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Asia August 6, 2024

Bangladesh student protesters to meet with military chief after ousting country's PM

Nahid Islam, a 26-year-old sociology student, led a movement against job quotas that grew into a campaign to remove Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after 15 years in power.

RESPIRATORY HEALTH July 30, 2024

Ozempic may help diabetes patients quit smoking, study finds

A study found that smokers with type 2 diabetes taking Ozempic had fewer tobacco-related medical visits and received less help to quit smoking than those on other diabetes drugs.

India July 30, 2024

More than 50 dead, many missing after landslides devastate India's Kerala district

More than 50 people have been confirmed dead after landslides swept through tea estates in southern India's Kerala state on Tuesday, according to authorities.

Cuba July 27, 2024

Russian warships make second Cuba visit in 2 months

Warships from Russia’s Baltic Fleet have arrived in Cuba in a visit the Caribbean country called routine. Naval activity has recently increased due to Russia's tensions with the U.S.

Charity July 26, 2024

Thousands of rubber duckies float to the finish in London charity race

Cosmic Charity, which supports babies and children in intensive care along with their parents and medical professionals, organized a rubber duck race in a London canal.

India July 23, 2024

India's Modi sets aside billions for jobs, allies in post-election budget

In a budget aimed at winning back voters following PM Modi's election setback, India's government has set aside billions of dollars to create jobs as well as for rural programs.

China July 23, 2024

Palestinian factions sign 'Beijing Declaration,' agree to form unity government after talks in China

Palestinian factions agreed to form an interim national unity government during negotiations in China that ended with the signing of the Beijing Declaration, China said.

Outbreaks July 23, 2024

Timeline of bird flu outbreak in United States

The current outbreak of avian influenza among dairy cows in the U.S. began in February 2022. Since then, eleven human cases of bird flu have been confirmed.

Russia July 22, 2024

Russian forces push toward critical Ukrainian logistics hub of Pokrovsk

Russian forces are making a push toward the Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk, a logistics hub in the east, according to Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukraine's top commander.

World Protests July 22, 2024

Bangladesh protests pause as top court agrees to abandon most job quotas

There were no reports of violence or protests across Bangladesh on Monday, officials said, after a Supreme Court ruling quelled violent demonstrations that rocked the country.

TAIWAN July 22, 2024

Taiwan launches annual war games as tensions simmer with China

Taiwan began its annual Han Kuang war games, designed to simulate actual combat, as tensions simmer with China, which views Taiwan as its sovereign territory.