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Turkey begins black box analysis after jet crash kills Libya’s western military chief
Investigators in Turkey are analysing black boxes from a jet crash that killed Libya’s western military chief and seven others, as officials cite a technical malfunction and coordinate the probe with Libya.
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Kremlin says ‘ball is in France’s court’ over jailed French scholar facing new espionage charges
The Kremlin said it has made an offer to France over jailed scholar Laurent Vinatier, now reportedly facing espionage charges, as Paris presses Moscow for his release amid strained relations.
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‘Jesus is Palestinian’ Times Square billboard sparks backlash during Christmas
A Times Square billboard declaring “Jesus is Palestinian” sparked political backlash and online debate during Christmas, with critics calling it divisive, while organisers said the message aimed to provoke dialogue and inclusion.
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Shashi Tharoor slams attacks on Christmas celebrations, says 'freedom of worship is being attacked'
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor condemned attacks on Christians ahead of Christmas, highlighting incidents in Kerala, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, and called for national solidarity to protect freedom of worship.
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Bangladesh at a crossroads: Tarique Rahman returns amid lynching crisis and political uncertainty
Bangladesh faces political uncertainty as Tarique Rahman returns from exile amid rising minority lynchings. The BNP gains momentum while law-and-order failures, Awami League’s exclusion, and international concern heighten tensions ahead of February elections.
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How the J-1 visa system enabled the exploitation of foreign labour in the US
An investigation shows how the US J-1 visa, created as a cultural exchange programme, evolved into a profit-driven labour system that left foreign students and trainees vulnerable to debt and exploitation.
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Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina alleges ‘unspeakable torture’ of minorities in Christmas address, hits out at Yunus regime
Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accused Bangladesh’s current rulers of illegally seizing power and persecuting minorities, as fresh lynchings of Hindu men heightened tensions during the Christmas period.
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Thailand says Lord Vishnu statue was removed for security reasons, denies religious angle
The controversy erupted after videos circulated on social media showing a backhoe loader damaging an idol of Lord Vishnu, reportedly carried out by Thai army personnel.
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Turkey foils Christmas, New Year attack plots; over 100 arrested in ISIS crackdown
Firearms, ammunition and what officials described as organisational documents were seized during the operations. Authorities said efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest another 22 suspects.
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‘May he perish’: Zelenskyy’s Christmas Eve address carries veiled death wish for Putin as Russia launches fresh strikes
Zelenskyy said Ukrainians remain united by a single hope during the festive season, even as Russian attacks continue across the country.
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Another Hindu lynched in Bangladesh, man beaten to death in Rajbari: What we know so far
The Rajbari incident comes just days after the brutal lynching of 27-year-old Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment factory worker, in Bhaluka in the Mymensingh district.
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‘I have a plan’: What Tarique Rahman promised at Dhaka rally and can he turn the tide against Yunus
Tarique Rahman return comes at a time when the country is facing political unrest, rising violence, and growing concerns over minority safety under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
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Indian-origin man made to wait for treatment for 8 hours dies of cardiac arrest in Canada, father recalls last words: 'Papa I'm...'
Prashant is survived by his wife and three kids who are three, 10 and 14 years old.
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'Vile woman', 'world-class monster': Why death of China’s one-child policy czar sparked online anger, not mourning
Peng died on December 21 in Beijing. In its official obituary, the Chinese Communist Party described her as an “outstanding leader” in population policy and women’s and children’s issues.
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Pakistan’s oldest brewery gets nod to export alcohol after 50 years: What it says about country's economy
Murree Brewery employs around 2,200 people and is exploring export opportunities across Europe, Asia and Africa as it enters a new phase in its 165-year history.
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Exiled Assad generals are trying to rebuild an insurgency in Syria, hacked messages suggest
Hacked communications and interviews show former regime commanders trying to fund fighters, rebuild influence on Syria’s coast and lobby as far away as Washington.
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What the latest Epstein document release contains, and why it matters
A new batch of nearly 30,000 records includes references to President Trump, subpoenas to Mar-a-Lago tied to the Maxwell case, and emails that shed light on investigators’ next steps after Epstein’s 2019 arrest.
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How US Supreme Court blocked Trump’s bid to deploy National Guard in Chicago area
The justices adopted an outside scholar’s reading of “regular forces,” handing the administration a sharp setback while leaving the Insurrection Act untouched.
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Who is James Blair, White House enforcer driving Trump’s agenda and midterms strategy
Little known outside Washington, the deputy chief of staff has emerged as a central power broker shaping loyalty, legislation and the Republican strategy for the midterms.
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America’s most popular nerve-pain drug is under renewed scrutiny
Once promoted as a safer alternative to opioids, the widely prescribed drug is now linked to withdrawal, overdoses and serious side effects that many patients say they were never warned about.
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'Haram' immunity for Asim Munir: Islamic scholar's rebuke exposes cracks in Pakistan's power fault lines
The controversy follows Munir's appointment on December 27 as Pakistan's first Chief of Defence Forces, a position created through the disputed constitutional amendment.
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Trump uses Christmas message to praise administration, attack Democrats: ‘Radical left scum’
‘Merry Christmas to all, including the Radical Left Scum that is doing everything possible to destroy our Country, but are failing badly,’ Trump wrote
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US Justice Dept says it could have over a million more Epstein files
The US Justice Department revealed it may have over a million additional Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, which are being reviewed and redacted for release.
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China’s Arunachal claims and deepening Pakistan ties: Why the Pentagon report alarms India
The Pentagon warns that China is exploiting eased border tensions with India while strengthening ties with Pakistan, expanding its nuclear arsenal, and claiming Arunachal Pradesh, raising strategic concerns for New Delhi.
