Bangladesh Lifts Islamist Ban, Mongolia PM Ousted
Andrew Sheves
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🇧🇩** Bangladesh Lifts Islamist Ban**
Bangladesh’s Supreme Court restored registration for Jamaat-e-Islami, the country’s largest Muslim party, ending a decade-long ban imposed by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government. The decision allows the controversial party, which supported Pakistan during Bangladesh’s 1971 independence war, to participate in next year’s general election expected by June. The ruling came as the court also overturned a death sentence against key Jamaat leader ATM Azharul Islam for war crimes, while Hasina faces trial in absentia for her deadly crackdown on protesters that killed up to 1,400 people. More - Al Jazeera
🇲🇳** Mongolia PM Ousted**
Mongolia’s Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai was ousted in a confidence vote after failing to secure the required 64 lawmakers’ support, getting only 44 votes amid weeks of protests sparked by social media posts showing expensive gifts to his son’s girlfriend. The Mongolian People’s Party will now form a new government alone after ending its coalition, though its slim legislative majority creates a fragile leadership position. The political upheaval compounds economic uncertainty as Mongolia grapples with China’s weakening demand for steel-making coal and raw materials, with exports falling 18% year-over-year and the worst first-quarter growth since 2022. More - Bloomberg
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Regional News Summary
In recent developments across the Americas, Brazil is facing significant challenges in both its political and economic landscape. Prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against Chinese electric carmaker BYD, alleging “slave-like” working conditions at its plant, seeking damages of approximately $300 million. This legal action underscores ongoing concerns about labor practices in the region [SOURCE - The Independent].
In a troubling health trend, Brazil has reported a rise in smoking rates for the first time since 2007, prompting health experts to call for stricter regulations on tobacco products [[SOURCE - Folha]](https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internacional/en/scienceandhealth/2025/05/brazil-sees-rise-in-
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