Bangladesh remained without internet for a fifth day, and the government declared a public holiday on Monday as authorities kept tight control following a court order that reduced a controversial quota system for government jobs, which had sparked violent protests. Earlier, a curfew with a shoot-on-sight order was imposed, and military personnel patrolled the capital. The protests, mainly by students, demanded the end of a … Continue reading Internet is still down in Bangladesh despite apparent calm following deadly protests

The Israeli military has ordered Palestinians to leave several neighborhoods in Khan Younis, affecting 400,000 people sheltering there. The operation targets Hamas militants alleged to be using the area to launch rockets. Fierce bombardments followed the evacuation order, resulting in at least 37 deaths and 120 injuries, with more casualties expected. Thousands have been displaced multiple times, with nowhere safe in Gaza. Health officials report … Continue reading Israeli military orders evacuation of part of Gaza humanitarian zone

A gunman entered a private home for the elderly in Daruvar, Croatia, and opened fire, resulting in six deaths and six injuries, according to Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT). Five of the deceased were residents, and one was an employee. The gunman, a former military police member with a previously unregistered firearm, was later arrested near a café. Prime Minister Andrej Plenković expressed condolences and urged a … Continue reading Six killed after gunman opens fire in Croatian care home, local media reports

Before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the possibility of a major war returning to Europe seemed unlikely to many, including Kyiv. Now, more than two years later, the idea of conscription is making a significant comeback. Several European nations have reintroduced or expanded compulsory military service in response to Moscow’s increasing threat. This move is part of a broader effort to bolster defenses, which is … Continue reading Europe turns to conscription as threat of war with Russia grows

Hundreds of migrants from around a dozen countries departed from Mexico’s southern border town of Ciudad Hidalgo on foot, aiming to reach the U.S. border. Some are hoping to arrive before the November elections, fearing that if Donald Trump wins, he will fulfill his promise to close the border to asylum-seekers. Migrants like Miguel Salazar from El Salvador worry that a new Trump administration might … Continue reading Hundreds of migrants leave Mexico in new caravan headed for US border