Top 10 world news: US issues advisory for Americans in Bangladesh; West Asia crisis updates, and more
Top 10 world news: Here's a look at the top stories.
The political situation in Bangladesh remains unpredictable and volatile following the resignation of Sheikh Hasina as the prime minister on Monday (Aug 5). Hasina fled to India and would be leaving for London. as per reports. The Bangladesh army announced the formation of an interim government. The US embassy in Dhaka issued an advisory for all American nationals in Bangladesh, asking them to be in a safe place and consider returning to the US.
The crisis in West Asia continues to escalate with Irandeclaring on Monday that it had the "legal right" to respond to the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week.
Also in other news from the West Asia crisis, Iranissued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) diverting aircraft to alter their course as reports suggest that Tehran may strike Tel Aviv soon.
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The United States (US) embassy in Dhaka on Monday (Aug 5) issued an advisory for all American nationals in Bangladesh due to the unpredictable and volatile nature of the current political situation in the South Asian country.
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