The 2024 Women's T20 World Cup will now take place in the United Arab Emirates after civil unrest results in the ICC moving the tournament from Bangladesh.

Women's T20 World Cup moved from Bangladesh to UAE

The Independent

 A court in India reportedly told a Muslim refugee from Yemen to “go to Pakistan” after he overstayed his visa, echoing a crass Islamophobic dog whistle that is more commonly deployed in online debates by Hindu nationalists in the country.  A judge at the Bombay High Court made the remark while hearing a plea by Khaled Gomaeai Mohammad Hasan challenging a “Leave India Notice” issued to him by police in the western Maharashtra state, according to local media reports.He pleaded for protection from forcible deportation to his home country of Yemen, which has been engaged in an active...

Indian court tells Yemeni Muslim refugee to ‘go to Pakistan’ after overstaying visa

In the wake of Sheikh Hasina's resignation, far-right accounts spread false claims about Muslim attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh.

Far-right spreads false claims about Muslim attacks in Bangladesh

The Hill

By installing an interim civilian government made up of only “advisers,” the coup leaders have  helped foster a romanticized Western media narrative of a student-led “revolution” in the country.

Opinion: A quiet military coup in Bangladesh

- Advertisement - In an exclusive revelation, the government has confirmed that North Korea has deployed over 500 technical and medical support troops to Russian-occupied territories in Ukraine. This deployment occurred even before North Korea and Russia signed a treaty on “automatic military aid” in June, according to TV Chosun....

North Korea deploys 500 technical and medical troops to Russian-occupied Ukraine

A French court has seized three jets owned by the Nigerian government amid a long-standing dispute with a Chinese company. The row stems from a 2007 contract between Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment and Nigeria's south-western Ogun State to develop a free-trade zone where a massive industrial park was to be developed to attract investors.

France seizes three Nigerian jets for Chinese firm

Reuters

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday the United States, Britain and Australia should not advance their nuclear submarine cooperation until the international community has reached a consensus on safeguards and other issues.

China urges US, UK and Australia not to advance nuclear submarine cooperation

Ukraine's parliament voted Tuesday to ban the Russian-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church, a move Kyiv says strengthens its independence as the country cuts ties with institutions it considers aligned with Moscow.

Ukraine MPs vote to ban Russia-linked Orthodox Church

Actor Alain Delon – who has died Sunday aged 88 – was France's greatest screen seducer. To some he was the sexiest man of the 20th century who played the impeccably tailored, ice-cold killers popularised by 1960s New Wave films to perfection. To others, the man who often...

Film legend Alain Delon, France’s flawed screen god, dies aged 88

Kenyan police launched a “major security operation” on Tuesday after the escape of a suspected serial killer, believed to have murdered dozens of women. He had been arrested on July 15 after the discovery of mutilated bodies in a rubbish dump in the capital, Nairobi, and had confessed to killing 42 women.

Suspected serial killer of dozens of women in Kenya escapes from police station

Warning: This article contains details some readers may find distressing. Fayaz and his wife believed they were moments from safety when the bombs began to fall: “We were getting on the boat one after another - that’s when they started bombing us.”. Wails and shouts filled the air...

'My family died in front of my eyes’: Harrowing tales from a Myanmar massacre

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron warned his new Iranian counterpart Massoud Pezeshkian in a phone call on Monday against Iran's continuing support for Russia's war in Ukraine, the Elysee palace said in a statement.

France's Macron warns Iran against continuing support to Russian war against Ukraine, Elysee says

Three thousand holidaymakers were evacuated from a campsite in Canet-en-Roussillon, France, on Sunday night, due to a fire that caused eleven minor injuries before being brought under control, according to the fire department and the prefecture. Story by France 2 and Vedika Bahl.

Fires in the South of France: campsite evacuated, 11 slightly injured

The Associated Press

Indonesia and Australia on Tuesday finalized a new bilateral defense treaty that will enhance the neighboring nations’ ability to operate their militaries in each other’s territory. The pact will be signed within days when Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles visits Jakarta. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Indonesia and Australia on Tuesday finalized a new bilateral defense treaty that will enhance the neighboring nations’ ability to operate their militaries in each other’s territory. The agreement was reached as Indonesian president-elect Prabowo Subianto, who also serves as defense minister, met with Australian officials at the country’s Parliament earlier Tuesday. The bilateral relationship is becoming increasingly important to Australians in face of growing tensions with China. New Australian prime ministers typically make Jakarta one of their first overseas destinations.

Indonesia and Australia finalize new bilateral defense treaty

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The Mexican president on Thursday rejected a request from Ukraine's government to arrest Vladimir Putin if the Russian leader defies an international arrest warrant and attends the inauguration of Mexico's next president in October.

Mexico rejects Ukraine's request to arrest Russia's Putin during visit

Porticello (Italy) (AFP) – Specialist divers on Tuesday launched a fresh search for six people, including UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch and the chairman of Morgan Stanley International, missing since their yacht capsized off the Italian island of Sicily. The 56-metre British-flagged sailing yacht "Bayesian" was anchored some 700...

Fresh searches in Sicily yacht sinking with finance boss among missing

A linguistic shift is underway in Senegal. Wolof is spoken by 80% of the population and has progressively overtaken French, the country’s official language, as the dominant language of communication. Private Wolof classes have flourished as the publishing sector races to meet growing demand for books and other content written in local languages for local readers. Report by Aminatou Diallo, Elimane Ndao and Sam Bradpiece.

Linguistic shift underway in Senegal, where Wolof is overtaking French

Indonesian President Joko Widodo reshuffled his cabinet on Monday just weeks before he steps down in an effort to ease the transition to his successor, Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto, his office said. The Indonesian leader has served the maximum two terms for a decade in power after beating Prabowo twice, in 2014 and 2019 elections.

Indonesia leader reshuffles cabinet weeks before leaving office

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — China expressed its “very dramatic” alarm over a mid-range missile system that the U.S. military recently deployed to the Philippines, and warned it could destabilize the region. But Manila’s top diplomat said Friday he reassured his Chinese counterpart that the weaponry was only in the country temporarily.

Philippines says China was `dramatically’ alarmed over US missile system deployed to its north

Bangladesh will maintain support both for its immense Rohingya refugee population and its vital garment trade, Nobel laureate and new leader Muhammad Yunus said Sunday in his first major policy address. Bangladesh is home to around one million Rohingya refugees.

Bangladesh's Yunus reassures on Rohingya refugees, garment exports

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New era for Bangladesh and Pakistan ahead of first Test

Karachi (AFP) – Bangladesh begin a two-Test series in Pakistan this week with their preparations severely hampered by the political turmoil that has wracked the country....

New era for Bangladesh and Pakistan ahead of first Test

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