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India to take charge of UN-backed Kimberley Process on January 1

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- India will assume chairmanship of the UN-backed global forum Kimberley Process (KP) to prevent trade of conflict diamonds from January 1 for the third time, Union commerce and in... Read More


Nigeria signals more US-backed strikes after Christmas Day airstrike, confirms intelligence sharing

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- Nigeria on Friday (December 26) indicated that further military strikes against jihadist groups could follow after US forces carried out a Christmas Day bombardment targeting mil... Read More


Suzuki to showcase Jimny "Monster Hunter" at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026

India, Dec. 26 -- Suzuki Motor Corporation will be shining the spotlight firmly on the Jimny at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026, where the off-roader SUV will be showcased in a striking new "Monster Hunter"... Read More


Suzuki to showcase Jimny Monster Hunter at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026

India, Dec. 26 -- Suzuki Motor Corporation will be shining the spotlight firmly on the Jimny at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026, where the off-roader SUV will be showcased in a striking new "Monster Hunter"... Read More


Japan's Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the coming year, aiming to fortify its strike-back capability and coast... Read More


Erratic weather pushes Buxa orange cultivation into crisis

Alipurduar, Dec. 26 -- Erratic weather conditions have severely impacted orange cultivation in the Buxa hills. This year, production has dropped so drastically that growers fear they will not earn any... Read More


Japan Cabinet approves record JPY 122.31 trillion budget for FY2026

Tokyo, Dec. 26 -- Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a record initial budget of JPY 122.31 trillion (approximately USD 783 billion) for fiscal 2026, underscoring the newly appointed Prime Minister San... Read More


"Main concern now is rise of the right wing": Ex-diplomat on Tarique Rahman's return to Bangladesh

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das has described the return of Tarique Rahman, Acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), to Banglades... Read More


US, Nigeria Launch Joint Airstrikes Against IS Terrorists in North-West

Nigeria, Dec. 26 -- The United States military, in collaboration with the Nigerian government, has carried out coordinated airstrikes against terrorists affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) group in... Read More


Washingtons Bangladesh gamble could ignite a new Islamist surge in South Asia

Bangladesh, Dec. 26 -- As Bangladesh approaches yet another defining political transition, the country has become the center of an unusual and consequential diplomatic experiment. Over the past year, ... Read More