There’s No Party Like an Iftar Party for Bangladesh’s Aspiring Leaders
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There’s No Party Like an Iftar Party for Bangladesh’s Aspiring Leaders

ByNews Polite

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Around sunset during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, something remarkable happens in the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka. The streets in this city of more than 10 million people, known for its hectic bustle and choking traffic, turn quiet and empty. But for political…

A Traditional Ramadan Treat Gets a Modern Remake (but Good Luck Getting It)
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A Traditional Ramadan Treat Gets a Modern Remake (but Good Luck Getting It)

ByNews Polite

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines As the minutes ticked closer to sundown, the crowd grew more impatient, pressing against the glass display case, shouting and shoving bills toward the young men filling order after order of the Ramadan sweet bread. “If you please—” “What is this stuffed with?”…

Ramadan in the West Bank: Displacement and Despair
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Ramadan in the West Bank: Displacement and Despair

ByNews Polite

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines The bustle of Ramadan markets has been reduced to a trickle of somber shoppers. A heavy silence has replaced lively chatter. No lanterns glow in windows, and the strings of lights that crisscrossed alleyways, flickering above children playing in the streets, have gone…

Israel Halts All Aid Into Gaza Immediately as Cease-Fire Expires
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Israel Halts All Aid Into Gaza Immediately as Cease-Fire Expires

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#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Israel announced on Sunday morning that it was halting the entry of all goods and humanitarian assistance into Gaza immediately, hours after proposing a temporary extension of the now-expired cease-fire with Hamas. The drastic step to block aid appeared to be aimed at…