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Dhaka's return to rule by the vote

India, Dec. 12 -- On February 12, 2026, Bangladesh will hold its first general election after the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government more than a year ago, quelling speculation about the caretaker ... Read More


Politics to peace, women leading a quiet revolution

India, Dec. 12 -- Women in India are transforming the landscape of electoral politics with unprecedented force. Their turnout has now overtaken male participation in many elections - for instance, wom... Read More


Telangana-origin Uday Nagaraju appointed to UK House of Lords

Hyderabad, Dec. 12 -- Uday Nagaraju, a native of Shanigaram village in Koheda mandal of Siddipet district, Telangana, has been appointed to the United Kingdom's upper house - the House of Lords. His ... Read More


Trump fed up with Russia-Ukraine talks, wants 'action, not meeting : White House

Washington, Dec. 12 -- The White House on Thursday said President Donald Trump is "extremely frustrated" with Russia and Ukraine over the slow progress toward ending the four-year-old war, accusing bo... Read More


Listicle: 10 film adaptations that ditched their book endings

India, Dec. 12 -- The Idea of You. Both Robin Lee's 2017 book and the 2024 movie follow a 40-year-old single mom falling for a 24-year-old boy-band heartthrob. Both tackle ageism, sexism and female de... Read More


Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia intensify with airstrikes and artillery attacks

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- Cambodia said Thailand launched more airstrikes Thursday, as heavy fighting flared along the two countries' border and both sides accused the other of violating their sovereignty... Read More


Zelenskyy says US-led peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territory

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that negotiators are wrestling with the question of territorial possession in U.S.-led peace talks on ending the war with Ru... Read More


Vietnamese, Malaysian Prime Ministers discuss bilateral ties, regional situation over phone

Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 12 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (center) at the phone conversation with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on December 12, 2025. Photo: VGP Pham said he was glad to talk... Read More


JD Vance picks his side in Cardi B vs Nicki Minaj rap feud. Here's what happened

India, Dec. 12 -- JD Vance has picked his side in the now-dormant Cardi B vs Nicki Minaj rap feud. The vice president showed his support for the Trinidadian rapper on X Wednesday night. The 41-year-ol... Read More


Bangladesh: Two interim government representatives quit, Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan to contest general polls

India, Dec. 12 -- Two student representatives in Bangladesh's interim government, Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan and Mahfuz Alam, have resigned from their positions, according to media reports. Both had ... Read More