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'Brazen and murderous intent of extremist figures': Sheikh Hasina's first reaction on death sentence

'Brazen and murderous intent of extremist figures': Sheikh Hasina's first reaction on death sentence Dhaka: Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the death penalty awarded to her reveals ‘murderous intent’ of extremist figures within the interim government. In her first reaction, Hasina rejected the International Crimes Tribunal’s verdict, hailing her government’s record in...
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Sheikh Hasina, former Bangladesh PM, sentenced to death by Dhaka court for 'crimes against humanity'

Sheikh Hasina, former Bangladesh PM, sentenced to death by Dhaka court for 'crimes against humanity' Dhaka: In a significance development, ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was on Monday sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal over the violence and killings during the July-August 2024 agitation. The ICT also convicted Hasina of crimes against...
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'It doesn't matter to me whatever verdict they announce': Sheikh Hasina stands defiant ahead of court rulling

'It doesn't matter to me whatever verdict they announce': Sheikh Hasina stands defiant ahead of court rulling New Delhi: Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has remained defiant ahead of a landmark verdict by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), facing charges of crimes against humanity linked to last year’s anti-government protests. In an audio message to her...
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House passes bill to end US government shutdown, sends measure to Trump for signature

House passes bill to end US government shutdown, sends measure to Trump for signature Washington: Nearly after eight weeks of logjam, the House passed a bill on Wednesday to end the US government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for his signature after a historic 43-day funding lapse that saw federal workers...
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US and UK issue travel advisories following Red Fort car blast

US and UK issue travel advisories following Red Fort car blast New Delhi: The US Embassy in New Delhi issued a security alert for American citizens, urging them to avoid areas around the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk, stay away from large crowds, and monitor local media for further updates after...
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Russia reaffirms commitment to nuclear test ban amid Trump’s remarks; warns of response if US resumes testing

Russia reaffirms commitment to nuclear test ban amid Trump’s remarks; warns of response if US resumes testing    The Kremlin has dismissed speculation about possible nuclear weapons testing, asserting that President Vladimir Putin has not issued any such order. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Russian television that Moscow continues to adhere to the moratorium on nuclear testing and...
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Impact felt across US as Republican-Democrat standoff on government funding drags on

Impact felt across US as Republican-Democrat standoff on government funding drags on New York: Hundreds of flights, including several private jet services, have been cancelled, millions of federal workers have not received their salaries, and millions of poor Americans are losing access to free or subsidised food. That illustrates the crisis hitting...
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All flights halted at Kathmandu international Airport in Nepal due to runway light glitch

All flights halted at Kathmandu international Airport in Nepal due to runway light glitch New Delhi: All incoming and outgoing flights at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Nepal have been temporarily halted following a technical glitch in the runway lights, airport officials confirmed. The disruption has affected both international and domestic flights, causing delays...
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Ready for war: Taliban warns as Afghanistan, Pakistan peace talks collapse

Ready for war: Taliban warns as Afghanistan, Pakistan peace talks collapse New Delhi: The latest Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks held in Istanbul have ended without any agreement, as tensions between the two neighbours deepen. In a statement issued on November 8, Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, said the...
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Pak-Afghan deteriorating relation: From being viewed in a tea cup to an ethnic narrative

Pak-Afghan deteriorating relation: From being viewed in a tea cup to an ethnic narrative New Delhi: Is Pakistan-Afghanistan deteriorating ties the result of a storm in a teacup? Some statements coming from Islamabad would point that way. In August 2021, days after the Taliban swept into Kabul, a photograph circulated widely showing the then-Inter-Services...
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Patna-born doctor Anjani Sinha takes charge as US Envoy to Singapore

Patna-born doctor Anjani Sinha takes charge as US Envoy to Singapore New Delhi: From the bylanes of Patna to the corridors of global diplomacy, Dr Anjani K. Sinha has charted an inspiring journey. The Delhi University alumnus and distinguished orthopaedic surgeon officially began his tenure as the US Ambassador to Singapore...
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EAM Jaishankar, Russian Deputy FM Rudenko discuss bilateral cooperation

EAM Jaishankar, Russian Deputy FM Rudenko discuss bilateral cooperation New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko on Friday, discussing ways to take forward multifaceted bilateral cooperation. Following their meeting, EAM Jaishankar, in a post on X, wrote, "Good to...
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