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Dell announced a major chunk of layoffs on Tuesday (Aug 6) in a bid to shift toward AI products and services. The latest round of sacking is set to affect about 10 per cent of the workforce.

The exact number of employees set to face the brunt of the latest decision by the American tech giant has not been disclosed, but some estimate says the number is around 12,500 individuals. The restructuring will majorly affect the company’s sales teams, including long-standing employees.

The tech giant confirmed this development in an email to The Register, stating that it is "becoming a leaner company" through this reorganization.

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The company says its restructuring involves merging teams and prioritizing investments in a bid to enhance innovation, value and customer service.

In an internal memo to employees, Bill Scannell, President of Global Sales and Customer Operations, and John Byrne, Global Channels President at Dell, discussed "streamlining layers of management."

They emphasized Dell's ambition to outpace market growth by leveraging "the value of modern IT and AI" for client organizations.

<h2>Who all are affected?</h2>

As per various reports, these layoffs will primarily affect managers and senior managers, some with over two decades of experience at the company.&nbsp;

One employee, speaking anonymously, told Business Insider (BI), “It was mostly managers, directors and VPs. They also hit marketing and operations. They combined organizations and also made the ratio higher for the managers. Now every manager has a minimum of 15 employees,” as quoted by BI.

Watch |&nbsp;Tech sector layoffs in 2024: Tech layoffs exceed 124,000 in 2024 as industry struggles

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Reports also said most employees affected by the layoffs, are expected to receive a severance package comprising two months' wages, plus an additional week for each year of service, up to a maximum of 26 weeks.

The severance package may also include potential partial bonus payouts. However, some long-term employees have expressed dissatisfaction over losing long-term incentives and stock options as part of this process.

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Amid multiple rounds of layoffs and backlash from ex-employees, Dell remains optimistic about its future, particularly with its new focus on AI.

Dell is also hopeful that a new generation of AI-optimized PCs will fuel upgrades.

"We aim to grow faster than the market by seamlessly meeting our customers and partners online, virtually or in person," Scannell and Byrne wrote in their memo.

(With inputs from agencies)

Dell announced a major chunk of layoffs on Tuesday (Aug 6) in a bid to shift toward AI products and services. The latest round of sacking is set to affect about 10 per cent of the workforce.

Dell announced a major chunk of layoffs on Tuesday (Aug 6) in a bid to shift toward AI products and services. The latest round of sacking is set to affect about 10 per cent of the workforce. The exact number of employees set to face the brunt of the latest decision by the American tech giant has not been disclosed, but some estimate says the number is around 12,500 individuals. The restructuring will majorly affect the company’s sales teams, including long-standing employees. The tech giant confirmed this development in an email to The Register, stating that it is "becoming a leaner company" through this reorganization. Also Read | Elon Musk’s xAI raises $6 billion; OpenAI develops new flagship AI model The company says its restructuring involves merging teams and prioritizing investments in a bid to enhance innovation, value and customer service. In an internal memo to employees, Bill Scannell, President of Global Sales and Customer Operations, and John Byrne, Global Channels President at Dell, discussed "streamlining layers of management." They emphasized Dell's ambition to outpace market growth by leveraging "the value of modern IT and AI" for client organizations. Who all are affected? As per various reports, these layoffs will primarily affect managers and senior managers, some with over two decades of experience at the company. One employee, speaking anonymously, told Business Insider (BI), “It was mostly managers, directors and VPs. They also hit marketing and operations. They combined organizations and also made the ratio higher for the managers. Now every manager has a minimum of 15 employees,” as quoted by BI. Watch | Tech sector layoffs in 2024: Tech layoffs exceed 124,000 in 2024 as industry struggles × Reports also said most employees affected by the layoffs, are expected to receive a severance package comprising two months' wages, plus an additional week for each year of service, up to a maximum of 26 weeks. The severance package may also include potential partial bonus payouts. However, some long-term employees have expressed dissatisfaction over losing long-term incentives and stock options as part of this process. Also Read | World’s first AI software engineer Devin can write code with a single prompt Amid multiple rounds of layoffs and backlash from ex-employees, Dell remains optimistic about its future, particularly with its new focus on AI. Dell is also hopeful that a new generation of AI-optimized PCs will fuel upgrades. "We aim to grow faster than the market by seamlessly meeting our customers and partners online, virtually or in person," Scannell and Byrne wrote in their memo. (With inputs from agencies)

Dell fires 10% of its global workforce in major shift towards AI: Report

Thailand's most popular politician was banned from politics for 10 years and his party dissolved on Wednesday over his attempt to reform the kingdom's archaic royal defamation laws.

The Constitutional Court in Bangkok voted "unanimously" to dissolve the Move Forward Party and ban its executive board, which includes its former leader Pita Limjaroenrat, for 10 years, judge Punya Udchachon said.

The ruling means that Pita, 43, who led the reformist Move Forward Party (MFP) to a shock first place in a general election last year, will be barred from taking any role in politics for the next decade.

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Pita's popularity soared ahead of the election as he struck a chord with young and urban voters with his pledge to reform Thailand's strict royal defamation law, which rights groups say has been misused to stifle pro-democracy groups.

But his bid to become prime minister was blocked by conservative forces in the senate.

His political career was further shaken in March when Thailand's election commission asked the country's top court to dissolve the MFP.

This followed an earlier ruling that the party's pledge to reform the royal lese-majeste law amounted to an attempt to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.

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Lese-majeste charges are extremely serious in Thailand, where King Maha Vajiralongkorn enjoys a quasi-divine status that places him above political fray.

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Thailand's most popular politician was banned from politics for 10 years and his party dissolved on Wednesday over his attempt to reform the kingdom's archaic royal defamation laws.

Thailand's most popular politician was banned from politics for 10 years and his party dissolved on Wednesday over his attempt to reform the kingdom's archaic royal defamation laws. The Constitutional Court in Bangkok voted "unanimously" to dissolve the Move Forward Party and ban its executive board, which includes its former leader Pita Limjaroenrat, for 10 years, judge Punya Udchachon said. The ruling means that Pita, 43, who led the reformist Move Forward Party (MFP) to a shock first place in a general election last year, will be barred from taking any role in politics for the next decade. Also read: Thailand's blocked PM challenger Pita Limjaroenrat reinstated as MP by court Pita's popularity soared ahead of the election as he struck a chord with young and urban voters with his pledge to reform Thailand's strict royal defamation law, which rights groups say has been misused to stifle pro-democracy groups. But his bid to become prime minister was blocked by conservative forces in the senate. His political career was further shaken in March when Thailand's election commission asked the country's top court to dissolve the MFP. This followed an earlier ruling that the party's pledge to reform the royal lese-majeste law amounted to an attempt to overthrow the constitutional monarchy. Also read: Move Forward's Pita Limjaroenrat to withdraw from PM Lese-majeste charges are extremely serious in Thailand, where King Maha Vajiralongkorn enjoys a quasi-divine status that places him above political fray. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Thai constitutional court bans popular politician, dissolves party

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been chosen to lead the interim government in Bangladesh. The decision was taken at a crucial meeting chaired by Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin. The development came a day after Sheikh Hasina resigned as Prime Minister and fled the country. Watch in for more details!

