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December 26, 2025 8:08 AM December 26, 2025 8:08 AM

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Sheikh Hasina Accuses Bangladesh Interim Government of Atrocities Against Minorities

  Bangladesh's deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that Muhammad Yunus-led interim government is perpetrating unspeakable atrocities against non-Muslims in Bangladesh. The 78-year-old Awami League leader also said that the current ruling group, which has seized power illegally, is setting ...

December 25, 2025 8:58 PM December 25, 2025 8:58 PM

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Pakistan: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor remains closed amid protest against disappearance of four family members

  In Pakistan's Balochistan, a sit-in protest concerning the alleged forced disappearance of four family members,  reached its second day today. It resulted in shutdown of  China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) highway  for a second straight day.                                                    ...

December 25, 2025 8:07 PM December 25, 2025 8:07 PM

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Tanzania: 5 killed in helicopter crash

In northern Tanzania, five people were killed in a helicopter crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro yesterday.  The Tanzania civil aviation authority said that, the helicopter went down near Barafu Camp.  Local media, citing Kilimanjaro regional police chief Simon Maigwa, reported that the aircraft was on a ...

December 25, 2025 7:38 PM December 25, 2025 7:38 PM

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Thailand-Cambodia border negotiations underway, clashes decreased

  Thailand's military announced today that border negotiations with Cambodia have entered the second day, with overall clashes along the frontier showing a downward trend. The Secretariat meeting of the Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee kicked off at around 9 am local time on the Thai side of ...

December 25, 2025 8:18 PM December 25, 2025 8:18 PM

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Pope Leo urges Ukraine and Russia to hold direct talks to end war

  Pope Leo in his first Christmas sermon today urged Ukraine and Russia to find the courage to hold direct talks to end the war. Speaking at St Peter's square, the first U.S. pope, expressed hope that the fighting would stop and that all sides, with support of international community, find the coura...

December 25, 2025 5:39 PM December 25, 2025 5:39 PM

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Nigeria: 5 killed, 35 injured in bomb explosion

In Nigeria, five people were killed and 35 injured after a bomb exploded during prayers at a mosque in northeastern city of Maiduguri yesterday. Described as a suicide attack, the police spokesperson said in a statement that fragments of a suspected suicide vest were found at the site. No group has ...

December 25, 2025 4:38 PM December 25, 2025 4:38 PM

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Bangladesh Interim Government Confirms Awami League Banned from Contesting in upcoming Elections

  Bangladesh’s interim government has reaffirmed that the Awami League (AL) will not be able to participate in the next national election, scheduled for February 12, citing the suspension of the party’s activities and deregistration. Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said that the go...

December 25, 2025 2:12 PM December 25, 2025 2:12 PM

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India Takes Over as Vice Chair of Kimberley Process from Today

  India will take over as a Vice Chair of Kimberley Process from today, before assuming the chairpersonship from 1st January next year. The Kimberley Process is a tripartite initiative involving governments, the international diamond industry and civil society to prevent the trade in conflict diamon...

December 25, 2025 2:12 PM December 25, 2025 2:12 PM

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India Engaged with US for Early, Balanced Trade Agreement: Ambassador Vinay Kwatra

  India remains constantly engaged with the United States to find a mutually beneficial and balanced trade arrangement as early as possible. India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra said, on trade and tariffs, India will remain constantly engaged with the United States Trade Representative wi...