Top 10 world news: Sheikh Hasina's first statement after Aug 5 ouster; Hindenburg-Adani row, and more

Sheikh Hasinaon Tuesday released her first statement since her August 5 ouster as Bangladesh prime ministerand demanded punishment for those involved in the riots.The statement, released through her son Sajeeb Wazed, called on the Bangladeshi nationals to observe the National Mourning Day on 15th August “with due dignity and solemnity”. In other news, the Court of Arbitration of Sports (CAS) delayed its verdict onVinesh Phogat's plea overher disqualification ahead of 50kg freestyle gold medal bout in Paris Olympics. Meanwhile,India's opposition Congress party earlierdemandedthe removal of SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch following theaccusations made byHindenburg. It also announced it would launch a nationwide campaign to further pile pressure over the SEBI chief and the government.

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‘Bangabandhu grossly insulted, I want justice...,’ Sheikh Hasina issues first statement after Aug 5 ouster

The former prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, has released her first statement since her August 5 ouster and demanded punishment for those involved in the riots, news agency Reuters reported.

Vinesh Phogat CAS Verdict: Wrestler's appeal for Olympic medal deferred till August 16

The Court of Arbitration of Sports (CAS) has delayed the verdict for Vinesh Phogatin response to her disqualification appeal from 50kg freestyle gold medal bout at the recently-concluded Paris Olympics 2024 till August 16.

Congress to launch nationwide agitation over Hindenburg’s SEBI chief-Adani nexus claim

India's principal opposition party Congresson Tuesday (August 13)announced that itwill launch a nationwide agitation on August 22 over US short-seller Hindenburg's latest report claiming a nexus between the SEBI chairperson and the Adani Group.

Internal war in Israeli cabinet? PM Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant exchange fiery words

Israeli prime minister's office (PMO) has clapped back after Defence Minister Yoav Gallant called Benjamin Netanyahu's goal of achieving a "total victory" over Hamas in the ongoing war "gibberish".

Flood to hit Delhi ‘in few hours’? Yamuna expected to breach danger mark soon

The flood scare is back in the Indian capital city of New Delhi as the water level in the Yamuna River was expected to breach the danger mark of 204.5 metres on Tuesday(Aug 13) evening.

UN report slams Canada’s human rights record, says Ottawa fails to protect vulnerable workers

A United Nations report has criticised Canada for not adequately protecting the rights of migrant workers, highlighting that its "Temporary Foreign Worker Program" is a "breeding ground" for contemporary forms of slavery.

Putin vows to expel enemy from Russian territory as Ukraine claims control of 1,000 sq. km

Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to "expel the enemy" from Russian territory after it was reported that Ukrainian forces had taken control of numerous Russian villages.

US presidential election: After Donald Trump, Elon Musk invites Kamala Harris for online discussion on X

Hours after hosting former US president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for an online discussion on X, billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday (Aug 13) invited Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris for a similar conversation.

Calcutta High Court orders CBI probe into brutal rape and murder of trainee doctor in West Bengal

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday (August 13) ordered the transfer of the probe into the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in theIndian state ofWest Bengal.

On Sridevi's birth anniversary, Khushi Kapoor shares an unseen photo with the actress

Sridevi would have been 61 today (Aug13). The late actress's husband, Boney Kapoor and their daughter Khushi Kapoor took to social media to remember the iconic actress and mark the special day.