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Protesters ransack chief justice’s residence in Dhaka, loot valuables, cars
DHAKA:
In the wake of Prime Minister Hasina Wajid's resignation amid nationwide protests, a group of demonstrators attacked the official residence of Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan in Dhaka.
The protesters, who had been demanding the…
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Türkiye set to join genocide case against Israel at International Court of Justice
ISTANBUL:
Türkiye will file to join the genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice at The Hague, the country’s foreign minister announced on Monday.
“We will submit our prepared file to join the genocide case…
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Hamas to prioritise strong Iran connections in leadership choice
CAIRO/
RAMALLAH:
In choosing its next leader, Hamas will be looking for a candidate who can safeguard deep ties with Tehran at a time when Iranian support will be more important than ever to help the Palestinian group recover after…
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China’s marriage numbers drop to 12-year low
The number of Chinese couples who got married in the first half of this year fell to its lowest level since 2013, official data showed, as more young people deferred nuptials amid a slowing economy and a rise in living costs.
The number…
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Amnesty labels torture, sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees as ‘War Crime’
Amnesty International documents harrowing torture, ill-treatment of Palestinian detainees at Israel's Sde Teiman military camp
Israel’s inhumane treatment of Palestinian detainees at Sde Teiman Prison in southern Israel, including…
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Kamala Harris narrows VP pick to two ahead of key announcement
WASHINGTON:
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has narrowed her search for a vice presidential running mate to two finalists, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, three sources with…
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North Korea deploys 250 missile launchers along southern border
North Korea has deployed 250 ballistic missile launchers to its southern border, with leader Kim Jong Un describing the weapons as a "powerful treasured sword" to defend its sovereignty, state media said Monday.
The olive green mobile…
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Protesters storm PM House, parliament following Hasina Wajid’s resignation
Thousands of protesters stormed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s official residence and the parliament building in Dhaka, causing significant damage and seizing valuable items.
Videos circulating on social media showed the chaotic scenes…
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Saudi Arabia’s Al-Faw recognised as country’s 8th UNESCO world heritage site
Saudi Arabia has celebrated the addition of its eighth site to the UNESCO World Heritage list: the Al-Faw Archaeological Area. This recognition underscores the kingdom's rich history and cultural heritage.
Set in a strategic point of…
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Timeline of events leading to Bangladesh PM Hasina Wajid’s resignation
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday and fled the country, as more people were killed in some of the worst violence since the birth of the South Asian nation more than five decades ago.
Army chief General…
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