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December 23, 2025 1:32 PM 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...

December 23, 2025 11:11 AM December 23, 2025 11:11 AM

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UN Chief Antonio Guterres expresses concern over rising violence in Bangladesh; Stresses all minorities must feel safe

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over rising violence in Bangladesh, stressing that all minorities must feel safe. The UN said it was alarmed by recent attacks, including the lynching of Hindus, and emphasised that people who do not belong to the majority must be prot...

December 23, 2025 6:58 AM December 23, 2025 6:58 AM

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US needs Greenland for national security, not minerals, says US President Donald Trump

President Donald Trump said the United States needs Greenland for national security, not minerals, and announced that his special envoy would lead the charge.   Trump named Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland, reviving criticism from Denmark and Greenland, which rejected any...

December 23, 2025 6:45 AM December 23, 2025 6:45 AM

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Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi temporarily suspends all consular services

The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi has temporarily suspended all consular services, including the issuance of visas, citing unavoidable circumstances. According to officials at Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the suspension will remain in effect until further notice. The developme...

December 22, 2025 10:16 PM December 22, 2025 10:16 PM

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Israeli Military carries out Airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Southern Lebanon

The Israeli military carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon today, saying it targeted Hezbollah sites. A military spokesperson said the Israel Defence Forces, IDF, struck several Hezbollah terrorists in the area of Sidon in southern Lebanon. According to Israeli and Lebanese sources, the two sid...

December 22, 2025 9:39 PM December 22, 2025 9:39 PM

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Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi temporarily suspends Consular Services

The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi has temporarily suspended all consular services, including the issuance of visas, citing unavoidable circumstances. According to officials at Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the suspension will remain in effect until further notice. The developme...

December 22, 2025 9:23 PM December 22, 2025 9:23 PM

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Bangladesh: National Citizen Party Leader Shot by Unidentified Assailants

In Bangladesh, a leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP) was shot in the head by unidentified assailants in broad daylight in Khulna today. Police said the motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the identities of the assailants are yet to be established.

December 22, 2025 8:44 PM December 22, 2025 8:44 PM

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US expands online presence reviews for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants worldwide

The United States Department of State has expanded online presence reviews for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants worldwide, effective from 15th of this month. The enhanced screening will apply to applicants of all nationalities as part of the standard visa vetting process.   The department has said t...