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Kash Patel’s use of armored BMWs and push for a new FBI jet has sparked criticism and a House investigation into his handling of government resources.
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Any arms agreement with the LNA is likely to face scrutiny given Libya's long-running instability following a 2011 NATO-backed uprising that toppled Muammar Gaddafi and split the country between rival authorities
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The US DHS has tripled its self-deportation incentive to $3,000 and offers a free flight for undocumented immigrants who leave voluntarily by December 31.
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AIMSA urges PM Modi’s urgent intervention to protect Indian medical students in Bangladesh, citing fear and distress amid rising unrest and anti-India protests.
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The Justice Department released thousands of documents on Friday related to Epstein, a convicted sex offender who committed suicide in 2019
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Donald Trump’s appointment of a special envoy to Greenland has revived controversy over US ambitions in the Arctic, drawing sharp pushback from Denmark and Greenland over sovereignty and international law.
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The recalled diplomats were encouraged to find new roles in the State Department
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Paramount has been aggressively pursuing Warner Bros. for months, and Ellison was taken by surprise when the board agreed to a deal with Netflix for $82.7 billion
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A draft Pentagon report warns that China has likely loaded over 100 ICBMs into new silo fields and is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal while showing little interest in arms control talks.
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Fresh unrest in Bangladesh after Sharif Osman Hadi’s killing has sparked allegations of targeted attacks on journalists, political uncertainty ahead of polls, and escalating diplomatic tensions with India.
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US forces targeting Venezuelan oil tankers have raised questions about President Donald Trump’s motives, with critics debating whether the campaign aims at drug trafficking, regime change, or control of oil resources.
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President Donald Trump criticized the Justice Department’s release of Jeffrey Epstein files, warning that photos of people who “innocently met” Epstein, including Bill Clinton, risk damaging reputations unfairly.
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President Donald Trump unveiled a new class of heavily armed “Trump-class” warships, promising advanced weaponry, nuclear-capable missiles, and the largest battleships in US history to strengthen America’s naval dominance.
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Rare battlefield footage shows Ukrainian drones striking Russian troops on horseback, highlighting Kyiv’s reliance on unmanned systems as Moscow turns to low-tech tactics amid heavy equipment losses.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has opened a lavish new mountain resort near Mount Paektu, with state media touting luxury leisure facilities despite widespread poverty and low average incomes.
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Epstein victims and US lawmakers criticised the Trump administration for releasing only a small, heavily redacted portion of mandated investigation files, accusing the Justice Department of violating the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
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A US judge questioned whether officials could be trusted to follow court orders barring Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s detention or deportation, citing past misconduct, and kept a restraining order in place.
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The Trump administration has paused leases for all US offshore wind projects under construction, citing national security concerns, drawing criticism from Democrats and industry warnings over jobs, energy costs and investment uncertainty.
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Nine people were injured, three seriously, when a car hit a group in Nunspeet, Netherlands; police say investigation ongoing.
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President Trump convened top security officials as the U.S. Coast Guard targets Venezuelan oil tankers in the Caribbean. The campaign aims to pressure Maduro, prompting diplomatic tensions and Russian evacuations.
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The Trump administration is recalling dozens of Biden-era ambassadors, mainly career diplomats, by mid-January in a sweeping reshuffle. Critics warn it undermines US credibility and prioritises political loyalty over experience.
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Candace Owens says a former special forces witness claimed to have seen Erika Kirk and Charlie Kirk’s security chief at an Arizona military base shortly before Kirk’s reported killing.
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Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett has urged Benjamin Netanyahu to resign, alleging treason over suspected Qatari funding to aides, as investigations deepen ahead of Israel’s next elections.
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Bangladesh has seen a fresh spike in violence since Hadi was shot dead at close range on December 12. The unrest was compounded days later by the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu youth, over alleged blasphemy.
