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UK Police arrest 1,000 people following riots
London: More than 1,000 people have been arrested by the UK Police in connection with the riots involving violence, arson and looting as well as racist attacks which took place over the…
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In her 1st public statement since ouster, Sheikh Hasina demands ‘justice’
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday demanded “justice”, saying those involved in recent “terror acts”, killings and vandalism must be investigated, identified and punished. In her first public statement…
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Hamas attacks Israel’s Tel Aviv, two explosions heard
Hamas’ armed al-Qassam Brigades attacked Israel’s Tel Aviv city with “M90” rockets on Tuesday, August 13. The information was confirmed by the Israeli Air Force in a statement that read, “A short…
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London: Security guard disarms knifeman to save 11-yr-old girl, her mother
A 29-year-old security guard, Abdullah, bravely disarmed a man who carried out a knife attack in Leicester Square, London, resulting in the stabbing of an 11-year-old girl and her 34-year-old mother on…
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Yunus meets Bangladeshi minorities, calls for patience before judging his govt
Dhaka: Reaching out to the distressed Hindu community members at the famous Dhakeshwari Temple here, Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday urged the people to “exercise patience” before judging his government’s…
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Indian visa centre in Dhaka resumes ‘limited operations’
Dhaka: The Indian visa application centre here resumed “limited operations” on Tuesday, days after Bangladesh saw violent clashes which led to the ouster of prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina, 76, resigned and…
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Kamala Harris more incompetent than Biden, Trump tells Elon Musk
Washington: Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is a “third-rate phoney candidate” and “more incompetent” than her boss President Joe Biden, her Republican rival in the November election, Donald Trump, has said. In…
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New Covid wave could peak by Aug-end in S. Korea, govt beefs up responses
Seoul: An ongoing wave of Covid-19 is forecast to reach a peak around the end of August after the summer vacation season in South Korea, the health authorities said on Tuesday, vowing…
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Guterres asks Bangladesh interim govt to consider voices of minorities
United Nations: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the Bangladesh interim government to consider the voices of minorities and respect human rights as it prepares for parliamentary elections, according to his Deputy Spokesperson…
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‘It was a hard hit’, Trump recalls assassination attempt in conversation with Musk
Washington: In a conversation with the billionaire CEO and entrepreneur Elon Musk, former US President Donald Trump opened up on the recent ‘assassination attempt’, which he described as a ‘hard hit’, and…
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Hyundai to establish mega test centre in Telangana
Hyderabad: Hyundai Motor India, the Indian subsidiary of the South Korean automotive giant, has announced plans to establish a mega test centre in Telangana. The announcement came during a meeting between Telangana…
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US will continue to monitor situation in Bangladesh: White House
Washington: The United States will continue to monitor the situation in Bangladesh, the White House said, emphasising that President Joe Biden is “consistent in speaking loud and clear” on human rights issues.…
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Donald Trump to speak to Musk on X in ‘interview of the century’
Washington: Former US President Donald Trump will be interviewed by X owner Elon Muck on the social media platform on Tuesday morning (IST) for what the Trump campaign has called the ‘interview…
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Imran Khan warns to launch street protests if govt refuses to implement verdict on reserved seats
Islamabad: Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday warned to launch street protests if the government refused to implement the verdict on the reserved seats or extended the tenure of…
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Kwatra arrives in Washington to assume charge as India’s new Ambassador to US
Washington: India’s Ambassador-designate to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra arrived here on Monday in the American capital. Kwatra, 61, till recently was India’s Foreign Secretary. He succeeds Taranjit Singh Sandhu, who retired…
