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Aug
10
Politics / Government

Non-cooperation movement Chief Justice of Bangladesh Obaidul Hassan resigns following an ultimatum from protesters and is briefly succeeded by Md.

Non-cooperation movement Chief Justice of Bangladesh Obaidul Hassan resigns following an ultimatum from protesters and is briefly succeeded by Md. Ashfaqul Islam on an acting basis. Syed Refat Ahmed is later appointed Chief Justice by President Mohammed Shahabuddin. (AP) (Dhaka Tribune) (Prothom Alo English)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 10, 2024
Aug
11
Sports

2024 Summer Olympics The 2024 Summer Olympics conclude with the closing ceremony taking place at the Stade de France in Paris, France.

2024 Summer Olympics The 2024 Summer Olympics conclude with the closing ceremony taking place at the Stade de France in Paris, France. (BBC News) The United States finish atop the medal table with 40 gold medals and 126 total medals, ahead of China who finished with 40 gold medals and 91 total medals, with silver medals being the tiebreaker. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 11, 2024
Aug
12
Politics / Government

2024 United States presidential election, Twitter under Elon Musk Former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump comes back to X (formerly

2024 United States presidential election, Twitter under Elon Musk Former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump comes back to X (formerly Twitter) for a two-hour interview with its owner Elon Musk, mainly focusing on Trump's 2024 presidential re-election campaign. (Reuters).

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2024
Aug
12
Immigration / Law / Policy

United States support for Israel in the Gaza war The Council on American–Islamic Relations files a lawsuit against the United States government and the FBI over

United States support for Israel in the Gaza war The Council on American–Islamic Relations files a lawsuit against the United States government and the FBI over alleged anti-Palestinian discrimination against two Palestinian Americans for placing them on a watch list despite having no violent crime convictions. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2024
Aug
12
War / Conflict / Security

2024 Kursk offensive Acting Governor of Kursk Oblast Alexei Smirnov accuses the Ukrainian military of using chemical weapons that poisoned Russian civilians.

2024 Kursk offensive Acting Governor of Kursk Oblast Alexei Smirnov accuses the Ukrainian military of using chemical weapons that poisoned Russian civilians. Ukraine's State Security Service denies these claims and accuses Russia of falsifying war crimes. (Newsweek) (Reuters) Ukrainian colonel general Oleksandr Syrskyi announces that Ukrainian forces now control over 1,000 km2 (386 mi2) of Russia's Kursk region. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2024
Aug
12
Politics / Government

Russian invasion of Ukraine 2024 Kursk offensive Acting Governor of Kursk Oblast Alexei Smirnov accuses the Ukrainian military of using chemical weapons that po

Russian invasion of Ukraine 2024 Kursk offensive Acting Governor of Kursk Oblast Alexei Smirnov accuses the Ukrainian military of using chemical weapons that poisoned Russian civilians. Ukraine's State Security Service denies these claims and accuses Russia of falsifying war crimes. (Newsweek) (Reuters) Ukrainian colonel general Oleksandr Syrskyi announces that Ukrainian forces now control over 1,000 km2 (386 mi2) of Russia's Kursk region. (AP) Eastern Ukraine campaign Russian forces take the settlement of Lysychne in Donetsk Oblast. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2024
Aug
12
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Council on American–Islamic Relations files a lawsuit against the United States government and the FBI over alleged anti-Palestinian discrimination against

The Council on American–Islamic Relations files a lawsuit against the United States government and the FBI over alleged anti-Palestinian discrimination against two Palestinian Americans for placing them on a watch list despite having no violent crime convictions. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2024
Aug
12
War / Conflict / Security

Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin orders the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group and the USS Georgia

Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin orders the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group and the USS Georgia SSGN cruise-missile submarine to the Middle East to defend Israel from possible retaliation from Iran and to strengthen the U.S. military position in the region. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2024
Aug
12
War / Conflict / Security

United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin orders the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group and the USS Georgia SSGN cruise-missile submarine t

United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin orders the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group and the USS Georgia SSGN cruise-missile submarine to the Middle East to defend Israel from possible retaliation from Iran and to strengthen the U.S. military position in the region. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2024
Aug
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

2024 Kursk offensive Ukraine says that its troops are still advancing in Kursk Oblast and now control 74 settlements inside Russia.

2024 Kursk offensive Ukraine says that its troops are still advancing in Kursk Oblast and now control 74 settlements inside Russia. The Russian Defence Ministry says that its forces are fighting the Ukrainians about 28 km (17 mi) from the border. (Reuters) Akhmat special forces commander Apti Alaudinov says that the Ukrainian advance into Kursk Oblast is currently stopped due to Russian counter-attacks. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 13, 2024
Aug
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

Russian invasion of Ukraine 2024 Kursk offensive Ukraine says that its troops are still advancing in Kursk Oblast and now control 74 settlements inside Russia.

