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Sheikh Hasina’s family in turmoil: Where are her children now and why is WHO probing her daughter Saima?

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Sheikh Hasina’s family in turmoil: Where are her children now and why is WHO probing her daughter Saima?

For the Hasina family, this period marks yet another cycle of exile, separation, and uncertainty -- a story that has repeated itself across generations in Bangladesh’s turbulent political history.

Media gag, shutdowns, police crackdown: What's happening in Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina's death verdict?

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Media gag, shutdowns, police crackdown: What's happening in Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina's death verdict?

The ruling has set off widespread protests, clashes, and a nationwide shutdown, while authorities have issued strict warnings to the media and tightened security in major cities.

Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence and Dhaka’s extradition demand: What options does India have now?

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Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence and Dhaka’s extradition demand: What options does India have now?

Soon after the verdict, Bangladesh’s ministries of home and foreign affairs issued statements urging India to send Hasina and Khan back immediately.

Trump says he’ll sign bill forcing release of Epstein files, marking sharp U-turn

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Trump says he’ll sign bill forcing release of Epstein files, marking sharp U-turn

US President Donald Trump has reversed his stance and now supports a bill to release all Jeffrey Epstein–related files, insisting he and his party have “nothing to do with Epstein” as Congress moves toward a decisive vote.

‘I’d be proud to do it’: Trump says he is open to military operations in Mexico to stop drug cartels

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‘I’d be proud to do it’: Trump says he is open to military operations in Mexico to stop drug cartels

US President Donald Trump said he is open to authorising strikes in Mexico and declined to rule out deploying troops to Venezuela, signalling a sharper military posture in the region.

Trump says he’ll ‘work something out’ as Mamdani seeks White House meeting

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Trump says he’ll ‘work something out’ as Mamdani seeks White House meeting

President Donald Trump said New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has requested a meeting, as both leaders signal a softer tone after months of sharp political confrontation.

Delhi blast: Who is Jasir Bilal Wani alias Danish, the drone expert behind terror plot

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Delhi blast: Who is Jasir Bilal Wani alias Danish, the drone expert behind terror plot

Jasir Bilal Wani alias Danish, a Jammu and Kashmir resident, was arrested for aiding the Delhi Red Fort terror attack by weaponising drones and assisting suicide bomber Umar Un Nabi.

Muhammad Yunus welcomes Sheikh Hasina death verdict, says 'no one is above the law'

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Muhammad Yunus welcomes Sheikh Hasina death verdict, says 'no one is above the law'

The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh (ICT-BD) delivered its judgment on Monday, finding the two guilty of crimes against humanity committed during the student-led uprising of 2024.

25 girls kidnapped from Nigerian school, vice principal killed in armed attack: What we know so far

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25 girls kidnapped from Nigerian school, vice principal killed in armed attack: What we know so far

Nigeria has witnessed a series of such attacks in recent years, especially in the country’s northwest, where armed gangs often kidnap students to demand ransom.

Iran ends visa-free entry for Indians from November 22: What travellers need to know | Explained

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Iran ends visa-free entry for Indians from November 22: What travellers need to know | Explained

Apart from tourism, Iran has also served as a convenient and affordable transit hub for Indian passengers travelling to Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East.

Sheikh Hasina’s death verdict: Where she is, what comes next and what India will do as Bangladesh demands extradition

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Sheikh Hasina’s death verdict: Where she is, what comes next and what India will do as Bangladesh demands extradition

Sheikh Hasina finds herself living under heavy security in New Delhi after being sentenced to death by Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) for crimes against humanity.

France confirms Ukraine’s plan to buy as many as 100 Rafale jets amid Zelensky’s Paris visit

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France confirms Ukraine’s plan to buy as many as 100 Rafale jets amid Zelensky’s Paris visit

Ukraine plans to buy up to 100 Rafale jets from France, along with air-defense systems and drones, during Zelensky’s visit to Paris.

Why was Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death and what happens next

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Why was Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death and what happens next

Bangladesh’s ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity, with the tribunal accusing her of ordering lethal force during the 2024 student uprising.

Sheikh Hasina’s journey: Longest-serving PM to exile and a death sentence

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Sheikh Hasina’s journey: Longest-serving PM to exile and a death sentence

Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s longest-serving prime minister, rose from political dynasty to transformative leader before her dramatic ouster in 2024, now facing exile, criminal charges and a deepening political crisis shaping her turbulent legacy.

Bangladesh on edge after Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence: Awami League calls shutdown, protests expected | Top Updates

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Bangladesh on edge after Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence: Awami League calls shutdown, protests expected | Top Updates

The tribunal in Dhaka handed Hasina the death penalty on Monday for ordering a violent crackdown on student-led protests in July 2024 that toppled her government.

Ex-Bangladesh slams Sheikh Hasina's death sentence: 'Everything is fake, conspiracy to avenge 1971'

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Ex-Bangladesh slams Sheikh Hasina's death sentence: 'Everything is fake, conspiracy to avenge 1971'

Kamal also raised doubts about the nature of the evidence used in the trial, saying that much of it was digital and therefore unreliable.

'Fake, fabricated, one-day justice': Reactions pour in as Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death

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'Fake, fabricated, one-day justice': Reactions pour in as Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death

Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death by a special tribunal, sparking outrage from her supporters and jubilation from opposition groups, highlighting deep political polarisation in the country.

Who is Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal? Ex-Bangladesh Home Minister sentenced to death alongside Sheikh Hasina

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Who is Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal? Ex-Bangladesh Home Minister sentenced to death alongside Sheikh Hasina

Ex-Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, sentenced to death alongside Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity, is a former freedom fighter and three-term Home Minister.

Sheikh Hasina gets death penalty in Bangladesh: A complete timeline and how it puts India in a tight spot

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Sheikh Hasina gets death penalty in Bangladesh: A complete timeline and how it puts India in a tight spot

Sheikh Hasina’s conviction has created a diplomatic challenge for New Delhi, where she has been residing since her ouster.

What Trump’s shifting tariffs, price hikes and Supreme Court battles really mean for US consumers

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What Trump’s shifting tariffs, price hikes and Supreme Court battles really mean for US consumers

A fast-moving mix of executive orders, court challenges and trade talks has reshaped US tariffs in ways that are confusing even for experts.

45 Indian pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia bus accident: How it happened and what we know so far

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45 Indian pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia bus accident: How it happened and what we know so far

Saudi Arabia bus accident: Authorities in Riyadh and Jeddah are continuing identification efforts and coordinating with Indian officials to confirm the final death toll and begin the repatriation process.

How a midnight flash flood turned a Texas summer camp into a disaster zone

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How a midnight flash flood turned a Texas summer camp into a disaster zone

A minute-by-minute reconstruction reveals how rising waters, improvised evacuations and collapsing communication led to the deaths of 28 people at Camp Mystic.

Why the US is now facing a two-front nuclear arms race

WORLD

Why the US is now facing a two-front nuclear arms race

As Russia and China expand their arsenals, Washington is being forced to rethink decades of assumptions about nuclear deterrence.

Bangladesh tribunal hands death sentence to Sheikh Hasina, co-accused also face charges - Top updates

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Bangladesh tribunal hands death sentence to Sheikh Hasina, co-accused also face charges - Top updates

Bangladesh court finds ousted PM Sheikh Hasina guilty of crimes against humanity, warns of rising radicalisation.

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