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An astonishing discovery was made on a beach in the Florida Keys as Hurricane Debby slammed the Gulf Coast. A resident noticed some weird packets lying on the beach and upon inspection found that they contained cocaine. He alerted the US Border Patrol who quickly reached the spot. They discovered 25 packets containing 70 lbs of cocaine. The drugs are estimated to be worth a whopping $1 million and were inside a trash bag. Acting chief of the agency, patrol Agent Samuel Briggs II shared images of the illegal haul on social media, and wrote, "Hurricane Debby blew 25 packages of cocaine (70 lbs.) onto a beach in the Florida Keys. Good Samaritan discovered the drugs &amp; contacted authorities. U.S. Border Patrol seized the drugs, which have a street value of over $1 million dollars."

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The cocaine packets were found strewn among seaweed and other debris that washed up on the beach. All the packets had a red symbol similar to an arrow on them and had been blown onto the coast because of Hurricane Debby.&nbsp;

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Cocaine bricks and other drugs often wash up on southern Florida beaches amid efforts by smugglers to traffic the illegal substances from South America to the US.

A similar discovery was made in June when a beachgoer searching for sea turtle nests on a north Florida beach stumbled upon $4 million worth of cocaine bricks. The discovery in Nassau County was termed rare by officials as this is much farther north than where they usually wash up.

<h2>Hurricane Debby</h2>

The hurricane is threatening to bring record rains in the region, triggering catastrophic flooding and life-threatening storm surges. Debby made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane Monday morning and has killed five people till now. It has now been downgraded to a tropical storm and is moving north from Florida to Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. A state of emergency was declared by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in 61 counties across the state. More than 274,000 households have lost power in the region.&nbsp;

An astonishing discovery was made on a beach in the Florida Keys as Hurricane Debby slammed the Gulf Coast. A resident noticed some weird packets lying on the beach and upon inspection found that they contained cocaine.

An astonishing discovery was made on a beach in the Florida Keys as Hurricane Debby slammed the Gulf Coast. A resident noticed some weird packets lying on the beach and upon inspection found that they contained cocaine. He alerted the US Border Patrol who quickly reached the spot. They discovered 25 packets containing 70 lbs of cocaine. The drugs are estimated to be worth a whopping $1 million and were inside a trash bag. Acting chief of the agency, patrol Agent Samuel Briggs II shared images of the illegal haul on social media, and wrote, "Hurricane Debby blew 25 packages of cocaine (70 lbs.) onto a beach in the Florida Keys. Good Samaritan discovered the drugs & contacted authorities. U.S. Border Patrol seized the drugs, which have a street value of over $1 million dollars." The cocaine packets were found strewn among seaweed and other debris that washed up on the beach. All the packets had a red symbol similar to an arrow on them and had been blown onto the coast because of Hurricane Debby. Also read: 'Civil war is inevitable': Elon Musk vs Keir Starmer showdown on UK rioting Cocaine bricks and other drugs often wash up on southern Florida beaches amid efforts by smugglers to traffic the illegal substances from South America to the US. A similar discovery was made in June when a beachgoer searching for sea turtle nests on a north Florida beach stumbled upon $4 million worth of cocaine bricks. The discovery in Nassau County was termed rare by officials as this is much farther north than where they usually wash up. Hurricane Debby The hurricane is threatening to bring record rains in the region, triggering catastrophic flooding and life-threatening storm surges. Debby made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane Monday morning and has killed five people till now. It has now been downgraded to a tropical storm and is moving north from Florida to Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. A state of emergency was declared by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in 61 counties across the state. More than 274,000 households have lost power in the region.

Hurricane Debby blows 25 packets of cocaine onto Florida beach

After Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, exiled Bangladesh writer Taslima Nasreen took a sly dig at Hasina over her previous attempts at “pleasing Islamists” that eventually led to her fall.&nbsp;

As former Bangladesh premier Sheikh Hasina escaped the violent student-led protest on Monday (Aug 5), Nasreen took to X to remind people how she was forced to leave Bangladesh in 1994 due to religious politics over her writings. She came back to her country in 1999 to meet her ailing mother, when Hasina was the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.&nbsp;

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"Hasina in order to please Islamists threw me out of my country in 1999 after I entered Bangladesh to see my mother on her deathbed and never allowed me to enter the country again. The same Islamists have been in the student movement who forced Hasina to leave the country today," Nasreen wrote on X.

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Hasina had to flee to India in a military plane yesterday as protestors stormed her official residence in Dhaka.&nbsp;She is now likely to fly to London to seek asylum in the UK.

The exiled writer, known for her writing on women’s oppression, blamed Hasina for allowing "Islamists to grow" and letting those involved in corruption to thrive. She also spoke against Army rule in her country and batted for democracy.

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"Hasina had to resign and leave the country. She was responsible for her situation. She made Islamists to grow. She allowed her people to be involved in corruption. Now Bangladesh must not become like Pakistan. Army must not rule. Political parties should bring democracy &amp; secularism," she said in an earlier post.

<h2>Why Taslima Nasreen was forced to leave Bangladesh in 1994?</h2>

Taslima Nasreen, a critic of religious fanaticism, gained global attention at the beginning of the 1990s. She wrote several essays and novels with feminist viewpoints, for which she faced criticism in her country.&nbsp;

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Nasreen had to leave Bangladesh in 1994 in the wake of multiple death threats of fatwas against her from fundamentalist outfits over her book “Lajja”. Khaleda Zia, the jailed arch-rival of Hasina, was the prime minister then.&nbsp;

The 1993 book was banned in Bangladesh but later became a bestseller elsewhere.

Many of Nasreen’s books -&nbsp;comprising Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal -&nbsp;are still blacklisted and banned in the Bengal region.

(With inputs from agencies)

After Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, exiled Bangladesh writer Taslima Nasreen took a sly dig at Hasina over her previous attempts at “pleasing Islamists” that eventually led to her fall.

After Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, exiled Bangladesh writer Taslima Nasreen took a sly dig at Hasina over her previous attempts at “pleasing Islamists” that eventually led to her fall. As former Bangladesh premier Sheikh Hasina escaped the violent student-led protest on Monday (Aug 5), Nasreen took to X to remind people how she was forced to leave Bangladesh in 1994 due to religious politics over her writings. She came back to her country in 1999 to meet her ailing mother, when Hasina was the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Also Read | From Mujibur Rahman's rise to Sheikh Hasina's fall: A Bangladesh timeline "Hasina in order to please Islamists threw me out of my country in 1999 after I entered Bangladesh to see my mother on her deathbed and never allowed me to enter the country again. The same Islamists have been in the student movement who forced Hasina to leave the country today," Nasreen wrote on X. Hasina in order to please Islamists threw me out of my country in 1999 after I entered Bangladesh to see my mother in her deathbed and never allowed me to enter the country again. The same Islamists have been in the student movement who forced Hasina to leave the country today. — taslima nasreen (@taslimanasreen) August 5, 2024 × Hasina had to flee to India in a military plane yesterday as protestors stormed her official residence in Dhaka. She is now likely to fly to London to seek asylum in the UK. The exiled writer, known for her writing on women’s oppression, blamed Hasina for allowing "Islamists to grow" and letting those involved in corruption to thrive. She also spoke against Army rule in her country and batted for democracy. Watch | Bangladesh PM resigns: Sheikh Hasina's chopper lands in Agartala: Sources | WION Breaking × "Hasina had to resign and leave the country. She was responsible for her situation. She made Islamists to grow. She allowed her people to be involved in corruption. Now Bangladesh must not become like Pakistan. Army must not rule. Political parties should bring democracy & secularism," she said in an earlier post. Why Taslima Nasreen was forced to leave Bangladesh in 1994? Taslima Nasreen, a critic of religious fanaticism, gained global attention at the beginning of the 1990s. She wrote several essays and novels with feminist viewpoints, for which she faced criticism in her country. Also Read | Sajeeb Wazed, son of former PM Hasina, tells WION: "Bangladesh will be the next Pakistan" Nasreen had to leave Bangladesh in 1994 in the wake of multiple death threats of fatwas against her from fundamentalist outfits over her book “Lajja”. Khaleda Zia, the jailed arch-rival of Hasina, was the prime minister then. The 1993 book was banned in Bangladesh but later became a bestseller elsewhere. Many of Nasreen’s books - comprising Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal - are still blacklisted and banned in the Bengal region. (With inputs from agencies)

Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen takes a dig at Sheikh Hasina's ouster with 'same Islamists' remark

Downing Street has condemned Elon Musk after the Tesla CEO said that "civil war is inevitable" in the UK. Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly known as Twitter), made these comments on his social media platform in response to a video showing protesters shooting fireworks at police.

The footage, which showed rioters clashing with officers, was shared by Ashley St Clair, a right-wing commentator, who attributed the unrest to "the effects of mass migration and open borders."&nbsp;

Musk replied to the post with "civil war is inevitable" and also responded with an exclamation mark to another post showing fireworks being thrown during the disorder in Liverpool.

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When asked about Musk's remarks, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s official spokesperson stated: “There’s no justification for comments like that. What we’ve seen in this country is organized thuggery, which has no place on our streets or online. As the Home Secretary said, we’re dealing with a minority of thugs who do not represent Britain. In response, we’ve witnessed the best of our communities coming together to clean up the mess and disruption caused by those who do not speak for our country.”

Musk has faced criticism for reinstating the accounts of far-right figures, including Tommy Robinson (real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon), in November last year after rebranding Twitter as X.&nbsp;

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On Sunday (August 4), he engaged with a post shared by Yaxley-Lennon’s account.

In a further intervention, Musk claimed it was "one-sided" that Home Secretary Yvette Cooper had announced emergency security measures for mosques but not for churches or synagogues. Responding to a post by UK PM Keir Starmer on Monday (August 4), where he stated, “we will not tolerate attacks on mosques or on Muslim communities,” Musk wrote: “Shouldn’t you be concerned about attacks on all communities?”

This follows unrest during which a mosque in Southport was targeted despite no link between the man suspected of killing three young girls at a dance class and Islam.

(With inputs from agencies)

Downing Street has condemned Elon Musk after the Tesla CEO said that "civil war is inevitable" in the UK. Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly known as Twitter), made these comments on his social media platform in response to a video showing protesters shooting fireworks at police.

Downing Street has condemned Elon Musk after the Tesla CEO said that "civil war is inevitable" in the UK. Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly known as Twitter), made these comments on his social media platform in response to a video showing protesters shooting fireworks at police. The footage, which showed rioters clashing with officers, was shared by Ashley St Clair, a right-wing commentator, who attributed the unrest to "the effects of mass migration and open borders." Musk replied to the post with "civil war is inevitable" and also responded with an exclamation mark to another post showing fireworks being thrown during the disorder in Liverpool. Also watch | UK riots: UK heading towards civil war? × When asked about Musk's remarks, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s official spokesperson stated: “There’s no justification for comments like that. What we’ve seen in this country is organized thuggery, which has no place on our streets or online. As the Home Secretary said, we’re dealing with a minority of thugs who do not represent Britain. In response, we’ve witnessed the best of our communities coming together to clean up the mess and disruption caused by those who do not speak for our country.” Musk has faced criticism for reinstating the accounts of far-right figures, including Tommy Robinson (real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon), in November last year after rebranding Twitter as X. Also read | Elon Musk revives lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman On Sunday (August 4), he engaged with a post shared by Yaxley-Lennon’s account. In a further intervention, Musk claimed it was "one-sided" that Home Secretary Yvette Cooper had announced emergency security measures for mosques but not for churches or synagogues. Responding to a post by UK PM Keir Starmer on Monday (August 4), where he stated, “we will not tolerate attacks on mosques or on Muslim communities,” Musk wrote: “Shouldn’t you be concerned about attacks on all communities?” This follows unrest during which a mosque in Southport was targeted despite no link between the man suspected of killing three young girls at a dance class and Islam. (With inputs from agencies)

'Civil war is inevitable': Elon Musk vs Keir Starmer showdown on UK rioting

Iran has announced its plans to attack Israel, revealed Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Monday (August 5).

As tensions escalate between the two nations, this information, as per Jerusalem Post, was relayed to the Israeli minister by Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.&nbsp;

Szijjártó, in turn, received the details from acting Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri.

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Revealing Iran's alleged plans to attack, Katz urged the international community to hold Iran accountable for any aggressive actions.

He warned that ignoring Iran's expanding aggression could destabilise the region further.

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"Iran has informed us that it intends to attack Israel," said Katz, adding that "The world should exact a price from Iran for any aggressive action it carries out."

"Silence toward the expanding evil acts of the Zionist regime will be detrimental to the regional stability, adding that indifference to its recent moves is tantamount to giving the regime an incentive."

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Iran's probable attack would be retaliation for the recent assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, an act that Israel is suspected of but has not officially claimed.&nbsp;

Tehran has previously expressed its determination to retaliate against Israel for the assassination.

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According to the United States, the attack may happen within the next 48 hours. US President&nbsp;Joe Biden and his national security team are set to meet to discuss the escalating situation in West Asia.

US CENTCOM Commander Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla visited Israel to confer with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi.&nbsp;

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Gallant described the visit as "a direct translation of US support for Israel into action. The relationship between Israel and the United States is unshakeable."

"We discussed the coordination of defense activities and ways to expand the international coalition facing aggressive actions by Iran and its proxies," he said.

President Biden has also spoken with Jordan's King Abdullah about de-escalating tensions, including negotiations for a ceasefire and hostages' release.&nbsp;

"The President thanked His Majesty for his friendship, and affirmed unwavering US support for Jordan as a partner and ally in promoting regional peace and security," said the White House, describing the call.

