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Final Ceasefire Draft Presented to Israel and Hamas After Breakthrough in Doha

  Mediators have presented Israel and Hamas with a final draft of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the war in Gaza, following a breakthrough in negotiations held in Doha. The draft, which includes provisions for the release of hostages and a cessation of hostilities, was handed over after midnight talks involving Israel's spy chiefs, President-elect Trump's Middle East envoy, and Qatar’s prime minister. The negotiations, which have been ongoing for over a year with the involvement of the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, reached a pivotal moment early Monday. U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the urgent need for a ceasefire and the release of hostages in a recent phone call. While both sides have yet to confirm the final draft, officials have described the progress as promising. The next 24 hours are seen as crucial to sealing the deal before President Biden leaves office. The war in Gaza, which began in October 2023, has resulted i...
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Escalating Protests in Bangladesh Result in Over 20 Deaths and Hundreds Injured

 

The unrest started in July when students called for an end to a quota system that reserved 30% of government jobs for relatives of veterans. The situation escalated into widespread violence, prompting authorities to close schools and universities, block internet access, and impose a shoot-on-sight curfew. Despite these measures, the protests have continued, with demonstrators urging non-cooperation by not paying taxes or utility bills and not showing up for work.

In Dhaka, the capital city, protesters attacked Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, torching several vehicles. Police responded with tear gas to disperse crowds blocking major highways. The violence has spread to multiple districts, with reports of crude bombs being detonated and gunshots heard.

The ongoing clashes have resulted in significant casualties and widespread disruption, highlighting the deepening political crisis in Bangladesh.


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