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Watch: Ukrainian drone targets Russian soldier on horseback
Rare battlefield footage shows Ukrainian drones striking Russian troops on horseback, highlighting Kyiv’s reliance on unmanned systems as Moscow turns to low-tech tactics amid heavy equipment losses.
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Epstein victims slam Trump administration over delayed, redacted file release
Epstein victims and US lawmakers criticised the Trump administration for releasing only a small, heavily redacted portion of mandated investigation files, accusing the Justice Department of violating the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
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Judge lets Kilmar Abrego Garcia remain free as immigration case is reviewed
A US judge questioned whether officials could be trusted to follow court orders barring Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s detention or deportation, citing past misconduct, and kept a restraining order in place.
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Trump administration pauses all offshore wind projects citing national security risks
The Trump administration has paused leases for all US offshore wind projects under construction, citing national security concerns, drawing criticism from Democrats and industry warnings over jobs, energy costs and investment uncertainty.
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Is Trump escalating pressure on Venezuela with oil tanker crackdown?
President Trump convened top security officials as the U.S. Coast Guard targets Venezuelan oil tankers in the Caribbean. The campaign aims to pressure Maduro, prompting diplomatic tensions and Russian evacuations.
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Trump administration recalls dozens of Biden-era ambassadors in sweeping diplomatic reshuffle
The Trump administration is recalling dozens of Biden-era ambassadors, mainly career diplomats, by mid-January in a sweeping reshuffle. Critics warn it undermines US credibility and prioritises political loyalty over experience.
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Candace Owens cites eyewitness claim linking Erika Kirk to Arizona military base before Charlie Kirk’s death
Candace Owens says a former special forces witness claimed to have seen Erika Kirk and Charlie Kirk’s security chief at an Arizona military base shortly before Kirk’s reported killing.
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Yunus reassures US on timely, free and fair polls as Bangladesh reels from political killings
Bangladesh has seen a fresh spike in violence since Hadi was shot dead at close range on December 12. The unrest was compounded days later by the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu youth, over alleged blasphemy.
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Pakistan cracks down on overseas travel as Gulf states deport thousands for begging
Pakistan will stop professional beggars and undocumented travellers from going abroad after Gulf countries deported thousands of Pakistanis, prompting tighter scrutiny and a nationwide crackdown on irregular migration.
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‘We are not safe here’: Brother of Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh seeks return to India
Dipu’s brother Apu Das said the family no longer feels safe in Bangladesh and wants to leave the country if support is extended.
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Khaleda Zia’s son to return to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile: Why BNP sees Tarique Rahman’s comeback as a turning point
Tarique Rahman's presence on the ground is expected to energise the opposition’s campaign at a time when Bangladesh’s political environment remains tense, with recurring violence and growing space for radical groups.
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Indian H-1B holders stranded after US cancels interviews: What has caused the ‘biggest mess’ in visa renewals this winter
Visa interviews scheduled between December 15 and December 26 were abruptly cancelled across multiple US missions in India. Many applicants later discovered that their rescheduled appointments had been pushed to mid-2026, with some cases reportedly moved as far as 2027.
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Bangladesh temporarily suspends visa and consular services at its Delhi High Commission, cites ‘unforeseen circumstances’
Bangladesh’s Foreign Adviser Mohammad Touhid Hossain reacted sharply to the incident, questioning how such a protest could take place in what is considered one of Delhi’s most secure diplomatic zones.
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Japan set to restart world’s largest nuclear plant: What changed after Fukushima and why Tokyo is betting on nuclear again
If approved, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa would become the first nuclear station operated by TEPCO to resume operations since the disaster.
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Expected Imam of Kaaba, welcomed U-19 team instead: How Pakistan’s airport welcome went awkwardly wrong
Videos from the airport showed visibly upset students questioning why they had been summoned. One madrassa student, speaking to the media, said they had been deliberately misled.
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Hundreds of Indian H-1B holders are 'stuck' in India this winter: Why December has become a nightmare for visa renewals
Interviews scheduled between December 15 and December 26 were cancelled or deferred with little warning, leaving applicants stranded after their visas expired.
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GPS failed in a major Chinese city: What the navigation blackout means and what India should prepare for
With satellite signals unavailable, navigation apps stopped functioning properly, ride-hailing services struggled, food deliveries slowed, and drones were forced to stay grounded.
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Apply early, expect delays: What’s behind US Embassy’s latest caution on H-1B and H-4 visa delays | Explained
The advisory follows a decision by the United States last week to widen social media and online presence checks for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants worldwide.
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Another Bangladeshi leader shot dead: What we know about the ‘mystery woman’ angle in latest political shooting
The incident occurred in broad daylight near a medical college, underscoring how lawlessness has spread far beyond Dhaka into other urban centres.
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As India rained missiles, Asim Munir says Pakistan relied on ‘divine help’ to weather the setback
Munir’s comments reflect an effort to mask strategic and operational setbacks with faith-based narratives, even as Pakistan faces growing questions over its security doctrine and regional conduct.
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India-New Zealand sign free trade deal: What India conceded, what it safeguarded, and how it fits New Delhi’s trade strategy | Explained
India has been seeking partners that offer market access without direct competition and provide long-term diversification opportunities. From India’s standpoint, the deal with New Zealand fits squarely into this strategy.
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“My kids thought I’d die”: Cabot breaks silence on Coldplay kiss-cam backlash and harassment
Kristin Cabot says a viral Coldplay kiss-cam clip triggered death threats, doxxing and relentless harassment, leaving her children fearing for their lives and in therapy, as the former Astronomer HR chief describes the hidden personal cost of online pile-ons.
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Australian PM heckled at Bondi memorial as Hanukkah beach shooting reignites country’s antisemitism and gun control debate
Australia’s prime minister was booed at a packed Bondi Beach memorial after a gun attack at a Jewish Hanukkah gathering killed 15, as police detail alleged planning by a father and son and the government announces a security review and tougher firearm steps.
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Melania film director Brett Ratner under renewed glare as Epstein-era associations resurface
A resurfaced image showing filmmaker Brett Ratner alongside Jean-Luc Brunel has revived questions about reputational risk around the upcoming Melania project, as public attention returns to Epstein-linked networks and the blurred line between social proximity and accountability.