Jordan, the US, and other allies had previously intervened in April to defend Israel from an Iranian attack.

(With inputs from agencies)

Iran has announced its plans to attack Israel, revealed Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Monday (August 5). As tensions escalate between the two nations, this information, as per Jerusalem Post, was relayed to the Israeli minister by Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.

Iran has announced its plans to attack Israel, revealed Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Monday (August 5). As tensions escalate between the two nations, this information, as per Jerusalem Post, was relayed to the Israeli minister by Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó. Szijjártó, in turn, received the details from acting Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri. 'World should exact a price from Iran' Revealing Iran's alleged plans to attack, Katz urged the international community to hold Iran accountable for any aggressive actions. He warned that ignoring Iran's expanding aggression could destabilise the region further. Also read | Iranian attack on Israel looming? Tehran issues NOTAM, urges aircraft to change their routes "Iran has informed us that it intends to attack Israel," said Katz, adding that "The world should exact a price from Iran for any aggressive action it carries out." "Silence toward the expanding evil acts of the Zionist regime will be detrimental to the regional stability, adding that indifference to its recent moves is tantamount to giving the regime an incentive." Why is Iran attacking Israel? Iran's probable attack would be retaliation for the recent assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, an act that Israel is suspected of but has not officially claimed. Tehran has previously expressed its determination to retaliate against Israel for the assassination. US seeks to de-escalate the situation According to the United States, the attack may happen within the next 48 hours. US President Joe Biden and his national security team are set to meet to discuss the escalating situation in West Asia. US CENTCOM Commander Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla visited Israel to confer with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi. Also read | Gaza war: Israel's finance minister orders seizure of $26 million in Palestinian tax funds Gallant described the visit as "a direct translation of US support for Israel into action. The relationship between Israel and the United States is unshakeable." "We discussed the coordination of defense activities and ways to expand the international coalition facing aggressive actions by Iran and its proxies," he said. President Biden has also spoken with Jordan's King Abdullah about de-escalating tensions, including negotiations for a ceasefire and hostages' release. "The President thanked His Majesty for his friendship, and affirmed unwavering US support for Jordan as a partner and ally in promoting regional peace and security," said the White House, describing the call. Jordan, the US, and other allies had previously intervened in April to defend Israel from an Iranian attack. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli FM Katz says Iran plans to attack Israel, conveyed warning via Hungary; seeks international action

The United Nations said Monday that nine employees of its agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) "may have been involved" in the October 7 attack on southern Israel by Hamas, which sparked war in Gaza, and have been fired.

"We have sufficient information in order to take the actions that we're taking -- which is to say, the termination of these nine individuals," UN spokesperson Farhan Haq said.

Haq said the organisation will need to evaluate any further steps to "fully corroborate."

Haq was speaking after the UN's oversight body completed its investigation into the allegations earlier this year by Israel that a total of 19 UNRWA employees may have been involved in the attack.&nbsp;

That prompted many governments, including top donor, the United States, to abruptly suspend funding to the agency, threatening its efforts to deliver aid in Gaza. Several countries have since resumed payments.

Israel has vowed to destroy Hamas in retaliation for the October 7 attack, which resulted in the deaths of 1,197 Israeli people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli official figures.

Militants also seized 251 hostages, 111 of whom are still held captive in Gaza, including 39 the military says are dead.

Israel's campaign against Hamas has killed at least 39,550 people in Gaza, according to the territory's Hamas-run health ministry, which does not give breakdown&nbsp;of civilian and militant deaths.

UNRWA, which has provided essential aid for Palestinian refugees since 1949, has long been criticised by Israel.&nbsp;

Earlier this year, UNRWA's chief Philippe Lazzarini called for Israel to "stop its campaign" against the organisation, citing "outrageous" attacks on its employees, facilities, and operations.&nbsp;

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The United Nations said Monday that nine employees of its agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) "may have been involved" in the October 7 attack on southern Israel by Hamas, which sparked war in Gaza, and have been fired.

The United Nations said Monday that nine employees of its agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) "may have been involved" in the October 7 attack on southern Israel by Hamas, which sparked war in Gaza, and have been fired. "We have sufficient information in order to take the actions that we're taking -- which is to say, the termination of these nine individuals," UN spokesperson Farhan Haq said. Haq said the organisation will need to evaluate any further steps to "fully corroborate." Haq was speaking after the UN's oversight body completed its investigation into the allegations earlier this year by Israel that a total of 19 UNRWA employees may have been involved in the attack. That prompted many governments, including top donor, the United States, to abruptly suspend funding to the agency, threatening its efforts to deliver aid in Gaza. Several countries have since resumed payments. Israel has vowed to destroy Hamas in retaliation for the October 7 attack, which resulted in the deaths of 1,197 Israeli people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli official figures. Militants also seized 251 hostages, 111 of whom are still held captive in Gaza, including 39 the military says are dead. Israel's campaign against Hamas has killed at least 39,550 people in Gaza, according to the territory's Hamas-run health ministry, which does not give breakdown of civilian and militant deaths. UNRWA, which has provided essential aid for Palestinian refugees since 1949, has long been criticised by Israel. Earlier this year, UNRWA's chief Philippe Lazzarini called for Israel to "stop its campaign" against the organisation, citing "outrageous" attacks on its employees, facilities, and operations. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

UNRWA fires nine workers for involvement in October 7 Hamas attack

American gymnast Simon Biles missed out on gold in her final two events at the Paris Olympics that means Biles ends her third and perhaps final Olympics with three gold medals and one silver. Watch in for more details!

Olympics 2024 Gymnastics: Simone Biles loses Floor Gold Medal to Brazil's Andrade

The "hottest place on the Earth" recorded its hottest month ever in July, according to a statement released by the National Park Service (NPS) on August 2, 2024.&nbsp;

Death Valley National Park observed a record-high average 24-hour temperature of 42.5 degrees Celsius. The previous record in the region was set in 2018 at 42.3 degrees Celsius.

The record-breaking average temperature at Death Valley was a scorching high of 49.9 degrees Celcius. The park witnessed&nbsp;temperature of over 51.7 degrees Celsius for nine days, while only seven days recorded temperature lower than 48.9.

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The highest temperature during the month at Death Valley National Park was recorded at Furnace Creek weather station on July 7 when the mercury reached 54 degrees Celsius. The same station holds the world record for the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth at 56.7 degrees Celsius in July 1913.

The park recorded low temperatures (Minimum) during the month at an average of 35.1 degrees Celsius, barely providing any comfort overnight.

In July the park rangers dealt with several life-threatening incidents due to intense heat. One fatality was also recorded in the park. In another incident, a man received second-degree burns when he lost his shoes in sand dunes and had to be rescued and hospitalised.

