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Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia (Photo/Facebook@Tarique Rahman)

Khaleda Zia to be laid to rest with state honours as India joins Bangladesh in mourning

Dec 31, 2025

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia will be buried today in Dhaka with full state honours. The government has declared national mourning and a public holiday, while leaders worldwide, including India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, are attending or paying tribute.

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Pakistan faces urgent population challenge as it heads into 2026: UN agency

Dec 31, 2025

UNFPA warned that Pakistan's growing population, gender inequality and climate risks require urgent policy changes. The agency urged reforms in planning and financing to reward progress in health, education and equality, while addressing persistent challenges like maternal mortality and unmet family planning needs.
China launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan (Photo/Reuters)

China continues 'Justice Mission 2025' drills around Taiwan, showcases joint blockade capability

Dec 31, 2025
Former JCP president Tetsuzo Fuwa (left) is greeted by Cuban Ambassador to Japan Carlos Miguel Pereira. (Photo: X/@embacubajapon)

Japan: Former JCP chairman and veteran ideologue Tetsuzo Fuwa dies at 95

Dec 31, 2025

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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's sisters Uzma Khan and Aleema Khan (File Photo/ANI)

PTI leaders and Imran Khan's sisters denied meeting with him again, protest outside Adiala Jail

Dec 31, 2025

PTI leaders and Imran Khan's sisters were again denied a meeting with him at Adiala Jail despite a...
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China's drills around Taiwan prompt global alarm, lawmakers urge swift response

Dec 31, 2025

China held a second day of military drills with live-fire exercises around Taiwan, prompting lawmakers from the US,...
MoD inks Rs 4,666 crore contracts for Close Quarter Battle Carbine (Photo/PIB)

MoD inks INR 4,666 crore defence deals with Israel's IWI for carbines

Dec 31, 2025

"IWI (Israel Weapon Industries), an SK Group company, is proud that its Indian subsidiary, PLR, has been selected...
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Terrorist eliminated after attacking Israeli soldier

Dec 31, 2025
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US conducts covert drone strike on Venezuela port in first such attack

Dec 31, 2025
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Thieves drill into German bank vault, steal Euro 30 million in overnight heist

Dec 31, 2025
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Abdullah bin Zayed receives phone call from US Secretary of State

Dec 30, 2025
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Denmark delivers last letter as digital shift ends 400-year postal tradition

Dec 30, 2025
Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Veena Sikri (Photo/ANI)

"She didn't let the BNP collapse," Ex Indian Envoy to Bangladesh mourns Zia's death

Dec 30, 2025
Former diplomat Anil Trigunayat (Photo/ANI)

"Utter stupidity": Former diplomat Anil Trigunayat on Inqilab Moncho's demand to suspend work permits for Indians

Dec 30, 2025
Foreign Affairs Expert Waiel Awwad (Photo/ANI)

Khaleda Zia's demise may create sympathy wave for son Tarique Rahman among Bangladesh voters: Foreign Affairs Expert Waiel Awwad

Dec 30, 2025
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UAE announces termination of remaining counterterrorism personnel in Yemen in its own volition, says Ministry of Defence

Dec 30, 2025
Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar (Photo/ANI)

Bangladesh is a very important partner to India, says former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar

Dec 30, 2025
Former diplomat Anil Trigunayat (Photo/ANI)

"An era is over": Anil Triguniyat expresses condolences on demise of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia

Dec 30, 2025
Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty (Photo/ANI)

Interim govt looks the other way when Hindus are targeted: Ex HC to Bangladesh says

Dec 30, 2025