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US Calls for Adherence to Democratic Values Amidst Bangladesh's Political Turmoil
This insistence on “democratic principles” comes in light of Bangladesh's history of military coups.
Pakistani Prime Minister Calls for Dialogues with India to Address Kashmir Dispute
Article 370 was abrogated by India on August 5, 2019, along with Article 35A, and the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
Bangladesh President Announces Formation of Interim Government and Orders Release of Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia
Shahabuddin said this at a meeting with leaders of different political parties and representatives of civil society at Bangabhaban. The meeting, also attended by the chiefs of the three-armed forces, was front-paged in the Bengali-language daily Prothom Alo.
Bangladesh Imposes Internet Blackout Amid 'Long March to Dhaka' Protest Movement
The violence began Sunday morning when the demonstrators, who were part of the Students Against Discrimination movement and demonstrating for Hasina's resignation over problems with the job quota for students, clashed with the activists of the ruling Awami League, Chhatra League, and Jubo League.
Private News Channel Reports Sheikh Hasina Resigns and Exits Bangladesh
According to the private news channel Jamuna, this resignation has reportedly been compelled due to the huge-scale protests sparked by dissatisfaction with a contentious quota system alloting 30 percent of government positions to relatives of veterans from the 1971 War of Independence.
Zelensky Announces Arrival of F-16 Jets in Ukraine
"The F-16s are already in Ukraine. We did it," Zelensky posted on Telegram on Sunday.
Kamala Harris Rejects Trump's Proposal to Move Debate to Fox News
Back in May, Trump, 78, along with President Joe Biden, had agreed to hold two presidential debates. One debate was held in June and appeared on CNN, while the second debate, which is scheduled for September 10, was to be hosted by ABC News. But Biden pulled out of the race last month, leaving Harris as the Democratic candidate for 2024.
Israel Considers Preemptive Action Against Iran Amid Urgent Security Meeting
Sources in Jerusalem say that the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken did, indeed, pass on a warning to G7 allies that there were indications that Iran could, within the next two days launch an attack on Israel. He didn't share the details of how and when.
UK PM Denounces 'Far-Right Thuggery' Amid Nationwide Riots
"I promise you this, you will regret taking part in this disorder, either directly or those whipping up this disorder online," he warned in his Sunday statement.
Violent Clashes in Bangladesh Leave Nearly 100 Dead and Hundreds Injured
The violence broke early Sunday when the clashing of demonstrators, part of a non-cooperation campaign of Students Against Discrimination, with supporters of the Awami League and its associated groups, including Chhatra League and Jubo League, took place. The protesters were demanding resignation from the government in the face of a contentious job quota system.
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