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Sheikh Hasina warns of rising extremism and constitutional collapse under the Muhammad Yunus regime, calling for free, participatory elections to restore Bangladesh’s democracy Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has spoken out on her departure and the nation’s current crisis in an exclusive interaction. She characterises the 2024 unrest as an orchestrated insurrection by radicals rather than…

Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Meta are investing tens of billions of dollars into India’s digital ecosystem and highlighting the surging worldwide appetite for computing capacity and data storage. US technology giants are investing huge amounts of money into India as the country positions itself at the centre of the global hub for data centres and artificial intelligence…

The landmark test was conducted on a 400-meter experimental track and demonstrated not only ultra-rapid acceleration but also precise and safe braking. China has achieved a major milestone in high-speed transportation research by setting a new world record in superconducting magnetic levitation (maglev) technology. Scientists at the National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) successfully accelerated a 1.1-ton…

Manojh Sai Lella, a senior at the University of Texas at Dallas, was arrested by Frisco police on Monday. Police responded to Lella’s home after family members reported a mental health episode and alleged threats. Authorities said he allegedly tried to set the home on fire several days earlier. A 22-year-old Indian-origin student has been arrested in…

ANGELINA Jolie is in a secret legal battle over her New York City studio as she continues her long-standing, vicious court battle with her ex Brad Pitt over their French vineyard. The U.S. Sun has exclusively learned that Angelina, 50, has found herself in yet another protracted legal battle, this time over the name of her Manhattan…

A HUGE volcano on the east coast of Sicily has erupted. Dramatic footage shows Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, sending glowing lava and huge clouds of ash into the air. Huge clouds can be seen rising from the mountain as a serene skier makes their way down the slopes, apparently unaware of the eruption. Etna entered…

The revision focuses on areas such as digital and green trade, along with intellectual property provisions — key improvements China needs to make to meet the standards of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. China ‌on Saturday (Dec 27) passed revisions to a key piece of legislation aimed at strengthening Beijing’s ability to wage trade…

A growing number of countries on Saturday rejected Israel’s recognition of Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent nation a day earlier, the first by any country in more than 30 years. It wasn’t known why Israel made the declaration Friday or whether the country was expecting something in return. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in…

It’s the biggest mystery in Georgia politics right now: Who’s paying for the attacks on Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones? Someone operating under the name “Georgians for Integrity” has dumped around $5 million into television ads, mailers and texts. The attacks claim Jones, who already has President Donald Trump’s endorsement in his run for governor next year,…

Italian police have arrested nine people accused of raising around €7m (£6m) for Hamas over more than two years. The money was ostensibly collected as humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians, a police statement said, but was instead sent to the militant group via a “complex fundraising system”. Alongside the arrests, police say they have seized more than…

Brooklyn Beckham and Victoria Beckham are exchanging pointed jabs once again as their family feud rages on. The chef’s wife, Nicola Peltz, shared a message seemingly aimed at her in-laws, Victoria and David, in a Friday Christmas post. The carousel of photos from their holiday festivities revealed that the couple spent the day with Nicola’s parents. “We…

A fire erupted at the far end of the 50-car pileup, spreading to more than a dozen vehicles, some of which were completely burned. A massive crash on an expressway in Japan triggered a blaze that killed one person and injured 26 others on late Friday, as the country kicked off its end-of-the-year holiday season. The pileup…

Singer James is known for performing the hit songs ‘Bheegi Bheegi’ and ‘Alvida’ in Bollywood movies. Popular singer James’ concert was cancelled in Faridpur, around 120 kilometres away from Dhaka, amid attacks on artists, performers, and cultural institutions in Bangladesh. According to local reports, the concert was scheduled to take place at 9:00 pm on Friday to…

Volodymyr Zelensky said he would hold a key meeting with Donald Trump to work out a deal to end nearly four years of the Russia-Ukraine war. Russia attacked Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine with missiles and drones on Saturday, ahead of what President Volodymyr Zelensky said would be a key meeting with US President Donald Trump…