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"We just experienced the hottest month in history in the hottest place on Earth! Six of the 10 hottest summers have come in the past 10 years, which should serve as a wake up call," said Superintendent Mike Reynolds in the statement.&nbsp;

"Record-breaking months like this one could become the norm as we continue to see global temperatures rise. Visitors to the park should plan ahead and come prepared to face extreme temperatures during the summer months," he added.

Park rangers have advised summer travellers to Death Valley National Park to stay close to an air-conditioned vehicle and not walk continuously for more than&nbsp;10 minutes. They have also recommended visitors to "not hike after 10 am, drink plenty of water, eat salty snacks, and wear a hat and sunscreen."

(With inputs from agencies)

The "hottest place on the Earth" recorded its hottest month ever in July, according to a statement released by the National Park Service (NPS) on August 2, 2024.

The "hottest place on the Earth" recorded its hottest month ever in July, according to a statement released by the National Park Service (NPS) on August 2, 2024. Death Valley National Park observed a record-high average 24-hour temperature of 42.5 degrees Celsius. The previous record in the region was set in 2018 at 42.3 degrees Celsius. The record-breaking average temperature at Death Valley was a scorching high of 49.9 degrees Celcius. The park witnessed temperature of over 51.7 degrees Celsius for nine days, while only seven days recorded temperature lower than 48.9. Also read | Antarctic temperatures rise 10C above average, experts are calling it a near-record heatwave The highest temperature during the month at Death Valley National Park was recorded at Furnace Creek weather station on July 7 when the mercury reached 54 degrees Celsius. The same station holds the world record for the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth at 56.7 degrees Celsius in July 1913. The park recorded low temperatures (Minimum) during the month at an average of 35.1 degrees Celsius, barely providing any comfort overnight. In July the park rangers dealt with several life-threatening incidents due to intense heat. One fatality was also recorded in the park. In another incident, a man received second-degree burns when he lost his shoes in sand dunes and had to be rescued and hospitalised. Also read | Flights to Leh cancelled due to record heatwave for fourth day in a row "We just experienced the hottest month in history in the hottest place on Earth! Six of the 10 hottest summers have come in the past 10 years, which should serve as a wake up call," said Superintendent Mike Reynolds in the statement. "Record-breaking months like this one could become the norm as we continue to see global temperatures rise. Visitors to the park should plan ahead and come prepared to face extreme temperatures during the summer months," he added. Park rangers have advised summer travellers to Death Valley National Park to stay close to an air-conditioned vehicle and not walk continuously for more than 10 minutes. They have also recommended visitors to "not hike after 10 am, drink plenty of water, eat salty snacks, and wear a hat and sunscreen." (With inputs from agencies)

Death Valley National Park: 'Hottest place on Earth' records hottest month in July

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar addressed parliament's upper house Rajya Sabha on Tuesday (August 6) over the prevailing crisis in Bangladesh that forced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to leave the country after resigning from office. New Delhi will "naturally remain deeply concerned till law and order is visibly restored," Jaishankar told Rajya Sabha. Watch in for more details!

S Jaishankar in Parliament on Bangladesh crisis: Several minorities targeted during protests

A Polish man accused of punching Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told a Copenhagen court on Tuesday he doesn't recall hitting her because he was under the influence of alcohol.

A Polish man accused of punching Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told a Copenhagen court on Tuesday he doesn't recall hitting her because he was under the influence of alcohol. The suspect, whom Danish authorities have ruled cannot be named in the media, risks prison time and deportation if convicted, with a verdict expected when the trial wraps up on Wednesday. The 39-year-old, who appeared in the Copenhagen district court wearing a T-shirt and jeans, was immediately apprehended after the alleged assault on June 7th in a Copenhagen square. He denied responsibility. Speaking in court, the accused said he remembered coming face-to-face with the prime minister, whom he recognised, but not putting his hand on her. Also Read | Bangladesh Parliament dissolved by president; Hasina's rival Zia 'freed' after years of house arrest "I'm standing face to face with Mrs Prime Minister, (then) I can't remember anything else until I am arrested," he testified. He said he believed the memory loss was the result of alcohol previously consumed starting to take effect and the surprise of suddenly coming face-to-face with the prime minister. He also said that the day had been "a bad" one for him but did not provide details. Frederiksen, 46, underwent a medical examination afterwards and was diagnosed with a "contusion on her right shoulder and a minor whiplash injury", her office said at the time. 'Hard punch' The man, who has lived in Denmark for five years, has been charged with violence against a public servant for having punched Frederiksen with a "closed fist on the right shoulder", according to the charge sheet. He has also been charged with several counts of indecent exposure and fraud relating to other incidents. After the accused, the court heard testimonies from two of Frederiksen's bodyguards and a friend she was on her way to meet for coffee. One of the bodyguards said there were many people walking in the street when the man approached the prime minister. "He says something incomprehensible to her. As he passes her, he gives her a hard punch with his fist on her shoulder," the bodyguard told the court. Following the testimonies about the attack, the court spent the remainder of the day's proceedings dealing with the other charges. Special prosecutor Anders Larsson also noted at the end of the day that the accused had previously received a number of fines for theft and vandalism. After the incident, Frederiksen said she was "saddened and shaken" and did not take part in the final day of campaigning for the EU parliament elections in June. Speaking a week after the attack, Frederiksen said she had sought professional help. "I have gotten help for the first time in my life," she told Danish television TV2 at a political festival on Denmark's Bornholm island. Frederiksen became Denmark's youngest-ever head of government when she was elected in 2019, aged 41. She won re-election in 2022. Widely condemned Neither the prosecution nor the defence called Frederiksen as a witness during the trial. "It's the prosecution authority's assessment that it is not necessary to call her as a witness," Larsson explained. "This is an expression of our belief that we can bring the case to a conviction without her giving a statement," the prosecutor added. Asked by AFP after the day's proceedings whether a political motive had been ruled out, Larsson said he didn't want to go into the accused's explanation. The accused's lawyer Henrik Karl Nielsen meanwhile said: "We haven't heard anything (in court) today about any political motives." "He has seen a person whom he knows, a well-known person, and something has happened," Nielsen told AFP. Also Read: UK violence: 400 arrested, man assaulted in Belfast 'race hate crime' The attack was widely condemned by leading European politicians, including EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, who called it a "despicable act which goes against everything we believe and fight for in Europe". It followed a spate of assaults on European politicians from across the political spectrum ahead of the European Parliament elections in June. On May 15th, Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot four times at close range as he greeted supporters after a government meeting. Several politicians in Germany had been attacked at work or on the campaign trail. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Polish man claims 'I can't remember' alleged assault on Danish PM Mette Frederiksen

Russia on Tuesday (Aug 6) alleged that Ukraine had launched a major offensive on its&nbsp;southern border region of Kursk involving hundreds of fighters, and it had rushed troops to repel the attack. Moscow claimed the fighters were backed by military tanks.

Earlier, the Russian regional governor said the attackers had been pushed back but a statement by the&nbsp;defence ministry later stressed that the fighting was still going on.

