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Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday reportedly resigned and fled the country amid escalating protests demanding resignation. She  is believed to have sought refuge in a "safer location" after thousands of protesters stormed the capital, Dhaka.

The violence took place as thousands of protesters clashed with government supporters, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Sunday marked one of the deadliest days in the recent wave of anti-government demonstrations.

A deeply concerned Pope Francis on Sunday (August 4) called for peace in the Middle East, prayed for flood victims in India, and urged dialogue in Venezuela. He invited everyone to join him in prayer for those affected by landslides in Wayanad. 

On Sunday, the protests witnessed a massive escalation with nearly 100 people killed in violent clashes. In response to the escalating violence, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a travel advisory for Indian citizens, strongly advising against travel to Bangladesh until further notice.

A fresh wave of violence in Bangladesh resulted in over 20 deaths and hundreds of injuries as student protesters clashed with police and ruling party activists on Sunday, according to officials and media reports. 

The recent, surprising assassinations highlight two major intelligence wins for Israel, showing its capability to covertly monitor and accurately target its adversaries, experts in Middle East security and counterterrorism told Business Insider (BI). However, the broader consequences of these actions are still uncertain.

A comparison of the military capabilities of Iran and Israel reveals that Tehran surpasses Israel in terms of manpower. While Iran may surpass Israel in manpower, Tel Aviv has the advantage in terms of weaponry.
 

A deadly terror stabbing attack occurred in the central city of Holon in Israel on Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of two Israeli civilians and injuries to two others.

Dough Emhoff, husband of US Vice President Kamala Harris, has admitted to having an extra-marital affair during his first marriage. His acknowledgement comes after a British tabloid reported that Emhoff had an affair with a teacher who worked at a school his children attended and that resulted in end of his first marriage.

In a late-night escalation, Hezbollah launched around 30 rockets from Lebanon into northern Israel, as reported by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The group claimed responsibility for the attack shortly after midnight on Saturday (Aug 03). Israel's air defense systems intercepted most rockets, but a few landed in open areas.