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Bangladesh Interim Government Chief Yunus Set to Attend BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand
The 84-year-old Nobel peace laureate was sworn into office on August 8 to replace the 76-year-old Hasina, who stepped down in shock and fled to India as bloody protests broke out over a controversial job quota system.
Trump Campaigns on 'Making America Safe Again' Amid Democratic Convention Focus on His Felony Record
Trump, addressing sheriff's deputies and supporters, labeled Democratic nominee for vice president Kamala Harris "the ringleader" behind a "Marxist attack on law enforcement." He warned against her bringing more crime, chaos, and destruction that would occur through her guarantees to restore law, order, safety, and peace. Trump also showed the police service his support, including against a tendency to have a death penalty for a child rapist and trafficker, whose mention did not come out during his speech.
Blinken Concludes Mideast Visit Without Cease-Fire; Urges 'Time Is of the Essence'
Last week, Blinken met separately with officials in Egypt and Qatar—traditional mediators—and said he was working on a proposal to help bridge the gaps between the conflicting parties. The plan involves military withdrawal by Israel from Gaza, but Hamas has rejected it, saying it adds new conditions from Israel.
Nine Additional Cases Filed Against Sheikh Hasina and Her Aides in Bangladesh
Supreme Court lawyer Gazi MH Tamim filed the complaint on Friday with the country's International Crimes Tribunal, jointly on behalf of Hefajat and its (joint secretary general) Mufti Harun Ijahar Chowdhury. It accuses Hasina and 23 others of crimes against humanity and genocide at a Hefajat rally at Motijheel's Shapla Chattar mammoth congregation on May 5, 2013.
Hamas Rejects Biden's Claims on Gaza Ceasefire as 'Misleading'
On its part, Hamas announced it felt "great astonishment and disapproval" over the remarks of Biden in a statement on Tuesday, insisting that they do not reflect the reality of its position. It said it remained focused on realizing a halt to all kinds of hostilities, adding that the statements by Biden mirrored American bias in favor of Israel. Hamas said this further emboldens Israel with a "renewed green light" to further escalate its acts of aggression against civilian populations as part of its attempts to eliminate and displace the Palestinian population.
Maria Branyas Morera, World's Oldest Person, Passes Away at 117
"Maria Branyas has left us. She died as she wished: in her sleep, peacefully and without pain," her family shared on her X account on Tuesday. "We will always remember her for her advice and her kindness."
Harris Takes the Lead as Biden Passes the Torch; Hillary Sets a New Challenge
"Kamala and Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota, know our nation must long be a land of opportunity, not just for the few, but for all," Biden told the Chicago Democrats rally.
BNP Calls on India to Extradite Sheikh Hasina for Trial Over Alleged Disruption of Bangladesh's Revolution
Talking to the Daily Star, Fakhrul demanded that India extradite Hasina to the legal authority in Bangladesh, stating that the people of Bangladesh have decided that she should be taken to court. He again accused India of not adhering to the values of democracy, because in the first place, it had harbored Hasina, who reportedly hatched a plot to disrupt the revolution going on in Bangladesh.
Musk Ready to Lead 'Department of Government Efficiency' If Trump Wins
Musk posted "I am willing to serve" the country on X social media platform after Trump reportedly said he would welcome the billionaire to become part of the US administration once he is elected.
Russia Claims Ukrainian Troops in Kursk Mobilized for New Offensive
The situation remains under the control of the Russian military, Tass reported Monday, citing Apty Alaudinov, deputy head of the Main Military-Political Directorate of the Russian Defence Ministry.
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