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Saba Yemen
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Al-Qassam destroys two Israeli APCs, detonates minefield south of Gaza
Gaza – Saba: Al-Qassam Brigades on Saturday announced that they carried out a complex ambush destroying two Israeli APCs and detonating a minefield targeting an Israeli enemy force, resulting in casualties and injuries east of Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip. The Brigades said in a statement, "Al-Qassam fighters were able to carry out a complex ambush this afternoon, targeting enemy soldiers and vehicles from point zero on the supply line in al-Zana area east of Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip." The statement added: "Our fighters were able to destroy two Zionist personnel carriers with two "Shawaz" explosive devices and a suicide bomb. Then, al-Qassam fighters advanced and killed one of the soldiers at point-blank range. Immediately after the rescue force arrived, it was targeted by detonating a pre-prepared minefield, killing and wounding members of the force. Our fighters monitored the landing of the helicopter for evacuation." Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
The Star
01-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Ousted PM Hasina charged with crimes against humanity in Bangladesh tribunal
FILE - Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reviews an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the government house in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, April 26, 2024. -- AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit NEW DELH (Bernama): Bangladesh's ousted prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, has been charged with crimes against humanity in a Bangladesh tribunal over the killing of protesters during last year's mass uprising against her rule. Hasina, who fled to India in August 2024 after her regime crumbled following weeks of protests, is being tried by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh. The tribunal filed formal charges against Hasina and some of her associates on Sunday. "The probe body has brought five charges against the mastermind of the crimes and superior commander Sheikh Hasina, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun," ICT chief prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam was quoted as saying by state news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). About 1,500 people died in the student-led protests that ended the Awami League party's 15-year uninterrupted rule. "The investigation agency seized records of telephonic conversations of Sheikh Hasina, in which she repeatedly confirmed that she ordered all the state agencies to eliminate innocent civilians peacefully protesting for a fair demand, using helicopters, drones and APCs (armoured personnel carriers)," the chief prosecutor said. Armed members of the Awami League and its associate bodies like the Jubo League and student wing Chhatra League are also accused of participating in the brutal crackdown. "They slaughtered the agitating students, injured them and committed crimes against humanity," Tajul Islam said. Bangladesh has asked India to extradite the 77-year-old former leader. The interim government headed by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has promised to hold general elections before June 2026. - Bernama
India.com
24-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Tanks on Dhaka streets, mass arrests of..: Bangladesh Army ramps up security amid ongoing political turmoil due to...; will Muhammad Yunus step down?
(File/Representational) Bangladesh Unrest: The Bangladesh Army has ramped up security arrangements in a bid to maintain law and order in wake of the ongoing political crisis plaguing the country. According to Bangladesh media reports, the army has rolled in tanks and Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) into Dhaka, while more than 10,000 people have been arrested since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina regime in August last year, including 2,188 arrests in last month. Tanks, APCs roll into Dhaka As per a report by the Dhaka Tribune, soldiers are patrolling the streets in several regions of Bangladesh, including the country's capital Dhaka, in tanks, APCs, and armored jeeps, to maintain order amid a deepening political crisis across the South Asian country. In a statement on April 17, Colonel Shafikul Islam, a staff colonel at the Directorate of Military Operations, Army Headquarters in Bangladesh, stated that 2,457 people had been arrested in the country during the past two months. Colonel Islam said the arrested accused were allegedly involved in various crimes, and were nabbed in a joint operation by the Bangladesh Army, the Bangladesh Police, and other law enforcement agencies. 2000 arrested in last 30 days According to media reports, over 2,000 people were arrested between mid-April to mid-May in Army-Police joint operation. In a statement, Bangladesh Army's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the armed forces have arrested 258 people in a week-long operation from May 15-21. Last year, the Sheikh Hasina government deployed the Bangladesh Army on the streets after anti-Hasina protests escalated in late July. However, even after Hasina's ouster, the army has maintained its presence in civilian areas as political unrest brews in the country leading to sporadic clashes and protests. Muhammad Yunus to step down? Meanwhile, several reports claim that Bangladesh's Interim government chief Muhammad Yunus may step down in wake of the political turmoil, However, in a statement on Saturday, the Advisory Council quashed these rumors, asserting that Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, will not resign, nor is he leaving the country. 'The interim government will listen to the statements of political parties in this regard and clarify the government's position,' the Council said following an unscheduled meeting where three primary responsibilities–elections, reforms, and justice–assigned to the interim government, were discussed, according to the statement. An Interim Government came to the helm in Dhaka in August last year after deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to flee the country and seek asylum in India following mass protests against her Awami League regime. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was appointed as the Chief Adviser of the interim regime, which would oversee the country's affairs until a democratically-elected government was formed.
