Fall from Power: How Sheikh Hasina’s 15-Year Rule Ended and the Reckoning That Followed

Sheikh Hasina, who led Bangladesh for three decades as the dominant figure in the Awami League and the country’s prime minister, was ousted in August 2024 following a massive student-led uprising and now faces a death sentence in absentia for crimes against humanity. Her downfall marks a dramatic reversal for a leader once hailed as Bangladesh’s driving force of stability and development — but whose legacy critics now view through the prism of authoritarianism and repression.

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South Korean Move Away from Coal-fired Power Plants Sparks Concern for Australian Exports

South Korea’s decision to phase out coal-fired power plants by 2040 highlights the risks for Australia’s reliance on fossil fuel exports. This shift underscores the importance of diversifying the economy and accelerating green industries to adapt to changing global energy trends, promoting innovation and self-reliance over traditional resource dependence.

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GOP Faces Heightened Infighting Amid Leadership Struggles and Election Fallout

The Republican Party is currently grappling with deep internal divisions, highlighted by leadership conflicts within the Young Republicans, sharp disagreements over strategies following 2025 election losses, and ideological rifts exacerbating tensions between party factions. These struggles raise questions about the party’s cohesion and direction heading into future election cycles.

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