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Sheikh Hasina's Son Condemns Mother's Death Sentence as Illegal Trial by Unelected Bangladesh Regime
Nov 17, 2025 11:59 pm CST
Sajeeb Wazed, son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, denounces her death sentence as illegitimate, calling the trial a "sham" conducted by an unconstitutional government. Speaking from Washington DC, he criticizes the rushed 140-day proceedings and expresses confidence that India will reject any extradition request for his mother, who fled Bangladesh during protests in August 2024.
BBC Vows to Fight Trump's $5 Billion Defamation Claim Over Edited Speech
Nov 17, 2025 11:55 pm CST
The BBC is preparing to defend against a potential $5 billion defamation lawsuit from President Donald Trump over an edited speech from January 6, 2021. Despite issuing an apology, BBC Chair Samir Shah maintains there is no basis for legal action, citing that the documentary was not broadcast in the US and pointing to Trump's election victory as evidence against claims of reputational damage.
Jeff Bezos Takes Co-CEO Role at Project Prometheus: $6.2 Billion AI Startup Focusing on Engineering and Manufacturing
Nov 17, 2025 11:15 pm CST
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos returns to an operational role as co-CEO of Project Prometheus, a new AI startup with $6.2 billion in funding. The venture focuses on artificial intelligence for engineering and manufacturing of computers, automobiles, and spacecraft, hiring top talent from OpenAI, DeepMind, and Meta as it enters the competitive AI market.
Ukraine Signs Historic Deal with France for 100 Rafale Fighter Jets and Advanced Air Defense Systems
Nov 17, 2025 11:06 pm CST
Ukraine has signed a landmark agreement with France to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets and advanced SAMP/T air defense systems over the next decade. The strategic military deal, formalized by Presidents Zelensky and Macron in Paris, represents a significant enhancement to Ukraine's defense capabilities against ongoing Russian attacks, with initial deliveries expected within three years.
Emirates Secures $38 Billion Deal for 65 Boeing 777-9 Aircraft at Dubai Air Show
Nov 17, 2025 10:56 pm CST
At the biennial Dubai Air Show, Emirates placed a monumental $38 billion order for 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, bringing its total order to 270 planes. This strategic investment comes amid record earnings and passenger numbers, reinforcing Emirates' position as Boeing's largest 777-9 customer despite delivery delays. The deal strengthens the 40-year partnership between Emirates, Boeing, and GE Engines while supporting Dubai's ambitious aviation expansion plans.
Serbian Mother's 16-Day Hunger Strike Becomes Symbol of National Protest Movement
Nov 17, 2025 10:51 pm CST
A grieving Serbian mother, Dijana Hrka, continues her hunger strike for the 16th day, becoming a focal point of national protests after losing her son in a fatal railway station roof collapse. Despite hospitalization, she refuses to end her strike until justice is served, demanding action from prosecutors, release of detained students, and new elections, while receiving widespread support from students, professors, and opposition politicians.
Understanding the Philippine Anti-Corruption Movement: Causes, Impact, and Future of the Flood Control Project Scandal
Nov 17, 2025 10:18 pm CST
Over 200,000 protesters have mobilized in the Philippines demanding accountability for a massive flood control corruption scandal. President Marcos Jr.'s internal audit revealed billions in mismanaged funds, with numerous projects found to be substandard or non-existent. As authorities freeze assets and prepare criminal charges, the scandal has significantly impacted the nation's economic growth and investor confidence. This comprehensive analysis examines the origins, governmental response, and potential outcomes of one of the Philippines' largest anti-corruption movements in recent years.
Sheikh Hasina's Timeline: From Bangladesh PM to Death Sentence for Crimes Against Humanity
Nov 17, 2025 10:14 pm CST
Following a student-led uprising in August 2024, Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted from power and later sentenced to death in absentia by the International Crimes Tribunal-Bangladesh for crimes against humanity. This comprehensive timeline traces the 15-month period from her fall from power to her conviction, including the formation of an interim government, UN investigations finding approximately 1,400 protest deaths, and the legal proceedings that led to her sentence on November 17, 2025.
Gaza's Education Crisis: Rebuilding Schools and Hope for Children Amid Conflict
Nov 17, 2025 09:58 pm CST
Over 600,000 Palestinian children in Gaza have missed two years of education due to conflict, with most schools destroyed or serving as shelters. As the ceasefire holds, humanitarian organizations are urgently establishing makeshift schools to prevent a "lost generation," while facing challenges of limited space, trauma, and restricted supplies.
Sri Lanka Investigates Allegations of Cruelty Toward Elephants Gifted by Thailand
Nov 17, 2025 09:53 pm CST
Sri Lanka has launched an investigation into claims of mistreatment of two elephants gifted by Thailand to Buddhist temples. The allegations have sparked diplomatic discussions between the two nations, with Thailand expressing concerns over the animals' welfare. This case highlights broader issues of elephant conservation in Sri Lanka, where human-elephant conflict and illegal trafficking threaten the country's 7,000 wild elephants.