Dhaka, Dec 31 (IANS) As External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar wrapped up his flying Dhaka visit, Bangladesh's High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, on Wednesday underscored the scope for deepening Bangladesh-India relations, guided by shared interests, pragmatism and mutual interdependence.
Moscow, Dec 31 (IANS) The drone attack by the Ukrainian armed forces on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence in the Novgorod region was launched from Sumy and Chernihiv regions, Major General Alexander Romanenkov, Chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces' Anti-Aircraft Missile Troops, said on Wednesday.
Washington, Dec 31 (IANS) India–US relations ran into trouble in 2025 after starting the year on a positive note. Political differences, trade disputes, and sharp public messaging quickly tested the partnership. The year opened with momentum after Donald Trump returned to the White House on January 20. In the first 100 days, both sides moved quickly. The message was clear — the partnership would continue.
Auckland, Dec 31 (IANS) Auckland in New Zealand was among the first major cities in the world to usher in New Year 2026 on Wednesday as thousands enjoyed a dazzling fireworks display at the iconic Sky Tower.
Kabul, Dec 31 (IANS) The United Nations has called for USD 1.71 billion in funding for humanitarian work in Afghanistan in 2026, warning that the nation continues to face humanitarian crisis despite a slight reduction in needs, local media reported on Wednesday.
Taipei, Dec 31 (IANS) Taiwan's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that 207 Chinese military planes flew around the self-ruled island during the 48 hours until Wednesday as Beijing continued to conduct exercises, a move considered a warning against separatism.
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) There has been a new pattern in Bangladesh whereby the police are diluting charges against the perpetrators of violence against the minority community, particularly the Hindus, so that such incidents are passed off as accidents or personal disputes.
Dhaka, Dec 31 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday and conveyed the Indian government's condolences to BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman on the passing of his mother and former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
Kabul, Dec 31 (IANS) Over 2,000 Afghan refugees have been repatriated from Pakistan and Iran in a single day, a Taliban official said on Wednesday.
Islamabad, Dec 31 (IANS) A Pakistan-based forum expressed solidarity with women's resistance in Balochistan, endorsing their demands for justice and the safe return of all Baloch civilians subjected to enforced disappearances.
