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August 26, 2024 8:45 PM

Prof Yunus’s speech lacks roadmap for transition to democracy: BNP

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday voiced frustration that the Head of the Interim Government of Bangladesh Prof. Mohammad Yunus' address to the nation lacked a roadmap for transition to democracy.   Speaking at a discussion, Fakhrul hop...

August 26, 2024 5:25 PM

Japan on High Alert as Typhoon Shanshan Approaches

Japan is on high alert as Typhoon Shanshan nears and could make landfall in western Japan most likely from Tuesday through Wednesday.   Japan's weather agency warned today, urging residents to prepare for strong winds, high waves, and heavy rainfall. According to the Japan Meteorological Agen...

August 26, 2024 3:57 PM

Australia’s Right-to-Disconnect Laws Take Effect

Australia's right-to-disconnect laws have come into effect, granting workers the entitlement to refuse contact outside of their working hours.   From today onwards, employees in Australia will have the right to refuse to monitor, read or respond to work communication outside of their paid hou...

August 26, 2024 2:04 PM

Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine

Russia unleashed a massive drone and missile barrage throughout Ukraine this morning that appeared to target energy infrastructure.   The massive missile and drone attack targeted multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, causing power outages and explosions.   Media reports said, at least th...

August 26, 2024 1:09 PM

Eight killed in Zambia mine collapse

In Zambia, at least eight miners were killed after a gravel mine collapsed in the Chongwe district of Lusaka province.   The police spokesperson said the accident occurred yesterday after the workers finished loading the gravel, burying the truck and the victims.   The driver who was rescued a...

August 26, 2024 1:07 PM

Former Lebanese PM Salim al-Hoss dies at 94

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss has died at the age of 94 after a long battle with illness. Prime Minister Najib Mikati has declared three days of official mourning.   In a statement, Prime Minister Mikati called Salim al-Hoss Lebanon's conscience and lamented his loss at the most di...

August 26, 2024 12:00 PM

11 Mpox cases reported in South Korea this year, No new virus strain detected

In South Korea, eleven Mpox cases have been reported so far this year, but all detected cases were the less deadly Clade II variant.   The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said, the latest case was reported last month, adding that health authorities have bolstered screening at bord...

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