Bianco's seizure of Riverside County's ballots stems from an audit by a local group calling itself the Riverside Election Integrity Team, which claimed the county's tally included nearly 46,000 more ballots than were received in the election, which the county has rejected. The petition, filed March 27, asks the California Supreme Court to stop Bianco from continuing his investigation and to order him to comply with the attorney general's directives. That same day, a state appeals court declined to intervene, prompting the attorney general’s office to seek emergency review from California’s highest court. Bonta’s petition, filed the following day, likewise states that it is “unclear if a special master has been appointed or whether a ‘recount’ has begun.”What does the California Supreme Court petition say? The California Supreme Court must now decide whether to take up the case — and whether to grant the attorney general’s request to temporarily stop the investigation.

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HOD HA'SHARON, Israel, March 29, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Acutely sensitive to noise because of childhood trauma, Nili stresses when air raid sirens send her into a crowded shelter where her own "internal war" overlaps with the one raging outside. But there are also people who have been dealing with their own internal war for many years," she added. "All kids with disabilities really need routine" to give them a sense of stability and certainty, her father, Ziv Azmanov, told AFP. Merav Agsham, head nurse of the psychiatric unit at Shalvata, described these as daily "ethical dilemmas" when the sirens sound. Uri Nitzan, director of the depression and crisis intervention ward at Shalvata, said the centre prioritised dialogue, encouragement and support.

KATHMANDU, Nepal, March 29, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A Nepal court on Sunday extendedby five days the detention of former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and hishome minister after their arrest over alleged involvement in a deadlycrackdown on the 2025 protests that ousted him. Shrestha noted that the court has also said the former prime minister shouldget the medical care he requires. Oli appeared in court via video-link from a hospital on Sunday, where he wasadmitted on Saturday following a procedural check-up. The Supreme Court is due on Monday to consider a petition for Oli andLekhak's release, court spokesman Arjun Prasad Koirala said. "The prime minister has made a hasty decision that could push the countrytowards confrontation," said Tejila Thapa, 44, a supporter of Oli.

Dragon Cover.jpgMarch 29, 2026 | 2:17am EDTArchitecture first-years parade down Tower Road during the 125th Dragon Day on March 27, 2026.

Dragon 15.jpgMarch 29, 2026 | 2:17am EDTThe 125th Dragon Day parade on March 27, 2026. Architecture students dance near the dragon.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam Bulbul-File photoDHAKA, Mar 29, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul visited Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today to oversee the cricketers’ preparations for the upcoming home series against New Zealand. New Zealanders are scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh on April 13 to play three ODI and three T20s). At the venue, he was joined by board directors at the national team’s fitness camp, where he closely observed the players’ training sessions. The Bangladesh squad is currently engaged in intensive fitness training. Following this phase, they will transition into a skill-based training camp.

Photo: CollectedTEHRAN, March 29, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Iran's parliament speaker on Sundayaccused the United States of plotting a ground attack despite talking aboutdiplomacy, after a US warship with around 3,500 military personnel arrived inthe Middle East. The war has escalated into a regional conflagration as Iran has retaliatedwith attacks on Gulf states, sending energy markets into a tailspin andthreatening the world economy. "The enemy publicly sends messages of negotiation and dialogue while secretlyplanning a ground attack," Ghalibaf said in a statement carried by theofficial IRNA news agency. Trump has repeatedly spoken of diplomatic contacts with Iran, although theseclaims has been denied by Tehran. "We are certain that we can punish the United States, make it regretattacking Iran, and firmly secure our legitimate rights," he said.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, March 29, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey were expected to meet on Sunday for talks on the war in the Middle East, with Islamabad acting as a go-between between the United States and Iran. Egypt's Badr Abdelatty and Hakan Fidan from Turkey arrived in Islamabad on Saturday night while Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan touched down on Sunday afternoon. Several roads leading to Islamabad's Red Zone -- where key government buildings and diplomatic missions are based -- were sealed off, AFP reporters said. Security was tight and the driveway of the foreign ministry was decorated with the flags of all four countries. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held separate bilateral talks with Abdelatty and Fidan on Sunday morning.

Attorney General (AG) Barrister Md Ruhul Quddus Kazal. File PhotoDHAKA, Mar 29, 2026 (BSS) - Attorney General (AG) Barrister Md Ruhul Quddus Kazal today said he believes in the free flow of information but stressed the need for vigilance to prevent people from being misled by misinformation or AI-generated contents. The Attorney General said journalists, alongside lawyers, have a significant role in making the Attorney General's Office meaningful and effective. "I was once involved in journalism, so I understand how challenging it is to carry out a journalist's professional responsibilities," he said. The attorney general noted that readers and viewers in Bangladesh show strong interest in court proceedings, making court-related reporting an important area of public attention.

French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet paid a courtesy call on Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed at the Bangladesh Secretariat. Photo : PIDDHAKA, March 29, 2026 (BSS) - Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has sought France’s cooperation in police reform and capacity building. On the reform of RAB, the minister stressed the necessity of maintaining an elite force within the state structure. He noted that France has already taken initiatives to support the capacity development of the Criminal Investigation Department’s forensic laboratory. During the meeting, the Home Minister also sought French technical assistance to enhance the capabilities of the Anti-Riot Troop.

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Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, Prime Minister's Adviser on the Ministry of Finance and Planning. He noted that a core component of the government's economic plan is increasing the volume of internal resources without raising tax rates. Titumir explained that the government is leveraging increased revenue to fund groundbreaking social security measures, including Family Card and support programmes for religious leaders such as Imams, Muezzins, and priests. Titumir noted that these universal social security initiatives are unprecedented in Bangladesh's history. To ensure sustainable growth, the adviser said that the government is pursuing two main paths- structural reform and policy reform.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam held a high-level meeting on road safety at the secretariat today. Photo: PIDDHAKA, Mar 29, 2026 (BSS)- Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has said the government has decided to introduce GPS tracking system in all public transport across the country to curb irregularities on roads and highways and to bring discipline in the transport sector. Shaikh Rabiul Alam said that from the next Eid, passenger buses will not be allowed to pick up passengers from random places on the roads. He added that once the GPS system is introduced, buses will not be able to carry excess passengers. State Minister for Road Transport Habibur Rashid, Shimul Biswas, MP, secretaries of different ministries, Dhaka Metropolitan Police commissioner and heads of various agencies were present.