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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

December 25, 2025 2:35 PM

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BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman Returns to Dhaka After 17 Years in Exile

  Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh today, ending nearly 17 years in exile in the United Kingdom. He arrived in Dhaka aboard a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from London, which landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at around 11:40 a...

December 25, 2025 12:05 PM

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Khuda Baksh Chowdhury Resigns as Special Assistant to Bangladesh Home Ministry

Khuda Baksh Chowdhury, Special Assistant to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at the Ministry of Home Affairs, has resigned from his post in Bangladesh. His resignation was accepted by the president and took effect immediately, according to a gazette notification issued on Wednesday night.     The Chief ...

December 25, 2025 8:53 AM

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Indian, US Ambassadors Hold Talks at Mar-a-Lago to Strengthen Trade Ties

Ambassador of India to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, held talks with US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, in Florida over the shared goal to strengthen trade ties. The meeting was held at Mar-a-Lago, US President Donald Trump’s residence in Florida. In a social media post, Mr Kwatra said tha...

December 25, 2025 8:18 AM

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California Declares Emergency in Los Angeles County Ahead of Severe Storm

In the United States, the California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles County amid predictions of intense rainfall and strong winds due to a storm. The Governor said in a social media post that flash flooding is higly anticipated in Southern California.   An...