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UAE health sector strengthens leadership with qualitative achievements in 2025
Middle East | December 20, 2025 7:48:59 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 20 (ANI/WAM): The UAE's health sector recorded a series of landmark achievements in 2025, reinforcing the country's position as a global hub for medical innovation and enhancing the readiness of its healthcare system across diagn ... read..


Pakistan poorly prepared to deal with HPAI threat, experts warn
Islamabad | December 20, 2025 7:48:58 PM IST
Experts have warned that Pakistan lacks the scientific, institutional and technical capacity required to monitor and respond to the growing threat posed by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (HPAI), as the virus continues to spread globally across wildli ... read..


UN Anti-Corruption Conference in Doha concludes with call to maximise potential of AI systems to address corruption, economic crime
Middle East | December 20, 2025 7:48:56 PM IST
Doha [UAE], December 20 (ANI/WAM): The world's largest anti-corruption gathering concluded in Doha today with the adoption of the 'Doha Declaration 2025: strengthening international cooperation and technical assistance and seizing the opportunities provid ... read..


Pakistan: Audit flags financial irregularities worth billions in Punjab province
Lahore | December 20, 2025 7:48:49 PM IST
Financial irregularities amounting to billions of rupees have been detected in Pakistan's local government institutions across the southern region of the Punjab Province, The Express Tribune reported, citing the Auditor General of Pakistan's audit report ... read..


When you look at foreign policy, you must have clarity, make choices, have a game plan: EAM Jaishankar
Pune (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2025 7:18:45 PM IST
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday emphasised the need for strategic clarity and a well-defined game plan for India's foreign policy, stating that the country must operate with a well-defined game plan to navigate an increasingly com ... read..


UAE approves gene replacement therapy for new age group in spinal muscular atrophy patients
Middle East | December 20, 2025 7:18:36 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 20 (ANI/WAM): The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has announced the approval of Itvisma (onasemnogene abeparvovec), a gene therapy that uses an adeno-associated viral vector to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in eligible adults ... read..


Balochistan: Unidentified bodies recovered in Washuk amid rising human rights concerns
Khuzdar | December 20, 2025 6:48:51 PM IST
Reports have emerged of alleged enforced disappearances and the recovery of two unidentified bodies in Balochistan's Khuzdar and Washuk districts, according to the Balochistan Post. ... read..


SHANTI Bill marks transformational step in India's energy, tech landscape: MEA
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 6:48:45 PM IST
Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Saturday highlighted how the SHANTI Bill aims to transform India's energy and technology landscape. ... read..


Pakistan: 29,000 dog bite cases, 19 rabies deaths reported in Karachi in 2025
Karachi | December 20, 2025 6:48:40 PM IST
As many as 29,000 dog bite cases have been reported in Karachi so far in 2025, with 19 people losing their lives to rabies, highlighting a growing public health concern in the region, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..


Trump, Putin and PM Modi urged to back peaceful Thailand-Cambodia settlement: ICJ President Adish Aggarwala
Bangkok | December 20, 2025 5:19:09 PM IST
Eminent jurists, judges, writers and intellectuals from several countries on Saturday adopted a Resolution for World Peace at the International Conference of Jurists & Writers for World Peace held in Bangkok, expressing grave concern over escalating r ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 2.9 strikes Nepal
Kathmandu | December 20, 2025 4:49:07 PM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 2.9 struck Nepal on Saturday afternoon, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said on Saturday. ... read..


Global pecking order has changed: Jaishankar highlights India's rise, Western stagnation
Pune (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2025 4:18:57 PM IST
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar on Saturday stressed that the global economic and political hierarchy has undergone a "very significant change," asserting that India has successfully surged in human resources while many developed nations face stagnat ... read..


WUC highlights global advocacy, urgent Uyghur concerns
Munich | December 20, 2025 4:18:45 PM IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its latest weekly brief, highlighting key developments in advocacy, commemoration, and urgent human rights alerts concerning Uyghurs in East Turkistan. ... read..


Israel's national drone initiative is advancing
Middle East | December 20, 2025 3:48:46 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 20 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Transportation's National Drone Initiative is advancing by integrating technological experiments for the continuous operation of commercial and public services. ... read..


UN condemns arbitrary detention of additional staff by Houthis
US | December 20, 2025 3:48:45 PM IST
New York [US], December 20 (ANI/WAM): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the arbitrary detention carried out by the Houthi group on 18th December against 10 additional United Nations staff members, bringing the total num ... read..


