Bangladesh's interim government has requested India to extradite deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina to stand trial for alleged crimes against humanity and genocide during her 16-year rule. Hasina fled to India following a massive protest, and her diplomatic passport has been revoked.
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US President Trump paid tribute to boxing legend George Foreman, who passed away at 76. Foreman, a two-time heavyweight champion, is best remembered for his fights with Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali. He also became a successful businessman with his grill. Foreman leaves behind a legacy as a great boxer and person.
Donald Trump blamed Joe Biden's immigration policies for Rachel Morin's murder by an illegal immigrant from El Salvador. The convicted murderer, Martinez-Hernandez, entered the US in 2023. This case surfaces amidst controversy over the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national, highlighting ongoing debates about immigration enforcement and its consequences.
Women in Gaza face severe hardships in tent camps, struggling with modesty, lack of privacy, limited access to menstrual products, and poor sanitary conditions. These challenges pose serious risks to their health and well-being, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict and displacement, which has left many without basic necessities and dignity.
Luigi Mangione, suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was arrested in Pennsylvania. Police believe Mangione targeted Thompson due to UnitedHealthcare's size and influence, not a personal connection. Mangione, found with a "ghost gun," awaits extradition to New York on murder charges while resisting extradition. He faces additional charges in Pennsylvania.
Russia has pledged retaliation after accusing Ukraine of attempting to launch US-supplied ATACMS missiles at the Belgorod region. The Kremlin condemned President Biden's authorization of these weapons. Meanwhile, civilian casualties continue amid mutual accusations, with Russia claiming to have captured an eastern Ukrainian village.
Uganda has confirmed nine Ebola cases, with 265 people under quarantine. The outbreak, declared on January 30, has caused one death- a male nurse who traveled between Kampala and Mbale. Eight patients are receiving treatment, and authorities say the situation is under control. With no approved vaccine for the Sudan strain, a clinical trial is underway. Uganda’s last outbreak in 2022 led to 55 deaths before being contained.
The White House accused federal judges of overstepping their authority following legal setbacks for President Trump, including blocking the deportation of Venezuelan migrants. Trump called for the impeachment of Judge Boasberg, while Chief Justice Roberts and others criticized this stance. The administration faced additional legal defeats, with courts halting actions like aid agency shutdowns and the military ban on transgender individuals.