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Bangladesh's interim government has banned the Awami League, the political party of deposed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, under the country's Anti-Terrorism Act due to national security concerns.

The prohibition comes after the National Citizen Party, along with Islamist and right-wing groups, staged escalating demonstrations demanding that the party be labeled a terrorist organization. The government stated that the ban will remain in place until the Awami League and its officials are tried for alleged involvement in protester deaths, according to Reuters.

A new amendment to the International Crimes Tribunal Act allows political parties to be prosecuted as entities, clearing the way for the trial.

The Awami League declared the ruling unlawful and challenged the temporary government's authority, Reuters reported.

Poland says that Russian intelligence services planned the big fire in May 2024 that destroyed the Marywilska shopping center in Warsaw. Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the blaze was the result of arson ordered by Russian operatives, BBC reported.

After a year-long inquiry, it was determined that the fire was planned by someone in Russia. Authorities reported that some suspects are in custody, while others have been identified and are being pursued.

The fire destroyed over 1,400 small businesses, the majority of which were held by members of Warsaw's Vietnamese population, according to BBC.

Polish officials identified the event as part of a larger sabotage plan involving Russian intelligence. Moscow has not commented on the most recent allegations, but has repeatedly denied participating in such efforts.

The White House is in talks with Qatar over temporary use of a luxurious jumbo jet that may serve as Air Force One during President Trump's second term.

Qatar confirmed conversations but denied that the jet will be given as a gift, describing it as an interim arrangement that is still being reviewed by legal authorities. BBC reports the jet may be donated to Trump’s presidential library after his term ends.

The aircraft will require retrofitting and security clearance before use. Trump, who is visiting Qatar this week, referred to the plane as a “gift” on Truth Social.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said any foreign gift would be handled in full compliance with US law. The deal has raised ethical concerns among critics, according to BBC.

The 2569th birth anniversary of Siddhartha Gautam popular around the world as Buddha, the harbinger of peace is being celebrated today.

Buddha Jayanti is celebrated every year on the full moon day of the month of Baisakh in the Lunar calendar. As Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death falls on the full moon day of Baishakh, Buddhists around the world, including in Nepal, celebrate the day with reverence and devotion to Buddha.

Likewise, Buddhist monks and religious leaders sit in chaityas, monasteries, vihars etc., and perform traditional rituals.

Special events are being held in Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha and in Kapilvastu, Swayambhu and Boudha.

Siddhartha Gautam was born to King Suddhodhan and Queen Mayadevi in Lumbini of present Rupandehi district in 563 BC i.e. 2569 years ago. Born as a prince, he became worried seeing the sufferings of the people.

At the age of 29, he left the palace and went for meditation and penance.

Also today, the Ubhauli festival is being celebrated especially by the Kirant Rai community across the country.

During the festival, there is a tradition of worshiping nature before planting the crops to ensure that the land gives good output. Chandi dance is also performed on the occasion of this festival.

Sakela dance is also performed among different sects of the Kirant community.