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December 24, 2025 9:23 AM

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Bangladesh: At Least 5 Dead, Over 10 Injured in Clashes Over Char Land in Hatiya

In Bangladesh, at least five people were shot dead and more than 10 others injured in violent clashes between two rival groups over control of char land in Noakhali’s Hatiya upazila yesterday. Police said the violence erupted on Jaglar Char, a newly emerged island in the Meghna River, where a long-r...

December 24, 2025 8:48 AM

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Baloch Families Protest in Kech Against Enforced Disappearance of 4 Members

Several Baloch families staged a protest in Balochistan's Kech district yesterday against the enforced disappearance of four members of the same family by Pakistani forces. According to the human rights body, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), the victims - two women and two men - identified as Fareed...

December 24, 2025 8:17 AM

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Ukrainian Troops Withdraw from Eastern Town of Siversk

Ukrainian troops have withdrawn from the embattled eastern town of Siversk, as Russia continues its slow and steady advance. The Ukrainian military said that it acted to preserve the lives of their soldiers and the combat capability of units, adding that Russian forces had a significant advantage in...

December 23, 2025 9:38 PM

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Russia launches massive aerial attacks on Ukraine

Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks on Ukraine last night, killing three people. In a statement on social media, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia fired more than 650 drones and over 30 missiles across at least 13 regions. He said the attacks primarily targeted U...

December 23, 2025 9:23 PM

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MEA calls in Bangladesh High Commissioner amid security concerns

The External Affairs Ministry today called in Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah amid security concerns. Earlier last week, the High Commissioner was called by the Ministry and apprised of India’s strong concerns at the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh. Several organisation...

December 23, 2025 1:32 PM

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US will retain control of seized Venezuelan oil, says US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump said the United States will retain control of seized Venezuelan oil, signalling a tough stance toward Caracas. Speaking at a Mar-a-Lago press conference, Trump said the oil would not be returned and could be sold, stored, or added to US strategic reserves, though no final d...