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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A fast-moving mix of executive orders, court challenges and trade talks has reshaped US tariffs in ways that are confusing even for experts.
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45 Indian pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia bus accident: How it happened and what we know so far
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Why the US is now facing a two-front nuclear arms race
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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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Mexico erupts in ‘Gen Z protests’: How it fits into global wave of youth movements and what it means for Sheinbaum
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Sheikh Hasina was ‘mastermind’, ‘skulls missing’: Tribunal finds ex-PM guilty of crimes against humanity - key observations
Bangladesh’s tribunal found former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina guilty of crimes against humanity for her role in the 2024 student protests, with security tightened across Dhaka
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If finalised, this would represent one of the most restrictive shifts in US immigration policy in recent years, extending the impact of Trump’s 2025 travel ban to people who are already inside the United States.
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Saudi Arabia bus crash: Who are the Indians among the dead? Check list and other details here
Families across different states have begun to receive confirmation of deaths, while Indian authorities in Riyadh and Jeddah work closely with Saudi officials to verify the total number of Indian casualties.
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‘I will not run for president’: Michelle Obama says America still not ready for a woman leader
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Bangladesh issues shoot-at-sight order ahead of Sheikh Hasina verdict: What are her five charges?
Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan face multiple charges of crimes against humanity for their alleged roles in the violent July–August 2024 student uprising, including murder, torture, and orders to use lethal force.
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‘Allah gave life, he will take it’: Inside Sheikh Hasina’s message to supporters ahead of verdict
Ahead of the tribunal verdict, Sheikh Hasina rejected the charges as “false”, accusing Interim PM Muhammad Yunus of plotting to dismantle the Awami League and vowing to continue her political fight from exile.
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Saudi bus fire accident: Jaishankar says embassy fully supporting Indian pilgrims, shares emergency contacts
At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims are feared dead after a Mecca–Medina bus collided with a diesel tanker in Saudi Arabia, prompting India’s embassy and consulate to set up a 24×7 control room as they assist affected families.
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Pakistan’s Jaffar Express targeted again in Balochistan as IED explodes moments after train passes | Video
The Jaffar Express narrowly escaped another bombing attempt in Balochistan after an IED detonated seconds after the train passed, with Baloch Republican Guards claiming responsibility.
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Trump backs release of Epstein files, calls controversy a ‘Democrat hoax’
Trump urges Republicans to release Epstein documents and refocus on economic and border issues, dismissing the uproar as a politically driven distraction.