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Pakistan will stop professional beggars and undocumented travellers from going abroad after Gulf countries deported thousands of Pakistanis, prompting tighter scrutiny and a nationwide crackdown on irregular migration.
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According to the lawsuit filed Monday in a U.S. District Court in Maryland, Trump's order “declares that it is the policy of the United States government to deny Ms. O’Neill’s very existence.”
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Dipu’s brother Apu Das said the family no longer feels safe in Bangladesh and wants to leave the country if support is extended.
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Tarique Rahman's presence on the ground is expected to energise the opposition’s campaign at a time when Bangladesh’s political environment remains tense, with recurring violence and growing space for radical groups.
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Visa interviews scheduled between December 15 and December 26 were abruptly cancelled across multiple US missions in India. Many applicants later discovered that their rescheduled appointments had been pushed to mid-2026, with some cases reportedly moved as far as 2027.
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Bangladesh’s Foreign Adviser Mohammad Touhid Hossain reacted sharply to the incident, questioning how such a protest could take place in what is considered one of Delhi’s most secure diplomatic zones.
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If approved, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa would become the first nuclear station operated by TEPCO to resume operations since the disaster.
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Videos from the airport showed visibly upset students questioning why they had been summoned. One madrassa student, speaking to the media, said they had been deliberately misled.
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Interviews scheduled between December 15 and December 26 were cancelled or deferred with little warning, leaving applicants stranded after their visas expired.
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With satellite signals unavailable, navigation apps stopped functioning properly, ride-hailing services struggled, food deliveries slowed, and drones were forced to stay grounded.
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The advisory follows a decision by the United States last week to widen social media and online presence checks for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants worldwide.
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The incident occurred in broad daylight near a medical college, underscoring how lawlessness has spread far beyond Dhaka into other urban centres.
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Munir’s comments reflect an effort to mask strategic and operational setbacks with faith-based narratives, even as Pakistan faces growing questions over its security doctrine and regional conduct.
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India has been seeking partners that offer market access without direct competition and provide long-term diversification opportunities. From India’s standpoint, the deal with New Zealand fits squarely into this strategy.
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A shoplifting stop inside an Ohio Walmart escalated into an attempted shooting when suspect Shane Newman pulled a handgun on a police officer at close range, only for the weapon to jam, allowing staff and police to subdue him without injuries.
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Bangladesh’s military establishment is keen on a strategic and defence pact with Pakistan, similar in scope to Islamabad’s defence cooperation arrangements with countries such as Saudi Arabia.
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Kristin Cabot says a viral Coldplay kiss-cam clip triggered death threats, doxxing and relentless harassment, leaving her children fearing for their lives and in therapy, as the former Astronomer HR chief describes the hidden personal cost of online pile-ons.
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Australia’s prime minister was booed at a packed Bondi Beach memorial after a gun attack at a Jewish Hanukkah gathering killed 15, as police detail alleged planning by a father and son and the government announces a security review and tougher firearm steps.
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A resurfaced image showing filmmaker Brett Ratner alongside Jean-Luc Brunel has revived questions about reputational risk around the upcoming Melania project, as public attention returns to Epstein-linked networks and the blurred line between social proximity and accountability.
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Muhammad Motaleb Sikdar, senior NCP leader, was shot in the head in Khulna while preparing for a labour rally, days after the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Bin Hadi.
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New jet engines and warships underline Beijing’s push for military self-sufficiency as imports fall and exports rise.
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The move came after Niigata prefecture governor Hideyo Hanazumi approved the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant last month.
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Executive orders, DOGE-led cuts and mass resignations reshaped Washington’s bureaucracy and forced nearly 300,000 federal workers out.
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The rapper went viral after an awkward verbal slip during a live AmericaFest appearance, before continuing to praise Donald Trump and JD Vance and acknowledging her shifting political views.
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Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed when an explosive device detonated under his car in southern Moscow, with Russian investigators probing a possible Ukrainian intelligence link.
