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Kamala Harris’s campaign changed Walz biography amid scrutiny of military credentials

Kamala Harris‘ presidential campaign has updated its online biography of running mate Tim Walz military service amid Republican efforts to question his record in the Army National Guard. The update comes a day after Republicans stepped up attacks on his record in the Army National Guard, accusing Walz of overstating his rank in retirement.On its…

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A Pakistani national of Iranian origin has been indicted in connection with a failed assassination plot possibly targeting Trump

A man was arrested last month on charges of plotting an assassination-for-hire attack against US politicians or officials, the Justice Department said on Tuesday. A man has been arrested on charges of plotting to assassinate US leaders. Asif Merchant, also known as Asif Raza Merchant, is accused of contacting someone to facilitate the assassination plot…

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Pakistan expressed solidarity with the people of Bangladesh, wishing for a ‘speedy return to normalcy’

Pakistan hopes that the “resilient spirit and unity” of the Bangladeshi people will lead them to a “harmonious future”. The foreign minister said on Wednesday that he stood by the people of Bangladesh, whose month-long protests led to the ouster of an “oppressive” ruler – Sheikh Hasina. In a statement issued by the spokesperson’s office,…

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Bangladesh’s Nobel laureate Younis Hasina ready to lead the government after escape, Parliament dissolved

Bangladesh’s Nobel laureate Muhammad Younis said on Tuesday he was ready to head a caretaker government, a day after the army took control after mass protests forced longtime ruler Sheikh Hasina to flee. Microfinance pioneer Younis, 84, is credited with lifting millions of people out of poverty – earning the enmity of the ousted Hasina…

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The President of Bangladesh ordered the release of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia

Zia’s release came hours after her rival Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s President Mohammad Shahabuddin has ordered the release of jailed former prime minister and main opposition leader Khaleda Zia, hours after her rival Sheikh Hasina fled the country. On Monday, the president’s press team said that the meeting chaired…

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