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Bangladesh said on Sunday that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would not visit India until New Delhi extradited Sheikh Hasina, the Bangladeshi former premier who fled during a 2024 uprising. The countries have had a strained relationship since deadly anti-government protests brought down Hasina’s government and prompted her to escape to neighbouring India, where she remains. She faces the death penalty in Bangladesh after being convicted of crimes against humanity, and Dhaka has repeatedly request

Political correspondent Tal Schneider previews Monday's vote on the makeup of (part of) Likud's Knesset slate, and covers the latest election polls and ceasefire violations in Lebanon and Gaza The post Daily Briefing Aug. 16: Who gets in? Likud candidates face a high-stakes primary appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Military helicopters that once dropped barrel bombs on Syrian civilians under Assad flew over the restored Damascus Citadel during a festival — this time dropping roses on the crowd. The citadel, which Syrians were barred from entering under Assad, has been restored and reopened.
Incredible video of a Ukrainian commander of the 475th regiment without body armour rescuing two heavily injured Ukrainian soldiers with truck after their evacuation robot became damaged on the frontline from FPV drone attacks putting himself in grave danger. Very brave. https://t.co/UL8h6rPH41
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WATCH: Iran and Pakistan continue to supply Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood aligned armed forces (SAF). A military parade in Khartoum featured brand new Iranian 107mm and 122mm rocket launchers, artillery, and new Pakistani made Muhafiz armored vehicles. https://t.co/pjotFgF8CD

German Defense Minister Pistorius accidentally revealed during a factory visit that RCH-155 wheeled howitzers have been delivered to Ukraine, saying the system is "meeting with great approval" for its capabilities. Total of 54 ordered for Ukraine at roughly €890 million.

Bangladesh said on Sunday that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would not visit India until New Delhi extradited Sheikh Hasina, the Bangladeshi former premier who fled during a 2024 uprising. The countries have had a strained relationship since deadly anti-government protests brought down Hasina’s government and prompted her to escape to neighbouring India, where she remains. She faces the death penalty in Bangladesh after being convicted of crimes against humanity, and Dhaka has repeatedly...

Firefighters in southwestern France are continuing to battle a wildfire that has burned 1,700 hectares of forest in the Landes region. The blaze has stopped spreading but remains out of control, with 550 firefighters, military personnel and six water-bombing aircraft working to contain it and allow evacuated residents to return home.

US Colonel Martin O'Donnell, a spokesperson for the Headquarters of the Supreme Allied Powers Europe, has said the drone shot down in Romania on the night of 15-16 August appears to be Russian.

BREAKING: Iran’s army chief Amir Hatami has reportedly offered a $30,000 reward for every U.S. soldier killed or taken captive. https://t.co/PWbAhHa20n

Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji will be cremated in Beijing on Tuesday, with flags across the country – including in Hong Kong and Macau – flown at half-mast, state media reported on Sunday. Zhu, who served as premier from 1998 to 2003 and played a pivotal role in transitioning China towards a market-based economy, died of an illness in Beijing on Wednesday at age 97. According to state news agency Xinhua, national flags will fly at half-mast on Tuesday at sites in Beijing, including Tiananmen
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The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit a railway bridge in Zaporizhia - The General Staff of the Defense Forces of Ukraine. Ukrainian military struck a number of important military targets of the Russian forces on the night of August 16. In particular, a railway bridge was hit in the Svitlodolynskyi district of Zaporizhia region, which the Russians use to provide military logistics and move personnel
According to the reports, the villa owner warned the guests when they arrived that, due to the high fire risk, using a barbecue was completely prohibited in the area.

BANNU: A police constable was martyred when unidentified armed men opened fire on him in the Sorani area of Bannu on Sunday morning, police said. According to a police statement, the martyred police official — Constable Saifullah Khan, a resident of Surani — was returning home after performing his duty at the Mirzabet Shah Surani Township police post when he came under attack by unidentified armed men as he entered his village. He sustained multiple bullet wounds and was martyred at the scene. P

BANNU: A police constable was martyred in a terrorist attack as unidentified armed men opened fire on him in the Sorani area of Bannu on Sunday morning, police said. According to a police statement, the martyred police official — identified as Constable Saifullah Khan, a resident of Surani — was returning home after performing his duty at the Mirzabet Shah Surani Township police post when he came under attack by unidentified armed men as he entered his village. He sustained multiple bullet wound
Over the course of the week, Russian invaders launched 62 missiles—most of them ballistic—at Ukraine, along with more than 1,550 attack drones and nearly 1,560 aerial bombs.
What’s going on in Lebanon? Why is IDF striking again? What is Ali Taher ridge? I break down the latest developments https://t.co/siranxjlqp

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"Additional details regarding Sunday’s incident remain under investigation, but the drone appears to be Russian," a spokesperson for NATO's military headquarters said.

Saudi Arabia removed the sentence "Muslims will never give up Jerusalem" from its Grade 11 Arabic textbook. It's part of a broader curriculum moderation trend under Vision 2030, which has also replaced "Zionist enemy" with "Israeli occupation". Source: IMPACT-se

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Firefighters battling Belgium’s largest modern-day wildfire were counting on crucial air support on Sunday to help tame the blaze in a hard-to-access nature reserve, after it doubled in size over the previous 24 hours. More than 250 firefighters and emergency personnel were mobilised through the night, according to a Sunday morning update from the regional government which warned conditions in the High Fens park near the German border “remain challenging”. From 80 hectares burned on Friday, the.

The body of Pakistani climber Sohail Sakhi was buried in his hometown of Aliabad in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Hunza on Sunday after his funeral prayers that were attended by a large number of people. The climber was among the 10-person expedition that went missing on July 30 after a deadly avalanche on Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains. His body was recovered on August 13 and transported to the mountain’s base camp. The ill-fated expedition was led by world-renowned British-Nepali mounta

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In the Sumy region, two people were killed and two other civilians were injured over the past 24 hours as a result of Russian attacks.

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Pyongyang and Moscow have grown closer since the reclusive state began deploying troops and weapons to support Russia's war against Ukraine.

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has called for increased pressure on Russia after yet another drone violated Romanian airspace and was shot down.

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least 11 people, in what local authorities describe as the largest escalation since the June agreement. Speaking to FRANCE 24, Pierre Catoire, an emergency doctor working in the area, described a deteriorating humanitarian situation, saying some doctors lost their homes in Saturday’s strikes and healthcare workers are increasingly worried that hospitals could also be targeted. He said the most common injuries are blast and compression wounds, wh

Iranian Army Chief Amir Hatami offers a $30,000 bounty for each American aggressor killed or captured.

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CENTCOM releases a map depicting Gaza and the West Bank as Israeli territory.
The number of people injured in the attack in the north of the Odesa region has risen to two.

Ukraine has used British-made drones for the first time in deep strikes inside Russia, targeting oil refineries near Moscow, Yaroslavl and Volgograd, as well as Belgorod. The reported use of British weapons marks a new phase in UK-Ukraine military cooperation and could prompt Russia to intensify hybrid attacks against Britain. Source: The Times

Several Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra have been under siege for a week, with families trapped inside as supplies dwindle and water and electricity are cut off. Settlers have continued their attacks openly, despite the presence of Israeli soldiers and growing international pressure on Israel.