Israeli civilian rescued in Jericho following fears of abduction
Middle East | December 20, 2025 3:48:43 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 20 (ANI/TPS): According to the IDF spokesperson, a report was received today regarding a possible kidnapping of an Israeli civilian in Jericho."Upon receiving the report, IDF forces moved quickly to the scene and began conducti ... read..


"Strong relationship with India, relations with Pakistan stands deteriorated...": Afghanistan Minister of Public Health
New Delhi, | December 20, 2025 3:48:39 PM IST
Afghanistan's Minister of Public Health, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali on Saturday said that India is emerging as a key alternative partner for Afghanistan's pharmaceutical needs, as its relationship with Pakistan stands "deteriorated". ... read..


South Korean corporate earnings up 20.6% in 2024 on AI-led chip exports
Middle East | December 20, 2025 3:48:32 PM IST
Seoul [South Korea], December 20 (ANI/WAM): South Korean companies' earnings recorded a 20 per cent on-year gain in 2024 on increased exports of semiconductors, government data showed Tuesday. ... read..


CTA holds Tibet Outreach Programmes in Bengaluru to promote awareness on Tibetan history
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 20, 2025 3:18:59 PM IST
The Central Tibetan Administration's (CTA) Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) successfully conducted a series of Tibet Outreach Programmes in Bengaluru, as part of its South India campaign to raise awareness on Tibetan history, c ... read..


NASA loses contact with Mars probe 'Maven'
US | December 20, 2025 3:18:58 PM IST
Washington, DC [US], December 20 (ANI/WAM): The US space agency NASA has lost contact with the Mars probe "Maven". Work is underway to re-establish contact, a NASA spokeswoman told the German news agency DPA. ... read..


'India is defined by its talent, skill that has helped shape our national brand': EAM Jaishankar
Pune (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2025 3:18:53 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday highlighted how Indian talent and skill-set have played a pivotal role in shaping the national brand of the country, as with increasing globalisation, Indian talent has met demands worldwide. ... read..


Two more arrested in ongoing undercover operation against drug, weapons trafficking
Middle East | December 20, 2025 3:18:46 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 20 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Police reported that forces of the Jerusalem District Central Unit, in cooperation with other units, operated overnight in Qalqilya and Ramallah and arrested two suspects as part of the undercover agent ... read..


"We are losing our land": Sri Lankan MP highlights Tamil community concerns during visit
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 20, 2025 2:49:00 PM IST
Sri Lankan MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam, General Secretary of the All Ceylon Tamil Congress (ACTC), has raised urgent concerns about the situation facing the Tamil community in Sri Lanka during his visit to Tamil Nadu. ... read..


Baloch activists commemorate fifth anniversary of Karima Baloch's Death
Quetta | December 20, 2025 2:48:45 PM IST
Baloch activists worldwide are commemorating the fifth anniversary of Karima Baloch's death, honouring her legacy as a political and human rights activist. On social media platform X, the Baloch National Movement (BNM) paid tribute, stating that the Baloc ... read..


UN marks second World Meditation Day with focus on inner peace, global harmony
New York | December 20, 2025 2:18:34 PM IST
The Permanent Mission of India, along with several partner countries, marked the second World Meditation Day at the United Nations Headquarters on Friday with a high-level event focused on inner peace and global harmony as per press statement. ... read..


Security heightened at Parliament building, key locations across Dhaka ahead of Hadi funeral
Dhaka | December 20, 2025 1:48:47 PM IST
The Bangladesh Guard Border and police have been deployed at the Parliament building and other key locations across Dhaka ahead of the funeral prayers for Sharif Osman Hadi, as reported by BDNews24. ... read..


Former Pak PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi sentenced to 17 years in Toshakhana case
Rawalpindi | December 20, 2025 12:49:25 PM IST
A special court of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday sentenced former Pakistan PM and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years of imprisonment in the Toshakhana-2 case, as reported by Dawn new ... read..


Sharif Osman Hadi's post-mortem underway as Bangladesh observes state mourning
Dhaka | December 20, 2025 12:49:19 PM IST
The post-mortem examination of Inqilab Moncho leader Sharif Osman bin Hadi is currently underway at Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital in Dhaka ahead of his burial later on Saturday. ... read..


