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In Bangladesh, over 230 killed since Sheikh Hasina's ouster; local media
Bangladesh violence: Between July 16 and August 4, around 328 persons were killed during violent clashes in Bangladesh. In all, some 560 people died over the last 23 days
 "In Bangladesh, over 230 killed since Sheikh Hasina's ouster; local media")
Hasina will be back in B'desh once democracy restored: Hasina's son
The death toll in the anti-government protests in Bangladesh climbed to 440 on Wednesday, with the recovery of 29 more bodies of Hasina's Awami League party members
 "Hasina will be back in B'desh once democracy restored: Hasina's son")
Muhammad Yunus returns to B'desh from Paris to take charge of interim govt
Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman, senior officials, student leaders and civil society members welcomed him at the airport
 "Muhammad Yunus returns to B'desh from Paris to take charge of interim govt")
WHO calls emergency meeting over surge in mpox cases spreading from Congo
"The committee will meet as soon as possible and will be made up of independent experts from a range of relevant disciplines from around the world," Tedros posted on X
 "WHO calls emergency meeting over surge in mpox cases spreading from Congo")
How automated taxis are causing a stir among ride-hailing drivers in China
Currently, at least 19 cities across China are testing robotaxis and robobuses, with seven cities allowing trials without human-driver monitors
 "How automated taxis are causing a stir among ride-hailing drivers in China")
Elon Musk stirs UK divisions, urges faster rollout of online safety laws
An Online Safety Bill was passed into law in October but has yet to be implemented
 "Elon Musk stirs UK divisions, urges faster rollout of online safety laws")
Bangladesh may not hold elections so soon, says ex-foreign secretary
The interim government is likely to be around for a longer term because they need to bring about constitutional changes
 "Bangladesh may not hold elections so soon, says ex-foreign secretary")
Russia-China first bilateral barter trade anticipated to come this autumn
Barter trading would allow Moscow and Beijing to circumvent payment issues, reduce the visibility Western regulators have over their bilateral transactions, and limit currency risk
 "Russia-China first bilateral barter trade anticipated to come this autumn")
Could Sunita Williams stay stranded in space till Feb 2025? Nasa weighs in
Nasa is now considering a backup plan that could see astronaut Sunita Williams return aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon, but not before February 2025
 "Could Sunita Williams stay stranded in space till Feb 2025? Nasa weighs in")
S Korea unveils housing supply measures in an attempt to curb price rises
The government plans to loosen regulations on reconstruction projects and simplify the process, to release "green belt" areas near Seoul for new projects, and raise the limit on loan guarantees
 "S Korea unveils housing supply measures in an attempt to curb price rises")
Muhammad Yunus among over 2 dozen Nobel winners to head state: Check list
Amid crisis, Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin announced that Muhammad Yunus was appointed as the leader of Bangladesh's interim government
 "Muhammad Yunus among over 2 dozen Nobel winners to head state: Check list")
Taylor Swift concerts in Austria cancelled amid terror attack threat
The news of the cancellation comes just days after a stabbing attack during a dance class in Southport, England, celebrating Taylor Swift's music, left three children dead
 "Taylor Swift concerts in Austria cancelled amid terror attack threat")
A Dolce and Gabbana perfume for Rs 9,000. But this one is for dogs
Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana launched a luxury fragrance worth Rs 9,000 for dogs, named after its founder's pet
 "A Dolce and Gabbana perfume for Rs 9,000. But this one is for dogs")
South Korea to require EV makers to disclose battery brands after fire
Automakers in South Korea currently need to disclose certain information about vehicles, including size and fuel efficiency
 "South Korea to require EV makers to disclose battery brands after fire")
US Congressman Krishnamoorthi condemns violence in B'desh amid protests
He said the violence must stop and those responsible must be brought to justice to help the people of Bangladesh move forward as a nation
 "US Congressman Krishnamoorthi condemns violence in B'desh amid protests")
Bangladeshis spend sleepless night amid fears of robbery, looting
Gangs of criminals have been looting and robbing homes in the absence of law enforcers
 "Bangladeshis spend sleepless night amid fears of robbery, looting")
Facing budget crunches, China's tax authorities descend on companies
More than a dozen listed Chinese companies say they were slapped with millions of dollars in back taxes
 "Facing budget crunches, China's tax authorities descend on companies")
South Carolina prepares for deluge as Tropical Storm Debby makes landfall
At least six people have died in Florida and Georgia in the wake of the storm
 "South Carolina prepares for deluge as Tropical Storm Debby makes landfall")
It's my life goal to ensure Trump never steps in White House again: Pelosi
How can I say this in the nicest possible way: My goal in life was that man would never step in the White House again, Pelosi said, slapping the table with every word
 "It's my life goal to ensure Trump never steps in White House again: Pelosi")
Experts warn against relief even as July ends streak of global heat record
El Nino which naturally warms the Pacific Ocean and changes weather across the globe spurred the 13 months of record heat
 "Experts warn against relief even as July ends streak of global heat record")