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'I'm never ever going to Bangladesh': Singer Armaan Khan blacklists Dhaka, cancels concert amid attacks on Hindus
Armaan Khan announced that he cancelled his scheduled concert on the same evening, citing ongoing violence against Hindus and reports of musical instruments being destroyed.
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Pune Al-Qaeda case: How ATS probe into Zubair Hangargekar exposes new terror hubs in Afghanistan and Hong Kong
The ATS alleged that Hangargekar and his associates were using the ideology of terror organisations such as ISIS and Al Qaeda to push the idea of establishing a Khilafat state and implementing Sharia law in India.
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'They killed my husband': Indian-origin man dies at Canadian hospital, wife alleges fatal delay
Prashant Sreekumar died of a suspected cardiac arrest at Grey Nuns Community Hospital after what his family says was an hours-long delay in treatment despite repeated complaints of severe chest pain.
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Trump’s official Christmas posts go overtly Christian, sparking church-state debate
Overtly Christian language used by federal agencies and cabinet members in official holiday greetings has drawn criticism from civil liberties groups and renewed scrutiny of church-state boundaries.
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Why fine wine investors are still losing money in 2025
Prices of Burgundy, Bordeaux and vintage Champagne have slid back to pre-pandemic levels as US tariffs, weak demand and better-performing assets sap enthusiasm, even as a tentative Asian rebound offers faint hope.
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US strikes in Nigeria: What happened, what Trump said, and what’s at stake
The US hit Islamic State-linked militants in northwest Nigeria after President Trump publicly threatened to cut aid and intervene militarily over claims of anti-Christian killings—claims Nigeria rejects and that remain disputed.
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How AI ‘world models’ could change the way video games are made and played
New artificial intelligence systems that generate entire 3D environments are being pitched as a turning point for a $190 billion industry—but they are also stirring anxiety among developers and artists.
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America’s half-empty power grid could hold the key to lower electricity bills
The US electricity system is built for rare moments of extreme demand. Some researchers say using its unused capacity more intelligently could ease rising prices—if utilities and big power users are willing to change.
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‘Band Karo’: Pakistan minister’s live TV interview interrupted by mystery intruder, sparks theories | Watch
Iqbal later posted a clarification on his X handle, saying that the disruption occured due to someone having an argument nearby.
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Kim Jong Un orders expansion of North Korea’s missile production, more factories planned
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the expansion and modernisation of missile production, construction of new factories, and research into advanced weapons to strengthen the country’s military deterrent.
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Canada: Indian consulate condemns fatal shooting of doctoral student, offers full support to family
The Indian Consulate in Toronto expressed anguish over the fatal shooting of doctoral student Shivank Avasthi near the University of Toronto Scarborough, offering full support to the bereaved family amid ongoing investigations.
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Bangladesh: Hindu candidate contests Sheikh Hasina’s seat amid rising attacks on minorities
Hindu leader Gobinda Chandra Pramanik will contest Sheikh Hasina’s former seat in Gopalganj amid rising minority violence in Bangladesh. Interim PM Muhammad Yunus’s government faces criticism for failing to protect minorities.
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Pakistan security forces kill 10 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan operations
Pakistani forces killed 10 terrorists, including high-value target Dilawar, in intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, recovering weapons and explosives.
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Trump says US launched deadly strikes on ISIS in Nigeria: ‘Merry Christmas to all’
President Trump announced a US strike on ISIS in Nigeria, targeting militants accused of violently persecuting Christians.
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Mogadishu votes under heavy guard as direct polls return after six decades
Somalia conducted its first direct elections in Mogadishu in nearly 60 years under heavy security, while opposition parties boycotted, raising tensions ahead of next year’s presidential vote.
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Powerful storms drench Southern California, trigger flood and mudslide fears at Christmas
Southern California faces heavy rain and snow from a major storm system, prompting evacuations, power outages, and emergency deployments, with mudslides threatening burn-scarred areas and multiple deaths reported.
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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.