Operation Hawkeye: US, Jordan hit over 70 ISIS targets in Syria after killing of US soldiers
Washington | December 20, 2025 12:19:00 PM IST
US and Jordanian forces carried out large-scale air strikes against the Islamic State terror group in Syria, hitting more than 70 ISIS targets with over 100 precision-guided munitions, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Friday (local time). ... read..


Former Indian envoys warn of anarchy in Bangladesh following protests at diplomatic missions
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 11:48:54 AM IST
Former Indian High Commissioners to Bangladesh have expressed serious concern over the ongoing protests in the country, pointing to weak governance, the role of extremist elements, and risks to Indian diplomatic personnel and establishments. ... read..


Nepal Interim PM calls on people to gear up for election, brushes off claims of election postponement "baseless"
Kathmandu | December 20, 2025 11:48:43 AM IST
Nepal's Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki has rejected claims of attempts to postpone the election slated for March next year. Addressing the nation on the completion of 100 days of her six-month tenure, which ends after the conduct of elections, Karki ... read..


Justice Department says "no political redactions" as second wave of Epstein Files unveils thousands of documents
Washington, DC | December 20, 2025 10:49:19 AM IST
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has clarified that the recently released Jeffrey Epstein-related documents are being redacted solely to protect victims, and no politicians' names are being withheld. ... read..


PM Modi's connect with Putin, Zelenskyy is "hope to leaders in this part of the world": Ambassador to Estonia
Tallinn | December 20, 2025 9:48:48 AM IST
India's Ambassador to Estonia, Ashish Sinha, has highlighted the significant role Prime Minister Narendra Modi can play in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, noting that PM Modi's "personal connections" with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrain ... read..


Bangladesh: Protesters vandalise Prothom Alo office; Newspaper fails to publish for first time in 27 years
Asia | December 20, 2025 9:18:51 AM IST
Executive Editor of Bangladesh's leading daily Prothom Alo, Sajjad Sharif, on Friday said that miscreants vandalised and set fire to the media house, forcing journalists to flee the office and halting publication of the newspaper and its online platform. ... read..


India's diplomatic influence is hope for peace amid Russia-Ukraine crisis, says Ambassador to Estonia
By Aditya Prakash

Tallinn | December 20, 2025 9:18:46 AM IST
Ashish Sinha, the Ambassador of India to Estonia, emphasised India's significant role in global politics, particularly in the context of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. ... read..


Putin says Europe counting on US midterms to pressure Trump
Moscow | December 20, 2025 9:18:53 AM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that European elites are counting on the upcoming midterm elections in the United States, hoping for a political shift that could bring Washington's traditional allies back to power and increase pressure on ... read..


India distributes dry ration packets to over 80 Cyclone Ditwah affected families in SL
Kandy | December 20, 2025 7:18:42 AM IST
Assistant High Commission of India in Kandy, Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu distributed dry ration packets to 86 Cyclone Ditwah affected families. ... read..


Trump's name hardly appears in released Epstein files
Washington DC | December 20, 2025 7:18:39 AM IST
US President Donald Trump's name is rarely mentioned in the batch of Jeffrey Epstein files that his Justice Department released on Friday, based on a preliminary New York Times scan of thousands of documents and hundreds of photographs. ... read..


Tibetans in-exile condemn China's gold mining project, hold vigil in solidarity with protesters in Tibet
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 7:18:37 AM IST
Five major Tibetan NGOs condemned China's Gold Mining Project in Kashi Village, Kham region of Eastern Tibet and stood in solidarity with the Tibetan Protesters. ... read..


Taiwan detects 6 Chinese aircraft, 11 vessels, 1 ship
Taipei | December 20, 2025 7:18:34 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of six sorties of Chinese military aircraft, 11 naval vessels and an official ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Saturday. ... read..


DOJ releases tranche of Epstein files, including Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson; vast redactions raise eyebrows
Washington DC | December 20, 2025 6:18:32 AM IST
The US Justice Department released a batch of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking investigation, including photos and records showing Bill Clinton, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Michael Jackson in social settings with Epstein, CNN reported. ... read..


"Violation of federal law": US Democrats on Epstein files redactions
Washington DC | December 20, 2025 6:18:30 AM IST
US Congressmen Robert Garcia and Jamie Raskin, leading Democrats on the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees, have criticised the Department of Justice for heavily redacting Jeffrey Epstein's files, calling it a violation of federal law. ... read..


