Top 10 world news: Bangladesh's BNP wants Hasina extradited; Ukraine to ban Orthodox church, & more

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Tuesday (Aug 20) urged the Indian government to extradite ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina so that she can face trial.The BNP official also accused India of shying away from fulfilling its commitment towards democracy by providing refuge to Hasina.

Ukraine's parliamentvoted to ban the Ukrainian orthodox church, which has links to Russia. This decision has been backed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

In other news from around the world,Hindu groups in Canada have expressed their anguish at what they call “blatant Hinduphobia” in the country as lawmakersconveniently look the other way.

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‘India not fulfilling commitment…,’ BNP wants Hasina extradited, new case filed against ex-PM

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)on Tuesday (Aug 20) urged India to extradite ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina so that she can face trial for ‘plotting to thwart the country's revolution.’ Hasina quit as prime minister and fled Bangladesh on August 5 after the Bangladesh Army refused to implement her curfew orders.

Ukraine passes bill to ban Orthodox church with ties to Russia; Zelensky hails ban, Moscow slams it

The Ukrainian parliament on Tuesday (August 20) voted to ban the Ukrainian orthodox church, which has links to Russia. The move has been backed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who said that itwill boost his country's independence.

‘Blatant Hinduphobia,’ Hindu groups in Canada blast Khalistanis for disrupting India Day Parade

Hindu groups in Canada have expressed their anguish at what they call “blatant Hinduphobia” in the country as lawmakersconveniently look the other way. The outrage came after Toronto’s India Day Parade, held to mark India’s Independence Day, was disrupted by a pro-Khalistan protest on Sunday (Aug 18).

How the Indian Navy anchors growing military ties with Saudi Arabia

In recent years, the Indian Navy has been playing a crucial role in furthering the wide-ranging India-Saudi ties. The Kochi-headquartered Southern Naval Command (SNC), which is the hub of the Indian Navy's diverse and sophisticated training facilities, has been spearheading these efforts.

Kenyan 'psychopath' serial killer escapes from prison, manhunt launched

Police in Kenya on Tuesday (Aug 20) launched a major manhunt after a serial killer escaped from a prison cell in the capital city of Nairobi.Collins Jumaisi, 33, was arrested in July and he confessed to murdering and dismembering 42 women. Along with Jumaisi, 12 other detainees escaped from the prison.

Mpox is not the new Covid as authorities can control its spread, stresses WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) stressed on Tuesday (Aug 20) that the mpox virus, regardless of whether it was the new or old strain, was not the new coronavirus (Covid), as authorities knew how to control its spread. Addressing a press conference, WHO's Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge said, "We can and must tackle mpox together."

Badlapur sexual assault case: Internet suspended amid heavy protests, police lathi-charge protestors

Internet services were suspended in Badlapur of Thane district in India’s Maharashtra state on Tuesday (Aug 20) amid heavy protests following the sexual assault of two girls at a kindergarten. Earlier in the day, cops lathi-charged the protestors who were trying to block trains at the Badlapur railway station.

After Gurugram, bomb threat sent to several shopping malls in New Delhi

Police in New Delhi said on Tuesday (Aug 20) that various shopping malls in India's national capital received bomb threats via mail. The police said that Chanakya Mall, Select CityWalk, Ambience Mall, DLF, Cine Polis, Pacific Mall, Primus Hospital, and Unity Group received the threatening mail.

Oprah Winfrey never thought she would make it to 60 and the reason will leave you teary-eyed

Oprah Winfrey, who is currently 70 years old, never thought she would make it to 60. In a recent candid conversation on Today Show, the television personality opened up about her childhood days and the struggles she faced while growing up.

ICC changes 2024 Women's T20 World Cup venue from Bangladesh to UAE

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has changed the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The decision comes amid unrest and ousting of the government in Bangladesh. The tournament, however, is scheduled to be played on original dates from October 3-20.