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During Netanyahu visit, Trump warns Iran of further US strikes if it reconstitutes nuclear program

President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday that the U.S. could carry out further military strikes if the country attempts to reconstitute its nuclear program as he held wide-ranging talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his home in Florida. Trump had previously insisted that Tehran’s nuclear capabilities were “completely and fully obliterated” by U.S. strikes…
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China encircles Taiwan in massive military display

China fired rockets into waters off Taiwan on Tuesday, showcased new assault ships and dismissed prospects of U.S. and allied intervention to block any future attack by Beijing to take control of the island in its most extensive war games to date. As part of drills rehearsing a blockade, China’s Eastern Theatre Command conducted 10 hours of…
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s entire brand in peril as they lose head of Archewell charity

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s longest-serving staffer prepares to leave — their entire brand is under threat, multiple sources tell Page Six. “They’ve essentially shuttered Archewell,” a source tells us as news broke Monday that James Holt is stepping down as chief of their charity, Archewell. “After five incredible years in Los Angeles, it’s time for…
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Bangladesh Unrest: Osman Hadi’s Outfit Issues Ultimatum to Yunus Government, Targets Indian Workers

Inqilab Moncho member secretary Abdullah Al Jaber announced a four-point demand, including a 24-day ultimatum for the government to complete trial proceedings against those responsible for Osman Hadi’s killing. Days after the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, one of the prominent faces of the July Uprising, the mass protests that ousted Sheikh Hasina’s government and spokesperson of…
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Why Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state is controversial

Israel has taken the controversial decision to recognise the breakaway state of Somaliland as an independent nation, sparking condemnation from many other countries. China is the latest to condemn the decision, with its foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian telling reporters: “No country should encourage or support other countries’ internal separatist forces for its own selfish interests.” China…
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Bangladesh Envoy To India Reaches Dhaka On “Urgent” Summons: Report

“In view of the recent situation in bilateral ties with India, Bangladesh High Commissioner in New Delhi M Reaz Hamidullah was called to Dhaka on an urgent basis,” mass-circulation daily Prothom Alo reported. Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Reaz Hamidullah reached Dhaka overnight following an “urgent call” from the foreign ministry amid strained bilateral ties, reports said…
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Trump warns Iran against rebuilding nuclear program

US President Donald Trump said Iranian leaders “know the consequences” should Iran try to rebuild its nuclear program after June’s brief war. He was speaking as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Florida. Donald Trump on Monday intimated at further Israeli or US strikes on Iran if the country tried to rebuild its nuclear weapons facilities. “Now…
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Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin to resign as chair of opposition bloc PN

The Perikatan Nasional coalition is made up of Parti Islam Se-Malaysia and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia among others. Muhyiddin is the president of Bersatu. Former Malaysian ‌Prime Minister ‌Muhyiddin Yassin said on Tuesday (Dec 30) he will resign as ​chairman ‌of the opposition ​bloc Perikatan ⁠Nasional (PN), ‌effective ​Jan 1. In a statement posted on his Facebook…
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Russia Claims Ukraine Tried to Strike Putin’s Residence

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has claimed that President Vladimir Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod region was the target of a Ukrainian drone attack overnight into Monday, and said it would have implications for the peace negotiations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the claim as “typical Russian lies” made because Moscow does not want to end…
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13 Dead, Nearly 100 Injured After Mexico’s Interoceanic Train Derails; Rail Traffic Halted

A train derailed near Nizanda in Oaxaca, Mexico, killing 13 and injuring 98. The derailment hit the rail traffic. At least 13 people were killed and 98 others sustained injuries after an Interoceanic Train, carrying 250 people, derailed in the southern state of Oaxaca in Mexico, authorities said on Sunday. The derailment disrupted rail traffic along the…
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‘Threat to regional stability’: Somali president slams Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

Somali president warns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland threatens regional stability Israel’s recognition of Somaliland “is (a) threat to the security and stability of the world and the region,” Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud told an emergency parliamentary session Sunday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Friday announcement, made his country the first to recognise Somaliland, “is tantamount to…
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Why are young people leaving to work abroad?

