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January 3, 2026 1:10 PM
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Nine fishermen from Mayiladuthurai were arrested by Sri Lankan Navy at Kodiakkarai today. The fishermen took to the sea yesterday in two fibre boats and stayed at sea near Kodiakkarai when the Sri Lankan Navy arrested them for trespassing into international waters. Two fibre boats were also seized b...
January 3, 2026 11:57 AM
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Acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Tarique Rahman, is set to assume the responsibilities of party chairman after the demise of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia. Party sources said that under the BNP constitution, Tarique Rahman has automatically taken over the duties of chairm...
January 3, 2026 9:57 AM
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Iran warned the US that any interference in the country's internal affairs would constitute a red line, following President Donald Trump's threat to intervene if the government used lethal force against protesters. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called Trump's threat reckless and dangerous and stat...
January 3, 2026 7:55 AM
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The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has advised Indian travellers to obtain the necessary approvals for carrying medicines before travelling to Saudi Arabia. This comes after Saudi Arabia introduced an electronic service platform for obtaining prior permission for the clearance of medicines intended ...
January 2, 2026 10:17 PM
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Two more Baloch civilians were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces amid a growing wave of enforced disappearances across Balochistan. Condemning the incidents, Paank, the Baloch National Movement's Human Rights Department, said that Hamdan, a native of Dasht in Kech District, was reportedly tak...
January 2, 2026 9:52 PM
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Nine flights were diverted from Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) today due to dense fog and poor visibility. Of the diverted flights, four were sent to Chattogram, four to Kolkata, and one to Bangkok, Thailand. Aviation experts said such disruptions are frequent during winter...
January 2, 2026 9:47 PM
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US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with support for protesters if Iranian security forces resort to firing on demonstrators. In a social media post, Mr Trump said the unrest has left several dead in Iran. Responding to Mr Trump's comments, a senior Iranian official, Ali Larijani, warned...
January 2, 2026 1:25 PM
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In Gambia, seven people were found dead, and 96 others were rescued after a boat carrying migrants capsized overnight in northwest Gambia. The country’s defence ministry said that search and rescue efforts are still ongoing and the boat may have been carrying more than 200 people. The acciden...
January 2, 2026 1:22 PM
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has said the island is determined to defend its sovereignty and boost its defence in the face of China's increasing expansion. This comes after Beijing fired rockets towards the island as part of military drills. The President said the international community is ...
January 2, 2026 1:18 PM
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Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has declared a new 60-day state of emergency in nine provinces and three municipalities. This comes due to an increase in criminal violence, which has caused serious internal commotion. The President said the 60-day validity of the decree aims to contain and reduce ...
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