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How Bangladesh’s ‘Gen Z’ protests brought down PM Sheikh Hasina

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 07:29
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina forced to resign and flees following weeks of deadly demonstrations that claimed 300 lives.

US Defense Secretary Austin defends decision to revoke 9/11 plea deals

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 03:56
The Pentagon chief was caught off guard by last week's decision by prosecutors to offer deals to the men.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 894

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 03:54
As the war enters its 894th day, these are the main developments.

‘Fight for our future’: Kamala Harris and Tim Walz hold first rally

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 02:56
Democratic candidates for November election took the chance to go on the attack against Republican rival Donald Trump.

Thailand’s Move Forward Party faces potential dissolution as ruling looms

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 01:24
Thailand's Constitutional Court is deciding whether to dissolve the party over its call for lese-majeste reform.

Boeing to change design to prevent future 737 MAX 9 door panel blowouts

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 23:13
Boeing is working on design changes 'that will allow the door plug to not be closed' until it's firmly secured, it said.

The day after in Dhaka

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 22:27
Bangladesh city’s streets, under care of civilian traffic cops and property guards, tell story of overnight destruction.

Gender row target Algerian Imane Khelif in boxing final at Paris Olympics

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 22:13
Khelif beats Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng by unanimous decision to have a shot at winning gold in Friday's final.

Who is Yahya Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh’s successor as Hamas chief?

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 21:57
Sinwar will lead resistance movement from an unknown location in Gaza, amid fears of wider escalation across the region.

What’s next for Bangladesh after PM Sheikh Hasina’s resignation?

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 21:45
A new era is forming in Bangladesh after protests drove out the premier and forced her to flee the country.

German court fines woman for ‘from the river to the sea’ chant

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 21:16
Defence lawyer calls the $655 fine against 22-year-old protester a 'dark day for freedom of expression'.

Tim Walz, favoured by progressives, selected as Harris’s running mate

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 21:09
Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor and former teacher Tim Walz as her running mate in the 2024 US election.

Venezuela defence minister pledges ‘absolute loyalty’ to Maduro

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 20:46
Country's defence chief pledges to stand by Maduro's side following calls by opposition to join 'side of the people'.

Musk declares ‘war’ on advertisers as X sues ad alliance, companies

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 20:26
In its lawsuit, X said an advertisers alliance conspired to withhold 'billions of dollars' in ad revenue from it.

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead Bangladesh interim government

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 19:38
The microfinance pioneer has been tapped to lead an interim government after the ouster of PM Sheikh Hasina.

Bangladeshis dream of a better future after Hasina ousted

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 19:37
Hope for a new start and idealism for a better future as the country celebrates the removal of longtime leader.

Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new leader after Ismail Haniyeh’s killing

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 19:12
The selection of Sinwar follows the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh and signals centrality of Gaza within the group.

Israeli jets set off sonic booms over Beirut as Nasrallah warns of response

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 19:07
Israeli jets fly low over Beirut, with sonic booms rattling windows throughout the Lebanese capital.

Iran’s response to Israel looms. What are the possible scenarios?

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 18:48
With tension in the Middle East at its highest since October 7, how did we get here and what could happen next?

Hezbollah launches drone strikes into Israel

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 17:09
Video shows Israeli police examining the site of a Hezbollah drone strike in northern Israel.

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