Eight people were killed in an explosion at a mosque of the Alawite minority sect in the Syrian city of Homs on Friday (Dec 26), Syrian state news agency SANA said. An ultra-conservative Sunni Syrian group known as Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah said on its Telegram channels that it carried out the attack. The group previously claimed responsibility…

If Thailand and Cambodia can come to an agreement, they will make a deal in line with the previous pact brokered with the help of US President Donald Trump, said Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Thailand’s defence minister will join ongoing talks with Cambodia on Saturday (Dec 27) that could lead to a truce, the Thai premier…

SIA cancelled four flights between Singapore and New York as well as two flights between Frankfurt and the US state. Singapore Airlines (SIA) was among several Asian carriers that cancelled flights to and from New York as the US state braced for a snowstorm on Friday (Dec 26). The United States National Weather Service issued a winter…

Looking into age restrictions on social media is “more than justified,” Germany’s Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger told the dpa news agency, commenting on Australia banning the platforms for children under 16. With Australia’s social media ban for teenagers coming into effect this month, German Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger signaled he was opened to a similar move in…

MAGICIAN David Copperfield has been further embroiled in the Epstein saga as prosecutors reveal the notorious paedophile reportedly gave multiple victims “backstage passes” to Copperfield’s shows. The famous illusionist was described by authorities as a “favourite cohort” of Epstein’s, with tickets to his performances doled out as “birthday gifts” for victims, according to explosive new emails. The…

A certain festive decoration at Kourtney Kardashian’s house has sent social media into a frenzy. Many are interpreting it as a clue that the couple may be rekindling their romance. Fans are buzzing with the latest revelation from the Kardashian clan regarding Khloé Kardashian and her ex, Tristan Thompson. At the center of the speculation is Kris…

India’s first gene-edited sheep recently turned a year old and researchers who developed it say it’s doing well. Born on 16 December last year in Indian-administered Kashmir, the sheep has been named Tarmeem – the Arabic word for modification or editing. Tarmeem is housed in a private enclosure at the Sher-e-Kashmir Agricultural University in the region’s main…

On a patch of rough ground near the Irrawaddy River, aspiring member of parliament and retired Lieutenant-General Tayza Kyaw tries to muster some enthusiasm from his audience with a speech promising them better times. He is the candidate for the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), backed by Myanmar’s military, in Aungmyaythazan, a constituency in the city…

Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was slapped with a savage community note on X after a $109,000, 3-carat yellow diamond ring she’s accused of buying with ill-gotten FEMA funds was conspicuously edited out of a photo. Eagle-eyed X sleuths noticed the pricey, square-cut bauble was missing from a Christmas post from the South Florida Democrat, which bore her…

Let it snow, let it snow … New York will get walloped by its heaviest snowstorm in years — with some parts of the Big Apple expected to see as much as 11 inches, forecasters and officials said. More than half of the Empire State was placed under a state of emergency as the white stuff started…

Just eight states are on track to allow their residents to cash in fully on popular tax cuts from President Trump’s marquee legislation in 2026, experts told The Post, with several blue states unwilling to give workers an additional break. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act exempted federal taxes on tipped wages and overtime pay, but hard-working…

A man was arrested after stabbing eight people and injuring seven others with what was believed to be bleach at a tire factory in central Japan on Friday, officials said. There was no immediate explanation of his motive. Eight people were taken to hospitals after being stabbed by the man with a knife at a factory of…

Rahman, who is now emerging as front-runner for Prime Minister’s post in the upcoming polls, also hailed the July Uprising of 2024. Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) acting chairperson Tarique Rahman — who is the son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia — returned to Dhaka after 17 years of exile to a rousing welcome. Standing at the…

This year was one of the most violent on record for Israeli civilian attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank, according to U.N. data. The Jewish settler outpost of Or Meir is small. A handful of prefabricated white shelters, it sits at the end of a short dirt track on a hill leading up from Road 60,…

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signaled the country will continue to develop missiles in the next five years, as he visited major munitions enterprises in the last quarter of 2025, state media KCNA said on Friday. Kim said “the country’s missile and shell production sector is of paramount importance in bolstering war deterrent,” according to KCNA.…

