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June 1, 2025
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World

Bangladesh Supreme Court restores Jamaat’s party registration, clears path to contest polls

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s Supreme Court on Sunday ordered the Election Commission to restore the right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami’s party registration, nearly eight months after the interim govt lifted a ban on it, clearing the way for its participation in future elections.Court officials said the SC’s appellate division, led by chief justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, directed the commission to […]

April 12, 2025
International
World

Spain wants Israel ousted from Eurovision song contest over its role in Gaza war

Spain’s RTVE has urged the EBU to debate Israel’s Eurovision participation due to the Gaza war, prompting the EBU to acknowledge concerns while affirming all members’ eligibility. The contest, set in Basel, faces protests over Israel’s inclusion, with Yuval Raphael representing the nation amidst the ongoing conflict that began on October 7, 2023. Spain’s public […]