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Over 400 detained as France student protests escalate
More than 400 people, mostly minors, were detained in France on Tuesday over student protests at high schools across the country, the French interior minister said.
Morocco appoints first woman prime minister in historic move
Morocco has appointed its first woman prime minister, with King Mohammed VI tasking Marrakesh Mayor Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri with forming a new government following her party’s victory in last week’s parliamentary election.
Six killed as Russian Tu-95 bomber crashes during training flight
At least six military personnel were killed when a Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber crashed during a training flight in the Amur region, the Russian Defence Ministry said Tuesday (September 29).
Discussions at technical level on Ganges water treaty ongoing: Randhir Jaiswal
Spokesperson of India's Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, has said discussions at the technical level between India and Bangladesh on the Ganges water-sharing treaty are continuing.
Malaysia begins repatriation of Myanmar nationals
Malaysia has begun the process of sending back Myanmar nationals, including Rohingyas, who are asylum seekers. The country began the process of sending back 1,476 people in the first phase on Tuesday, September 29. The process began as part of a programme to send back 5,000 Myanmar nationals in phases.
Global deforestation shrinking climate action opportunities, UN warns
As deforestation and forest degradation rapidly increase worldwide, opportunities to ensure food security and tackle the impacts of the climate crisis are steadily shrinking. In this situation, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has called on governments worldwide to make forest conservation and restoration a national priority.
US military leaving Iraq after two decades
The final withdrawal of US troops from Iraq is set to be completed after more than two decades of military presence. US forces are scheduled to be pulled out of the country's last remaining bases by Wednesday. Iran and Iran-aligned Iraqi armed groups see the end of this long military chapter, which began in 2003, as a strategic success for themselves.
Myanmar airstrike on Rakhine market kills 50, injures 58
An airstrike by Myanmar’s military on a crowded market in Kyauktaw, in the conflict-hit Rakhine State, has killed at least 50 people and injured 58 others, aid workers and local rescuers said Tuesday (September 29).
Bangladesh among 20 countries gets US tariff relief on select specialty pharmaceuticals
Bangladesh has been included among 20 countries and jurisdictions eligible for zero ad valorem tariffs on specified specialty pharmaceuticals and related ingredients imported into the United States, providing tariff relief for qualifying drug exports from the country.
Oil prices climb again as Middle East supply risks persist
Global oil prices rose for a second consecutive session on Tuesday (September 29) as the prolonged US-Iran conflict raised fresh concerns over disruptions to crude supplies from the Middle East.