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14 nations condemn Israel's proposed new settlements in West Bank

London, Dec. 25 -- A total of 14 nations have condemned the Israeli security cabinet's approval of 19 new settlements in the West Bank. According to the joint statement, the list includes the United ... Read More


Bangladesh needs a lot of divine help, good sense, open-mindedness for democracy to return: Ex-diplomat Vidya Bhushan Soni

Massachusetts, Dec. 25 -- Former Indian Ambassador Vidya Bhushan Soni on Thursday expressed his deep scepticism about the prospects of genuine democracy returning to Bangladesh under the current polit... Read More


The return of Tarique Rahman: Bangladesh politics sees major shift as Zia's son comes home after 17 years in exile

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- The national elections in Bangladesh near, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh on Thursday in a defining homecoming. The retu... Read More


Who is Tarique Rahman? Front-runner to be Bangladesh PM, Khaleda Zia's son returns after 17-year exile

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman has made a resounding comeback to the country from where he was exiled for nearly two decades. He landed in Bang... Read More


Donald Trump says 'you must be a high IQ person' to kid who wants a Kindle from Santa

India, Dec. 25 -- President Donald Trump had this year's Christmas Eve phone calls with children from across the country. From taking a dig at Santa's physique to injecting some politics in his replie... Read More


Rahmanullah Lakanwal, Afghan Asylum Seeker, Faces Possible Death Penalty in U.S. Capital Shooting Case

Afghanistan, Dec. 25 -- Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan asylum seeker accused of a deadly shooting near the White House, now faces federal charges that could result in the death penalty. The case of ... Read More


Under international pressure, Dhaka arrests Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist Bikrompuri

Bangladesh, Dec. 25 -- After more than a year of escalating militant activity, deteriorating law and order, and growing international concern, Bangladeshs interim administration under Muhammad Yunus a... Read More


Four power transmission stocks down up to 55% from 52-week highs

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- By 2027, the world's electricity consumption is expected to rise by about 8300 TWh, with emerging economies making the largest contribution. India's 1700 TWh electricity demand ... Read More


Vietnam targets 25 million international visitors for 2026

Hanoi, Dec. 25 -- Building on the strong recovery in 2025, when Vietnam welcomed an estimated 21.5 million international visitors, the tourism sector has set an ambitious target of attracting 25 milli... Read More


Addressing the political vacuum in Bangladesh

India, Dec. 25 -- The return of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rehman to Dhaka after 17 years in exile in the UK is a development with significant ramifications for his party and th... Read More