The statement gave details about the troops and personnel that Russia was mobilising to thwart the alleged offensive.

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"Troops covering the state border, together with units of the border troops of the FSB (security service) of Russia, are repelling attacks and inflicting fire on the enemy in the area of ​​the state border and on (Ukrainian) reserves in the Sumy region," the statement said.

The statement claimed that Russia had deployed warplanes to take down Ukrainian armoured vehicles.

Moscow said around 300 Ukrainian fighters, 11 tanks and more than 20 armoured combat vehicles took part in the attack Tuesday, which targeted Russian border units in Nikolayevo-Daryino and Oleshnya.

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Alexei Smirnov, the acting governor of the Kursk region, described the situation as “difficult”, saying two Russian nationals had been killed by shelling and drone attacks. He also said dozens of Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight.

Russia added that six Ukrainian tanks, four armoured personnel carriers and six other armoured vehicles were destroyed in the counter-offensive.

Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, there have been several incursions into Russian territory by volunteer fighters enlisted under the Ukrainian flag.

In May 2023, Ukrainian-based Freedom of Russia Legion launched raids in Russia’s Belgorod.

Earlier in March 2023, a group called the Russian Volunteer Corps allegedly raided the Russian border region of Bryansk.

Russian claims couldn’t be verified by WION independently. News agency AP tried reaching the Ukrainian General Staff and Ministry of Defence for comments but no response was received.

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Russia on Tuesday (Aug 6) alleged that Ukraine had launched a major offensive on its southern border region of Kursk involving hundreds of fighters, and it had rushed troops to repel the attack.

Russia on Tuesday (Aug 6) alleged that Ukraine had launched a major offensive on its southern border region of Kursk involving hundreds of fighters, and it had rushed troops to repel the attack. Moscow claimed the fighters were backed by military tanks. Earlier, the Russian regional governor said the attackers had been pushed back but a statement by the defence ministry later stressed that the fighting was still going on. The statement gave details about the troops and personnel that Russia was mobilising to thwart the alleged offensive. Watch: Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine receives first batch of US-made F-16 fighter jets × "Troops covering the state border, together with units of the border troops of the FSB (security service) of Russia, are repelling attacks and inflicting fire on the enemy in the area of the state border and on (Ukrainian) reserves in the Sumy region," the statement said. The statement claimed that Russia had deployed warplanes to take down Ukrainian armoured vehicles. Moscow said around 300 Ukrainian fighters, 11 tanks and more than 20 armoured combat vehicles took part in the attack Tuesday, which targeted Russian border units in Nikolayevo-Daryino and Oleshnya. Also read: Russia Amasses 40,000 Troops, Bulk of Its Weaponry Near Strategic Pokrovsk City Alexei Smirnov, the acting governor of the Kursk region, described the situation as “difficult”, saying two Russian nationals had been killed by shelling and drone attacks. He also said dozens of Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight. Russia added that six Ukrainian tanks, four armoured personnel carriers and six other armoured vehicles were destroyed in the counter-offensive. Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, there have been several incursions into Russian territory by volunteer fighters enlisted under the Ukrainian flag. In May 2023, Ukrainian-based Freedom of Russia Legion launched raids in Russia’s Belgorod. Earlier in March 2023, a group called the Russian Volunteer Corps allegedly raided the Russian border region of Bryansk. Russian claims couldn’t be verified by WION independently. News agency AP tried reaching the Ukrainian General Staff and Ministry of Defence for comments but no response was received. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

‘Difficult’ situation as Russia claims it’s battling ‘major Ukrainian offensive’

The son of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, Sajeeb Wazed has expressed his concerns over the "anarchy" in the country, and pointed to the attacks on minorities. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, " After all she has done , after all the development, Bangladesh will now become Pakistan".&nbsp;

The comments come a day after the country saw chaotic development, and Hasina coming to India. The Bangladesh army announced that an interim govt will be formed.&nbsp;<img alt="Saeeb Wazed" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ba4f925a-2b7e-406d-9a7a-9b941629dec5" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/HasinaSon.png" />

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Hasina's son pointed out how " the international community was busy criticizing my mother for this and that". Hasina was prime minister of Bangladesh for 15 years, which saw stability in the country, making it one of the fastest growing economies in the region.&nbsp;

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Sidhant Sibal: How do you see the developments in Bangladesh?

Sajeeb Wazed: Developments in Bangladesh are terrible. Its anarchy, you have no rule of law. You have mobs running the streets, vandalizing homes, factories and from what I've heard now they're attacking minorities. You know, the militants are attacking minorities and Hindu temples. So Bangladesh is actually in a state of anarchy.&nbsp;

Sidhant Sibal: So have you spoken to your mother who is in India right now?

Sajeeb Wazed: Yes, I spoke to her this morning. She's in good spirits but she is very, very disheartened and very disappointed with the people of Bangladesh. After all she has done , after all the development, Bangladesh will now become Pakistan

Sidhant Sibal: Any plans for her to return anytime soon?

Sajeeb Wazed: Absolutely not. She is 77 years old. This was going to be her last term. She was going to retire after this anyway. So they are now hunting our Awami League leaders and the interim government doesn't even include the Awami League, so why would we bother. People have made their choice and they will get the leadership they deserve.

Sidhant Sibal: Any plans for you to join politics in future?

Sajeeb Wazed: No. My family has been through this three times, 3 coups, after this, we are done. We are tired of saving Bangladesh. Bangladesh can handle its own problem now. It's not all our problem.

Sidhant Sibal: We have also seen the visuals of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the statues being vandalized, how do you see these developments..

Sajeeb Wazed: I see that as the people of Bangladesh being very ungrateful, they're very, very ungrateful and they deserve the leadership they get. It's their problem. Not mine anymore.

Sidhant Sibal: So from your audio, it looks like that you're very, very disheartened. Today, it looks like a very disheartening day for you.

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Sajeeb Wazed: Absolutely, of course it is. Of course it is because i myself, have helped modernise Bangladesh, digitise Bangladesh, and bring it into the 21st century. I have worked so hard myself, without any pay from the Government of Bangladesh. I worked as an honorary advisor. I did not take a penny from the Government of Bangladesh. And I accomplished it. I built digital Bangladesh, my mother turned the country around from a poor country into a middle income country. And in history books, Sheikh Hasina's term will always be &nbsp;remembered as a golden age of Bangladesh because it is as good as it was going to get, after this, It's all downhill.

Sidhant Sibal: Is there any message to the international community?

Sajeeb Wazed: No, because the international community was busy criticising my mother for this and that. So now enjoy, watch. Watch the minorities getting killed. This is what you wanted. You didn't want Sheikh Hasina fine. This is what happens without Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh.&nbsp;

Sidhant Sibal: And do you trust the interim government to bring any semblance in Bangladesh?

Sajeeb Wazed: Well, that remains to be seen, but I doubt it. I mean, you look at it today. Even now there's violence all over the country. What is the interim government and the military doing? Nothing, they have no power.

