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United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. (Pic: Getty Images)

US Secret Service director resigns, says Trump's assassination attempt was agency's biggest failure

Kim Cheatle's decision comes in response to calls for her resignation from both Democrats and Republicans following a heated congressional hearing on July 22 about the shooting.

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University of Toronto

University of Toronto Study: Pharma Industry's national campaign to influence prescribing practices exposed

A University of Toronto study reveals over 1.1 million pharma-sponsored events targeting U.S. health professionals in 2022. These events, aimed at influencing prescribing practices, highlight a need for transparency and ethical industry interactions. The research emphasizes understanding their prevalence and impact, urging conversations on best practices in prescribing to prioritize public health.

Bangladesh violent protests

Student groups to continue protests in Bangladesh despite SC verdict to scale back controversial quota system

The Supreme Court of Bangladesh on July 21 scaled back the quota system for government jobs from 56% of all positions to 7%, after the nationwide unrest and the deaths of scores of people.

Joe Biden withdraws from Presidential race

Kamala Harris to take on Trump after Biden drops re-election bid

The 81-year-old Biden said he was acting in the best interest of his party and the country by surrendering to weeks of pressure after a disastrous June debate against Donald Trump which raised concerns about his age and mental fitness.

Indian rescue team to search for missing passengers and two buses in Nepal landslide accident

The team arrived in Chitwan on July 20 upon the request of Nepali authorities who sought assistance from India to carry out the operation in search of the buses that swept in Trishuli River after a landslide hit the region on July 12.

12 dead, over 60 injured after bridge collapses in northern China

According to the provincial public relations department, the bridge over a river in Shangluo, Shaanxi province collapsed at about 8.40 pm on July 19 due to a sudden downpour and flash floods.

Over 100 killed, curfew imposed in Bangladesh due to violence over quota row; Indian students return

The Sheikh Hasina-led government in Bangladesh imposed a nationwide curfew late on July 19 to maintain order, along with a complete internet blackout.