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India approves lease of two more MQ-9 drones for Navy, boosting US defence cooperation

IANS | December 30, 2025 8:29 AM

Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) India has approved the lease of two additional General Atomics MQ-9 unmanned aircraft for the Indian Navy, a decision shaped in part by the long-running efforts of US-based aerospace scientist Vivek Lall, whose work over two decades has helped deepen defence trade and industrial cooperation between New Delhi and Washington.

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP chief, Khaleda Zia passes away at 80

IANS | December 30, 2025 7:51 AM

Dhaka, Dec 30 (IANS) Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia died early Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness at the age of 80, her party confirmed.

US Hindu groups condemn killing of garment worker in Bangladesh, cite minority vulnerability

IANS | December 30, 2025 7:40 AM

Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) The killing of a Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh has drawn condemnation from US-based Hindu advocacy groups, who said the incident underscored the vulnerability of religious minorities in the country.

Trump warns Iran of stronger retaliation if it rearms, signals readiness for new talks

IANS | December 30, 2025 6:59 AM

Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump warned that Iran could face consequences “more powerful than the last time” if it resumes prohibited military activity, while also signaling openness to renewed diplomatic engagement with Tehran.

Netanyahu announces Israel’s highest civilian honour for Trump, praising his ‘tremendous contributions’

IANS | December 30, 2025 6:40 AM

Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that US President Donald Trump would receive Israel’s highest civilian honour, the Israel Prize, citing his “tremendous contributions to Israel and the Jewish people.”

Trump sets deadline for Hamas disarmament

IANS | December 30, 2025 6:36 AM

Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Hamas had been given a “very short period of time” to disarm, warning that failure to do so would bring severe consequences, as he appeared alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a joint press conference in Mar-a-Lago, Florida.

Ensure weight-loss medicines are safe, legitimate before New Year resolution: UK's health agency

Jayanta Bhattacharya | December 29, 2025 10:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) New Year is the time for many people to pledge reforms in habits and lifestyle, something resorting to drastic measures, but UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has urged the people to make sure any weight-loss medicines they use are safe, effective and legitimate.

Nepal, India agree to expand cooperation in the agriculture sector

IANS | December 29, 2025 10:25 PM

Kathmandu, Dec 29 (IANS) Nepal and India have agreed to formulate and implement a biennial action plan within the next three months to translate bilateral agricultural cooperation agreements into concrete outcomes, Nepal’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development said on Monday.

Global advocacy group calls for US action against killing of Hindus in Bangladesh

IANS | December 29, 2025 9:30 PM

Washington, Dec 29 (IANS) A leading global advocacy organisation, Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), has written to members of the United States Congress drawing attention to escalating violence and intimidation targeting Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.

Pakistan's infiltration of Bangladeshi security agencies stands exposed: Report

IANS | December 29, 2025 9:13 PM

Dhaka, Dec 29 (IANS) The collaboration between the Pakistani and Bangladeshi security establishments involves military training and, more alarmingly, infiltration within Bangladesh's elite security agencies, including the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) and the National Security Intelligence (NSI), a report said on Monday, citing sources.

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India approves lease of two more MQ-9 drones for Navy, boosting US defence cooperation

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP chief, Khaleda Zia passes away at 80

US Hindu groups condemn killing of garment worker in Bangladesh, cite minority vulnerability

Trump warns Iran of stronger retaliation if it rearms, signals readiness for new talks

Netanyahu announces Israel’s highest civilian honour for Trump, praising his ‘tremendous contributions’

Trump sets deadline for Hamas disarmament

Ensure weight-loss medicines are safe, legitimate before New Year resolution: UK's health agency

Nepal, India agree to expand cooperation in the agriculture sector

Global advocacy group calls for US action against killing of Hindus in Bangladesh

Pakistan's infiltration of Bangladeshi security agencies stands exposed: Report

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