Bangladesh jet crash: Death toll rises to 27, mostly children
At least 25 children were among the 27 people killed after a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school and college campus in Dhaka, officials confirmed Tuesday. The accident left 88 others hospitalised with burn injuries. The F-7 BGI aircraft went down shortly after taking off at 1:06 p.m. local time Monday from the Kurmitola air base during a routine training flight. Military officials attributed the crash to a mechanical malfunction.
‘War must end now’: 26 nations on Israel war with Hamas
Over the past 21 months of Israel’s war with Hamas, numerous international statements have criticised its military tactics in Gaza. However, this latest declaration stands out for its unusually frank tone. Signed by the foreign ministers of the UK and 27 other countries including Australia, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, and Switzerland, the statement has with a forceful message: “The war in Gaza must end now.”
Zelenskyy: Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Turkey 23 July
Ukraine and Russia are expected to resume peace talks on Wednesday in Turkey, their first meeting in seven weeks. Earlier in the day, Zelenskiy had urged for quicker progress in the negotiation process. Russia’s state-run TASS news agency, citing a source in Turkey, confirmed the talks were scheduled for Wednesday. The Kremlin, meanwhile, stated that both sides remained “diametrically opposed” on the terms for ending the war.
Trump releases Martin Luther King assassination files
On Monday, the U.S. Justice Department made public over 2,40,000 pages of documents concerning the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., including FBI records detailing surveillance of the civil rights leader in efforts to undermine him and his movement. The documents were uploaded to the National Archives website, which noted that additional releases are forthcoming. King was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee; his murder deeply impacted the nation during a turbulent year marked by racial unrest, widespread protests against the Vietnam War, and the assassination of presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy.
AstraZeneca unveils plan to invest 50 bn in US
AstraZeneca announced plans Monday to invest 50 billion dollars in the US by 2030, aiming to significantly boost its manufacturing and research footprint in response to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. The move marks one of the latest major commitments from a global pharmaceutical company as it adapts to shifting political and economic landscapes. The investment will go toward building a new drug manufacturing facility in Virginia and expanding research and cell therapy production across several key states.
Taiwan reports Chinese naval activity around its territory
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) said that it detected Tuesday the presence of 8 PLAN ships and 2 official ships operating around its territory. Earlier, on Monday, MND had detected one Chinese aircraft and five Chinese naval vessels operating around its territorial waters. Meanwhile, Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim reaffirmed the government’s firm commitment to national security and regional stability on Friday, amid rising Chinese threats and intensifying geopolitical tensions, Taipei Times reported.
Kremlin signals openness to Putin-Trump talks in Beijing
Russia is open to discussing the possibility of holding talks between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, a Kremlin spokesman said on Monday, according to RT. The Chinese capital is set to host a military parade on September 3 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Putin has already accepted an invitation to attend the event and there is speculation of a potential high-level meeting involving Putin, Trump, and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Putin and Trump have held several phone conversations in recent months, primarily focused on the Ukraine conflict.
US judge orders Trump administration to restore funding data
A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration violated federal law by shutting down a public website that displayed how federal funds are distributed to government agencies, ordering the platform’s reinstatement. US District Judge Emmet Sullivan, in a ruling on Monday, determined that the removal of the online database violated legislation enacted by Congress, which mandates that apportionment decisions be made publicly available within two business days.
Leeds United rope in Anton Stach on four-year deal
Leeds United Tuesday announced the signing of Anton Stach from German side TSG Hoffenheim on a four-year contract. Stach is the latest addition to Elland Road, following Sean Longstaff, Sebastiaan Bornauw, Lukas Nmecha, Jaka Bijol, and Gabriel Gudmundsson. The 26-year-old brings experience and quality to the midfield areas after spending the last five years in the Bundesliga. Standing at 6 ft 4′ in height, Stach has made over 250 career appearances in all competitions and offers versatility to the team, having the experience of operating in both midfield and defence, depending on the situation.
Germany greenlights Taliban consular access to Afghan nationals
The German government has confirmed that the Taliban will send two consular officials to Germany to assist with the deportation of Afghan nationals, particularly those convicted of serious crimes and rejected asylum seekers. This development follows a report by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, which revealed that Germany’s acceptance of the consular officials is linked to the Taliban’s cooperation in accepting deportees.
Kasturi Walimbe is an alum of ThePrint School of Journalism, currently interning with ThePrint
(Edited by Viny Mishra)