Russia’s highest-ranking military officer says the country’s forces are continuing to advance in northeastern Ukraine, and that President Vladimir Putin has instructed the expansion of what Moscow calls a “buffer zone” along the border beginning in 2026, according to Russian state media. Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov said the planned expansion would affect […]
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Bangladesh is observing three days of state mourning following the passing of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who died at the age of 80 on Tuesday morning. Her funeral is scheduled for Wednesday. In a televised address, Interim Leader Muhammad Yunus appealed to citizens for calm and unity during this period of grief. “I humbly […]
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Yemen has entered a tense new phase after the head of the country’s presidential council declared a nationwide state of emergency on Tuesday. The move follows major territorial advances by separatist forces reportedly backed by the United Arab Emirates, escalating uncertainty in an already fragile nation. In a formal statement, the council leader confirmed that […]
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New York City is preparing to witness a powerful, symbolic first step into the new year as Zohran Mamdani is set to be sworn in as the city’s first Muslim mayor. With his youthful energy and bold vision, the incoming leader is stepping into office with both high expectations and deep community curiosity about what […]
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Israel will honor former United States President Donald Trump with the nation’s highest civilian award in 2026, marking the first time in decades that the Israel Prize will go to someone who is not an Israeli citizen. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the announcement following a warm meeting with Trump in Florida, saying the decision […]
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Delhi woke up today under a thick blanket of fog and smog, causing widespread travel disruptions at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. At least 128 flights were cancelled and around 200 more delayed, leaving travelers stranded and anxious. Airlines had issued advisories earlier warning passengers about potential delays. “Fog continues to persist across Delhi and […]
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Nepal is heading toward a fascinating political moment as two of the country’s most talked-about younger leaders unite to challenge the decades-old dominance of traditional parties ahead of the March parliamentary elections. Balendra Shah — widely known as Balen — first earned recognition as a rapper before becoming the hugely popular mayor of Kathmandu. On […]
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Bangladesh’s largest Islamist party has entered a new election alliance with a political coalition formed by student leaders of last year’s uprising — a move that has drawn sharp reactions from within the student group itself. Jamaat-e-Islami, which was heavily suppressed during former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15 years in power, is pushing to regain […]
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Israeli forces have placed the West Bank town of Qabatiya under lockdown as security operations entered a second day following an attack in northern Israel that left two people dead. Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said the army was “operating forcefully against terror hubs in the village of Qabatiya,” adding that the operation includes a […]
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iran is facing what he describes as a “total war” led by the United States, Israel, and European nations, claiming these powers are working to weaken and pressure Tehran. His remarks were published yesterday on the official website of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, almost six months […]
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