Bangladesh’s first woman Prime Minister Khaleda Zia dies at 80
Dec 30, 2025Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman Prime Minister, passes away at 80, marking end of a significant political era in Bangladesh.
Myanmar holds first general election in five years amid civil war
Dec 28, 2025Voters in Myanmar went to the polls on December 28, for the first phase of the country’s first general election in five years, conducted under the supervision of the military government amid an ongoing civil war and widespread criticism over its legitimacy.
Mob attack injures 20 students, forces cancellation of James’ concert in Bangladesh
Dec 27, 2025At least 20 students were injured after a mob attack forced the cancellation of a concert by popular Bangladeshi rock singer James in Faridpur on the night of December 26.
Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak jailed for 15 years in country's biggest corruption case
Dec 27, 2025Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after the Kuala Lumpur High Court found him guilty in one of the most significant corruption cases in Malaysia’s history, linked to the multibillion-dollar 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) financial scandal.
‘I cannot bear the pain’: Indian-origin man dies after eight-hour wait in Canada hospital
Dec 26, 2025Prashant Sreekumar, 44, developed severe chest pain while at work on December 22 and was driven by a client to Grey Nuns Hospital, according to Global News. He was registered at triage and asked to wait. His father, Kumar Sreekumar, arrived shortly afterwards.
Another Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh; Police link killing to extortion dispute
Dec 25, 2025A Hindu man was beaten to death by a mob in Bangladesh’s Rajbari district late on Wednesday night, December 24, with police linking the killing to an alleged extortion dispute.
Mexican Navy aircraft crashes near Galveston, at least five dead
Dec 23, 2025A small aircraft operated by the Mexican Navy crashed near Galveston, Texas, while carrying a young medical patient and seven others, killing at least five people and prompting an extensive search and rescue operation along the coast, authorities said.
Bangladesh to fast-track trial in Sharif Osman Hadi murder case
Dec 23, 2025The interim government has decided to place the murder case of Sharif Osman Hadi under the Speedy Trial Tribunal, signalling an attempt to fast-track justice amid growing public anger.
Another Bangladesh student leader shot in head, days after Osman Hadi's killing
Dec 22, 2025A senior labour leader of Bangladesh’s National Citizens Party (NCP) was shot in the head in Khulna on Monday, December 22 marking the second high-profile attack on a youth or labour leader this month amid escalating political unrest following the killing of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi.
Sheikh Hasina blames Yunus Government for strained India–Bangladesh ties amid rising violence
Dec 22, 2025India has expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in Bangladesh, including the recent lynching of a Hindu man, amid growing threats from radical groups targeting Indian diplomatic missions in the country. The developments have further strained bilateral relations at a sensitive moment, drawing sharp criticism from former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
2 more arrested in Bangladesh over Hindu garment worker lynching case: Report
Dec 22, 2025Bangladesh authorities have arrested 12 people in connection with the lynching of a Hindu garment factory worker in Mymensingh district over alleged blasphemy, according to police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) reports cited by The Daily Star.
Mass shooting in South Africa: 10 killed, 10 injured near Johannesburg
Dec 21, 2025At least 10 people were killed and 10 others injured in a mass shooting at a township outside Johannesburg, police said on December 21, marking the second such incident in South Africa this month.
10 arrested over lynching of Hindu man in Bangladesh
Dec 21, 2025Ten people have been arrested in connection with the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, Chief Adviser of the interim government Muhammad Yunus said on December 20.
Security tightened at Indian Assistant High Commission office, visa centre in Sylhet after Sharif Osman Hadi’s death
Dec 21, 2025Security has been stepped up at the Indian Assistant High Commission office and the visa application centre in Bangladesh’s Sylhet city amid heightened tensions following the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, officials said.
Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi sentenced to 17 years in Toshakhana corruption case
Dec 20, 2025A Pakistani court on December 20, sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years of imprisonment each in the Toshakhana-II corruption case.
Seven arrested in Bangladesh lynching case as government reiterates zero tolerance for mob violence
Dec 20, 2025Bangladesh’s interim government on Saturday, December 20 announced the arrest of seven suspects in connection with the lynching and killing of a Hindu man in the Mymensingh district, a crime that has sparked national outrage and drawn sharp reactions across the border in India.
Bangladesh interim government condemns mob violence, calls for peace and restraint
Dec 19, 2025The Interim Government of Bangladesh on December 19 strongly condemned all forms of mob violence and urged citizens to resist attempts by fringe elements to destabilise the country during what it described as a critical phase of democratic transition.
No foul play suspected so far in Zubeen Garg death: Singapore Police
Dec 19, 2025Singapore police say no foul play suspected in Zubeen Garg's death. Investigation continues to determine cause
Bangladesh awakes to uneasy calm after violent night of assaults on Press
Dec 19, 2025Bangladesh awoke to an uneasy calm on December 19 after a night of widespread violence that left newsrooms torched, journalists trapped for hours and several cities on edge, following the death of Inqilab Moncho convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi.
Australia's Bondi Beach shooter hailed from Hyderabad, had no radical history in India
Dec 16, 2025Telangana Police confirm Sajid Akram left the city 27 years ago, maintained minimal contact with family; radicalisation occurred entirely in Australia
Death toll in Australia's Bondi beach mass shooting climbs to 15, father-son duo identified as shooters
Dec 15, 2025A father and son opened fire at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration, killing 15 people, including a 10-year-old girl, and injuring at least 42 others, in one of Australia’s deadliest mass shootings. The attack has sent shockwaves across the nation and prompted heightened security measures.
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