New York Post
18-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Israel launches new major ground offensive in Gaza Strip, claims to have killed ‘dozens of terrorists'
The Israeli military has launched a large-scale ground operation across the Gaza Strip over the weekend as part of a major new offensive against Hamas. 'Over the past day, IDF troops in the Southern Command, both the standing army and reserves, began a broad ground operation throughout the northern and southern Gaza Strip, as part of the start of Operation Gideon's Chariots,' the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement. Smoke rises from inside the Gaza Strip as seen near an Israeli field of sunflowers in full bloom inside southern Israel. Jim Hollander/UPI/Shutterstock Israeli soldiers work on preparing their Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) in a forward staging area near the Gaza Strip border. Jim Hollander/UPI/Shutterstock The latest assault is aimed at destroying Hamas' weapons deports, terror cells, tunnel network and anti-tank launch sites, the IDF said. So far, the IDF claims to have killed 'dozens of terrorists' and dismantled many of Hamas' bases above and below ground. This is a developing story. Please check back for more information.
Express Tribune
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
12 rescued from Katcha robbers' lair
Police entered the dacoit-infested thickets in the riverine area of Sukkur to safely recover 12 kidnapped persons from the lair of most wanted criminal gang after a fierce gun battle. A large-scale operation launched on the directives of Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah to dismantle criminal networks in the riverine (Katcha) areas, specifically targeting dacoits and hardened criminals, began on May 12. The initiative led to the rescue of 12 kidnapped individuals from their captors. The operation continued into May 13 in the Bagarji Katcha area of Sukkur, where police faced intense resistance. Armed with sophisticated weaponry, including 12.7 mm machine guns, G3 rifles, submachine guns (SMGs), hand grenades, and rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), the dacoits launched a fierce retaliation. Despite heavy fire, police forces destroyed several hideouts and arrested key suspects during the encounters. The difficult terrain of the Katcha region further complicated the operation. The dacoits had dug trenches to obstruct the movement of Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), and the dense forest limited police mobility. However, law enforcement pressed forward undeterred. The scale of the operation was considerable. It involved significant personnel and equipment, including five APCs, two from the IG pool, two from Ghotki, and one from Sukkur, as well as surveillance drones providing real-time aerial monitoring. The operation was led by SSP Sukkur Azhar Khan and SSP Khairpur Hassan Sardar and included 100 police personnel, six Station House Officers (SHOs), and two Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs). Among the notable achievements of the operation was the destruction of hideouts belonging to the notorious dacoit Rajab Jatoi. Although Jatoi managed to escape, his base was reportedly reduced to ashes. Six dacoits were injured in the operation, including Salamo Jatoi, cousin of the infamous Kashmir Jatoi, one suspected member of the Teghani gang, and four unidentified members of the Rahimo Phulpoto and Jatoi gangs. The 12 rescued hostages included nine from Khairpur and three from Sukkur. Acting on the directives of Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, police in Sukkur and Khairpur launched this decisive offensive. "The protection of citizens' lives and property is the top priority of the provincial government, and any negligence in this regard will not be tolerated," the chief minister said. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to upholding the rule of law and urged citizens to report any suspicious activity to the authorities. Budget meeting for next fiscal year CM Murad has initiated budget meetings to finalise development proposals and allocations for the next financial year. In this regard, two separate meetings of the Finance Department and the Planning and Development Department were held at CM House on Wednesday. These meetings were attended by Minister P&D Nasir Shah, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, PSCM Agha Wasif, Chairman P&D Najam Shah, Secretary Finance Fayaz Jatoi, Special Secretary Finance Asghar Memon, and Member P&D Fatah Tunio. The CM stressed on reducing non-development expenditures, increasing allocations for development projects, like K-IV water supply, Shahrah-e-Bhutto Expressway, and transport schemes in Karachi. CM Murad, UNICEF representative meet CM Murad met with UNICEF Representative Abdullah A. Fadil to discuss collaborative development plans. They reviewed the current two-year workplan (2023-2024) covering health, nutrition, education, child protection, WASH, and other sectors. Key initiatives include, $5.5 million project for maternal, neonatal, and child health services, Rs17.5 million project for improving nutrition and early childhood development, $3.2m program for policy reforms and child protection mechanisms, $7m partnership to reduce out-of-school children and enhance teacher skills, and $16.8m initiative for climate-resilient water and sanitation infrastructure.
