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Lim Guan Eng: Tap RM2.1t bond market to release RM20b in excess taxes, ensure ang pows for workers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 30 -- The federal government can tap into the RM2.1 trillion local bond market to source more than RM20 billion for part-payment of outstanding excess tax refunds, says DAP MP for B... Read More


Khaleda Zia dies at 80: Life, legacy and rule of Bangladesh's first woman prime minister

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Begum Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's former Prime Minister, died on Tuesday, December 30, after suffering from prolonged illness. She was 80. Begum Zia, the chairperson of the Bangla... Read More


Khaleda Zia dies at 80: Life, legacy and rule of Bangladesh's first woman prime minister explained

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Begum Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's former Prime Minister, died on Tuesday, December 30, after suffering from prolonged illness. She was 80. Begum Khaleda Zia, the chairperson of th... Read More


Khaleda Zia dies: Life, legacy and rule of Bangladesh's first woman prime minister explained

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Begum Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's former Prime Minister, died on Tuesday, December 30, after suffering from prolonged illness. She was 80. Begum Khaleda Zia, the chairperson of th... Read More


'Tariffs, Trade, and Tantrums': A look back at one year of Donald Trump's 2nd term as US President

Washington DC, Dec. 30 -- With less than a month remaining for the completion of the first year of his second term, 'Tariffs, Trade, and Tantrums' aptly sums up the 47th President of the United States... Read More


India emerges as strategic long-term growth market amid Asia's AI and infrastructure boom: HSBC Outlook

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- India continues to stand out as a strategic long-term growth market within Asia, supported by strong structural fundamentals, favourable demographics and rising digital adoption,... Read More


End of an era: Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister Khaleda Zia passes away at 80

Dhaka/IBNS, Dec. 30 -- Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia passed away after a prolonged illness at the age of 80 on Tuesday. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) confirmed that the countr... Read More


Khaleda Zia: Widowed by a coup, she went on to rule Bangladesh twice | All about her life

India, Dec. 30 -- Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister and one of its most formidable political figures, died on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, after days of battling an illness. She was... Read More


Khaleda Zia dies at 80: Widowed by a coup, she went on to rule Bangladesh twice | All about her life

India, Dec. 30 -- Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister and one of its most formidable political figures, died on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, after days of battling an illness. She was... Read More


CIA confirms US drone strike on Venezuelan port in first attack inside Latin American state

Washington, Dec. 30 -- The CIA confirmed carrying out a drone strike earlier this month on a port facility on the coast of Venezuela, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, making it the first off... Read More