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In an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court’s immunity decision, Schumer introduces the No Kings Act

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will introduce legislation Thursday reaffirming that presidents do not have immunity for criminal actions, an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court’s landmark decision last month. Schumer’s No Kings Act would attempt to invalidate the decision by declaring that presidents are not immune from criminal law

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Bangladesh bans Jamaat-e-Islami party following violent protests that left more than 200 dead

Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh has banned the Jamaat-e-Islami party, its student wing and other associate bodies, terming the party as a “militant and terrorist” organization as part of a nationwide crackdown following weeks of violence that left more than 200 people dead and thousands injured. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her

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Moldova expels Russian diplomat after detaining two officials suspected of treason and conspiracy

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova’s foreign ministry says it has expelled a Russian diplomat after two Moldovan officials were detained on suspicion of treason and conspiracy against the European Union candidate country. Authorities said one of the Moldovan officials is suspected of treason for allegedly collecting and providing information to an embassy employee that could

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India offers $300 million loan to build up Vietnam’s maritime security, saying it is a key partner

Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India has offered Vietnam a $300 million loan to build up the Southeast Asian country’s maritime security, as the two sides say they want to double their trade and investment within five years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday told visiting Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh that India

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