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Trump unveils ambitious plan for ‘golden fleet battleships as US naval power faces strategic strain

Bangladesh, Dec. 23 -- US President Donald Trump has announced plans to build a new class of American battleships, reviving a warship category long considered obsolete and framing the move as a dramat... Read More


Largest Epstein release yet names Trump in 8 flight logs

Washington/New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- The US Justice Department on Tuesday released a vast new tranche of records linked to the investigation of late financier Jeffrey Epstein, bringing renewed scrutiny to... Read More


India summons Bangladesh envoy, second time in a week

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, M Riaz Hamidullah, amid rising diplomatic tensions triggered by violent protests i... Read More


New batch of Epstein files include many references to Donald Trump

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The U.S. Justice Department released a new trove of documents on Tuesday from its investigation into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including an e... Read More


How will 2025 be remembered in the Middle East? A year many will want to forget

Bangladesh, Dec. 23 -- History is rarely kind to years marked by unrestrained violence, political cynicism, and international hypocrisy. In the Middle East, 2025 is already shaping up as one such year... Read More


Selection of railway investment models must ensure openness, transparency: PM

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- The selection of investment models for rail projects must be conducted openly, ensuring the greatest possible benefit for the State, the people and businesses, and meeting the requir... Read More


Trump warns Maduro against playing 'tough' as US escalates pressure campaign on Venezuela

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- President Donald Trump on Monday delivered a new warning to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as the U.S. Coast Guard steps up efforts to interdict oil tankers in the Caribbean... Read More


The Chamber of Northern Exporters (CNE) Delivering Goods and Services From Jaffna and the Northern Province

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- By Jekhan Aruliah We have heard it so many times, "We must export more!". We have heard it from politicians and economists and assorted commentators of assorted quality through ... Read More


NSA employee sues Trump admin over transgender rights: What does Section VII of the Civil Rights Act say?

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- A transgender employee of the National Security Agency has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the legality of a sweeping executive order issued by Donald Trump, arguing that the... Read More


Indian students in Bangladesh 'distressed', medical body urges PM Modi for 'urgent' intervention

India, Dec. 23 -- The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) on Monday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "immediate and urgent intervention" to ensure the safety and well-being of I... Read More