Dhaka, August 7 2024 : In a tragic turn of events, 29 bodies of Awami League leaders and their family members were found across violence-stricken Bangladesh. The violence erupted after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left for India amidst intense anti-quota protests by students. The unrest, which has claimed over 400 lives, saw numerous…
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Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has announced that an interim government will be formed following the dissolution of parliament. He made this statement during a meeting at Bangabhaban in Dhaka, attended by leaders of various political parties, civil society representatives, and the chiefs of the three armed forces. The President indicated that the army would take…
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In Sudan, the severe torrential rains and subsequent floods have claimed at least 32 lives and left 107 individuals injured. According to the Health Ministry, the floods have impacted seven states, resulting in significant damage with over 5,500 homes affected. The intense rainfall has also led to outbreaks of watery diarrhea, which is exacerbated by…
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In South Korea, the death toll from the extreme heat wave has risen to 14. The Interior Ministry reported that 1,690 people have been affected by heat-related illnesses. Since June, the extreme heat has also led to the deaths of over 300,000 livestock. Most regions of the country are currently under heat wave warnings, with…
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Dhaka August 6 2024 : In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned amid escalating protests and fled the country. She landed at Ghaziabad’s Hindon Air Base near New Delhi in a C-130 Hercules aircraft on Monday evening. This development prompted the Indian government to convene an all-party meeting to…
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Dhaka, August 5, 2024: An army coup in Bangladesh on Monday forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to step down and leave the country amid escalating quota protests that threatened her life. Media reports suggest that Hasina might have sought refuge in India. The nation’s Army Chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, to whom the 76-year-old Prime Minister submitted…
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Dhaka, August 5, 2024: Bangladesh has enacted a second nationwide internet blackout in three weeks as anti-government protests intensify, resulting in at least 90 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The protests, which began with student-led demands to abolish civil service job quotas, have escalated into a broader anti-government movement seeking the resignation of Prime Minister…
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Washington, August 5, 2024: Secretary of State Tony Blinken informed his G7 counterparts on Sunday that Iran and Hezbollah might launch an attack on Israel as soon as Monday, according to three sources familiar with the call, reported Axios. Blinken organized the conference call to coordinate with key US allies and exert last-minute diplomatic pressure…
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Lebanon, August 4, 2024: As tensions soar in the Middle East following high-profile assassinations, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France have issued urgent advisories for their citizens to evacuate Lebanon. This call comes in the wake of the assassination of Hamas’s political chief, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran, and Hezbollah’s military chief, Fuad Shukr,…
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Violent riots have erupted across Sunderland and other parts of the UK following a knife attack in Southport, with misinformation playing a significant role in fueling the unrest. The situation has escalated dramatically, with buildings being set ablaze, cars overturned, and police officers hospitalized amid the chaos. Far-right activists have been instrumental in inciting the…
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