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UN says it will not send election observers to Bangladesh polls

India, Jan. 6 -- Last Updated on January 6, 2026 10:29 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ Zakir Hossain from Dhaka The United Nations has said it will not deploy election observers to Bangladesh's February 12 parli... Read More


Inside Kenya's growing pet-boarding business as owners seek home-style care

Nairobi, Jan. 6 -- Maisie is a disabled cat. She cannot move, eat, or relieve herself without help. Her life runs on a strict routine, with her feeding, bathroom breaks, and care scheduled down to the... Read More


Kofisi closes two Nairobi co-working office spaces

Nairobi, Jan. 6 -- Co-working space provider Kofisi is paring back parts of its Kenyan footprint, shutting two locations in Nairobi in the wake of a $3.2 million (Sh416.7 million) loss in 2024. The L... Read More


PM Modi prays for Mamata Banerjee's long and healthy life: But, it's NOT her birthday; check Didi's real date of birth

New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- On 5 January, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Mamata Banerjee. The West Bengal CM officially turned 71 on her official birthday. Her fans are indeed celebrating today since it... Read More


Pete Hegseth announces military pension cut for Mark Kelly over video calling on soldiers to refuse illegal orders

New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- US War Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced on Monday that Pentagon will be punishing Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat and retired captain of the US Navy, but cutting the pay he rec... Read More


Third terminal cannot be opened during interim govt's tenure: Bashir

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Civil Aviation and Tourism Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin today (Monday) said the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) cannot be inaugurated during the tenure ... Read More


Tax review policy as catalyst for elite consensus, By Tope Fasua

Nigeria, Jan. 5 -- More than any policy of government, one clear compromise that has made many nations great, is what is known as Elite Consensus. In plain language, elite consensus is when the creme... Read More


Bangladesh urges diplomacy after US operation in Venezuela

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Bangladesh on Monday noted with concern the recent developments in Venezuela, as the situation in the South American country continues to draw international attention. These remarks ... Read More


Trump aide says Indian envoy asked him to scrap 25% US tariffs, claims New Delhi buying less Russian oil

New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- US Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday made a surprising claim, saying that Indian Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra last month wanted the Trump administration to wa... Read More


Maduro's case will revive a legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders tested in Noriega trial

New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- When deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro makes his first appearance in a New York courtroom Monday to face U.S. drug charges, he will likely follow the path taken by another ... Read More