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Bangladesh’s NCP forges alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami, sparking internal rifts ahead of elections
The National Citizen Party’s decision to join forces with Jamaat-e-Islami ahead of February polls has triggered resignations and controversy within the party.
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China mobilises army, navy and rocket forces in major drills around Taiwan, issues 'stern warning'
China launched large-scale military drills around Taiwan, mobilising army, navy and rocket forces as a “stern warning” against independence moves, prompting condemnation from Taipei.
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North Korea fires long-range cruise missiles to test nuclear deterrence, Kim Jong Un oversees launch
Pyongyang said the cruise missile test was a “self-defense” exercise, as South Korea confirmed launches and vowed readiness with the US.
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Zelenskyy thanked Trump for talks as Ukraine peace negotiations enter ‘final stages’
Zelenskyy thanked Trump for US support after their Mar-a-Lago meeting as Trump said Ukraine peace talks were in the “final stages,” warning the war could otherwise drag on with heavy loss of life.
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Dhaka-Karachi direct flights expected to begin in January, Pak envoy tells Yunus
The Pakistani High Commissioner said bilateral trade between the two countries has grown by 20 per cent compared to last year, with business communities from both sides actively exploring new investment opportunities.
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Trump’s ‘discoloured’ hands spark online speculation during Zelenskyy meeting at Mar-a-Lago
Photos from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago meeting with Zelenskyy sparked fresh online speculation about the US president’s health, though the White House again said he remains in “excellent health.”
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One dead, one critically injured after two helicopters collide mid-air in New Jersey | Video
One person was killed and another critically injured after two helicopters collided mid-air and crashed near Hammonton, New Jersey, prompting a major emergency response.
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Kosovo election: Ruling party victory could end year-long parliamentary stalemate
Kosovo’s Albin Kurti says he will quickly form a new government after his Vetevendosje Party secured 49.3% in Sunday’s election, ending a year-long political deadlock.
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Trump-Zelenskyy peace talks: Why Mar-a-Lago was chosen over the White House
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held year-end talks at Mar-a-Lago, making progress on a peace plan while Moscow’s attacks on Kyiv continued.
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Putin envoy praises Trump’s peace efforts, shares Florida wake-surfing video ahead of Zelenskyy talks | Watch
Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev shared a Florida wake-surfing video and praised Trump’s peace efforts following his meeting with Zelenskyy.
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Trump, Zelenskyy say Ukraine peace talks ‘95% complete, but thorny issues remain’; Putin rejects ceasefire for referendums | Top updates
Trump and Zelenskyy say Ukraine peace talks are nearing completion with 90–95% of the plan agreed, though ceasefire, territorial issues, and ongoing Russian attacks remain unresolved.
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Trump says Ukraine peace talks in ‘final stages’, Donbas dispute unresolved after Zelenskyy talks
After hours of talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump said Ukraine security guarantees are nearly finalised, though disagreements over eastern Ukraine continue to delay a peace deal.
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China Parliament expels three top military officials amid anti-corruption drive
The Central Military Commission, which commands China’s armed forces, is chaired by President Xi Jinping.
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Putin warns Russia will use force if Ukraine peace talks stall: 'If Kyiv does not want peace...'
TASS reported that both Putin and Gerasimov expressed the view that Ukraine’s leadership is in “no hurry” to pursue a negotiated settlement to the conflict, which has now entered its fourth year.
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‘80 drones in 36 hours’: Pakistan admits Indian strike hit Nur Khan air base in Operation Sindoor
Pakistan has admitted that Indian drone strikes during Operation Sindoor damaged the Nur Khan air base and injured military personnel, marking a shift from its earlier denials following the Pahalgam terror attack.
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Osman Hadi killing: Main suspects flee to India via Meghalaya border, Dhaka police say
Dhaka Metropolitan Police said two prime accused in the killing of activist Osman Hadi escaped to India through the Meghalaya border and efforts are underway to secure their arrest and extradition.
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‘Acts of bigotry’: Concern over lynching of Bangladeshi Hindu echoes in the US
US Congressman Ro Khanna and the State Department condemned the lynching of Bangladeshi Hindu Dipu Chandra Das, sparking global protests demanding protection for minorities.
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Hindu protest over Bangladesh lynching in London disrupted by Khalistani counter-demonstrators
A peaceful London protest by Hindu groups over the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das and alleged persecution of minorities in Bangladesh was disrupted by a Khalistani counter-protest, prompting police intervention and renewed international attention on the issue.
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US seeks Pakistan’s partnership for American locomotive sales and mineral exploration: Report
The Trump administration has approached Pakistan to explore American locomotive sales, mineral reserve assessments and broader commercial partnerships during talks held on the sidelines of the IMF meetings, according to Pakistani sources.
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‘If Ukraine doesn’t accept peace…’: Putin threatens military action ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Moscow would pursue its military objectives by force if Ukraine rejected peace talks, as fighting intensified ahead of a planned Trump-Zelenskyy meeting.
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Winter storm snarls post-holiday travel across US Northeast, thousands of flights disrupted
A powerful winter storm dumped heavy snow across the US Northeast, grounding thousands of flights, disrupting road travel and prompting states of emergency as authorities urged caution during the busy post-holiday period.
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Pakistan President Zardari responds to PM Modi’s Operation Sindoor warning: ‘Hum jung ke maidan ke liye tayar hai’ | Watch
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari said he rejected military advice to take shelter in a bunker during the May standoff with India after Operation Sindoor, asserting readiness to defend the country while stressing Pakistan did not seek war.
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Elon Musk highlights Brussels' demographic change, questions EU's migration policies: "73% of children..."
"The Great Replacement has already happened", Musk wrote on X.
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Israel recognises Somaliland as sovereign state, sparks backlash across Africa and Middle East
The announcement was made by the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which said Israel and Somaliland had agreed to establish full diplomatic relations.
