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Yunus govt pledges support for lynched Hindu worker’s family, says 'differences of belief can never excuse violence'
The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government has announced financial and welfare support for the family of Dipu Chandra Das, the Hindu garment worker lynched in Mymensingh over unproven blasphemy allegations.
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Why Pakistan's largest-ever $4bn weapons deal is drawing global scrutiny
The deal was finalised directly under the supervision of Field Marshal Asim Munir during a meeting with Libyan deputy commander-in-chief of the LNA, Saddam Khalifa Haftar
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Ex-Prince Andrew behind shocking email in Epstein files? 'Found me some inappropriate friends?'
Newly released Epstein documents include emails between Ghislaine Maxwell and an alias widely thought to be Prince Andrew, though no wrongdoing has been established and identities remain unconfirmed.
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US lawmakers flag concerns over Awami League ban, warn it could undermine Bangladesh’s February elections
US lawmakers have urged Bangladesh’s interim government to reconsider the Awami League ban, warning it could undermine free and fair elections ahead of the February polls.
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‘Untrue and sensationalist’: DOJ rejects rape claims against Trump in Epstein files, says handwritten letter is fake
After releasing nearly 30,000 Epstein-related documents, the US Justice Department cautioned that several allegations, especially those targeting President Donald Trump, are unfounded and should not be treated as evidence.
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‘You had Osman Hadi killed to derail polls’: Brother levels explosive charge against Yunus-led interim government
The killing of Bangladeshi student leader Sharif Osman Hadi has triggered unrest and sharp allegations against the Yunus-led interim government, even as Dhaka signals efforts to stabilise ties with India ahead of February polls.
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30-year-old Indian woman found murdered in Canada; suspect believed to be her partner
Toronto police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for Abdul Ghafoori in connection with the murder of 30-year-old Indo-Canadian digital creator Himanshi Khurana, in a case of suspected intimate partner violence.
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Who is Viraansh Bhanushali? Oxford student’s Pakistan speech goes viral: ‘You can’t shame a state that has no shame’
Viraansh Bhanushali, a Mumbai-born law student at the University of Oxford, went viral after delivering a hard-hitting speech at the Oxford Union that sharply countered Pakistan’s narrative on terrorism.
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US Embassy, consulates in India closed from today: When will consular services resume?
All US diplomatic missions in India will suspend routine consular services for three days from December 24 to December 26, 2025, following a Presidential Executive Order.
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US overhauls H-1B visa system, scraps lottery for wage- and skill-based selection: How will it impact Indians
The US has scrapped the H-1B visa lottery in favour of a wage- and skill-based selection system, aiming to curb misuse and prioritise higher-paid, specialised foreign workers while protecting American jobs.
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Trump says anybody who disagrees with him will never be Fed Chair, calls for lower interest rates
President Donald Trump urged that his next Federal Reserve chairman should lower interest rates when markets perform well, warning that "anybody that disagrees with me will never be the Fed Chairman."
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Yunus is 'working to improve' ties with India, says Bangladesh's finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed
Bangladesh interim government’s finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is working to improve ties with India, separating economic interests from politics, approving 50,000 tonnes of rice imports.
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Venezuela approves sweeping law criminalising tanker seizures amid Trump pressure campaign
Venezuela’s parliament has approved a fast-tracked law criminalising tanker seizures and blockades, responding to recent US naval actions against sanctioned oil shipments and intensifying President Donald Trump’s pressure on Nicolás Maduro.
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Ukraine withdraws from east as Russian strikes kill 3 civilians, hit energy sites
Ukraine withdrew troops from Siversk after heavy fighting as Russia intensified winter strikes, killing civilians, cutting power, threatening Chernobyl safety and underscoring stalled US-backed peace efforts despite ongoing diplomatic talks.
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Judge blocks Trump move to cut Homeland Security funds over sanctuary policies
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from cutting Homeland Security grants to sanctuary states, ordering funding restored and calling the reductions arbitrary, unlawful and politically motivated by court ruling.
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US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner Thierry Breton and four other over tech rules
The United States will deny visas to former EU commissioner Thierry Breton and others, accusing them of coercing American tech firms into censorship through EU and UK content-moderation laws.
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Libya’s top military chief killed in Turkey plane crash, PM confirms
Libya’s prime minister confirmed that the country’s top military chief was killed in a plane crash in Turkey, triggering condolences and raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
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Gas explosion rocks suburban Pennsylvania nursing home, people feared trapped
An apparent gas explosion hit a suburban Pennsylvania nursing home, trapping residents and prompting a major emergency response, with evacuation plans underway and reunification centres prepared for displaced residents.
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Australia’s New South Wales passes tough gun and anti-protest laws after Bondi terror attack
Australia’s New South Wales parliament has approved strict gun controls and temporary protest bans after a deadly antisemitic terror attack in Sydney, as federal authorities move to tighten hate speech and extremism laws.
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New Epstein files reveal emails linking Prince Andrew to ‘inappropriate friends’ via Ghislaine Maxwell
Newly released US government documents show emails believed to be from Prince Andrew discussing “inappropriate friends” with Ghislaine Maxwell, adding detail to scrutiny of his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Is Khaleda's son Tarique Rahman being positioned as the BNP’s prime ministerial candidate?
Tarique Rahman’s return to Bangladesh has fuelled debate within the BNP over its prime ministerial nominee, as party leaders weigh electoral opportunity, alliances and concerns over dynastic politics.
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Former Netanyahu aide says PM sought to deflect blame after October 7 Hamas attack
A former aide says Benjamin Netanyahu sought to avoid responsibility after the October 7 Hamas attack, an allegation the Israeli prime minister’s office has dismissed as self-serving and false.
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'Indians will starve to death if we...': Bangladesh student leader’s far-fetched claims spark anger and ridicule
Musaddiq also called for Bangladesh to approach the International Court of Justice against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has taken refuge in India following her ouster from power in August last year.
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'Someone is being protected': Bill Clinton demands full release of Epstein Files, accuses DOJ of selective disclosure
Clinton’s office has acknowledged that he socialised with Epstein in the early 2000s and flew on his aircraft several times, as reflected in flight logs.
