans

2 weeks ago | weeklyblitz.net | M A Hossain

In a deeply troubling reflection of America’s growing political polarization, a new report by the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) reveals that a significant portion of left-leaning Americans believe there could be justification for the assassination of President Donald Trump. The survey’s findings expose not only a fraying political fabric but a disturbing normalization of political violence in the United States.
EU struggles to respond to Trump tariffs and economic crisis

2 weeks ago | weeklyblitz.net | Anand Sharma

Once hailed as the sacred marriage of democracy and economic prosperity, the European Union now finds itself standing at the altar of global trade with its vows in tatters, watching as the United States, under a renewed Trump presidency, tears up the wedding contract and serves it back with a fresh set of tariffs.
Europe’s strategic awakening: Why it should embrace Trump’s challenge

2 weeks ago | weeklyblitz.net | M A Hossain

For decades, Europe has talked about autonomy. Since Charles de Gaulle’s vision of a Europe strong enough to defend itself, the continent has hesitated to fully break free from its dependence on outside powers – especially the United States. Strategic sovereignty has become a buzzword in Brussels, but real progress has remained elusive.
Zelensky’s defiance sparks US frustration over ‘horrifying’ resource deal

2 weeks ago | weeklyblitz.net | Anand Sharma

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is under renewed scrutiny from both American officials and domestic critics after repeatedly stalling a mineral resource agreement that would have granted the United States privileged access to Ukraine’s vast troves of critical materials. The delay has angered key figures in Washington, prompting unusually blunt public criticism from US journalist Tucker Carlson and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.