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British-Bangladeshi Ruhi Lauren Akhtar on the Gaza-bound Sumud flotilla

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Desk Report: Bangladeshi-born British human rights activist Ruhi Lauren Akhtar is on board the Global Sumud flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. She is the founder and CEO of the humanitarian organization Refugee Biryani and Bananas. In her latest post on Facebook, she wrote, “Last night, aid ships carrying only food, baby milk and emergency supplies were intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters and the participants were kidnapped. This is a terrible violation, but it does not end here. The people of Gaza still need us.” Calling on the…

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Home Minister outlines qualifications for permanent residence in Britain

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Desk Report: Britain’s Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced a new immigration policy that will tighten the rules for immigrants to stay in the country permanently. She described herself as a “tough home secretary” at the Labour Party’s Liverpool conference, saying that immigrants who want to stay in British society must learn a high level of English, be crime-free, engage in voluntary work in the community and pay into National Insurance alongside their job. At the same time, there will be conditions for not being a beneficiary. Shabana Mahmood said…

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Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister resigns, accused of tax evasion

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Desk Reports: Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has resigned. She was accused of tax evasion. When Rayner was accused, British Prime Minister Starmer gave her full support. But on Friday, Rayner resigned after admitting the charges against her. An independent commission of inquiry in the country concluded that she failed to meet the ethical standards of a minister. The incident is a fresh blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, according to a Reuters report. Rainer, 45, is the eighth and most senior minister to resign from Starmer’s party. Angela…

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