Tech giant Meta apologised Tuesday for removing social media posts by Malaysian Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, about the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The apology came a day after Anwar’s office summoned Meta representatives to seek an explanation on why the leader’s Facebook and Instagram posts about Haniyeh’s death had been removed. Anwar’s posts included a video showing the premier on a phone call with a Hamas official, offering his condolences. Anwar last week accused the tech giant of “cowardice” for removing his posts. Anwar stressed during a visit to Germany in March that Malaysia’s links were with Hamas’ political wing and not with its military arm.

Five things to know:– Political instability –Bangladesh won its independence from Pakistan in 1971 after a brutal conflict that killed an estimated three million people, only to suffer a devastating famine three years later. Bangladesh, home to 170 million people, has seen numerous coups, counter-coups and periods of military rule in the decades since. READ ALSO: Students want ‘Banker to the Poor’, Muhammad Yunus, as Bangladesh new leaderBut the mangroves are under threat. India and Bangladesh jointly opened a coal-fired power plant in 2022 just 14 kilometres (nine miles) from the edge of the Sundarbans despite a backlash from environmental campaigners. Bangladesh has recorded average annual growth of more than six percent since 2009 and overtook India in per capita income terms in 2021.

Composite: Guardian Design; Supplied imageHazem Suleiman, 26, is a member of and the photographer for the Gaza Sunbirds, a team of paracyclists from Gaza. View image in fullscreen The Gaza Sunbirds in October 2023. I used to do bodybuilding at the gym, but I was an athlete even before joining the Gaza Sunbirds. I was even a footballer in the Palestinian national team before losing my leg. We were ordered to evacuate eastern Khan Younis yesterday, so I’m in the western part of the city.

As the nationwide protests against economic hardship persist in various parts of the country, security forces have called on protesters and organisers to embrace President Bola Tinubu’s olive branch extended in his recent broadcast and to end their protests immediately to allow for dialogue. The protesters and the organisers have to end the violent protests to allow for peaceful dialogue. Those behind the protests and the protesters should end them and embrace dialogue. Despite these challenges, our security agencies made concerted and frantic efforts to restore calm to the affected areas, successfully re-establishing order. Furthermore, they intercepted 3,650,080 litres of stolen crude oil, 625,518 litres of illegally refined AGO, 450 litres of DPK, and 1,230 litres of PMS, among other items, demonstrating their relentless commitment to upholding national security.

Bangladesh’s army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said in a broadcast to the nation on state television on Monday Hasina had resigned and the military would form an interim government. Hasina, 76, fled the country by helicopter, a source close to the leader told AFP shortly after protesters had stormed her palace in Dhaka. Hasina’s son had urged security forces to block any takeover before the protesters stormed the palace compound. The military declared an emergency in January 2007 after widespread political unrest and installed a military-backed caretaker government for two years. Hasina then ruled Bangladesh from 2009 and won her fourth consecutive election in January after a vote without genuine opposition.

In an Olympic boxing ring in Paris, a well-placed punch has echoed across the world. In 46 seconds, Algerian boxing champion Imane Khelif succeeded in uniting a country often marked by divides and contrasts, where governmental policies, election campaigns and world events previously failed. Khelif has talked about the challenges growing up in rural Tiaret in interviews with various media outlets: “It was very difficult. Sahraoui admits to having mixed feelings about the response to the controversy in Algeria, especially since Khelif’s appearance was openly scorned in the country in the past. Sahraoui said she hoped that when it comes to rights and individual freedoms for all in Algeria, Khelif and her performance will be a step in the right direction.

The overall death toll from clashes in Bangladesh has risen to at least 300 people, after 94 died Sunday in the deadliest day in weeks of anti-government demonstrations, according to an AFP tally. “The shocking violence in Bangladesh must stop,” United Nations rights chief Volker Turk said in a statement. “Let’s be clear: The walls are closing in on Hasina: She’s rapidly losing support and legitimacy,” Michael Kugelman, director of the South Asia Institute at the Washington-based Wilson Center, told AFP. Hasina has ruled Bangladesh since 2009 and won her fourth consecutive election in January after a vote without genuine opposition. Demonstrations began over the reintroduction of a quota scheme that reserved more than half of all government jobs for certain groups.

