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Jaishankar to attend former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's funeral in Dhaka

India, Dec. 30 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will travel to Dhaka on Wednesday to attend former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia's funeral. "The External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jai... Read More


Bondi Beach shooting: Heroism, hate, and the urgent need for societal change

Bangladesh, Dec. 30 -- On December 14, 2025, a horrific act of violence shook Australia when two gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, leaving 15 people dead and dozens more wou... Read More


Bangladesh's first female PM Khaleda Zia dies at 80

India, Dec. 30 -- Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, died on Tuesday at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said. According to her docto... Read More


George Clooney granted French citizenship

United Kingdom, Dec. 30 -- George Clooney has become a French citizen. The American actor, his British-Lebanese wife, Amal and their eight-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella, have all received French... Read More


Bangladesh's Chief Adviser calls for 'unity' in address to nation after Khaleda Zia death, says "difficult period for the nation"

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, on Tuesday called for national unity following the death of former Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (... Read More


When AI becomes an emotional companion in a lonely world - Kuek Chee Ying

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 30 -- On November 30, 2022, OpenAI released a generative artificial intelligence (AI) system known as ChatGPT. Users can enter prompts, and ChatGPT automatically generates appropri... Read More


Muhyiddin to step down as Perikatan chairman from Jan 1, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 30 -- Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has decided to step down as chairman of Perikatan Nasional (PN), with his resignation taking effect on January 1, 2026, amid mounting tensions within ... Read More


Khaleda Zia, former PM and Bangladesh's tallest leader, passes away

, Dec. 30 -- former prime minister and icon of democracy, Begum Khaleda Zia, passed away Tuesday morning while under treatment at the capital's Apollo Hospital. She was 80. The chairperson of the Ban... Read More


Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia passes away

, Dec. 30 -- The long, turbulent and towering journey of Khaleda Zia - three-time former Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) - came to a solemn end on Tuesday morn... Read More


Turning points in 2025: The future trajectory of Xi Jinpings Diplomacy

Bangladesh, Dec. 30 -- As 2025 draws to a close, Chinas Diplomacy can be read not only as the projection of a “new China,” but also as an attempt to outline a new configuration for the wid... Read More