US launches Operation Hawkeye in Syria post killing of 2 soldiers
Washington DC | December 20, 2025 5:48:43 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that in response to ISIS's killing of two Americans in Syria, the US retaliated by striking the nation. ... read..


President made it a priority to be a peacemaker: US State Secy Marco Rubio claims Trump stopped Indo-Pak conflict
Washington DC | December 20, 2025 5:18:48 AM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasised the country's role as a peacemaker, highlighting its engagement in various global conflicts, including India-Pakistan, Russia-Ukraine, and Sudan. ... read..


US Justice Dept misses deadline to release full Epstein files, cites victim protection concerns
Washington DC | December 20, 2025 4:18:41 AM IST
The US Department of Justice has announced it won't meet the Friday deadline to release all Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, citing the need to protect victims' identities and sensitive information, Politico reported. ... read..


Global push for traditional medicine gains momentum after WHO summit
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 3:18:43 AM IST
The Second WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit has achieved its objectives, with nations realising the value of traditional medicine and integrating it into their healthcare systems. ... read..


"Extremely alarming": Priyanka Gandhi urges Centre to take cognisance of increasing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 1:48:44 AM IST
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged the Centre to take cognisance of the increasing violence against Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist minorities after the murder of Hindu youth Deepu Chandra Das in Bangladesh. ... read..


US State Secy Rubio confirms Pakistan's offer to send troops for Stabilisation Force in Gaza
Washington DC | December 19, 2025 11:49:18 PM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday confirmed that Pakistan has offered to send troops for the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in Gaza, as part of President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan framework, for peacebuilding in the co ... read..


Bangladesh on edge ahead of Sharif Osman Hadi funeral as protests, violence and security clampdown intensify
Dhaka | December 19, 2025 11:49:09 PM IST
Bangladesh remained tense on Friday as the interim government announced revised funeral arrangements for slain activist Sharif Osman Hadi, stepped up security measures across Dhaka, and strongly condemned a series of violent incidents amid continuing prot ... read..


Dhaka gripped by unrest as protests intensify after Osman Hadi death
Dhaka | December 19, 2025 11:49:08 PM IST
Protests continued on Friday at the Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka, with demonstrators blocking roads and chanting slogans as unrest deepened following the death of activist Osman Hadi. ... read..


India, Netherlands agree to set up Joint Trade and Investment Committee; sign key MoUs during Dutch FM's visit
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:48:55 PM IST
India and the Netherlands on Friday have agreed to establish a Joint Trade and Investment Committee and signed key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to deepen cooperation in emerging and strategic sectors during the visit of the Netherlands Foreign Minist ... read..


Jaishankar meets multi-party parliamentary delegations that represented India at UNGA
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:48:52 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met members of multi-party parliamentary delegations who recently represented India at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and discussed their experiences and contributions at the global forum. ... read..


Bangladesh minority group condemns killing of Hindu youth in Mymensingh
Dhaka | December 19, 2025 11:18:56 PM IST
The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council has strongly condemned the brutal murder of a young Hindu man named Dipu Chandra Das in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, in Bangladesh. ... read..


"This is an existential threat. We all want this war, bloodshed to end": Dutch FM on Russia-Ukraine conflict
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:18:39 PM IST
Netherlands Foreign Minister David van Weel on Friday described the Russia-Ukraine conflict as an "existential threat" for Europe, stressing that the war must end, warning that a Russian victory would undermine the global rules-based order. ... read..


India, Netherlands aligned in outlook, need deeper cooperation amid global shifts: Dutch Foreign Minister
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:18:32 PM IST
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel on Friday observed that India and the Netherlands are closely aligned in outlook and approach despite differences in geographical size, stressing the need for deeper cooperation at a time of shifting global geopolitic ... read..


With India-EU trade pact talks in "decisive phase", Dutch FM hopes for early conclusion; emphasises resilient supply chains
By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 10:18:48 PM IST
As negotiations between India and the European Union on a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA) enter a "decisive phase," Netherlands Foreign Minister David van Weel has underscored the growing importance of such pacts with like-minded partners amid glo ... read..


Pakistan using transnational repression to target diaspora, says rights advocate Mehlaqa Samdani
Washington DC | December 19, 2025 9:49:13 PM IST
Pakistan's military-backed establishment is increasingly using transnational repression to intimidate critics and activists living abroad, according to Mehlaqa Samdani, executive director of the Community Alliance for Peace and Justice, an advocacy group ... read..


