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Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s ousted leader, seeks a new passport to return home after two years in India, where she fled post-uprising. Facing a death sentence for crimes against humanity, her request has been denied by Dhaka, which insists on extradition procedures for her to face legal consequences.
A Russian military satellite, Cosmos 2612, narrowly approached Finland’s X36 satellite, raising concerns among experts over increasing aggression towards Western satellites.
Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine will convene in Abu Dhabi for peace talks mediated by the United States, following claims from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Ukrainian forces have strengthened their negotiating position. US officials noted both sides have shown flexibility regarding territorial exchanges, though security guarantees remain a central topic.
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The pound’s recent strong rally has slowed, with traders looking for direction in a quiet week for UK economic data. Sterling is down 0.2% against the dollar, trading around $1.311, after losing over 1% in the past five days.
The dollar is near a two-week high ahead of key US data, including manufacturing PMI and Friday’s jobs report. These figures will influence whether the US Federal Reserve cuts rates by 25 or 50 basis points in September.
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