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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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Chinese social media users criticised the country’s one-child policy following the death of a senior population control official, reviving public anger over coercive measures and long-term demographic consequences.
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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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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 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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Israel said it killed a Quds Force operative in a Lebanon strike, accusing Iran of directing planned attacks, as tensions remain high after recent Israel-Iran fighting across the region persist.
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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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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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Tarique Rahman claimed that Bangladesh has changed significantly since he left. He praised the development and infrastructure, acknowledging the progress made under Sheikh Hasina’s leadership.
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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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Long-range UAVs successfully hit the Orenburg gas processing plant, about 1,050 miles (1,700 km) east of Kyiv
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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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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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The Pentagon’s report distorts China’s defence policy, sows discord between China and other countries, and aims at finding a pretext for the US to maintain its military supremacy, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian
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Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh after more than 17 years in exile. To mark his homecoming, the BNP organised a large public reception at the 300-foot area of Purbachal, where party leaders and supporters gathered in significant numbers.
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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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Tarique's Dhaka rally was a direct challenge to the authority of the Yunus administration, which has increasingly appeared paralysed as unrest spreads across Dhaka and other cities.
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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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Prashant is survived by his wife and three kids who are three, 10 and 14 years old.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Russia’s defence ministry said that such flights regularly take place in many regions and are in accordance with international law.
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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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Rahman arrived from London on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight, accompanied by his wife Zubaida Rahman and their daughter Zaima Rahman.
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A US official said the Coast Guard has not given up its pursuit of the tanker, and that there is a judicial seizure order on it.
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The party said that a 25 or 30-year-old attacker punched Shahzad in the face, breaking his nose and jaw.
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The state has pre-positioned emergency response resources across the state, including 55 fire engines and 10 swiftwater rescue teams, to protect communities from the dangerous winter storms, according to a statement from Newsom.
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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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Rahman is the son of former Bangladeshi President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
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The pictures released by state media showed leader Kim Jong Un inspecting the guided-missile submarine at an indoor construction facility, indicating it has not yet been launched.
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With the exception of votes in the semi-autonomous region of Puntland and the breakaway region of Somaliland, Somalia last held direct elections in 1969, months before military general, Mohamed Siad Barre, took power in a coup.
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The political unrest intensified after Hadi’s death, triggering widespread violence in several parts of the country.
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Before, he spoke in front of St Peter's basilica to offer Christmas wishes and thank those who had come to follow the mass on outdoor screens despite rainy weather
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Only a handful of countries have nuclear-powered submarines, while the United States considers its technology among the most sensitive and tightly guarded military secrets.
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‘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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Trump has accused the South American country of flooding the U.S. with drugs, and his administration has for months been bombing boats originating in South America that it alleges were carrying drugs
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From the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi to the surge in violence against Hindus, the fault lines appear to lie within Bangladesh’s own governance structures.
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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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Nasry Asfura, backed by Donald Trump, narrowly won Honduras’ presidential election with 40.1% amid allegations of fraud. The US welcomed the result, urging respect for a peaceful transition starting January 27.
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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.
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The White House released a Christmas Eve video reworking a holiday movie scene, replacing festive lights with a glowing “MAGA” sign, sparking strong reactions from supporters online.
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US President Donald Trump renewed attacks on late-night television, singling out Stephen Colbert, questioning ratings and salaries, and suggesting broadcast licences be reconsidered over coverage he deems hostile.
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Rescuers evacuated dozens after a deadly explosion tore through a Pennsylvania nursing home, killing a resident and an employee, injuring many and triggering a major emergency response amid gas leak concerns.
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Kim Jong Un visited a nuclear submarine facility and supervised tests of new anti-air missiles, criticising South Korea’s US-backed submarine plans and calling faster naval nuclearisation an urgent priority.
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The European Union and several member states criticised US visa bans on European tech regulators, calling them coercive and vowing to defend EU digital rules and regulatory autonomy.
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Alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar claimed in a Christmas letter that he gifted actress Jacqueline Fernandez a Beverly Hills home, as she continues to deny any relationship and faces scrutiny in the extortion case.