Dutch FM reaffirms counter-terror cooperation with India amid arms export concerns
By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 9:19:07 PM IST
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel on Friday expressed condolences to India over the terror attack that took place in April this year, describing terrorism as a shared global threat that requires close international cooperation. ... read..


Assistant High Commission affected by protests not welcome, host govt must ensure safety: Tharoor on Bangladesh unrest
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 9:19:05 PM IST
Expressing concerns over "anti-India" marches to its High Commission in Bangladesh, as well as marches and sit-in protests near its Assistant High Commissions across the neighbouring country, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday stressed that it is the re ... read..


"Protests against Indian missions are being orchestrated ahead of elections": Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Bangladesh unrest
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 8:48:35 PM IST
Former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Friday pointed to the escalation in "orchestrated" protests targeting Indian diplomatic missions in Bangladesh, linking the developments to organised political efforts by "anti-India el ... read..


Jaishankar seeks Dutch support as India-EU FTA enters "decisive phase"
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 8:48:33 PM IST
India and the Netherlands on Friday held discussions to further strengthen cooperation in key strategic domains, including semiconductors, cyberspace and advanced technologies, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar seeking Dutch support for the earl ... read..


"FTAs with like-minded partners are critical, hope we reach conclusion soon": Netherlands Minister on proposed India-EU trade pact
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 9:49:07 PM IST
Netherlands Foreign Minister David van Weel on Friday expressed strong optimism over the ongoing India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, describing India and the EU as "natural partners" at a time when trade is facing increasing chal ... read..


Unrest after Hadi's death: Border Guard Bangladesh deployed across Dhaka to maintain law and order
Dhaka | December 19, 2025 8:19:09 PM IST
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel have been deployed at multiple strategic locations across Dhaka to maintain law and order ahead of the arrival of the body of slain political activist Sharif Osman Hadi from Singapore, according to bdnews24. ... read..


Inqilab Moncho urges supporters not to heed to any "instructions or provocations" as body of Osman Hadi arrives in Bangladesh
Dhaka | December 19, 2025 9:19:10 PM IST
Inqilab Moncho on Friday urged its supporters not to respond to any "instructions or provocations" from sources other than the platform itself, as the body of slain activist Osman Hadi arrived in Bangladesh from Singapore. ... read..


"Darkest night; attack on freedom of speech, news media": Executive Editor of vandalised media house Prothom Alo in Bangladesh
Dhaka | December 19, 2025 6:48:57 PM IST
Calling it the "darkest night" for journalism in the country, Prothom Alo Executive Editor Sajjad Sharif on Friday said the vandalism of the newspaper's office in Dhaka's Karwanbazar was a direct assault on freedom of speech and the news media in Banglade ... read..


US Embassy issues security advisory for citizens amid Sharif Osman Hadi's funeral in Dhaka
Dhaka | December 19, 2025 6:48:40 PM IST
The US Embassy in Dhaka on Friday issued a security advisory for American citizens, citing media reports related to the arrival and funeral of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi and warning of potential traffic disruption and unrest in the capital. ... read..


Bangladesh's political shift raises alarm over minority safety, regional stability
Dhaka | December 19, 2025 6:19:00 PM IST
A recent statement by Hasnat Abdullah, a leader and Southern Chief Organiser of Bangladesh's newly formed National Citizen Party (NCP), warning that India's northeastern "Seven Sisters" could be isolated if Bangladesh were "destabilised", has triggered co ... read..


Quad conducts 1st Indo-Pacific Logistics Network field exercise to boost capacity for swift responses to regional humanitarian needs
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 5:48:45 PM IST
Quad partners carried out the first Indo-Pacific Logistics Network (IPLN) Field Training Exercise from December 8 to 12, aimed at strengthening shared logistics capacity for "swift and effective responses to regional humanitarian needs," the Ministry of E ... read..


Bangladesh: Family demands Shahbagh memorial for slain activist Sharif Osman Hadi amid unrest
Dhaka | December 19, 2025 5:19:09 PM IST
As Dhaka continues to simmer with protesters over the death of the Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, one of the prominent figures behind the July Uprising last year, the family of Hadi on Friday demanded the construction of a memorial in his ... read..


Rahul Gandhi meets German Environment Minister in Berlin, discusses climate challenges across world
Berlin | December 19, 2025 5:18:47 PM IST
Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday met with German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider in Berlin to discuss the shared challenge of climate change and the importance of sustainable, people-centric solutions for the future. ... read..