Sidhant Sibal: So since you've spoken to your mother, Sheikh Hasina who is in India, what is her next plan? Is she planning to go to London as well?

Sajeeb Wazed: No, she has not planned to go anywhere. She has made no decisions since she has retired. She will live out the rest of her time playing with her grandchildren

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Sidhant Sibal: In India or any other third country..

Sajeeb Wazed: My whole family, we have lived outside of Bangladesh for decades now. We are well settled. So she will probably come to my house. Spending time with my daughter, she will go to my sister's house, spend time with her kid, go to my aunt and spend time with the grandkids. That's what she will do. She will be a nice grandmother now.

Sidhant Sibal: So my last question, do you have any message to the people of Bangladesh?

Sajeeb Wazed: Yes, good luck.

The son of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, Sajeeb Wazed has expressed his concerns over the "anarchy" in the country, and pointed to the attacks on minorities.

The son of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, Sajeeb Wazed has expressed his concerns over the "anarchy" in the country, and pointed to the attacks on minorities. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, " After all she has done , after all the development, Bangladesh will now become Pakistan". The comments come a day after the country saw chaotic development, and Hasina coming to India. The Bangladesh army announced that an interim govt will be formed. Saeeb Wazed | Commons Hasina's son pointed out how " the international community was busy criticizing my mother for this and that". Hasina was prime minister of Bangladesh for 15 years, which saw stability in the country, making it one of the fastest growing economies in the region. Also read: Hasina flees to India; PM Modi holds high-level meet on turmoil in Bangladesh Sidhant Sibal: How do you see the developments in Bangladesh? Sajeeb Wazed: Developments in Bangladesh are terrible. Its anarchy, you have no rule of law. You have mobs running the streets, vandalizing homes, factories and from what I've heard now they're attacking minorities. You know, the militants are attacking minorities and Hindu temples. So Bangladesh is actually in a state of anarchy. Sidhant Sibal: So have you spoken to your mother who is in India right now? Sajeeb Wazed: Yes, I spoke to her this morning. She's in good spirits but she is very, very disheartened and very disappointed with the people of Bangladesh. After all she has done , after all the development, Bangladesh will now become Pakistan Sidhant Sibal: Any plans for her to return anytime soon? Sajeeb Wazed: Absolutely not. She is 77 years old. This was going to be her last term. She was going to retire after this anyway. So they are now hunting our Awami League leaders and the interim government doesn't even include the Awami League, so why would we bother. People have made their choice and they will get the leadership they deserve. Sidhant Sibal: Any plans for you to join politics in future? Sajeeb Wazed: No. My family has been through this three times, 3 coups, after this, we are done. We are tired of saving Bangladesh. Bangladesh can handle its own problem now. It's not all our problem. Sidhant Sibal: We have also seen the visuals of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the statues being vandalized, how do you see these developments.. Sajeeb Wazed: I see that as the people of Bangladesh being very ungrateful, they're very, very ungrateful and they deserve the leadership they get. It's their problem. Not mine anymore. Sidhant Sibal: So from your audio, it looks like that you're very, very disheartened. Today, it looks like a very disheartening day for you. Also read: Bangladesh unrest: Sheikh Hasina won't make a political comeback, says son Sajeeb Wazed: Absolutely, of course it is. Of course it is because i myself, have helped modernise Bangladesh, digitise Bangladesh, and bring it into the 21st century. I have worked so hard myself, without any pay from the Government of Bangladesh. I worked as an honorary advisor. I did not take a penny from the Government of Bangladesh. And I accomplished it. I built digital Bangladesh, my mother turned the country around from a poor country into a middle income country. And in history books, Sheikh Hasina's term will always be remembered as a golden age of Bangladesh because it is as good as it was going to get, after this, It's all downhill. Sidhant Sibal: Is there any message to the international community? Sajeeb Wazed: No, because the international community was busy criticising my mother for this and that. So now enjoy, watch. Watch the minorities getting killed. This is what you wanted. You didn't want Sheikh Hasina fine. This is what happens without Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh. Sidhant Sibal: And do you trust the interim government to bring any semblance in Bangladesh? Sajeeb Wazed: Well, that remains to be seen, but I doubt it. I mean, you look at it today. Even now there's violence all over the country. What is the interim government and the military doing? Nothing, they have no power. Sidhant Sibal: So since you've spoken to your mother, Sheikh Hasina who is in India, what is her next plan? Is she planning to go to London as well? Sajeeb Wazed: No, she has not planned to go anywhere. She has made no decisions since she has retired. She will live out the rest of her time playing with her grandchildren × Sidhant Sibal: In India or any other third country.. Sajeeb Wazed: My whole family, we have lived outside of Bangladesh for decades now. We are well settled. So she will probably come to my house. Spending time with my daughter, she will go to my sister's house, spend time with her kid, go to my aunt and spend time with the grandkids. That's what she will do. She will be a nice grandmother now. Sidhant Sibal: So my last question, do you have any message to the people of Bangladesh? Sajeeb Wazed: Yes, good luck.

Sajeeb Wazed, son of former PM Hasina, tells WION: "Bangladesh will be the next Pakistan"

Beirut's main airport is seeing a huge influx of people trying to leave Lebanon amid fear of conflict. Several countries have urges their nationals to leave as tensions continue to escalate in the region. Watch in for more details!

Israel vs Hezbollah Conflict: Beirut airport swarms with various nationals leaving the country

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro urged his supporters to remove WhatsApp from their devices and accused the Meta-owned messaging app is being exploited by "fascists" to instigate violence. Maduro's comment came as a fervent appeal under the rain at a rally organised by the ruling party’s youth branch.

Maduro called for a "voluntary, progressive, and radical withdrawal" from WhatsApp. The Venezuelan president called for a gradual switch to alternative platforms such as Telegram and the Chinese messaging app WeChat.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-nicolas-maduro-venezuelas-bus-driver-turned-president-who-won-yet-another-term-745234">Who is Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's bus driver-turned-president, who won yet another term?</a>

"Through WhatsApp, they are threatening the military family, the police, the street leaders, the community, everyone who doesn’t declare themselves in favor of fascism," Maduro stated.&nbsp;

He also criticised TikTok and Instagram for promoting "hate," promising regulatory measures.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuela-elections-meet-maria-corina-machado-the-iron-lady-slaying-her-way-to-challenge-president-maduro-744101">Venezuela elections: Meet María Corina Machado, the 'Iron Lady' slaying her way to challenge President Maduro</a>

At the youth rally, Maduro referred to the government’s security operation "Tun-Tun," named after the "knock-knock" sound on doors. "Knock, knock, who’s there?" he sang to the tune of a popular Christmas song, adding, "People of peace. Don’t be a crying baby, you’ll go to Tocoron." Tocoron, a maximum-security prison.&nbsp;

The latest stance against social media platforms comes amid a stringent crackdown by Maduro’s regime following his self-proclaimed victory in the presidential election. Maduro has consistently labeled opposition leader María Corina Machado and her proxy candidate Edmundo González as "fascists".&nbsp;

Also watch |&nbsp;Anti-Maduro protests in Venezuela: Clashes and violence over election results

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Maduro has accused Machado of instigating protests ignited by allegations of electoral fraud.

