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The UN Human Rights Office has stated in a preliminary study that almost 650 people have died in the recent unrest in Bangladesh between July 16 and August 11. The report recommends a comprehensive, unbiased, and open inquiry into reports of extrajudicial executions, arbitrary arrests, and detentions. The Preliminary Analysis of Recent Protests and Unrest … Read more
The caretaker government in Bangladesh is committed to ensuring a transition to inclusive and pluralistic democracy and creating an environment in which “free, fair and participatory elections” can be held, its head Mohammad Yunus assured the international community on Saturday. Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim government, said while addressing the third Voice of … Read more
Bangladesh has assured to protect and ensure security and safety of Hindus and all minorities living in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on X Yesterday. PM Modi said the Bangladesh interim government’s chief adviser Muhammad Yunus dialled him and gave him the assurance. In his Independence Day speech, PM Modi … Read more
Kishida Fumio, Japan’s Prime Minister, is preparing to leave aside, leaving the country to examine potential successors. Two of the six leading candidates to succeed Fumio are women, one a right-wing party member whom Fumio is expected to support. The LDP will elect the next premier in September, with over 1.1 million party members voting. … Read more
For the second time in two years, the World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency because to an outbreak of mpox, a viral virus spread by intimate contact. Mpox produces flu-like symptoms and pus-filled lesions. Here’s You Need to Know: Get the latest news updates and stay informed with FELA NEWS! Source: NDTV
The Shinawatra political dynasty continues to have an impact on Thai politics, as 37-year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra (Ing Shin), daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and niece of Thailand’s first female Prime Minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, rose to power to become the country’s youngest Prime Minister. Within 48 hours of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s dismissal … Read more
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Thursday that the death count has crossed 40,000 in the more than 10-month war between Israel and Palestinian operatives. The ministry said at least 40,005 people have been killed in the war, including 40 in the previous 24 hours. It said another 92,401 people have been wounded … Read more
Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, was designated a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday, citing an increase in disease cases in Africa. The statement followed a meeting of the UN health agency’s emergency committee. “Today, the Emergency Committee on #mpox met and informed me that the situation is a public … Read more
Google stated on Thursday that it will offer its ‘AI Overviews’ function to six new countries, including India. In India, the business is launching ‘AI Overviews’ in English and Hindi, as well as introducing popular country-first features that were well-received during the Search Labs experiment. “It will help you easily switch between English and Hindi … Read more
North Korea will resume international tourism to its northeastern city of Samjiyon in December, possibly expanding to the rest of the country, tour companies announced on Wednesday. The action indicates that the reclusive country is preparing to reopen borders to larger groups of foreign tourists following years of rigorous COVID border controls. “We have received … Read more
Brian Niccol will take over as Starbucks CEO on September 1, the firm announced on Wednesday. Mr Niccol, a seasoned executive with a successful track record, will succeed Laxman Narasimhan, who resigned after just over a year. 5 Facts About New Starbucks CEO: Get the latest news updates and stay informed with FELA NEWS! Source: NDTV
Hamas’ armed al-Qassam Brigades said on Tuesday it targeted the Israeli city of Tel Aviv and its suburbs with two “M90” rockets. “A short time ago, one launch was detected that crossed the territory of the Gaza Strip and fell into the maritime space in the center of the country. No policy alerts were triggered. … Read more
Starbucks said on Tuesday that Brian Niccol, CEO of Chipotle, will be the coffee chain’s new CEO, barely over a year after current CEO Laxman Narasimhan took over. Mr. Narasimhan will stand down as CEO and member of the Starbucks board “with immediate effect,” according to a corporate statement. The leadership changes come as Starbucks … Read more
A cyber attack disrupted Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s interview on X with former US President Donald Trump. The interview was supposed to start at 8 p.m. ET, but it was delayed by 40 minutes. It also marked the Republican presidential candidate’s return to X following his suspension in 2021. Elon Musk has said that X … Read more
As a result of the extreme heat in 2023, over 47,000 people lost their lives throughout Europe, with the southern countries most affected, according to a report released on Monday by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal). The planet experienced its hottest year ever last year. Living in the fastest-warming continent in the world, … Read more