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NIA court extends custody of Bilal Nasir Malla, sends Shoyeb in judicial custody

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court at Patiala House court on Friday further extended the custody of Dr. Bilal Nasir Malla for seven days in connection with the Del... Read More


Who Was Sharif Osman Hadi? Killing of Bangladesh Youth Leader Sparks Violent Protests Ahead of Elections

India, Dec. 19 -- Bangladesh has entered a tense and dangerous phase just weeks before the national elections. The killing of the young political leader, Sharif Osman Hadi, has shaken the country. Str... Read More


Barack Obama names BLACKPINK's JUMP among his favorite songs of 2025; full list here

India, Dec. 19 -- BLACKPINK's comeback single "JUMP" has landed on an influential playlist. Former US President Barack Obama included the track in his list of favorite songs of 2025, released on Decem... Read More


Japan, Asia, and the Arab world are deepening strategic proximity - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 19 -- A quiet strategic convergence is taking shape across three regions that historically operated in separate diplomatic silos: Japan, wider Asia, and the Arab world. This emergin... Read More


What to watch this week: 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' 'Goodbye June' and more

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- Academy Award-winning actor Kate Winslet turns director for this movie that grapples with themes of grief, reconciliation and love. The screenplay was written by the actor's son ... Read More


Sony takes majority control of Peanuts in deal with Canada's WildBrain, Schulz family retains minority share

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- Sony Group has agreed to buy a controlling interest in the Peanuts franchise in a deal worth about $457 million. The Japanese entertainment giant will acquire an additional 41 p... Read More


From World Cup to Moon missions: Key global moments lined up for 2026

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- From escalating climate risks and geopolitical uncertainty to landmark sporting events and renewed space ambitions, 2026 is shaping up to be a consequential year on the global st... Read More


Erika Kirk picks her president early - 'husband's friend' JD Vance gets the 2028 nod

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- Erika Kirk, the chief executive of conservative organisation Turning Point USA, has publicly endorsed Vice President JD Vance for the presidency, signalling early backing for a f... Read More


US Justice Dept misses deadline to release full Epstein files, cites victim protection concerns

Washington DC, Dec. 19 -- The US Department of Justice has announced it won't meet the Friday deadline to release all Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, citing the need to protect victims' identities ... Read More


Is an 'Arab NATO' possible in today's Middle East?

France, Dec. 19 -- Egypt revived the proposal during an emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, held less than a week after Israeli strikes hit the Qatari capital on 9 September. Cairo suggested uniti... Read More