The White House will unveil new details on President Donald Trump’s planned East Wing ballroom during a hearing early next month, according to a federal commission tasked with reviewing the project. The new ballroom, which Trump has said would cost $400 million and would dwarf the adjacent White House building, has been challenged in court by preservationists,…

The United States carried out a strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria’s government, President Donald Trump and the U.S. military said on Thursday, claiming the group had been targeting Christians in the region. “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike…

The Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday it was replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with a new approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers. The change follows a series of actions by the Trump administration aimed at reshaping a visa program that critics say has become a pipeline for overseas workers willing to…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland as part of a plan to end Russia’s war, if Moscow also pulls back and the area becomes a demilitarized zone monitored by international forces. The proposal offered another potential compromise on control of the Donbas region, which has…

A consortium led by a Pakistani investment firm acquired a 75% stake in state-run Pakistan International Airlines on Tuesday during a televised auction, marking a major step in the government’s long-delayed effort to privatize the loss-making national carrier. The Arif Habib consortium submitted a winning bid of 135 billion rupees ($482 million) for the majority shareholding in…

An explosive device detonated in Gaza on Wednesday, injuring one Israeli soldier and prompting Israel to accuse Hamas of violating the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. It was the latest incident to threaten the tenuous truce that has held since Oct. 10 as each side accuses the other of violations. The blast came as Hamas met with Turkish officials in…

For weeks now, angry and distressed residents in Indonesia’s westernmost province have been raising white flags over the state’s slow response to a series of deadly floods. Triggered by a rare cyclone in November, the deluge killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands across the island of Sumatra. In Aceh, the worst-hit province which…

Heavy rain storms across large parts of California triggered floods and mudslides and left three dead as of Christmas night, according to local officials. The storms – which were expected to continue through Friday – brought 11 inches (27 cms) of rainfall to some parts of Los Angeles County, prompted evacuations and shut down major roads. Emergency…

Pope Leo has urged Ukraine and Russia to find the “courage” to hold direct talks to end the war during his first Christmas remarks to crowds in St Peter’s square. He called for an end to conflicts around the world during his Urbi et Orbi address, which is traditionally delivered by the pontiff on Christmas Day to…

It was edge of the seat stuff as the Game Changers Falcons and Aussie Mavericks Kites battled for supremacy, and a place in the final of the Iconik Sports Presents World Tennis League. It was edge of the seat stuff as the Game Changers Falcons and Aussie Mavericks Kites battled for supremacy, and a place in the…

You push back from the table after Christmas lunch, full from an excellent feast. You really couldn’t manage another bite – except, perhaps, a little bit of pudding. Somehow, no matter how much you’ve eaten, there always seems to be room for dessert. Why? What is it about something sweet that tempts us into “oh, go on…

A Christmas Eve jazz concert held annually for two decades at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was canceled by its host this year in protest of the addition of Donald Trump‘s name to the Washington, D.C., building. Chuck Redd, a jazz drummer and vibraphonist who has hosted the annual holiday “Jazz Jams“ at…

Taylor Swift is celebrating Christmas at Travis Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs game. Swift was spotted arriving at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday night wearing an oversized red bomber jacket and a black skirt and tights. She also wore her signature red lip. The singer was seen walking to her private VIP suite while joined by…

Shivank Avasthi was found with a gunshot wound on Tuesday, in what the police said was Toronto’s 41st homicide case this year. A 20-year-old Indian student was shot dead near the University of Toronto’s Scarborough Campus, with the police seeking the public’s help to arrest the accused. Shivank Avasthi, a doctoral student, was found with a gunshot…

The Russian leader’s views echoed India’s concerns about Pakistan’s nuclear proliferation, underscoring a shared international anxiety over regional security. Russian President Vladimir Putin raised concerns over Pakistan’s nuclear proliferation during his private talks with his US counterpart, George W Bush, over two decades ago. In their first personal meeting on 16 June 2001 in Slovenia, Putin voiced…

