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Sheikh Hasina Flees Bangladesh Amid Deadly Protests, Heading to London
Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, resigned and fled the country on Monday amidst escalating anti-government protests that have left nearly 100 people dead in the capital, Dhaka. Sources confirmed that Hasina is en route to London, marking a significant shift in Bangladesh's political landscape. 
Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, resigned and fled the country on Monday amidst escalating anti-government protests that have left nearly 100 people dead in the capital, Dhaka. Sources confirmed that Hasina is en route to London, marking a significant shift in Bangladesh's political landscape. -
Blinken Warns G7 of Imminent Iran and Hezbollah Attack on Israel
Secretary of State Antony Blinken alerted G7 counterparts on Sunday about an impending attack by Iran and Hezbollah on Israel, potentially within the next 24 hours, according to sources briefed on the call. This urgent notification underscores escalating tensions in the Middle East and the pressing need for diplomatic intervention to prevent a broader conflict. 
Secretary of State Antony Blinken alerted G7 counterparts on Sunday about an impending attack by Iran and Hezbollah on Israel, potentially within the next 24 hours, according to sources briefed on the call. This urgent notification underscores escalating tensions in the Middle East and the pressing need for diplomatic intervention to prevent a broader conflict. -
Ukraine Receives F-16 Jets as Zelensky Declares New Chapter in Air Defense
Ukraine has officially received F-16 fighter jets, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing conflict with Russia. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the arrival of the US-made aircraft during an emotional address at an undisclosed airbase outside Kyiv on Sunday. This development represents a "new chapter" for the Ukrainian Air Force, as the country bolsters its defenses against Russian aggression. 
Ukraine has officially received F-16 fighter jets, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing conflict with Russia. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the arrival of the US-made aircraft during an emotional address at an undisclosed airbase outside Kyiv on Sunday. This development represents a "new chapter" for the Ukrainian Air Force, as the country bolsters its defenses against Russian aggression. -
Suicide Bombers Kill 32 in Attack on Mogadishu Beach Restaurant
A devastating suicide bombing at a beach restaurant in the Somali capital of Mogadishu has left at least 32 people dead and dozens more injured, state media reported on Saturday. The attack, which occurred on Friday evening, has been claimed by the militant group al-Shabaab. 
A devastating suicide bombing at a beach restaurant in the Somali capital of Mogadishu has left at least 32 people dead and dozens more injured, state media reported on Saturday. The attack, which occurred on Friday evening, has been claimed by the militant group al-Shabaab. -
Iran Claims Hamas Leader Haniyeh Killed by Short-Range Projectile in Tehran, Arrests Dozens in Probe of Assassination
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran by a short-range projectile, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced on Saturday. The assassination has triggered a wide-reaching security response in Iran, with authorities arresting more than two dozen individuals, including senior intelligence officers and military officials, in a frantic search for the perpetrators. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran by a short-range projectile, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced on Saturday. The assassination has triggered a wide-reaching security response in Iran, with authorities arresting more than two dozen individuals, including senior intelligence officers and military officials, in a frantic search for the perpetrators. -
DHS Suspends Migrant Sponsorship Program Amid Fraud Concerns
The Biden administration announced the temporary suspension of a humanitarian entry program that allows citizens from four countries to enter the United States. This pause comes amid concerns about fraudulent sponsor applications and a need to strengthen vetting processes. The program, which aims to provide a legal pathway for up to 30,000 people per month from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, has been a critical part of the administration's strategy to curb illegal border crossings. 
The Biden administration announced the temporary suspension of a humanitarian entry program that allows citizens from four countries to enter the United States. This pause comes amid concerns about fraudulent sponsor applications and a need to strengthen vetting processes. The program, which aims to provide a legal pathway for up to 30,000 people per month from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, has been a critical part of the administration's strategy to curb illegal border crossings. -
Hamas Leader Haniyeh Buried in Qatar Amid Vows of Retaliation Against Israel
In a scene of heightened tension and fervent vows of retaliation, Ismail Haniyeh, a prominent Hamas leader, was buried in Qatar on Friday following his assassination in Tehran. This event has intensified the already volatile conflict between Hamas and Israel, which has been raging for nearly eleven months. 
In a scene of heightened tension and fervent vows of retaliation, Ismail Haniyeh, a prominent Hamas leader, was buried in Qatar on Friday following his assassination in Tehran. This event has intensified the already volatile conflict between Hamas and Israel, which has been raging for nearly eleven months. -
U.S. Recognizes Venezuelan Opposition Leader as Legitimate Winner Amid Contested Election Results
The United States has recognized opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as the rightful winner of Venezuela's recent presidential election, challenging the self-declared victory of incumbent President Nicolás Maduro. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Thursday that there is "overwhelming evidence" that González won Sunday's election, criticizing Venezuela's electoral council for conducting a deeply flawed process that did not reflect the will of the voters. 
The United States has recognized opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as the rightful winner of Venezuela's recent presidential election, challenging the self-declared victory of incumbent President Nicolás Maduro. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Thursday that there is "overwhelming evidence" that González won Sunday's election, criticizing Venezuela's electoral council for conducting a deeply flawed process that did not reflect the will of the voters. -
How Mossad Killed Hamas Leader Haniyeh in Iran: Source Reveals Bomb Planted Months Before Blast
In a dramatic escalation of Middle Eastern tensions, Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran using a remotely detonated explosive device. The bomb, planted months prior in the guest house where Haniyeh was staying, marks a significant breach of security within Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In a dramatic escalation of Middle Eastern tensions, Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran using a remotely detonated explosive device. The bomb, planted months prior in the guest house where Haniyeh was staying, marks a significant breach of security within Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). -
U.S. Prepares for Potential Iranian Retaliation Following Assassination of Hamas Leader
The Biden administration is bracing for an imminent Iranian attack on Israel, anticipating a response to the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this week. According to three U.S. officials who spoke to Axios, preparations are underway to counteract what is expected to be a significant and coordinated retaliation by Iran, potentially involving Lebanese Hezbollah. The Biden administration is bracing for an imminent Iranian attack on Israel, anticipating a response to the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this week. According to three U.S. officials who spoke to Axios, preparations are underway to counteract what is expected to be a significant and coordinated retaliation by Iran, potentially involving Lebanese Hezbollah.
