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Neighbours on High Alert as Bangladesh's Elections Could Shift Regional Balance of Power

Bangladesh is set to hold its first elections since 2001, with the outcome having significant implications for neighboring countries including India, Pakistan, and China, who have interests in the country's politics, economy, and security. The election will determine a new government that could impact regional dynamics and relations among these key nations.

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Mamdani Tied to Epstein Associate at Exclusive NYC Event in New Photo Release

A resurfaced photo links socialite Zohran Mamdani to an Epstein-connected publicist at a high-profile New York City event, according to newly unsealed Justice Department records. The photo shows Mamdani attending the luncheon in 2019, which was tied to Peggy Siegal, a longtime associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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