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Bangladesh’s dictator flees—leaving behind a dangerous vacuum (www.economist.com)

On the afternoon of August 5th, televisions in Bangladesh broadcast images of a helicopter rising from the residence of Sheikh Hasina, the country’s prime minister until minutes before. The chopper was carrying her and her sister “to safety”. Shortly afterwards images appeared of gleeful protesters entering the prime...

Olympic 2024 boxing controversy: IBA add to confusion over eligibility row (www.bbc.com)

The Russian-led IBA, which was stripped of its status as amateur boxing’s governing body by the IOC in 2019 because of fears over its governance and regulation, called a news conference in Paris during which president Umar Kremlev and chief executive Chris Roberts were expected to shed new light on the disqualifications....

Commodities giant Glencore is ordered to pay over $150M in wake of Congo mining bribery case (apnews.com)

Federal prosecutors in Switzerland said Monday they have found Glencore’s international unit “criminally liable” and ordered the commodities giant to pay over $150 million in fines and compensation after ending a probe of bribery in connection with Congo’s mining industry over a decade ago....

The head of Russia's military park and a top Defense Ministry official are arrested for fraud (apnews.com)

The director of an exhibition park showcasing Russia’s military might was arrested on fraud charges along with a top Defense Ministry official, part of a sweeping investigation into abuse of office in the top echelons of the military leadership....

Vietnam’s coast guard visits Philippines for joint drills as both face maritime tensions with China (apnews.com)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Vietnamese coast guard ship arrived in Manila on Monday for a four-day goodwill visit and joint exercises as the two countries attempt to put aside their own territorial disputes in the face of rising tensions with China over control of key features in the South China Sea....

Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina resigns as widening unrest sees protesters storm her official residence (apnews.com)

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s prime minister resigned and fled the country Monday, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a broader challenge to her 15-year rule. Thousands of demonstrators stormed her official residence and other buildings associated...

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