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Control of campuses has become a battleground for parties and students groups that led the July 2024 movementwhich ousted Sheikh Hasina and her government. Rights group says at least 17 people were killed in mob violence in July. Six were killed in political violence, a drop from nine in June
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum at Ganabhaban, prime ministers official residence during Hasinas regime, coinciding with the day she fled to India
Kyiv was unable to shoot down any of the missiles launched by Russia, whose intensifying attacks have prompted Kyiv to plead for more U.S.-made Patriot interceptors
Iran Foreign Ministry said that any such agreement between Iran and Oman would not, by itself, guarantee security in the strategic waterway
Discusses India-backed energy,infrastructureand technology projects during Colombo visit
Ms. Hasina had been expected to address the event virtually by video but delivered only an audio message. It was not immediately clear why she did not appear on video, unlike her party colleagues and her son, who spoke before her
At least eight immediate family members of U.S. service members remain in federal immigration custody
Beijings measures include suspending factory follow-up inspections by Chinese certification bodies, blacklisting U.S. compliance testing companies, and launching national security investigations into imports of office printers and copiers, according to the Commerce Ministry
According to the police, a family dispute triggered the hand grenade explosion.
The Sheriffs Department announced the arrest as Mr. Trump was preparing to arrive for a fundraising dinner for the Republican National Committee at the Trump National Golf Course
The attack was the latest in a series of large-scale Russian ballistic missile strikes that have become near-routine this summer
It could happen. Tomorrow or the next day, says U.S. President Donald Trump
The World Food Program attributed supply shortages to conflict in West Asia and a nine-month border closure between Pakistan and its neighbours, disrupting nutrition product deliveries
Minister Julian Hill says Australia is safe for all, and the government elected in 2022 has decided to reduce net overseas migration, which rose too fast in the last few years
The Dialogue was led by U.S. Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Gregory LoGerfo and Pakistans Ministry of Foreign Affairs Special Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir
U.S. Congressman Riley Moore said the amendments to FCRA would permit the Indian government to takeover churches and religious charities and would amount to clear attack against Christians
A top Iranian official noted that the understanding with Oman on Hormuz is within reach if U.S. stops interference.
The theme of Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability envisages using the collective strength of the member countries to respond to global challenges
The State Department said the decision was a reciprocal response to Brazil's actions
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Convoys carrying delegations from the two countries arrived in the morning to the U.S. embassy in the Italian capital, where discussions are scheduled to run until Thursday (August 6)
All arriving flights are being diverted to other airports. Domestic departures are operating but not international departures
All 13 Indian nationals have been rescued. Our Embassy in Riyadh is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Yemeni authorities, the MEA said
Since Russia's invasion more than four years ago, Ukraine has developed long-range drones that can hit targets deep inside Russia. In the past year, they have battered oil facilities, major storage depots and other key infrastructure
A commission set up after her overthrow recorded at least 1,569 cases of enforced disappearances during her tenure, with 251 victims still missing and presumed dead
We are in talks with the Iranians, and I think there is a chance we may have a deal today or tomorrow to open the strait and move towards a more normalised position in this conflict, says Scott Bessent
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree on August 4 said the rebels successfully targeted a sensitive target belonging to the Saudi enemy at Najran Airport using a drone.
Bangladesh cautions that continued political activities by Bangladeshs deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Indian territory can harm bilateral ties
Representatives urge government to holdlong-delayed provincial polls, address land conflicts
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that an invitation was extended to Rahman to undertake a bilateral visit to India after he assumed the charge of the top office in February
The invitation, according to top officials familiar with the outreach, signals Islamabads determination to remain a key diplomatic bridge between Tehran and Washington
Five other people had been rescued from the same boat a few hours earlier by coastguards.
The adverse weather has affected five districts, with incessant downpours triggering landslides, flooding and strong winds, disrupting normal life and forcing nearly 1,900 people into relief centres
How does turbulence or changes in air on the flight path affect an aircraft? Is there evidence that turbulence is increasing because of climate change? What are airlines doing to manage in-flight turbulence? What should be the takeaway from the injuries on board the Singapore flight?
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has reiterated claims of fraud in the nations June election, which his party lost narrowly to conservative leader Abelardo de la Espriella
For small nations like Naoero, which has a population close to just 12,000, de-colonialisation is a matter of identity
Irans Foreign Ministry denied that negotiations with Washington were taking place, but Donald Trump insisted they were; We are talking right now, he said.
Mr. Trump, speaking at the Oval Office, said he expects negotiations that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create a pathway for Iran to address the United States' concerns about its nuclear programme will begin in the next day or two
After calling off a fresh round of strikes against Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that new talks to wind down the war would start
The court session was being held under a tree with the participation of local community leaders, a witness from the area told on condition of anonymity for safety reasons
Dhaka expects India to ensure that no one used Indian territory to make political statements or conduct any activities aimed at creating instability within Bangladesh, a report from Bangladeshs official news agency said
Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, aligning with its national language
The death toll from a drone attack on Russia's seaside village of Arkhipo-Osipovka rose to seven, with three children among them, the crisis task force for Russia's southern Krasnodar region said on social media
After clashes between Syrian Kurdish fighters and the new authorities' forces in January this year, the two sides reached a deal to integrate Syrian Kurdish institutions and forces into the state
It is not the first time Russia has struck a major publishing centre, drawing accusations from Kyiv that Moscow was specifically targeting them
They come as Mr. Farage and Reform which led national polls for around 18 months but have seen that lead disappear in recent weeks are embroiled in a series of scandals and official probes into their finances
Mr. Netanyahu's office demanded more concrete disarmament by Hamas, which on July 31 announced it would give up weapons under Mr Trump's plan to a nascent Palestinian governing committee

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