During this rally, he called for the return of peace to Bangladesh and stated that as the leader of BNP, he has a plan. Amid the widespread unrest in Bangladesh over the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chief Tarique Rahman marked his homecoming on Thursday. Rahman, who is the son…

For India, these declassified chats are not revelations but international confirmation of a long-held stance: Pakistan’s nuclear assets have always been a global security liability The National Security Archive has released a trove of declassified verbatim transcripts detailing the private conversations between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush from 2001 to 2008. The…

It was a Thursday before dawn in Silicon Valley when Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan found himself under attack by the president of the United States. “The CEO of INTEL is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately,” U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform at 4:39 AM Pacific Time on August 7. Before he was…

The White House has ordered U.S. military forces to focus almost exclusively on enforcing a “quarantine” of Venezuelan oil for at least the next two months, a U.S. official told Reuters, indicating Washington is currently more interested in using economic rather than military means to pressure Caracas. “While military options still exist, the focus is to first…

But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes is a line from one of my least favorite Christmas carols. Apart from being generally saccharine, “Away in a Manger” depicts baby Jesus as something truly exceptional – a baby that does not cry. Most of us know the basics of the story of Jesus’ birth. According to the…

THIS is the moment Trump tells a child he doesn’t want a “bad Santa infiltrating our country”. The US President sat down with the First Lady to take part in their heartwarming annual tradition of tracking Santa’s flight and speaking to children calling in from around the country. Trump himself will be celebrating the festivities at his…

The snowfall in the desert signalled to the world that something fundamental is shifting in the planet’s climate system, and the consequences are visible. Snowfall in Saudi Arabia is rare, but what unfolded this winter across parts of the nation’s northern regions was exceptional and alarming at the same time. Regions such as Tabuk and nearby mountainous…

According to police, unidentified assailants threw a crude bomb from the Moghbazar flyover at around 7:10 pm, which landed on the road below. The improvised explosive device is believed to have hit the victim, Siam, 21, on the head, killing him instantly. Fresh violence erupted in Dhaka on Christmas Eve, just ahead of exiled Bangladesh Nationalist Party…

A nightly raid on the outskirts of Accra led to the arrest of some 50 Nigerians on suspicion of online fraud. Ghana has been rife with online scam incidents, as its youth complain of scarce economic prospects. Ghana arrested almost 50 Nigerians in an operation against online scammers, the government said on Wednesday. The arrests were made…

Following the 2021 coup and a divisive constitutional reform, elections are being held in Guinea. The frontrunner in the vote is junta leader Doumbouya, but experts criticize that opposition parties have been suspended. For more than four years now, General Mamady Doumbouya has been serving as Guinea’s “transitional president,” having led a coup d’etat against then-President Alpha…

The meeting is the most significant step since fighting re-erupted and follows separate, unsuccessful efforts by Malaysia, China and the United States to bring the ‌two countries to the table. Military officials from Thailand and Cambodia began talks on Wednesday (Dec 24), both countries said, days after the neighbours agreed to discuss resumption of a ceasefire after…

Israel will retaliate against Hamas for what it says are violations of the Gaza ceasefire, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday (Dec 24), after an Israeli military officer was wounded by an explosive device in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Speaking at a graduation ceremony for Israeli Air Force pilots, Netanyahu accused Hamas of refusing…

Russia plans to put a nuclear power plant on the moon in the next decade to supply its lunar space programme and a joint Russian-Chinese research station, as major powers rush to explore the Earth’s only natural satellite. Ever since Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to go into space in 1961, Russia has prided…

Justin Bieber gave his fans a look at his holiday celebrations, including rare pics of his son, Jack Blues, dressed up as Santa. The singer shared adorable snaps of Jack, 16 months, sporting a red Santa hat with a white puffball at the end. The toddler wore a bright red sweater and gray sweatpants while he wandered…

Kim Kardashian’s eldest daughter, North West, was notably absent from her family holiday shoot this year. Kardashian took to Instagram Wednesday and shared a series of adorable snaps of her and her three other children — Saint, 10; Chicago, 7; and Psalm, 6 — posing in Christmas-themed pajama sets from her Skims clothing line. Her sister Khloé’s…

