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  Trump says he's very angry about Ukraine's alleged attack on Putin residence, will find out evidence

  December 30, 2025 8:00 IST

  Trump said he had a phone call with Putin during which he was informed about Ukraine's alleged attack on the Russia president's residence.

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  Khaleda Zia dies at 80: Life and political journey of BNP leader and towering figure of Bangladesh

  December 30, 2025 10:34 IST

  Zia’s personal doctor on Saturday said that her condition was 'extremely critical' as she remained on ventilator support. BNP leaders said Zia’s son, Tarique Rahman, who is also the party’s acting chairperson, visited the hospital on Saturday and stayed for more than two hours.

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  Trump's warning to Iran over reviving missile, nuclear programmes: 'Will knock hell out of them'

  December 30, 2025 7:01 IST

  The ceasefire brokered between Israel and Hamas, strongly promoted by Trump, has largely remained in place, though momentum has weakened in recent weeks. Each side claims the other has breached the agreement.

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  Khaleda Zia, former Bangladesh PM and BNP chief, dies at 80 after prolonged illness

  December 30, 2025 9:47 IST

  Khaleda Zia death news: The first woman prime minister of Bangladesh breathed her last at Dhaka's Apollo Hospital.

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  Trump holds second call with Putin in 24 hours, a day after speaking to Zelenskyy

  December 29, 2025 23:53 IST

  Confirming the interaction, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “President Trump has concluded a positive call with President Putin concerning Ukraine," in a post on X.

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  Ukraine tried to attack Putin’s residence, says Russian foreign minister; Zelenskyy responds

  December 29, 2025 22:30 IST

  In a big claim, Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said that Ukraine attempted to target President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region.

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  Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir terrified of India, seen hiding in bulletproof gear and glass | VIDEO

  December 29, 2025 18:50 IST

  Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir is reportedly living in deep fear after threats linked to India's Operation Sindoor, leading to viral videos of him hiding behind bulletproof protection. Citizens and journalists in Pakistan are openly questioning his courage and leadership.

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  Bangladesh election: Students-led NCP faces internal rift over Jamaat alliance; key leaders resign

  December 29, 2025 13:32 IST

  The dispute deepened on Sunday when Mahfuz Alam, a key figure behind last year’s violent protests, publicly distanced himself from the NCP leadership. In a Facebook post, Alam said he did not support the decision taken by the party.

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  Message to US and Japan? China starts live-fire military drill around Taiwan

  December 29, 2025 10:19 IST

  The drill is being conducted after the US approved an arms package worth USD 11.1 billion for Taiwan. This is the largest arms sale of the US to Taiwan. China has harshly criticised the move.

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  Mexico: 13 killed, dozens injured as train derails near Nizanda; rescue operation underway

  December 29, 2025 8:54 IST

  Mexico: According to officials, the Interoceanic Train derailed while it was passing near the town of Nizanda. The train, which connects Oaxaca and Veracruz, was carrying 241 passengers and nine crew members when the accident occurred.

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  Suriname man kills nine in knife attack after altercation with estranged wife

  December 29, 2025 8:14 IST

  President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons expressed her condolences in a message posted on Facebook. She said the attacker had taken the lives of his own children and neighbours, and offered sympathy to the families affected.

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  Searching for missing brother, Punjab man claims 10 Indians killed in Russian Army amid Ukraine war

  December 29, 2025 7:29 IST

  According to Jagdeep, his brother was taken to Russia by a travel agent on the promise of a job, but was later forced to join the army. The family last spoke to Mandeep in March 2024.

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  Russia-Ukraine peace deal close, asserts Trump; Zelenskyy says 20-point peace plan 90% agreed

  December 29, 2025 6:51 IST

  Russia-Ukraine war: Speaking at a joint press conference with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Donald Trump said his meeting with the Ukrainian leader was 'terrific' and they discussed a lot.

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  Trump holds 'very productive' phone call with Putin ahead of meeting with Zelenskyy

  December 28, 2025 23:51 IST

  President Donald Trump will host his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to try to close out a peace agreement that would end nearly four years of war sparked by Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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  Houses of three Hindu families reduced to ashes amid rising attacks on minorities in Bangladesh

  December 28, 2025 23:57 IST

  According to the victims, all household belongings, including furniture, cash money, land deeds, educational certificates, and other important documents kept inside the houses, were completely destroyed in the fire.

