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Bangladesh: Lawyers Refuse to Represent Chinmoy Das; Bail Hearing Postponed to January 2
The Chattogram court further postponed the bail hearing for January 2, reports add.
Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Imran Khan, His Wife, and 94 Others
Khan, who has been incarcerated since 2023, had on November 13 issued a “final call” for nationwide protests to be held on Nov 24, demanding the restoration of the PTI’s electoral mandate, the release of detained party members, and the reversal of the 26th Constitutional Amendment.
Biden Administration Approves Sale of Helicopter Equipment Worth USD 1.17 Billion to India
The proposed sale will enhance India's ability to counter existing and future threats as it expands its anti-submarine warfare capabilities, said the Defense Security Cooperation Agency in a notification to the Congress.
Trump to Visit Paris on December 7 for Historic Notre Dame Cathedral Reopening
The 13th century cathedral, considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, was destroyed in a fire on April 15, 2019.
State Department Spokesperson Miller: 'It's Not Fair to Comment on Policies of New US Administration Under President-Elect Trump'
The Spokesperson also tackled a question on Monday concerning the international mistrust following the election of Trump as the new US President, with the concern being raised by Europe, US-allied countries, and even President Joe Biden, who pardoned his son Hunter Biden despite previously stating he would not.
Advocate Defending Hindu Priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Attacked in Bangladesh, Says ISKCON
According to ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson Radharaman Das, Roy's only "fault" was that he defended Chinmoy Krishna Das in court, and a group of Islamists ransacked his home.
Trump Gives Hamas Ultimatum to Release Gaza Hostages Before Resuming Presidency
Writing on Truth Social, and without naming any militant group, Trump said on Monday in his post: "If the hostages are not released prior to January 20, 2025, the date that I proudly assume Office as President of the United States, there will be ALL HELL TO PAY in the Middle East, and for those in charge who perpetrated these atrocities against Humanity."
US Announces New Chip Export Controls Package Targeting China
The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security unveiled the package on the Federal Register, including restrictions on exports of high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips.
Russia-China Joint Strategic Air Patrol Targets No Third Party: Spokesperson
Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, said that on November 29 and 30, the militaries of China and Russia conducted a joint strategic air patrol over the Sea of Japan and the western part of the Pacific Ocean, Xinhua reported.
China Criticizes US Arms Sales to Taiwan, Warns of Severe Consequences
Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks in response to the US announcement of approving 385 million US dollars of arms sales to Taiwan, Xinhua news agency reported.
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