This is how you get the girl. Travis Kelce revealed the thoughtful gift he gave fiancée Taylor Swift, which was “one of [her] favorites,” during Wednesday’s “New Heights” episode. The athlete, 36, told brother Jason Kelce and sister-in-law Kylie Kelce that he purchased a bread slicer for the pop star. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end picked…

From skiing Santas in the US and Mass with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, to giant cuts of meat being thrown into crowds in London, Christmas celebrations around the world are in full swing. Worshippers in Ukraine, China and Pakistan gathered for Christmas Eve services at their local churches. While most Christians mark Christmas on 25…

Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura won Honduras’ presidential election, electoral authorities said Wednesday afternoon, ending a weeks-long count that has whittled away at the credibility of the Central American nation’s fragile electoral system. The election is continuing Latin America’s swing to the right, coming just a week after Chile chose the far-right politician José Antonio Kast as its…

US authorities have discovered more than a million more documents potentially related to the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein that they plan to release in the coming days and weeks, officials say. The FBI and federal prosecutors in New York informed the Department of Justice (DoJ) of the discovery. “We have lawyers working around the clock to review…

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has given details of an updated peace plan offering Russia the potential withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the east and the creation of a demilitarised zone in their place. Detailing the 20-point plan agreed by US and Ukrainian envoys in Florida at the weekend, Zelensky said the Russians would respond on Wednesday once the…

A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a challenge by the largest U.S. business lobby group to President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, saying it fell under his broad powers to regulate immigration. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington, D.C., rejected arguments by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that…

The U.S. Supreme Court refused on Tuesday to let Donald Trump send National Guard troops to the Chicago area as the Republican president expands the use of the military for domestic purposes in a growing number of Democratic-led jurisdictions, a policy critics call an effort to punish adversaries and stifle dissent. The justices let stand for now…

Every year, millions of people sing the beautiful carol Silent Night, with its line “all is calm, all is bright.” We all know the Christmas story is one in which peace and joy are proclaimed, and this permeates our festivities, family gatherings and present-giving. Countless Christmas cards depict the Holy Family – starlit, in a quaint stable,…

Himanshi Khurana, a 30-year-old Indian-origin woman, was found murdered in Toronto. Police suspect intimate partner violence and have issued a nationwide arrest warrant for a man identified as Abdul Ghafoori. A 30-year-old Indian-origin woman was found murdered in Toronto, police said, and a Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued for a suspect they say knew the victim.…

Before the war, Ukraine’s own “Dancing with the Stars” was a cherished and popular television show, dazzling the audiences with performances by celebrities and professional dancers. The show is now back on for one special episode — this time with Ukrainian wartime heroes as the stars, underscoring the nation’s resilience in difficult times. Many still remember how…

KIM Kardashian fans have applauded the star for her “relatable” holiday card disaster with her four kids. The Kardashians star shared a slideshow of photos on Instagram of herself attempting to pose alongside her sons, Saint, 10, and Psalm, 6, and her daughters, North, 12, and Chicago, 7. However, Kim, 45, had a noticeably difficult time wrangling…

AMERICAN Airlines is bringing the heat during the coldest months of the year. The airline has begun rolling out flight deals that make chasing warm weather easier and cheaper than ever. American Airlines has offered its customers deeply discounted domestic one-way and round-trip flights for under $100 on select routes and dates from January through early March…

ICONIC filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner died of multiple sharp force injuries caused with “a knife, by another,” the couple’s death certificates have disclosed. Reiner and Singer were found brutally stabbed to death in their home in the affluent neighborhood of Brentwood in Los Angeles on December 14. The couple were both cremated…

Myanmar’s junta is set to preside over voting starting on Sunday, touting heavily restricted polls as a return to democracy five years after it ousted the last elected government, triggering civil war. The UN said on Tuesday (Dec 23) that Myanmar’s junta was using violence and intimidation to force people to vote in upcoming military-controlled elections, while…

