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February 6, 2025 2:05 PM

Australia passes tough anti-hate Crime Laws

The Australian Parliament passed tough anti-hate crime laws today, including mandatory minimum sentences for terror offences and displaying hate symbols, in a bid to tackle a recent surge in antisemitism. The laws will impose minimum jail sentences of 12 months for less serious hate crimes, such as ...

February 6, 2025 1:26 PM

Bangabandhu Memorial Museum demolished in Dhaka amid protests, arson

In Bangladesh, the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in the capital Dhaka was demolished with bulldozers by a raging crowd last night amid the presence of law enforcers. The museum, Dhanmondi 32, was the personal residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding president of Bangladesh and father of former...

February 6, 2025 11:44 AM

USPS backtracks on suspension of incoming parcels from China, Hong Kong

The US Post Service (USPS) backtracked on a decision to suspend incoming parcels from China and Hong Kong, after fears of major trade disruptions. According to media reports, the decision to suspend packages arriving from China and Hong Kong was a consequence of tariffs imposed on China by US Presid...

February 6, 2025 9:24 AM

Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini named Aga Khan V after father’s death

Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini has been named the new Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, following the death of his father. The 53-year-old Prince Rahim, designated as Aga Khan V in his father's will, becomes the 50th hereditary imam of the Ismailis. His father, Aga Khan IV and billionaire...

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