In response to the controversy, Maduro has requested Venezuela’s high court to review the election results.&nbsp;

On Monday (August 5), Venezuela's head of the electoral authority, Elvis Amoroso, handed over the electoral documentation during a state television broadcast.&nbsp;

The specifics of the documents, particularly whether they contained detailed tabulations of results as disclosed by the opposition, remain undisclosed.

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro urged his supporters to remove WhatsApp from their devices and accused the Meta-owned messaging app is being exploited by "fascists" to instigate violence.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro urged his supporters to remove WhatsApp from their devices and accused the Meta-owned messaging app is being exploited by "fascists" to instigate violence. Maduro's comment came as a fervent appeal under the rain at a rally organised by the ruling party’s youth branch. Maduro called for a "voluntary, progressive, and radical withdrawal" from WhatsApp. The Venezuelan president called for a gradual switch to alternative platforms such as Telegram and the Chinese messaging app WeChat. Also read | Who is Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's bus driver-turned-president, who won yet another term? "Through WhatsApp, they are threatening the military family, the police, the street leaders, the community, everyone who doesn’t declare themselves in favor of fascism," Maduro stated. He also criticised TikTok and Instagram for promoting "hate," promising regulatory measures. Also read | Venezuela elections: Meet María Corina Machado, the 'Iron Lady' slaying her way to challenge President Maduro At the youth rally, Maduro referred to the government’s security operation "Tun-Tun," named after the "knock-knock" sound on doors. "Knock, knock, who’s there?" he sang to the tune of a popular Christmas song, adding, "People of peace. Don’t be a crying baby, you’ll go to Tocoron." Tocoron, a maximum-security prison. The latest stance against social media platforms comes amid a stringent crackdown by Maduro’s regime following his self-proclaimed victory in the presidential election. Maduro has consistently labeled opposition leader María Corina Machado and her proxy candidate Edmundo González as "fascists". Also watch | Anti-Maduro protests in Venezuela: Clashes and violence over election results × Maduro has accused Machado of instigating protests ignited by allegations of electoral fraud. In response to the controversy, Maduro has requested Venezuela’s high court to review the election results. On Monday (August 5), Venezuela's head of the electoral authority, Elvis Amoroso, handed over the electoral documentation during a state television broadcast. The specifics of the documents, particularly whether they contained detailed tabulations of results as disclosed by the opposition, remain undisclosed. (With inputs from agencies)

Maduro warns Venezuelan dissidents of 'tun-tun operations', calls against use of WhatsApp

The United Nations says nine employees of UNRWA, its agency for Palestinian refugees, “may have been involved” in the October 7 attack on southern Israel by Hamas, adding that they have been fired. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: UN says 9 Gaza aid members may have been involved in October 7 attack

After a man was detained over&nbsp;comments made on Facebook, Tesla CEO Elon Musk escalated his dispute with the United Kingdom, calling the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer&nbsp;"two-tier Keir" and questioning if the riots were taking place in&nbsp;Britain or the Soviet Union.

The X owner has been at odds with Sir Keir Starmer over police response&nbsp;to riots in the UK. In his latest retort, Musk shared a video that shows police officers detaining a man for making inappropriate comments on Facebook.

Musk wrote on X, "Arrested for making comments on Facebook!"

"Is this Britain or the Soviet Union? Is this accurate @Community Notes," he added.

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Watch |&nbsp;Bangladesh crisis: Sources say, UK rejects Hasina's asylum request

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This includes sending messages that are "grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character" and could result in up to six months in jail or a fine.

In reaction to a video that showed multiple groups of masked individuals gathered outside a pub, some carrying the Palestinian&nbsp;flag, Musk, in another post aimed at Keir questioned, "Why aren't all communities protected in Britain?"&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-violence-400-arrested-man-attacked-in-belfast-hate-crime-police-attacked-with-petrol-bombs-747736">UK violence: 400 arrested, man assaulted in Belfast 'race hate crime'</a>

On Monday, Musk made similar&nbsp;comments towards Starmer's&nbsp;announcement that he would not stand for violence against Muslim communities. Over the last week, protesters have targeted mosques and hotels that house asylum seekers around the United Kingdom.

In another post, Musk used "#twotierKeir", referring to "two-tier policing." This term is frequently used by far-right groups to imply that police treat different groups unfairly.

Downing Street has decided not to engage with&nbsp;the owner of X&nbsp;anymore. They previously stated his comments about a potential civil war in the UK had "no justification." Despite this, Musk continues to target Starmer on his social media platform.

Chief Whip Alan Campbell, in a letter to MPs, emphasised the importance of avoiding actions that might spread misinformation on social media and advised against getting involved in online debates.

(With inputs from agencies)

After a man was detained over comments made on Facebook, Tesla CEO Elon Musk escalated his dispute with the United Kingdom, calling the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer "two-tier Keir" and questioning if the riots were taking place in Britain or the Soviet Union.

After a man was detained over comments made on Facebook, Tesla CEO Elon Musk escalated his dispute with the United Kingdom, calling the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer "two-tier Keir" and questioning if the riots were taking place in Britain or the Soviet Union. The X owner has been at odds with Sir Keir Starmer over police response to riots in the UK. In his latest retort, Musk shared a video that shows police officers detaining a man for making inappropriate comments on Facebook. Musk wrote on X, "Arrested for making comments on Facebook!" "Is this Britain or the Soviet Union? Is this accurate @Community Notes," he added. In 2030 for making a Facebook comment that the UK government didn’t like pic.twitter.com/UhKDLeCPJb — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 6, 2024 × In the video, an officer informs a man that he is being detained on suspicion of using the electronic communications network inappropriately. Watch | Bangladesh crisis: Sources say, UK rejects Hasina's asylum request × This includes sending messages that are "grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character" and could result in up to six months in jail or a fine. In reaction to a video that showed multiple groups of masked individuals gathered outside a pub, some carrying the Palestinian flag, Musk, in another post aimed at Keir questioned, "Why aren't all communities protected in Britain?" Also read: UK violence: 400 arrested, man assaulted in Belfast 'race hate crime' On Monday, Musk made similar comments towards Starmer's announcement that he would not stand for violence against Muslim communities. Over the last week, protesters have targeted mosques and hotels that house asylum seekers around the United Kingdom. In another post, Musk used "#twotierKeir", referring to "two-tier policing." This term is frequently used by far-right groups to imply that police treat different groups unfairly. Downing Street has decided not to engage with the owner of X anymore. They previously stated his comments about a potential civil war in the UK had "no justification." Despite this, Musk continues to target Starmer on his social media platform. Chief Whip Alan Campbell, in a letter to MPs, emphasised the importance of avoiding actions that might spread misinformation on social media and advised against getting involved in online debates. (With inputs from agencies)

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