Russia launched a large aerial attack on southern Ukraine, resulting in casualties and infrastructure damage, while peace talks remain stalled despite international efforts. The EU is considering seizing frozen Russian assets to compensate Ukraine, amidst ongoing debates about financial stability.
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But jokes and commentary aside, the Brahmin Bogeyman is a peculiar and very long-standing secular tradition of Indian politics and academia, which goes back to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. From an Ayn Rand socialist utopia in the North to a Stalinist one in the South, Brahmins have been an easy scarecrow politically. In America, it was an easy code to target high-achieving Indians, accusing them of caste oppression and complicity, with even attempts at state legislation to “eradicate... Expand
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President Xi Jinping oversaw a large military parade in Beijing, showcasing China's military might and resolve. Flanked by leaders from Russia, North Korea, and other nations, Xi warned against challenging China's sovereignty.
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Bangladesh's foreign affairs adviser, Md Touhid Hossain, stated that Dhaka is open to improved relations with New Delhi, emphasizing the need for mutual cooperation. He mentioned that there's no update from India regarding the extradition request for former PM Sheikh Hasina, filed after she fled Bangladesh in August 2024.