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  Bangladesh calls India's concerns over safety of Hindu minorities 'exaggerated'

  December 28, 2025 21:01 IST

  Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs further claimed that attempts to portray isolated criminal incidents as part of a larger pattern of persecution against Hindus were “misleading and not factual.”

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  Pakistan President Zardari admits he was advised to go to bunkers during Operation Sindoor

  December 28, 2025 23:58 IST

  Zardari disclosed a startling detail about the anxiety Pakistan’s leadership faced during the heightened tensions. He recounted how his military secretary advised him to take refuge in a bunker when the situation escalated in May.

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  Embarrassment for Pak as Dar confirms harm to Nur Khan Air Base in Indian strikes during Op Sindoor

  December 28, 2025 23:59 IST

  Pakistan’s Foreign Minister went on to say that India had 'made the mistake' by launching an early-morning strike on the Nur Khan Air Base on May 10, openly conceding that the attack caused damage.

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  Khaleda Zia in 'extremely critical' condition, says doctor; Tarique Rahman visits ailing mother

  December 28, 2025 12:07 IST

  BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman returned home after nearly two decades abroad. Rahman arrived at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport from London on Thursday, accompanied by his wife, Zubaida Rahman, and their daughter, Zaima Rahman.

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  'Terrorised and silenced': Protest erupts in London over killing of Hindus in Bangladesh | VIDEO

  December 28, 2025 8:55 IST

  The protesters were also holding placards reading 'Hindus have right to live', 'targeted, terrorised and silenced' and 'Hindu lives matter'. They were also demanding the release of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, who has been charged with murder in Bangladesh.

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  Putin's stark warning to Ukraine ahead of Zelenskyy-Trump meet: 'Will explore military option if...'

  December 28, 2025 7:50 IST

  Russia carried out heavy attacks on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, early Saturday, killing at least one person and injuring 27 others. Moscow fired multiple waves of ballistic missiles and drones during the attack.

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  Russia launches ardent strikes in Ukraine day before Zelenskyy-Trump meeting over peace deal

  December 28, 2025 7:12 IST

  Explosions boomed across Kyiv as the attack began in the early morning and continued for hours, with Moscow launching waves of ballistic missiles and drones.

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  Country where every community feels valued: Tarique Rahman calls for 'united, inclusive' Bangladesh

  December 28, 2025 6:52 IST

  In an X post he shared on Saturday night, Tarique Rahman also thanked everyone for the warm welcome he received and said words cannot express the 'respect and love' he and his family was given upon their arrival.

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  Earthquake of 7.0 magnitude strikes Taiwan, tremors felt across the region

  December 27, 2025 23:40 IST

  Earthquake of 7.0 magnitude on the Richter scale rocked Taiwan on Saturday, according to the country's Central Weather Bureau. The tremor hit the northeastern coastal city of Yilan at 11:05 PM local time

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  Passenger bus crashes into Ravine in Guatemala, 15 killed, 19 injured

  December 27, 2025 21:04 IST

  The incident took place between kilometers 172 and 174, where the passenger bus plunged into a deep gorge. Local fire department spokesperson Leandro Amado confirmed that the victims included 11 men, three women, and one minor.

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  Pakistan's talent exodus exposes Asim Munir's 'brain gain' claim as hollow

  December 27, 2025 17:52 IST

  The issue gained more attention after Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir earlier described overseas migration as a “brain gain” rather than a brain drain.

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  False blasphemy charges are fuelling attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, human rights report reveals

  December 27, 2025 23:49 IST

  False blasphemy allegations are increasingly being used to target Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, leading to mob violence, killings and property seizures. Human rights groups say such attacks have risen sharply in recent months, particularly after political changes in the country.

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  'More jobs, higher income': New Zealand PM lauds India FTA despite his foreign minister's objection

  December 27, 2025 11:22 IST

  New Zealand Christopher Luxon affirmed that the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement aligned with his government’s broader agenda, stating, "Fixing the basics. building the future."