Russian invasion of Ukraine 2024 Kursk offensive Ukraine says that its troops are still advancing in Kursk Oblast and now control 74 settlements inside Russia. The Russian Defence Ministry says that its forces are fighting the Ukrainians about 28 km (17 mi) from the border. (Reuters) Akhmat special forces commander Apti Alaudinov says that the Ukrainian advance into Kursk Oblast is currently stopped due to Russian counter-attacks. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 13, 2024
Aug
13
Politics / Government

Israeli crowds led by far-right security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir storm the Al-Aqsa Mosque and several villages in the West Bank on Tisha B'av.

Israeli crowds led by far-right security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir storm the Al-Aqsa Mosque and several villages in the West Bank on Tisha B'av. Israel Police officers reportedly offered protection to Israeli settlers, while the United States and the United Nations denounce the raids. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 13, 2024
Aug
13
Politics / Government

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Israeli crowds led by far-right security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir storm the Al-Aqsa Mosque and several villages in the West Bank on

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Israeli crowds led by far-right security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir storm the Al-Aqsa Mosque and several villages in the West Bank on Tisha B'av. Israel Police officers reportedly offered protection to Israeli settlers, while the United States and the United Nations denounce the raids. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 13, 2024
Aug
14
War / Conflict / Security

Gaza war Three-phase Israel–Hamas war ceasefire proposal Top Hamas official Osama Hamdan states that the organization is "losing faith" in the United States' ro

Gaza war Three-phase Israel–Hamas war ceasefire proposal Top Hamas official Osama Hamdan states that the organization is "losing faith" in the United States' role as mediator in Israel–Hamas ceasefire proposals due to the U.S. not applying pressure on Israel to act in good faith, and threatens to withdraw from future U.S.-mediated negotiations. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 14, 2024
Aug
14
War / Conflict / Security

Three-phase Israel–Hamas war ceasefire proposal Top Hamas official Osama Hamdan states that the organization is "losing faith" in the United States' role as med

Three-phase Israel–Hamas war ceasefire proposal Top Hamas official Osama Hamdan states that the organization is "losing faith" in the United States' role as mediator in Israel–Hamas ceasefire proposals due to the U.S. not applying pressure on Israel to act in good faith, and threatens to withdraw from future U.S.-mediated negotiations. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 14, 2024
Aug
14
Economy / Jobs / Business

Illegal drug trade in the United States The United States Drug Enforcement Administration announces that it seized more than 2,300 lb (1,000 kg) of methamphetam

Illegal drug trade in the United States The United States Drug Enforcement Administration announces that it seized more than 2,300 lb (1,000 kg) of methamphetamines hidden in celery at a farmers market in Forest Park, Georgia, United States. A Mexican citizen was arrested in relation to the seizure. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 14, 2024
Aug
14
Economy / Jobs / Business

The United States Drug Enforcement Administration announces that it seized more than 2,300 lb (1,000 kg) of methamphetamines hidden in celery at a farmers marke

The United States Drug Enforcement Administration announces that it seized more than 2,300 lb (1,000 kg) of methamphetamines hidden in celery at a farmers market in Forest Park, Georgia, United States. A Mexican citizen was arrested in relation to the seizure. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 14, 2024
Aug
14
War / Conflict / Security

Top Hamas official Osama Hamdan states that the organization is "losing faith" in the United States' role as mediator in Israel–Hamas ceasefire proposals due to

Top Hamas official Osama Hamdan states that the organization is "losing faith" in the United States' role as mediator in Israel–Hamas ceasefire proposals due to the U.S. not applying pressure on Israel to act in good faith, and threatens to withdraw from future U.S.-mediated negotiations. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 14, 2024
Aug
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

SBS World News reports that the Australian government has rejected a majority of Palestinian visa applications, accepting 2,922 applications and rejecting 7,111

SBS World News reports that the Australian government has rejected a majority of Palestinian visa applications, accepting 2,922 applications and rejecting 7,111 applications while granting 8,746 visas to Israeli citizens and rejecting only 235 applications. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 15, 2024
Aug
15
Politics / Government

Croatian Defence Minister Ivan Anušić announces that the country will reintroduce a compulsory 2-month military service starting from January 1, 2025, as part o

Croatian Defence Minister Ivan Anušić announces that the country will reintroduce a compulsory 2-month military service starting from January 1, 2025, as part of it's reform of the Armed Forces of Croatia. Conscription was previously scrapped in 2008 when Croatia shifted to a volunteer-based system. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 15, 2024
Aug
15
War / Conflict / Security

Germany–United States relations, Foreign relations of NATO The United States approves the sale of 600 MIM-104 Patriot air defense missiles to Germany worth US$5

