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Who was Abu Obaida? Hamas confirms death of its masked voice in August, names new spokesperson

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Hamas on Monday confirmed that its longtime spokesman Abu Obaida was killed following an Israeli strike in August in war-torn Gaza. Hamas also confirmed that its Gaza chief Moham... Read More


Who was Abu Obaida? Hamas confirms death of its masked voice, names new spokesperson

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Hamas on Monday confirmed that its longtime spokesman Abu Obaida was killed following an Israeli strike in August in war-torn Gaza. Hamas also confirmed that its Gaza chief Moham... Read More


Vietnam positions itself as a key Southeast Asian economic hub: Thai newspaper

Hanoi, Dec. 30 -- Thailand's The Nation newspaper on December 28 published an article noting that Vietnam is rapidly establishing itself as a key economic hub in Southeast Asia, delivering some of ASE... Read More


Why the US and China must confront the growing risks of AI

Bangladesh, Dec. 30 -- Artificial intelligence has moved from the realm of science fiction to the core of global power politics. What once seemed like a purely technological or commercial competition ... Read More


France delays plastic cup ban by four years as alternatives fall short

France, Dec. 30 -- The ban had been due to take effect on 1 January. But a decree published in the Official Journal on Tuesday said a review carried out this year raised concerns about the "technical ... Read More


Nation bereft of a great guardian when most needed: CA

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- The head of interim government, Prof Muhammad Yunus, expressed profound sorrow at the death of BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, a three-time former Prime Minister and symbol of dem... Read More


Bangladesh's first female PM Khaleda Zia dies at 80

India, Dec. 30 -- Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, died on Tuesday at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said. According to her docto... Read More


India-Pakistan armed conflict possible in 2026, US think tank flags 'moderate risk'

India, Dec. 30 -- A renewed armed confrontation between India and Pakistan cannot be ruled out in 2026, a leading US think tank has warned, citing heightened terrorist activity and escalating military... Read More


Air India Express receives first custom designed Boeing aeroplane from historic order

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Air India Express welcomed its 51st B737-8, which is its first line-fit aircraft, at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. Configured and designed to Air India Express spe... Read More


CBSE board exam 2026 for Class 10, 12 rescheduled; revised dates announced - check details

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has deferred the Class 10 and Class 12 examinations that were set to begin on March 3, 2026, citing administrative reasons. The bo... Read More