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China's marriage registrations to fall record low in 2024, says expert
The fall in marriage numbers was expected to add to the declining birth rates, which have been steadily falling over the years amid the rapid rise of the ageing population
 "China's marriage registrations to fall record low in 2024, says expert")
L'Oreal plans to acquire 10% stake in Swiss skincare firm Galderma
L'Oreal will now acquire 10 per cent stake for undisclosed premium from Sunshine SwissCo AG, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), Auba Investment Pte Ltd
 "L'Oreal plans to acquire 10% stake in Swiss skincare firm Galderma")
Bangladesh erupts in celebration as PM Sheikh Hasina flees amid unrest
As news of Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's departure spread, local media reported that she had flown to India in a helicopter after being taken to a 'safe shelter' with her sister
 "Bangladesh erupts in celebration as PM Sheikh Hasina flees amid unrest")
Hasina resigns, flees Bangladesh amid crisis; army takes over: Top updates
Army chief Waqar-uz-Zaman of Bangladesh addressed the nation at 4 p.m. local time on Monday, urging protesters to calm down and said that an interim government will be formed
 "Hasina resigns, flees Bangladesh amid crisis; army takes over: Top updates")
US election: Harris to announce VP pick before battleground states tour
Harris' search for a running mate began in earnest just two weeks ago, shortly after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race and endorsed her to replace him
 "US election: Harris to announce VP pick before battleground states tour")
Would be foolish not to have any good army ties, says former Pak PM Khan
Khan said his criticism since his ouster had been directed at individuals, not the military as an institution
 "Would be foolish not to have any good army ties, says former Pak PM Khan")
UK's Starmer to hold emergency meet as anti-immigration protests intensify
The murders were seized on by anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim groups as misinformation spread online that the suspected attacker was a radical Islamist who had just arrived in Britain
Israel-Hamas war: Hezbollah says it launched drone attack on north Israel
The Israeli military said fire services were working to put out a fire that was ignited as a result of the attack in Ayelet HaShahar in the upper Galilee
 "Israel-Hamas war: Hezbollah says it launched drone attack on north Israel")
Bangladesh protest: Here's why the students are out on streets again
The 'Students Against Discrimination' group, which was at the forefront of last month's job quota protests, is leading the latest demonstrations
 "Bangladesh protest: Here's why the students are out on streets again")
Bangladesh protest: Here's why the students are out on streets again
The 'Students Against Discrimination' group, which was at the forefront of last month's job quota protests, is leading the latest demonstrations
Bangladesh's army chief to address nation as fresh protests break out
Student activists had called for a march to the capital in defiance of a nationwide curfew to press Hasina to resign, a day after deadly clashes across the country killed nearly 100 people
 "Bangladesh's army chief to address nation as fresh protests break out")
Violent UK riots erupt over false far-right claims against asylum seekers
The United Kingdom is facing its worst riots in 13 years after far-right groups falsely claimed that an immigrant was responsible for the stabbing of three young girls last week
 "Violent UK riots erupt over false far-right claims against asylum seekers")
B'desh protesters call for march to Dhaka in dissent of nationwide curfew
The government declared the indefinite nationwide curfew starting at 6 p.m. (1200 GMT) on Sunday and also announced a three-day general holiday starting from Monday
 "B'desh protesters call for march to Dhaka in dissent of nationwide curfew")
US expected to propose ban on Chinese software in autonomous vehicles
Biden administration plans to issue a proposed rule that would bar Chinese software in vehicles in the United States with Level 3 automation
 "US expected to propose ban on Chinese software in autonomous vehicles")
Torrential rains took more than 150 lives in China in last 2 months
An annual government report on climate said last month that historical data shows the frequency of both extreme precipitation and heat has risen in China, according to state broadcaster CCTV
 "Torrential rains took more than 150 lives in China in last 2 months")
Zelenskyy confirms arrival of F-16 fighter jets, thanks allies for help
The US committed to approving the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in August last year, after months of lobbying by Kyiv
 "Zelenskyy confirms arrival of F-16 fighter jets, thanks allies for help")
Hurricane Debby to bring heavy rains, severe flooding to Florida, Georgia
Debby is the fourth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season
 "Hurricane Debby to bring heavy rains, severe flooding to Florida, Georgia")
Record temperatures scorch eastern China, driving up power demand
In the east and northwest of China, temperatures as high as 43.9 degrees Celsius
 "Record temperatures scorch eastern China, driving up power demand")
Bangladesh protests: Internet shutdown, curfew imposed, 97 dead in clashes
At least 91 people have been killed, and hundreds more injured as anti-government protests reignite violent in Bangladesh's worst crisis in 20 years
 "Bangladesh protests: Internet shutdown, curfew imposed, 97 dead in clashes")
Israel war may enter 'new phase' today if Iran-Hezbollah strike: Explained
Iran and its allies Hamas and Hezbollah have vowed 'severe revenge' in response to top Hamas leader Ismail Haniye's killing on July 31
 "Israel war may enter 'new phase' today if Iran-Hezbollah strike: Explained")