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South Africa Halts Charter Flights for Palestinians Amid Concerns of an Agenda
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South Africa Halts Charter Flights for Palestinians Amid Concerns of an Agenda

Sheikh Hasina, the longest-serving prime minister of Bangladesh, initially rose to prominence as a pro-democracy icon. However, her governance has increasingly been marred by allegations of human rights violations and autocratic tendencies. Following catastrophic protests leading to her ousting in 2024, she now faces a death sentence in absentia and has sought refuge in India. This article explores the trajectory of her political career, achievements, and controversies that led to her downfall.

Sheikh Hasina, the longest-serving prime minister of Bangladesh, initially rose to prominence as a pro-democracy icon. However, her governance has increasingly been marred by allegations of human rights violations and autocratic tendencies. Following catastrophic protests leading to her ousting in 2024, she now faces a death sentence in absentia and has sought refuge in India. This article explores the trajectory of her political career, achievements, and controversies that led to her downfall.

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The UN Security Council has voted to endorse a US-drafted resolution supporting Donald Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza, which includes establishing an International Stabilisation Force (ISF). The resolution received backing from 13 countries, with no votes against it, while Russia and China abstained. The plan aims to stabilize the region post-conflict but has been rejected by Hamas, which claims it undermines Palestinian rights. The proposal highlights the complexities of peace negotiations in the region, including disarmament measures that may affect Palestinian resistance groups.

The UN Security Council has voted to endorse a US-drafted resolution supporting Donald Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza, which includes establishing an International Stabilisation Force (ISF). The resolution received backing from 13 countries, with no votes against it, while Russia and China abstained. The plan aims to stabilize the region post-conflict but has been rejected by Hamas, which claims it undermines Palestinian rights. The proposal highlights the complexities of peace negotiations in the region, including disarmament measures that may affect Palestinian resistance groups.

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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, appointed by President Biden and the first Black woman on the Fed's board, has responded to allegations of mortgage fraud made by a Trump administration official, Bill Pulte. Her attorneys counter this claim, stating there is no evidence of wrongdoing and that the allegations are politically driven. The situation escalates as Cook has filed a lawsuit to retain her position, indicating the potential for a significant legal battle and implications for the Federal Reserve's governance.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, appointed by President Biden and the first Black woman on the Fed's board, has responded to allegations of mortgage fraud made by a Trump administration official, Bill Pulte. Her attorneys counter this claim, stating there is no evidence of wrongdoing and that the allegations are politically driven. The situation escalates as Cook has filed a lawsuit to retain her position, indicating the potential for a significant legal battle and implications for the Federal Reserve's governance.

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