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While Mondal’s associates managed to flee, he was caught, reportedly with weapons in his possession. He was beaten by locals and later taken to a hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.
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Voting will be held in different parts of the country in three phases, with the second on January 11 and the third on January 25.
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China has started clearing some rare-earth magnet import licences for India, officials told Business Standard, easing supply risks for automakers and vendors.
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Faced with rising government bond yields and a weak yen, the Takaichi administration has stepped up efforts to reassure investors that the government will not resort to irresponsible debt issuance or tax cuts.
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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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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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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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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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President Trump announced a US strike on ISIS in Nigeria, targeting militants accused of violently persecuting Christians.
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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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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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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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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.