Germany–United States relations, Foreign relations of NATO The United States approves the sale of 600 MIM-104 Patriot air defense missiles to Germany worth US$5 billion (€4.6 billion) to improve German national defense and the overall security of NATO. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 15, 2024
Aug
16
Politics / Government

2024 United States presidential election Cornel West 2024 presidential campaign Independent presidential candidate Cornel West and his running mate Melina Abdul

2024 United States presidential election Cornel West 2024 presidential campaign Independent presidential candidate Cornel West and his running mate Melina Abdullah are both disqualified from and refused entry on the 2024 Michigan presidential election ballot due to an improperly notarized form. (Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2024
Aug
16
Politics / Government

Cornel West 2024 presidential campaign Independent presidential candidate Cornel West and his running mate Melina Abdullah are both disqualified from and refuse

Cornel West 2024 presidential campaign Independent presidential candidate Cornel West and his running mate Melina Abdullah are both disqualified from and refused entry on the 2024 Michigan presidential election ballot due to an improperly notarized form. (Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2024
Aug
16
War / Conflict / Security

Russia accuses the United States and European nations of directly helping Ukraine in its incursion on Kursk Oblast by planning operations and providing military

Russia accuses the United States and European nations of directly helping Ukraine in its incursion on Kursk Oblast by planning operations and providing military support, and states that their involvement "created all the prerequisites for Ukraine to lose its sovereignty and lose part of its territories". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2024
Aug
17
Politics / Government

Three-phase Israel–Hamas war ceasefire proposal Israeli officials state that they are attempting to "lower expectations" of a ceasefire deal due to significant

Three-phase Israel–Hamas war ceasefire proposal Israeli officials state that they are attempting to "lower expectations" of a ceasefire deal due to significant gaps between Israel and Hamas demands, after United States president Joe Biden stated that he was "optimistic" about the progress of US-mediated negotiations in Qatar. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2024
Aug
17
Politics / Government

Israeli officials state that they are attempting to "lower expectations" of a ceasefire deal due to significant gaps between Israel and Hamas demands, after Uni

Israeli officials state that they are attempting to "lower expectations" of a ceasefire deal due to significant gaps between Israel and Hamas demands, after United States president Joe Biden stated that he was "optimistic" about the progress of US-mediated negotiations in Qatar. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2024
Aug
18
Immigration / Law / Policy

Belarusian involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko reports that nearly one third of the Belarusian Army has bee

Belarusian involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko reports that nearly one third of the Belarusian Army has been deployed along the Belarus–Ukraine border, in response to Ukraine stationing more than 120,000 troops at the border. However, Ukraine claims no movement of Belarusian troops has been observed. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 18, 2024
Aug
18
Immigration / Law / Policy

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko reports that nearly one third of the Belarusian Army has been deployed along the Belarus–Ukraine border, in response t

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko reports that nearly one third of the Belarusian Army has been deployed along the Belarus–Ukraine border, in response to Ukraine stationing more than 120,000 troops at the border. However, Ukraine claims no movement of Belarusian troops has been observed. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 18, 2024
Aug
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

Belarus announces that it has further increased its Belarus–Ukraine border presence against Ukraine significantly, adding aircraft and air defense forces follow

Belarus announces that it has further increased its Belarus–Ukraine border presence against Ukraine significantly, adding aircraft and air defense forces following its accusations of Ukraine's military sending 120,000 troops to its border and conducting "aggressive policies". Ukraine denies Lukashenko's claims, stating its forces have not observed unusual movements of Belarusian troops on the border. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 19, 2024
Aug
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

Belarusian involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine Belarus announces that it has further increased its Belarus–Ukraine border presence against Ukraine si

Belarusian involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine Belarus announces that it has further increased its Belarus–Ukraine border presence against Ukraine significantly, adding aircraft and air defense forces following its accusations of Ukraine's military sending 120,000 troops to its border and conducting "aggressive policies". Ukraine denies Lukashenko's claims, stating its forces have not observed unusual movements of Belarusian troops on the border. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 19, 2024
Aug
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine 2024 Kursk offensive Russian military sources claim that Ukrainian forces have destroyed or damaged all

Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine 2024 Kursk offensive Russian military sources claim that Ukrainian forces have destroyed or damaged all three bridges over the Seym river in western Russia, potentially trapping Russian forces between the river, the Ukrainian border, and advancing Ukrainian forces. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 20, 2024
Aug
20
Politics / Government

Eastern Ukraine campaign Pokrovsk offensive, Battle of Toretsk Russia claims that its forces have taken control of the settlement of New York in Donetsk Oblast,

Eastern Ukraine campaign Pokrovsk offensive, Battle of Toretsk Russia claims that its forces have taken control of the settlement of New York in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. (Reuters) Ukraine says that Russian forces are launching heavy attacks on the Toretsk and Pokrovsk fronts. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 20, 2024
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