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Feb
Sheikh Hasina Condemns Destruction of Father's Historic Home in Emotional Address

Sheikh Hasina Condemns Destruction of Father's Historic Home in Emotional Address

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina delivered an emotional message Wednesday after protesters vandalized and set fire to her father&
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10
Jan
Bangladeshi Migrant Workers: A Backbone of the Global Labor Market

Bangladeshi Migrant Workers: A Backbone of the Global Labor Market

Bangladeshi migrant workers have earned a reputation as one of the most hardworking, honest, and reliable labor forces worldwide. Contributing
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01
Jan
8-year-old boy is first 2025 victim of Israel's Gaza genocide

8-year-old boy is first 2025 victim of Israel's Gaza genocide

Israeli military kills Palestinian boy Adam Farhallah along with Khuloud Abu Daher, 27, in wee hours of the New Year,
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01
Jan
Recruitment of child soldiers is on the rise, despite global commitments

Recruitment of child soldiers is on the rise, despite global commitments

2024 marked the thirty-fifth anniversary of a UN commitment to protect children from being recruited as soldiers. However, armed groups
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01
Jan
Israel attacks push Gaza healthcare ‘to brink of collapse’

Israel attacks push Gaza healthcare ‘to brink of collapse’

A report published by the Office documents attacks carried out between 12 October 2023 and 30 June 2024, raises serious
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26
Oct
The Last Days of Saddam Hussein: An Unexpected Humanization of a Dictator and Iraq’s Present Challenges

The Last Days of Saddam Hussein: An Unexpected Humanization of a Dictator and Iraq’s Present Challenges

By The Asia Times As the sun set on one of the most notorious figures of modern history, the world
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21
Oct
Shakib Al Hasan Supporters Attacked in Dhaka Amid Political Turmoil

Shakib Al Hasan Supporters Attacked in Dhaka Amid Political Turmoil

A protest supporting legendary cricketer Shakib Al Hasan turned violent in Dhaka, as rival factions clashed over his inclusion in
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19
Oct
No Better Way to Die’: Sinwar’s Final Fight Inspires Gaza

No Better Way to Die’: Sinwar’s Final Fight Inspires Gaza

Introduction: Palestinians have expressed pride and admiration for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar after his death, with many seeing his final
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16
Oct
Khalistan Movement: A Strain on India-Canada Relations

Khalistan Movement: A Strain on India-Canada Relations

The escalating row over the Khalistan movement has become a significant source of tension between India and Canada. This issue,
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16
Oct
US Warns Israel: Improve Aid to Gaza or Risk Losing Military Assistance, Sets 30-Day Deadline

US Warns Israel: Improve Aid to Gaza or Risk Losing Military Assistance, Sets 30-Day Deadline

The United States has issued a stern warning to Israel, indicating that it may withhold some of its substantial military
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