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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


Trump warns Hamas of ‘hell to pay as fragile Gaza ceasefire faces new pressure

Bangladesh, Dec. 30 -- US President Donald Trump has issued one of his starkest warning yet to Hamas, threatening the Palestinian militant group with severe consequences if it fails to disarm within w... 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


A menu in motion: Why Ebony & Ivory Coffee is my favourite eatery of the year

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 30 -- The past year has been one of quiet revelations at the table. Not grand tasting menus or headline-grabbing openings, but humble, deeply satisfying plates. From roti sarang bu... Read More


Who was Abu Obaida? Hamas confirms death of its masked voice in August, names new spokesperson

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Hamas on Monday confirmed that its longtime spokesman Abu Obaida was killed following an Israeli strike in August in war-torn Gaza. Hamas also confirmed that its Gaza chief Moham... Read More


Who was Abu Obaida? Hamas confirms death of its masked voice, names new spokesperson

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Hamas on Monday confirmed that its longtime spokesman Abu Obaida was killed following an Israeli strike in August in war-torn Gaza. Hamas also confirmed that its Gaza chief Moham... Read More


Vietnam positions itself as a key Southeast Asian economic hub: Thai newspaper

Hanoi, Dec. 30 -- Thailand's The Nation newspaper on December 28 published an article noting that Vietnam is rapidly establishing itself as a key economic hub in Southeast Asia, delivering some of ASE... Read More