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Who is Tarique Rahman? Front-runner to be Bangladesh PM, Khaleda Zia's son returns after 17-year exile

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman has made a resounding comeback to the country from where he was exiled for nearly two decades. He landed in Bang... Read More


Donald Trump says 'you must be a high IQ person' to kid who wants a Kindle from Santa

India, Dec. 25 -- President Donald Trump had this year's Christmas Eve phone calls with children from across the country. From taking a dig at Santa's physique to injecting some politics in his replie... Read More


Rahmanullah Lakanwal, Afghan Asylum Seeker, Faces Possible Death Penalty in U.S. Capital Shooting Case

Afghanistan, Dec. 25 -- Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan asylum seeker accused of a deadly shooting near the White House, now faces federal charges that could result in the death penalty. The case of ... Read More


Under international pressure, Dhaka arrests Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist Bikrompuri

Bangladesh, Dec. 25 -- After more than a year of escalating militant activity, deteriorating law and order, and growing international concern, Bangladeshs interim administration under Muhammad Yunus a... Read More


Four power transmission stocks down up to 55% from 52-week highs

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- By 2027, the world's electricity consumption is expected to rise by about 8300 TWh, with emerging economies making the largest contribution. India's 1700 TWh electricity demand ... Read More


Vietnam targets 25 million international visitors for 2026

Hanoi, Dec. 25 -- Building on the strong recovery in 2025, when Vietnam welcomed an estimated 21.5 million international visitors, the tourism sector has set an ambitious target of attracting 25 milli... Read More


Addressing the political vacuum in Bangladesh

India, Dec. 25 -- The return of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rehman to Dhaka after 17 years in exile in the UK is a development with significant ramifications for his party and th... Read More


Uba Sani: A Moses out of the household of Pharaoh, By Majeed Dahiru

Nigeria, Dec. 25 -- Kaduna, the capital of the defunct Northern Region of Nigeria, was my favourite Nigerian city. Now one of the 19 legacy states of the Northern Region, Kaduna, especially its city c... Read More


Trump greets Americans on Christmas, sends message to 'Radical Left Scum'-what did he say?

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- US President Donald Trump greeted Americans, including his "radical left scum" opponents, on the occasion of Christmas on Thursday. In a solemn, official message, Trump said, "M... Read More


Bangladesh's Awami League banned from national elections in February 2026

Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- Amid political turmoil and a major shift in the country's political landscape, Bangladesh's interim government confirmed that the Awami League, led by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Ha... Read More