In Bangladesh, the monsoon rains started earlier this week caused floods and landslides in Cox Bazar, and 20 were killed. In the region, 306.000 people were stranded where the refugee camp for Rohingya people is also located. At least 70 villages were flooded, and 36.000 people were evacuated and taken to the schools and shelters nearby.
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Merz reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to Israel’s security but opposed suspending EU-Israel ties. On Ukraine, he stressed continued support and sanctions against Russia, stating, “Putin only understands the language of power.” He pledged to strengthen Germany’s military and deepen NATO cooperation.
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