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Nayapaltan shrouded in grief after Khaleda Zia's death

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- A pall of gloom descended on BNP's Nayapaltan central office on Tuesday as devastated leaders and activists streamed in, many in tears, following the death of party Chairperson and t... Read More


Who is Kashmir's Owais Yaqoob?

Srinagar, Dec. 30 -- Kashmir's legacy lives on in its culture, heritage, hospitality, and natural beauty, which are unmatched anywhere in the world. Over the years, many people have added charm to thi... Read More


PM Karki expresses condolences on death of Khaleda Zia

Kathmandu, Dec. 30 -- Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the death of Begum Khaleda Zia, the former prime minister of Bangladesh and chairperson of the Bangladesh Natio... Read More


Winter rain floods Gaza camps as Netanyahu heads for US meeting

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Winter rain lashed the Gaza Strip over the weekend, flooding camps with ankle-deep puddles as Palestinians displaced by two years of war attempted to stay dry in tents frayed by ... Read More


BEL, Garden Reach to MTAR Tech: Defence stocks zoom up to 45% YTD - Will they continue to show strength in 2026?

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Defence stocks are emerging as one of the market's standout performers this year, with the Nifty India Defence pack rallying 19% amid a powerful confluence of geopolitical uncert... Read More


Trump says Iran may be using different sites to rebuild missile programme, warns of stronger consequences

Florida, Dec. 30 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Iran of "very powerful" consequences, saying there are indications that Tehran may be trying to rebuild its ballistic missile programme a... Read More


Bangladesh: The battle of the begums has finally ended

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- The five-decade-old political rivalry of Bangladesh's "battling Begums" has ended. In what can be considered a 'draw', Begum Khaleda Zia, 80, the two-term prime minister, lost he... Read More


U.S. Allocates $2 Billion to UN, Afghanistan Excluded from Aid

Afghanistan, Dec. 30 -- The United States announced $2 billion in humanitarian aid for the United Nations, but Afghanistan will not be included due to political interference concerns. The United Stat... Read More


Overall crime in Telangana down 2.33 pc in 2025: Police annual report

Hyderabad, Dec. 30 -- Telangana registered a marginal decline in overall crime in 2025, with a total of 2,28,695 cases reported across the state as against 2,34,158 cases in 2024, marking a decrease o... Read More


What do we Igbos really want from Nigeria?, By Jideofor Adibe

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- What do Igbos really want from Nigeria, and what conversations should we be having among ourselves? I was initially asked to speak on the topic of 'what the Igbos want from Nigeri... Read More