Bangladesh envoy to India in Dhaka following 'urgent' summons

IANS | December 30, 2025 12:27 PM

Dhaka, Dec 30 (IANS) M. Riaz Hamidullah, Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, has arrived in Dhaka after he was summoned by the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs amid growing strain in bilateral ties, local media reported.

Khaleda Zia's passing 'profound loss' for Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina

IANS | December 30, 2025 11:58 AM

Dhaka, Dec 30 (IANS) Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday expressed condolences over the death of the Bangladesh National Party (BNP) chairperson and former PM Khaleda Zia, describing her passing as a major loss to the country's political landscape.

Trump sets hard line on Hamas, Iran at Netanyahu meet

IANS | December 30, 2025 11:31 AM

Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump warned Hamas to disarm within a “very short period of time,” cautioned Iran against rebuilding military capabilities, and reaffirmed an exceptionally close US–Israel partnership.

US man charged with international terrorism for supporting ISIS

IANS | December 30, 2025 9:45 AM

Texas, Dec 30 (IANS) An alleged ISIS sympathiser from Midlothian, Texas, has been charged with international terrorism after he allegedly provided money and explosive materials to an undercover FBI agent whom he believed to be associated with the terror group.

Indian national challenges US immigration detention

IANS | December 30, 2025 9:04 AM

Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) A federal judge in California has directed US immigration officials to justify the detention of an Indian national after finding his legal challenge credible enough to proceed.