Nigerians are hungry, and Nigerians are angry. Why are we hungry in a country that is so immensely blessed? With meagre resources at their disposal, with the naira constantly depreciating in value, Nigerians seek answers. And while they search for answers, those who are supposed to give answers are unavailable, unapproachable, untouchable and unaccountable. We need dialogue between government and the citizen.

Lenin was picked up by the DSS around 2 a.m. on Monday at his residence in the Apo area of the FCT. Speaking with newsmen, the Director of Mobilisation, Take It Back Movement, Damilare Adenola, said Lenin’s house was raided by the DSS. READ ALSO: Real estate operators groan over spike in electricity costHe alleged that the DSS also assaulted him during his arrest. At the briefing, he said the President’s broadcast demonstrated that he is out of touch with reality in the country. “The violence and repressions are just attempts to silence and control us, and the propaganda cannot sway or fool us.”

UK leader Keir Starmer has warned far-right protesters that they will “regret” participating in the country’s worst rioting in 13 years. The unrest, linked to the murder of three children earlier this week, has spread across England, with anti-immigration demonstrators clashing with police and causing destruction. In a TV address, Starmer condemned the “far-right thuggery” and promised to bring perpetrators to justice. “People are fed up with being told you should be ashamed if you’re white and working class but I’m proud white working class,” 41-year-old Karina, who did not give her surname, told AFP in Nottingham on Saturday. At last month’s election, the Reform UK party led by Brexit cheerleader Nigel Farage captured 14 percent of the vote — one of the largest vote shares for a far-right British party.

There are indications that cost of living will remain high in the near term as money supply and currency in circulation (CIC) surge simultaneously to all-time high in the economy. According to them, Nigeria’s inflation may worsen as the country’s money supply (M3), which measures the total amount of money in an economy, reached an all-time high of N101.34 million in June 2024. According to financial analysts, when the money supply increases, it can lead to higher inflation. While the increase in CIC may suggest improved economic activity in nominal terms and higher consumer spending, it also highlights inflation risk, particularly if money supply growth exceeds real output growth. In contrast, the North-West Zone reported the lowest average CoHD at N956 per day, compared to N787 in May.

Sea moss punch: The Caribbean's cooling, healthy elixir for summerGetty Images Sea moss punch is a beloved traditional drink in Trinidad and Tobago (Credit: Getty Images)Plucked from the ocean, Trinidad's answer to the summer milkshake is now part of a frenzied craze around the world. Used by indigenous Caribs and Arawaks for centuries as a healing elixir, sea moss is inherently bland, with a faint taste of the sea. Long ago, "punch men" sold sea moss punch across the islands, and, for as long as anyone can remember, dried sea moss has been readily available. Akin to a milkshake, sea moss punch follows a straightforward recipe: blend together sea moss gel, milk, sweetener, spices and ice . The main ingredient in sea moss punch, sea moss, actually refers to a number of different species of red algae that grow throughout the region and taste similar.

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Following a considerable improvement in the security situation in Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru, Yobe, Governor Mai Mala Buni has approved a review of the curfew imposed on the three towns, reducing it by five hours. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Retired Brigadier-General Dahiru Abdulsalam, made this known in a statement released on Saturday in Damaturu. “The curfew is now relaxed from noon to 5 pm to enable people to undertake lawful activities with effect from Sunday,” he said. While commending security agencies for their efforts in restoring peace to the area, the governor urged them “to remain vigilant and prevent any breakdown of law and order during the relaxed curfew hours.”He enjoined the residents to cooperate with security personnel and report any suspicious activities. He assured the public of the government’s continued commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens.

President Bola Tinubu has pleaded with Nigerians to suspend the ongoing protests against economic hardship and bad governance. This was contained in his national broadcast on Sunday. The government has deployed security personnel and engaged with labour leaders in an effort to quell the unrest, but protesters remain resolute in their demands for change. The economic hardship, blamed on surging inflation and government policies, has pushed the local currency to record lows against the dollar, exacerbating the suffering of ordinary Nigerians. Stay tuned for live updates on the president’s address and the ongoing protests.