Pakistan flood-hit farmers move climate justice case in Germany against top polluters
Karachi | December 19, 2025 4:48:37 PM IST
Farmers affected by Pakistan's catastrophic 2022 floods announced plans to move a climate justice claim in Germany against two leading global carbon emitters, asserting that the scale of devastation highlighted Pakistan's severe exposure to climate change ... read..


Yunus Govt deliberately provoking violence to delay polls, trying to instigate India: Ex-Bangladesh Minister
By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 4:19:00 PM IST
Former Bangladesh minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury on Friday alleged that the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus is deliberately instigating violence in Bangladesh to delay upcoming elections. ... read..


Human Rights Watch report highlights rise in sexual harassment of exiled Chinese activists
New York | December 19, 2025 3:18:48 PM IST
China's authorities have long attempted to quash dissent internationally, but there has been a troubling rise in harassment involving sexually explicit letters aimed at activists outside its borders, as highlighted in a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW). ... read..


India seeks Netherlands support as EU free trade talks enter decisive phase: Jaishankar
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 3:18:43 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said India is entering what he described as a "decisive phase" in negotiations with the European Union on a free trade agreement, and stressed the importance of support from key EU members, including the ... read..


Key Dhaka intersection blocked amidst fresh protests, slogans call for 'revolutionary government
Dhaka | December 19, 2025 2:49:28 PM IST
Dhaka continues to simmer as Protestors loyal to slain nqilab Moncho leader Sharif Osman Hadi protest. On Friday, a fresh wave of protests broke out as the activists Dhaka's Shahbagh intersection to call for justice for the slain leader. ... read..


China's slowdown deepens as investment falls; retail sales hit post-COVID low in Nov
Beijing | December 19, 2025 2:19:06 PM IST
China's investment continued to decline in November, while retail sales experienced their slowest growth since the government lifted strict COVID-19 restrictions, as reported by The Epoch Times (TET). ... read..


Study flags widespread labour rights violations in Karachi
Karachi | December 19, 2025 1:48:52 PM IST
A recent study has shown that labour rights violations are widespread in major textile factories in Karachi and Faisalabad, which produce healthcare exports for Europe, according to a report by Dawn. ... read..


Baloch Voice for Justice condemns enforced disappearance of Hajra Baloch, cites pattern of targeting Baloch women
Balochistan | December 19, 2025 1:48:40 PM IST
Baloch Voice for Justice has strongly condemned the enforced disappearance of Hajra Baloch, the wife of Sanaullah Baloch, alleging that she was unlawfully detained by Pakistani forces, including the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and other security ag ... read..


Bangladesh interim govt condemns violence, urges people to honour Hadi by shunning hatred
Dhaka | December 19, 2025 1:48:32 PM IST
The Bangladesh interim government led by Muhammad Yunus on Friday issued its first response to the ongoing unrest in the country, urging people to resist acts of mob violence. ... read..


Pakistani nationals deported, stopped over suspected illegal travel
Islamabad | December 19, 2025 12:48:49 PM IST
Thousands of Pakistanis have been deported from different countries for begging, while tens of thousands were stopped at airports this year over suspected illegal travel attempts, Geo News reported. ... read..


Zelenskyy welcomes EUR90 billion in EU support, says Russian assets must remain frozen
Kyiv | December 19, 2025 12:48:47 PM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday welcomed the European Union's decision to provide 90 billion euros in financial support to Ukraine for 2026-27, calling it "significant support" in strengthening the country's resilience amid the ongoing w ... read..


Bangla cultural organisation Chhayanaut targeted during violent attack in Dhaka, members demand probe
Dhaka | December 19, 2025 12:19:17 PM IST
One of Bangladesh's oldest heritage-rich cultural organizations, Chhayanaut became the target of violent attackers who had gone on a riot after the death of Inquilab Moncho Leader Osman Hadi. ... read..


Police block BYC activists' press meet in Hub over father's disappearance
Balochistan | December 19, 2025 11:49:13 AM IST
Police in Hub prevented a press conference by Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) activist Mahzaib Baloch over the alleged enforced disappearance of her father, after sealing the local press club and warning of detention under public order laws, according to ... read..


Protests continue in Dhaka, partially demolished house of Sheikh Mujibur vandalised
Dhaka | December 19, 2025 11:18:56 AM IST
The protests over the death of Inqilab Moncho leader Sharif Osman bin Hadi continues to spiral. After a night of violent unrest where offices of Media house's like Daily Star and Prothom Alo were targeted, protestors vented their ire at the partially demo ... read..


