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In a televised address to the nation, Chief Adviser Yunus urged people to maintain discipline and order during the funeral prayers and the observance of mourning across the country

Police carried out raids on 114 addresses in Istanbul and two other provinces, arresting 110 of the total 115 suspects that they sought, the prosecutors statement said

Trump has pushed to offset economic ties between Latin American nations and China, which have strengthened in recent years as China outpaced American investment in much of the region

Ms. Hasina said that Zias death marked a profound loss for Bangladeshs political life and for the leadership of the BNP

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International pressure has been mounting on Israel to curb settlers attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank.

In a statement, the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission said the Saeul 3 unit in the southeastern city of Ulsan, construction of which had begun in 2016, would expand to full operation after its pilot run over the next six months.

Black flags will be raised at the BNP's central office in Nayapaltan and all party offices nationwide

A look at notable individuals who passed away in 2025 and made headlines across the nation.

Ms. Zia, the longtime chief of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), died due to prolonged illness; PM Modi recalled meeting her in 2015

Bangladesh's three-time Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was the first female PM of the country

Taiwan's aviation authority said more than 1,00,000 international air travelers would be affected by flight cancellations or diversions

Khaleda was suffering from advanced cirrhosis of the liver, arthritis, diabetes, chest and heart problems, her doctors said

Some states question if recognition part of a bid to relocate Palestinians or establish military bases

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect had a history of mental illness

The Pentagon said the contract involved foreign military sales to Israel

China, which claims Taiwan, a self-governing democracy, on Monday launched drills that it said would simulate a blockade of the island's key ports

I dont trust Putin and he doesnt want success for Ukraine, Mr. Zelenskyy said

No U.S. personnel were harmed during the operation, the military said

Hamas has confirmed that its longtime spokesman was killed following an Israeli strike in August in war-torn Gaza

The accident occurred on a major thoroughfare linking Ogun state, a nearby city, to Lagos, the country's economic center

The two leaders also discussed Iran, with Trump saying that if Tehran rebuilt its nuclear facilities the United States would knock them down.

Trumps military strikes and religious rhetoric will worsen situation in Nigeria

At the last poll in 2020, the USDP was trounced by Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD), which was dissolved after the coup and did not appear on December 28 ballots.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian said any attempts to stop Chinas unification with Taiwan were doomed to fail.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the accusation was a lie, adding that Moscow was preparing the ground to strike government buildings in Kyiv

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Details of the security guarantees have not become public, but Mr. Zelenskyy said on December 29 that they include how a peace deal would be monitored as well as the presence of partners

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On December 28, Bangladeshs Election Commission approved the inclusion of Mr. Rahman in the voter list weeks ahead of the polls.

During the meeting, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for joint efforts to promote regional peace, stability and development language typical for China in such situations

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to the immediate ceasefire on December 27, 2025, pledging to end renewed border clashes that killed dozens of people and displaced more than a million

The rescue team discovered the body just after dawn on December 29, floating near the northern waters of Serai Island, about one kilometre from site of sinking, after a resident spotted victim, says Maumere Search and Rescue Office chief

Clash broke out in Yalova Province, south of Istanbul, as police stormed a house where the militants were hiding, says the Anadolu Agency

Last week, at least 17 terrorists in three separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan in the Kalat, Kohlu and Panjgur areas were killed, reports claimed

The Trump administration says its actions against Venezuela are aimed at stoppingcfrom entering the U.S., framing the issue as a national security threat

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that Mr. Trump has championed has mostly held, but progress has slowed recently

Traditional U.S. humanitarian funding for U.N.-backed programs has run as high as $17 billion annually

Footage showed the fire blazing through the home, with residents appearing to help one elderly person escape from the burning building

The move underscores Beijings effort to shape the rapid rollout of consumer-facing AI by strengthening safety and ethical requirements

Mr. Lees office said he will commute from the current presidential residence in another part of Seoul until it is moved back to Cheong Wa Dae at an unspecified date