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India extends B'desh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's visa even as Dhaka continues pressing for her extradition

Hasina, who has been staying in India since August last year following a nationwide uprising, is accused of genocide and crimes against humanity. Bangladesh’s International Criminal Tribunal has issued a second arrest warrant against her and 11 others, requiring them to appear before the panel on Feb 12.

Canada

Canada PM Justin Trudeau resigns amid internal party struggles, criticism of his policies

On Trudeau’s request, Governor General Mary Simon agreed to prorogue Parliament until March 24 allowing Liberal Party the time to hold a shortened leadership contest. “If I am having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option and this country deserves a real choice in the next election,” he said.

People protesting for Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Hamas claims readiness to release 34 hostages in 'first phase' of exchange deal; Israel denies receiving list

The denial from Israeli side came after UK-based news agency reported that Hamas was ready to release hostages as part of the ceasefire agreement.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau expected to announce his resignation as Liberal Party leader

The Canadian PM started heading the Liberal party in 2013 when the party was in deep water and was reduced to third place in the House of Commons for the first time ever.

Hamas

Hamas releases video of Israeli teen soldier held hostage since Oct 2023

In the updated video, 19-year-old Liri Albag is seen pleading the Israeli government to help her, while her family released a statement, appealing to "the prime minister, world leaders and all decision makers: it's time to take decisions as if it were your own children there"

Joe Biden presenting US' highest civilian honor to Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Lionel Messi awarded with Presidential Medal of Freedom, US' highest civilian honor

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.

China

India expresses concern over China’s Mega Hydropower Project on Yarlung Tsangpo River

India has consistently expressed its concerns to the Chinese side over mega projects on rivers in their territory, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, adding, “India will take necessary measures to ensure that the interests of downstream states of the Brahmaputra are not harmed by activities in upstream areas."