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University of Toronto Research: Dark Matter may solve the mystery of supermassive Black Hole mergers

Researchers, including Gonzalo Alonso-Álvarez from the University of Toronto, have solved the "final parsec problem" by showing that interactions with dark matter allow supermassive black holes (SMBHs) to merge. Their model demonstrates that dark matter particles, which interact with each other, help SMBHs overcome the last parsec of separation, explaining gravitational wave signals and dark matter behavior.

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Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus takes charge of Bangladesh's interim govt

Muhammad Yunus takes charge of the interim government in Bangladesh at the Bangabhaban, in Dhaka. (Image: Reuters)

People stand outside building following an earthquake in Miyazaki, western Japan. (Image: Kyodo News via AP)

Two massive earthquakes hit southwestern Japan triggering tsunami alerts

A tsunami alert has been issued for Miyazaki, Kochi, Oita, Kagoshima, and Ehime prefectures. In Miyazaki prefecture on Kyushu, 20-centimeter-high waves had already been observed, as reported by public broadcaster NHK.

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Bangladesh crisis fueled by Pak's ISI, claims Sheikh Hasina's son; ousted PM to return once democracy is restored

Joy said although 76-year-old Hasina would definitely return to Bangladesh, it is not yet decided whether she will be back as a "retired or active" politician. He also asserted that the members of the Sheikh Mujib (Sheikh Mujibur Rahman) family will neither abandon its people nor leave the beleaguered Awami League in the lurch.

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh

Bangladesh unrest: Dreams of those who sacrificed their lives would be realized, says Khaleda Zia after her release

Khaleda’s release comes a day after Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following weeks of deadly protests by students against government job quotas which later surged into a violent movement demanding her resignation.

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Bangladesh unrest fallout: 10 million Hindus may take refuge in bordering Indian states

Several BJP leaders have suggested that Hindu refugees may arrive in India and urged people to welcome them. Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has appealed to all, particularly the political parties, not to put up sensitive posts that could disrupt peace in Bengal.

Chopper with 5 onboard crashes in nation that's insurmountable, but remains the air crash capital of the world

The recent helicopter crash is 106th in Nepal since 1955, taking the total deaths to 1,000. In the helicopter crash on Aug 7, there were five individuals onboard, including four Chinese nationals.