A Pakistani firm on Tuesday (Dec 23) won an auction with a US$482 million bid for a majority stake in the loss-making national carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), in a deal seen as a key test of the government’s privatisation drive. The Arif Habib investment group emerged as the highest bidder, offering 135 billion rupees for a…

Paramount Skydance’s latest offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery is still not good enough for prominent shareholder Harris Oakmark, the investor told Reuters on Monday. Warner Bros’ fifth largest shareholder, owning 96 million shares or about 4 per cent of shares as of the end of September, said it would hold out for more from the Ellison…

In his Christmas address, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has highlighted the importance of community and togetherness — which he says are glimmers of light when the world seems dark. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier used his Christmas address on December 24 to highlight the importance of community, communication and cooperation, and called on his fellow Germans to work…

Heavy rainfall near the southern French city of Montpellier has unleashed widespread flooding, which local officials say could be the worst they have seen in 30 years. Torrential rains set off “exceptional flooding” near the French city of Montpellier, local authorities said on Wednesday. The floodwaters appear to be receding, but weather alerts are to remain in…

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s charity is down to just two employees ahead of its much-publicized rebrand — as the couple is desperate to save cash, multiple sources told Page Six. “Harry and Meghan have been forced to downsize the staff as it was costing them so much,” said one source. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex…

Liev Schreiber flaunted his fit physique during a family getaway to Barbados following his mystery hospitalization. During a family vacation in Barbados, the actor strolled along the beach on Tuesday wearing green swim trunks with a tropical pattern. In photos obtained by Page Six, he was also spotted with two of his three kids Sasha, 18, and…

Bangladesh’s finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed moved for reconciliation as ties between Delhi and Dhaka seemed to be in a free fall. He said that the head of the interim administration, Muhammad Yunus, was personally working to mend India-Bangladesh ties. The Bangladesh interim administration has no intention of allowing relations with India to turn bitter and is instead…

The US Homeland Security will replace the H-1B visa lottery programme with a wage-weighted system from 2026, prioritising higher-paid and higher-skilled applicants while keeping visa caps unchanged to curb abuse and protect American workers. The US government has decided to replace the longstanding H-1B lottery system programme for visas with a new scheme that ensures that skilled,…

Indian EB visa holders in the US waiting for Green Cards have a new narrow window to file their permanent residency applications after a new USCIS bulletin. The USCIS January 2026 bulletin advanced the date of several EB visa categories. Lawyers and experts are calling for eligible applicants to avail this rare opportunity without delay. Indian professionals…

China is likely to have loaded more than 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles across its latest three silo fields and has no desire for arms control talks, according to a draft Pentagon report which highlighted Beijing’s growing military ambitions. China is expanding and modernizing its weapons stockpile faster than any other nuclear-armed power, according to the Bulletin of…

The U.S. has been conducting intelligence-gathering flights over large parts of Nigeria since late November, according to flight tracking data and current and former U.S. officials, in a sign of increased security cooperation between the countries. Reuters could not determine what information the flights are meant to obtain. But the flights in West Africa follow U.S. President…

Australia’s most populous state is set to pass tougher gun laws, ban the display of terrorist symbols and curb protests in an emergency sitting following the Bondi mass shooting, as authorities stepped up their response to the antisemitic attack. Fifteen people were killed and dozens injured in the mass shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi…

The H-1B visa programme is used extensively by American technology companies to employ foreign workers. Indian professionals, including technology workers and physicians, form one of the largest groups of H-1B visa holders. The United States has announced that it is “expanding” the online presence reviews to all H-1B and H-4 applicants as part of its standard visa…

Sydney’s Bondi Beach saw a deadly mass shooting during Hanukkah. Usman Khawaja’s family faced Islamophobic abuse, prompting calls for unity against racism and antisemitism. Australia was in shock following one of its deadliest mass shootings in nearly thirty years, which occurred at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on December 14. During a Hanukkah celebration, fifteen people were killed when…

Just a timely call could have saved the life of 27-year-old Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das, who was lynched by Islamists in Bangladesh. Investigators and reports have revealed that Das was forced to resign by his factory colleagues and handed over to the mob that broke into the factory to drag him out. He was brutally beaten…