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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams to attend Kerala Literature Festival 2026

Kozhikode, Jan. 1 -- The Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) 2026 has announced renowned NASA astronaut Sunita Williams as a key participant and Guest of Honour for its upcoming edition. DC Books, the o... Read More


Sakeena Itoo calls for sanitation overhaul across J&K health facilities

JAMMU, Jan. 1 -- Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today emphasised on the urgent need for a complete revamp of sanitation and cleanliness measures... Read More


Houston Astros to sign Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai to three-year deal worth up to $63 million - Report

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The Houston Astros have made a major splash in the MLB free agency market by agreeing to terms with star Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai on a three-year contract. According to a rep... Read More


"SAARC spirit is alive": Muhammad Yunus calls to revitalise the South-Asian grouping

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's Chief Advisor of the Interim Government, on Thursday gave a call to revitalise the South-Asian regional grouping SAARC, as several leaders were present in... Read More


Trump wishes 'world peace' amid glitz, auctions and star-studded guests at Mar-a-Lago New Year's eve bash | Photos

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- US President Donald Trump ushered in the New Year with a lavish black-tie celebration at his Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, calling for "peace on Earth" as he briefly add... Read More


BNP forms 41-member election steering committee

, Jan. 1 -- The BNP on Thursday formed a 41-member election steering committee to run its campaign for the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad election. According to a press release issued on Thursday night... Read More


'My health is perfect': Trump blames bruised hand on aspirin, opens up on recent 'MRI'

India, Jan. 1 -- US President Donald Trump has blamed aspirin for bruises on his hand even as he denied falling asleep while attending public meetings. Trump, who at 79 is the oldest person to assume... Read More


Leading Islamic scholars say Jamaat-led alliance not an Islamic bloc

, Jan. 1 -- A group of 101 leading Islamic scholars in Bangladesh has stated that the recently formed Jamaat-led political alliance cannot be recognized as an Islamic bloc. The statement, issued thro... Read More


Leading Islamic scholars say Jamaat-led alliance not an Islamic bloc, urges Muslim community to remain alert

, Jan. 1 -- A group of 101 leading Islamic scholars in Bangladesh has stated that the recently formed Jamaat-led political alliance cannot be recognized as an Islamic bloc. The statement, issued thro... Read More


Editor's pick: RFI English's standout stories of 2025

France, Jan. 1 -- Africa: power and protest 'We come here to die': African recruits sent to fight Russia's war in Ukraine Following the trail from Africa to the Ukrainian frontlines, this investigat... Read More