Washington State Wildfires Burn 250,000+ Acres, Trigger Evacuations Near Spokane

Taslima Nasreen Calls for Sheikh Hasina's Return and Awami League Ban Lifted

Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen has publicly voiced support for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, calling for her return to Bangladesh. Nasreen described the manner of Hasina's ouster as wrong and anti-democratic. She also demanded that the ban imposed on Hasina's party, the Awami League, be removed. Nasreen's remarks signal growing criticism from certain quarters over the political developments that led to Hasina's removal from power.

13 Rajasthan trains won’t stop at Delhi Cantt railway station for 70 days – Full list

72 Dead After 60,000 Migrants Cross Into Spain's Ceuta in Record Surge

An estimated 60,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta, Spain's north African enclave, in what became the territory's largest ever mass border crossing. At least 72 people died during the surge, making it a deadly as well as record-breaking event. The majority of those who crossed have since returned to Morocco following the unprecedented influx. The crossing marked a significant escalation in migration pressure on Spain's north African territories.

Pakistan Army Spokesman Urges Against Ties with Non-Muslims, Takes Dig at India

Pakistan's Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, made remarks urging people not to befriend non-Muslims. His comments also targeted India and took a swipe at Afghanistan over its relationship with New Delhi. The statements were made publicly by one of Pakistan's most senior military spokespersons. The remarks have drawn attention for their religious undertones and geopolitical implications involving regional neighbors.