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Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 14 years in prison, a day after the former Pakistan prime minister was jailed for 10 years. Khan, who was ousted as PM by his opponents in 2022, is already serving a three-year jail term after being convicted of corruption. On Tuesday he was sentenced for leaking state secrets, and on Wednesday given 14 years in another corruption case. Khan has said the numerous cases against him are politically motivated. Khan retains immense popularity across the country but has been barred from standing in the 8 February vote. His party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has also faced campaigning restrictions.

Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail in a case in which he was charged with leaking state secrets. Khan, who was ousted by his opponents as PM in 2022, is already serving a three-year jail term after being convicted of corruption. He has called all the charges against him politically motivated. The conviction under the secrets act comes the week before general elections in which he is barred from standing. #BBANews #latestnews #newnews

Iran has denied involvement in a drone attack on a US base near Jordan's border with Syria that killed three US troops. The US blamed the attack, which also left dozens injured, on "radical Iranian-backed militant groups". US President Biden vowed revenge and said: "We shall respond." It is the first time that a strike has killed US troops in the region since the start of the war in Gaza triggered by Hamas's 7 October attack on Israel. There have been other attacks on US bases in the region, but before Sunday there were no fatalities, according to the US military. #BBANews #latestnews #newnews

A tanker with links to the UK was on fire for several hours in the Gulf of Aden after a being hit by a missile fired by the Houthis. The Iran-backed movement, based in Yemen, said it targeted the Marlin Luanda on Friday in response to "American-British aggression". The US and UK have launched air strikes on Houthi targets in response to attacks on ships in the Red Sea region. French, Indian and US naval ships provided assistance to the vessel. #BBANEWS #latestnews #newnews

Sudan Conflict: What's Happening In this video, we'll give you a quick overview of the current Sudan Conflict and what's happening. We'll talk about the activists, the rebels, and the human cost of the war. If you're interested in the Sudan Conflict, or just want to know what's happening, then this video is for you! We'll give you a brief overview of the current situation, and discuss the human cost of the war.

In the ongoing conflict in Gaza, a tragic toll on journalism has been recorded with the loss of 64 journalists. These media professionals have fallen victim to the violence, facing perilous conditions while fulfilling their duty to report on the situation. The escalating hostilities have created a challenging environment for press freedom, highlighting the risks journalists face in conflict zones. The international community has expressed concern over the targeted attacks on media personnel, emphasizing the importance of protecting journalists and ensuring their safety amid turbulent times in the region. The toll on journalism underscores the broader humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.