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Foreign Visitors Targeted in Bangladesh Amid Political Turmoil Following Sheikh Hasina’s Ouster
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Asia, Editorial, World News

Foreign Visitors Targeted in Bangladesh Amid Political Turmoil Following Sheikh Hasina’s Ouster

In the wake of the dramatic political developments in Bangladesh on July 5th, which saw the removal of Sheikh Hasina's government, the country has been plunged into a state of heightened political tension. Reports suggest that foreign visitors are being targeted as part of efforts to "warm up" the political field, with various factions vying for control and influence in the volatile environment. The situation has drawn significant attention both domestically and internationally, particularly due to the involvement of neighboring India, the uncertain status of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, recent comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump, and advisories from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The Fall of Sheikh Hasina's G...
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Apple to Remove Advanced Data Protection from UK iPhones Amid Government Pressure
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Business

Apple to Remove Advanced Data Protection from UK iPhones Amid Government Pressure

Apple will remove its most advanced data protection feature from UK iPhones following reported government demands for access to user data. The feature, known as Advanced Data Protection (ADP), provides end-to-end encryption for most files stored in iCloud, ensuring only the user can access them. Earlier this month, reports surfaced that the UK government had issued an order under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, requesting access to encrypted files from Apple users. At the time, Apple did not comment but has consistently maintained that it would never introduce a ‘back door’ into its systems due to security risks. Now, the company has confirmed it will discontinue ADP in the UK. The feature will no longer be available to new users, and existing users will eventually be requir...
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Hamas Releases Five Israeli Hostages as Ceasefire Agreement Nears Critical Phase
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Middle East, World News

Hamas Releases Five Israeli Hostages as Ceasefire Agreement Nears Critical Phase

Hamas freed five of the six Israeli hostages expected to be released from captivity in Gaza on Saturday, as a fragile ceasefire strained by mutual accusations approaches the conclusion of its first phase. Avera Mengistu, a 39-year-old Ethiopian-Israeli man described by his family as mentally ill and held since 2014, and Tal Shoham, 40, were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross in a highly orchestrated ceremony in Rafah, southern Gaza. Shortly afterward, Eliya Cohen, 27, Omer Shem Tov, 22, and Omer Wenkert, 23, were released in Nuseirat, central Gaza. Though they appeared pale and thin, their condition seemed better than some of the other hostages freed this month. The men were paraded onstage by armed Hamas fighters, seemingly under pressure to wave and smil...
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Snow and Ice Warnings for Northeastern England: Freezing Rain Expected this Weekend
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World News

Snow and Ice Warnings for Northeastern England: Freezing Rain Expected this Weekend

The Met Office has issued snow and ice warnings for Northeastern England, with freezing rain forecasted this weekend. Stay prepared for hazardous weather conditions. Snow and Ice Warnings for Northeastern England: Freezing Rain Expected this Weekend Snow and ice are set to impact the UK this weekend, with the Met Office issuing rare warnings for freezing rain. Snow and ice warnings have been put in place for parts of northeastern England, including areas from Newcastle to Bradford. These warnings are active from 6am to 2pm on Saturday. Following a prolonged period of cold temperatures, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has also issued a cold weather alert for North East England, Yorkshire, and the Humber. Cold conditions are expected to persist over the weekend, with additio...
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Zelenskyy Calls for Creation of ‘Armed Forces of Europe’ Amid Ongoing War with Russia
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Europe

Zelenskyy Calls for Creation of ‘Armed Forces of Europe’ Amid Ongoing War with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged European leaders to establish a unified military force, warning that Europe cannot rely solely on American support amid escalating tensions with Russia. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Zelenskyy emphasized, "The armed forces of Europe must be created," as Ukraine continues to defend itself nearly three years into Russia's full-scale invasion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for the establishment of a unified European military, arguing that his country’s forces alone are “not enough” to counter threats. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Zelenskyy warned that Europe must prepare for the possibility that “America might say no to Europe on issues that threaten it.” After nearly three years of defen...
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Bangladesh’s Political Crisis Deepens Amid Rising Tensions with India
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Asia, World News

Bangladesh’s Political Crisis Deepens Amid Rising Tensions with India

The political turmoil in Bangladesh has intensified following the recent speech by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted from power by a student-led uprising. On February 5, Hasina, who is currently in exile in India, delivered a speech via social media, in which she accused the interim government of unconstitutional rule. Her remarks have been seen as an attempt to reignite protests among student activists who played a crucial role in her removal. During her speech, Hasina urged her supporters to “resist” the interim government, a call that many interpret as a bid to destabilize the already fragile political landscape. In response, protesters targeted the historic Dhanmondi residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh’s founding leader and Hasina’s father, in an apparen...
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Three Arrested in GMP Modern Slavery Crackdown at Stockport Abattoir
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Europe

Three Arrested in GMP Modern Slavery Crackdown at Stockport Abattoir

3 Arrested in Greater Manchester Police as part of a major modern slavery operation. GMP targeted forced labor in the region. The coordinated raid took place on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at an abattoir on Higher Bury Street in Stockport. A second warrant executed at a residential property on Merlin Road in Blackburn, Lancashire. In total, 3 Arrested in Greater Manchester Police during this significant operation. Arrests and Investigation by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) 3 Arrested in Greater Manchester Police Modern Slavery Operation A man and a woman, both in their thirties, were arrested on suspicion of human trafficking and offenses related to slavery, servitude, and forced labor under The Modern Slavery Act. Another man, also in his thirties, attempted to flee the abattoir...
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