With rising rents, a tough job market and pay cheques stretched to the limit, some young Britons are choosing to build their futures overseas. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 195,000 people under the age of 35 moved abroad in the year to June. So where are they going, what are they doing – and…
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ON THE BRINK Trump hails ‘terrific meeting’ with Zelensky and says ‘a lot of progress made’ apart from ‘one or two thorny issues’

DONALD Trump saluted the bravery of Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelensky and his people as he claimed to be on the brink of brokering a peace deal today. The US President chaired crunch talks with Zelensky at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida and claimed Ukraine would soon be guaranteed both security and prosperity. Trump called the talks “terrific”…
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Actress from beloved ‘80s sitcom ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ dead at 57

Actress Melanie Watson Bernhardt has died. Bernhardt, who was best known for playing the character Kathy Gordon on”Diff’rent Strokes,” died Friday in Colorado Springs, her brother told TMZ. The actress, who battled the genetic disorder osteogenesis imperfecta — which causes bones to break easily, poor muscle tone, hearing loss, and dental problems — had been hospitalized after…
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U.S.-backed airstrikes in Nigeria hit two ISIS-linked camps, government says

U.S.-backed air strikes in Nigeria hit two Islamic State-linked camps in the Bauni forest of Sokoto State, targeting foreign fighters infiltrating from the Sahel, the Nigerian government said. The strikes carried out on Thursday were approved by President Bola Tinubu and launched from maritime platforms domiciled in the Gulf of Guinea, after extensive intelligence gathering, operational planning,…
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Sheikh Hasina Speaks Out: Democracy, Extremism And Battle For Bangladesh’s Future

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…
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Why US Tech Giants Are Betting $67.5 Billion On India’s AI, Data Centre Boom

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…
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China’s maglev train shatters records, hits 700 kmph in just 2 seconds

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…
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Indian-Origin Student Arrested In US On Arson And Terroristic Threat Charges Following Family Complaint

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…
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BLOWN AWAY Astonishing footage shows Mount Etna spewing molten hot lava as yellow alert in place with flyers warned of travel chaos

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…
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China passes revised foreign trade law to bolster trade war capabilities

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…
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More countries reject Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

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…
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Brooklyn Beckham’s wife shares pointed Christmas post — and Victoria seemingly hits back in family feud

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…
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Israel first country to recognise Somaliland: Why is it significant?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the recognition had been extended “in the spirit of Abraham Accords”. Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, triggering backlash from nations in the Horn of Africa. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the recognition had been extended “in the spirit of Abraham Accords”, and…
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Bangladeshi Singer’s Concert Called Off As Mob Attacks Venue, 25 Injured

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…
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German minister sees ‘merit’ to social media ban for teens

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…
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US Journalist Says ‘Deport All Indians’ – Outrage Erupts Over ‘Shocking, Racist’ Remark

Right-wing activist Matt Forney has issued alarming warnings about potential violence against the Indian community in the US in 2026 and suggested they all must be deported back to India. Right-wing activist and American Journalist Matt Forney has warned of targeted attacks against members of the Indian community and on Hindu temples in 2026 in the United…
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CRUEL TRICK Jeffrey Epstein gave ‘backstage tickets’ to magician David Copperfield’s shows as ‘birthday gifts’ for victims

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…
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KHLO WAY Kardashian fans spot ‘clue’ Khloe is really back with cheating ex Tristan Thompson in decor detail at Kourtney’s house

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…
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‘We will vote but not with our hearts’: Inside the election staged by Myanmar’s military rulers

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…
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Indicted Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick ripped for editing $109K diamond ring out of online post

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…
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‘I have a plan’: After 17 years in exile, Tarique Rahman invokes Martin Luther King Junior in his Dhaka address

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…
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US says it struck Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria

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…
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Trump administration moves to overhaul how H-1B visas are granted, ending lottery system

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…
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Zelenskyy says he’s open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine’s industrial heartland

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…
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Pakistani consortium acquires 75% stake in PIA in major privatization move

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…
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Poland intercepts Russian aircraft over Baltic, reports multiple airspace breaches from Belarus

Poland scrambled fighter jets on Thursday (Dec 25) to intercept a Russian reconnaissance aircraft flying near its airspace over the Baltic Sea, while also reporting that dozens of objects crossed into Polish airspace overnight from neighbouring Belarus. The Polish armed forces said the Russian aircraft was intercepted over international waters, visually identified and escorted away from Poland’s…
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“Makes US Nervous Too”: When George W Bush Shared His Pakistan Fears With Putin

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…
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‘A Junta With Nuclear Weapons’: When Putin Privately Warned Bush About Pakistan

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…
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“Merry Christmas To All”: Trump Launches Deadly Strikes On ISIS In Nigeria

Donald Trump said US forces conducted “powerful and deadly” strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria for killing Christians in the country. President Donald Trump said US forces conducted “powerful and deadly” strikes Thursday against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria, after he warned the group to stop killing Christians in the country. The Department of Defense said…
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‘WE TRACK SANTA’ Hilarious moment Trump tells child he doesn’t want ‘bad Santa infiltrating our country’

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…
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Ghana says Nigerian nationals arrested for online fraud

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…
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From coup to ballot box: Guinea votes

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…
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Thai and Cambodia militaries hold talks on resuming ceasefire

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…
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Israel says it will respond to Hamas ‘violation’ of Gaza truce, Hamas denies responsibility

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…
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