European Union approves EUR90 bln support package for Ukraine for 2026-27
Kyiv | December 19, 2025 11:18:42 AM IST
European leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with 90 billion euros in financial support for 2026-27, a decision aimed at funding Ukraine's military and economic needs. ... read..


US: Brown University shooting suspect found dead in storage facility
Rhode Island | December 19, 2025 10:19:18 AM IST
The suspect in the Brown University mass shooting was found dead Thursday (local time), having taken his own life, CNN reported. ... read..


"Rich and powerful men will be held accountable," says US representative Ro Khanna ahead of Epstein files release
Washington DC | December 19, 2025 10:19:08 AM IST
American politicians and public are awaiting the release of the infamous Epstein Files even as Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released another collection of images from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. The full tranche of files are expected to be rel ... read..


As Bangladesh simmers after violent riot, former PM Khaleed Zia's son to return home on Dec 25
Dhaka | December 19, 2025 9:18:52 AM IST
As Bangladesh simmers amidst a violent riot afer the death of Sharif Osman bin Hadi, convener of the Inquilab Moncho, in a crucial development former Prime Minister Begum Khaleeda Zia's son Tarique Rehman is planning to return home to Bangladesh on Decemb ... read..


Trump loosens curbs on Marijuana, encourages research
Washington DC | December 19, 2025 7:18:56 AM IST
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday (local time) to federally reclassify marijuana as less dangerous, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


India distributes assistance kits, restores bridge in Sri Lanka post Cyclone Ditwah havoc
Colombo | December 19, 2025 7:18:54 AM IST
Under India's assistance to Sri Lanka as Cyclone Ditwah wreaked havoc, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, distributed assistance kits. ... read..


"Great honour for our country": MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh lauds conferment of Ethiopia's award on PM Modi
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 7:18:51 AM IST
Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's conferment of Ethiopia's highest award- The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia, a great honour for the country. ... read..


Taiwan detects 7 Chinese aircraft, 11 vessels around nation
Taipei | December 19, 2025 7:18:48 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected seven sorties of Chinese military aircraft and 11 naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Friday. ... read..


Trump admin announces crackdown against transgender care to minors, draws flak from medical community
Washington DC | December 19, 2025 6:48:59 AM IST
Trump administration health officials announced on Thursday (local time) that the federal government will block transgender care to children by targeting hospitals and doctors that provide it, CNN reported. ... read..


TikTok signs deal to sell its US entity to American investors
New York | December 19, 2025 6:18:41 AM IST
TikTok has signed the deal backed by US President Donald Trump to sell its US assets to a group of American investors, CEO Shou Chew told employees in a memo on Thursday (local time), as per CNN. ... read..


25 journos rescued as blaze of activist's death engulfs Bangladesh
Dhaka | December 19, 2025 5:48:28 AM IST
At least 25 journalists of The Daily Star have been rescued from their office more than four hours after a mob swooped on the newspaper office in Dhaka's Kawran Bazar, BD News reported. ... read..


Bangladesh: Protesters hold sit-in outside Indian Assistant HC in Chattogram
Dhaka | December 19, 2025 5:48:26 AM IST
A group of protesters staged a sit-in outside the Indian Assistant High Commission in Chattogram after news of the death of Sharif Osman bin Hadi, the convenor of Inqilab Moncho, BD News reported. ... read..


US Justice Dept in race against time as deadline nears for Epstein file release
Washington DC | December 19, 2025 5:18:42 AM IST
Frustration is mounting inside the Justice Department as it races to redact thousands of pages of files related to Jeffrey Epstein before they must be released Friday, multiple sources familiar with the process told CNN. ... read..


Protests erupt in Bangladesh post activist's death, major media offices set ablaze
Dhaka | December 19, 2025 4:48:42 AM IST
The offices of Prothom Alo and Daily Star are being attacked and vandalised in the capital's Karwanbazar. The Daily Star building has been set on fire, Nagorik reported. ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes Afghanistan
Kabul | December 19, 2025 4:18:35 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck Afghanistan on Friday, s statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..


Trustees' Board renames John F Kennedy Center to Trump-Kennedy Center
Washington DC | December 19, 2025 2:18:32 AM IST
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday said that the Kennedy Center has now been named to the Trump-Kennedy Center. ... read..


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