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Khaleda Zia dies: Life, legacy and rule of Bangladesh's first woman prime minister explained

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Begum Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's former Prime Minister, died on Tuesday, December 30, after suffering from prolonged illness. She was 80. Begum Khaleda Zia, the chairperson of th... Read More


'Tariffs, Trade, and Tantrums': A look back at one year of Donald Trump's 2nd term as US President

Washington DC, Dec. 30 -- With less than a month remaining for the completion of the first year of his second term, 'Tariffs, Trade, and Tantrums' aptly sums up the 47th President of the United States... Read More


India emerges as strategic long-term growth market amid Asia's AI and infrastructure boom: HSBC Outlook

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- India continues to stand out as a strategic long-term growth market within Asia, supported by strong structural fundamentals, favourable demographics and rising digital adoption,... Read More


End of an era: Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister Khaleda Zia passes away at 80

Dhaka/IBNS, Dec. 30 -- Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia passed away after a prolonged illness at the age of 80 on Tuesday. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) confirmed that the countr... Read More


Khaleda Zia: Widowed by a coup, she went on to rule Bangladesh twice | All about her life

India, Dec. 30 -- Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister and one of its most formidable political figures, died on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, after days of battling an illness. She was... Read More


Khaleda Zia dies at 80: Widowed by a coup, she went on to rule Bangladesh twice | All about her life

India, Dec. 30 -- Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister and one of its most formidable political figures, died on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, after days of battling an illness. She was... Read More


CIA confirms US drone strike on Venezuelan port in first attack inside Latin American state

Washington, Dec. 30 -- The CIA confirmed carrying out a drone strike earlier this month on a port facility on the coast of Venezuela, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, making it the first off... Read More


Indian Level II Plus Hospital honoured for bravery and commitment in Goma

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Reinforcing India's enduring commitment to United Nations peacekeeping and its standing as a credible security partner, the India Level II Plus Hospital (earlier India Level III ... Read More


Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies

Nepal, Dec. 30 -- BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia passed away while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka early today. "Khaleda Zia passed away at around 6:00am, ju... Read More


The Kerala Story 2 to release in February 2026? Here's what we know about Vipul Amrutlal Shah's film

India, Dec. 30 -- The Kerala Story gained popularity because of its controversial portrayal of Hindu women being radicalised and converted to Islam by extremist groups, which sparked intense political... Read More