Washington, Dec. 30 (IANS) US and partner forces have killed or captured nearly 25 ISIS operatives in Syria following a large-scale strike earlier this month, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM).
Dhaka, Dec 30 (IANS) In yet another disturbing act of violence against minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh, another Hindu man was shot dead by a colleague in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh district, the local media reported on Tuesday.
Dhaka, Dec 30 (IANS) Bangladesh's former minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury has said that late Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's political alliance with several political parties complicated the ties with India.
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Conflicts and geopolitical turbulence in 2025 stretched from Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East to parts of Europe and Africa, with peace remaining largely elusive. These conflicts resulted in global instability and sparked a severe humanitarian crisis amid a rapidly evolving geopolitical security landscape. Notwithstanding the peace initiatives, several regions remained engulfed in violence.
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will represent the government and people of India at the funeral of Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), who passed away in Dhaka, on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued to receive several civilian honours from countries across the globe in 2025 which not only reflected recognition of his statesmanship and contributions to international relations but also India's strengthened diplomatic relationships and New Delhi's expanding influence.
Dhaka, Dec 30 (IANS) M. Riaz Hamidullah, Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, met with the interim government's Foreign Affairs Advisor, Md Touhid Hossain, and National Security Advisor Khalilur Rahman, after the envoy was "urgently" summoned back to Dhaka, local media reported.
Quetta, Dec 30 (IANS) The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) claimed responsibility for a series of attacks across Balochistan -- in Jhao, Barkhan, Tump and Turbat -- killing ten Pakistani military personnel, local media reported on Tuesday.
Dhaka, Dec 30 (IANS) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday paid an emotional tribute to his mother, BNP chief and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, remembering her as a "loving mother" who devoted her entire life to the country and its people.
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, remembering her significant contribution to the country’s political journey.
