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Bangladesh's Ruling Awami League Secures Over 50% of Parliamentary Seats, Confirms Election Commission
Ashlin Rajan -
Reports from various parts of the country show the Awami League's significant success in securing parliamentary seats.
Bangladesh PM Exudes Confidence in Securing Fourth Consecutive Term Victory
Kumar Manoj -
Regarding the opposition, Hasina remarked that the BNP is a party formed by a military dictator who seized state power, branding them as a party of terrorists with no belief in elections.
Bangladesh Polls Marred by Sporadic Violence, Records 27.15% Voter Turnout by 3:00 PM
Kumar Manoj -
The Election Commission secretary, Jahangir Alam, confirmed the turnout figure during a media briefing reported by The Daily Star.
Bangladesh Polls Marred by Sporadic Violence: 18.5% Turnout Reported Until 12:10 PM
Ashlin Rajan -
Election Commission Secretary Jahangir Alam reported the turnout figure during a press conference, acknowledging the low numbers but expressing hopes for an increase as the day progresses.
Apple Initiates Payments to iPhone Users as Part of $500 Million 'Batterygate' Settlement
Ashlin Rajan -
This settlement, agreed upon by Apple in 2020, aimed to address a class-action lawsuit alleging that the tech giant intentionally slowed down certain iPhone models without users' knowledge.
IDF Announces Successful Dismantling of Hamas Military Infrastructure in Northern Gaza
Ashlin Rajan -
Moreover, the IDF and Shin Bet reported the elimination of Ismail Siraj, the commander of Hamas' Nuseirat battalion in central Gaza, and his deputy, Ahmed Wahaba, in an airstrike. This battalion was allegedly responsible for the attacks on Kibbutz Be'eri in October.
Joe Biden Kicks Off Poll Campaign with 'Save Democracy' Appeal; Donald Trump Hits Back
Ashlin Rajan -
Addressing Americans near Valley Forge in Pennsylvania, Biden spoke of the urgent need to protect democracy, emphasizing that the democracy Americans fought for is under threat.
Labour Investigates Closure of Company Owned by Sunak's Wife: Scrutiny Intensifies
Anurima Das -
Akshata Murthy, an Indian-origin entrepreneur, became the majority shareholder in Catamaran Ventures after Sunak resigned as its director in 2015.
Chancellor Sunak Skeptical of Rwanda Plan's Effectiveness, Report
Anurima Das -
Documents from March 2022, seen by the BBC, suggest that Sunak questioned the plan's efficacy, expressing concerns about its cost and proposing alternatives like using hotels over reception centers for migrants.
Pakistan Government to Correspond with UK Publication Regarding Article Attributed to Imprisoned Imran Khan, States Information Minister
Anurima Das -
Published under the title 'Imran Khan warns that Pakistan elections could be a farce,' the article questions the legitimacy of the scheduled February 8 elections and reiterates Khan's claims of his "engineered" removal from power in 2022.
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