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Bangladesh Students’ League urges neutral administration for inclusive 2026 elections

IANS | December 22, 2025 9:21 AM

Dhaka, Dec 22 (IANS) The Bangladesh Students’ League (BSL), the student wing of the Awami League Party, has appealed to the international community to play a constructive role in ensuring that Bangladesh’s next general election, scheduled for February 12, 2026, is conducted in a free, fair, and inclusive manner under a neutral government, describing it as the only path to stability and democracy in the country.

Ukraine says latest peace talks with US, Europe 'productive'

IANS | December 22, 2025 6:53 AM

Kyiv, Dec 22 (IANS) Ukraine's talks with US and European partners over the past three days in the US state of Florida were "productive and constructive," Ukraine's top peace negotiator Rustem Umerov said.

World Meditation Day marked in New York with global call for calm

IANS | December 22, 2025 6:21 AM

New York, Dec 22 (IANS) A prolonged hush settled over a packed Lower Manhattan hall as hundreds of people closed their eyes, relaxed their shoulders and followed their breath, joining millions across continents in a synchronized meditation led by Art of Living founder Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to mark the second World Meditation Day.

Meditation key to tackling global mental health crisis: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

IANS | December 21, 2025 11:48 PM

New York, Dec 21 (IANS) Meditation offers a proven response to mounting mental health challenges facing societies worldwide, Art of Living founder and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said on Sunday, stressing that inner calm and improved communication are essential to resolving both personal distress and global conflicts.

Personnel onboard ICG Ship Sarthak hold meditation session at Saudi Arabia's King Abdulaziz Port

IANS | December 21, 2025 9:59 PM

Riyadh, Dec 21 (IANS) The personnel onboard the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Sarthak, on Sunday, held a special meditation session to mark the World Meditation Day at King Abdulaziz Port in Saudi Arabia's Dammam.

Bangladesh: Journalists protest against attacks on offices of media outlets

IANS | December 21, 2025 9:17 PM

Dhaka, Dec 21 (IANS) Journalists in Bangladesh held protests against arson attacks and vandalism at the offices of media outlets Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, calling for immediate arrest and punishment for those involved in the attack. They warned that continued impunity would pose a threat to press freedom and public safety, local media reported on Sunday.

Pakistan: Over 1,300 security personnel deployed in Rawalpindi ahead of possible PTI protests

IANS | December 21, 2025 7:15 PM

Islamabad, Dec 21 (IANS) Over 1,300 police officers and security personnel have been deployed in Rawalpindi to maintain law and order situation ahead of possible Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf protest and a Jamaat-e-Islami gathering at Liaquat Bagh, local media reported on Sunday, citing officials.

Over 5,400 Afghan refugees deported from Iran, Pakistan in single day

IANS | December 21, 2025 6:40 PM

Kabul, Dec 21 (IANS) Over 5,400 Afghan migrants have been repatriated from Iran and Pakistan in a single day, a Taliban official said on Sunday.

'Situation in Bangladesh tense, volatile': Former Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury (IANS Interview)

IANS | December 21, 2025 5:50 PM

Dhaka, Dec 21 (IANS) Bangladesh's former minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury on Sunday termed the situation in Bangladesh "tense and volatile" as the election is approaching. He claimed that the Yunus regime is assisting or instigating some of the extremist parties to create chaos on a daily basis to continue their gripping power.

Five killed, 44 injured after bus overturns in Afghanistan's Baghlan

IANS | December 21, 2025 4:35 PM

Kabul, Dec 21 (IANS) At least five people were killed and 44 others injured after a bus overturned in the Salang area of Afghanistan's Baghlan province, according to an official statement on Sunday.

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Bangladesh Students’ League urges neutral administration for inclusive 2026 elections

Ukraine says latest peace talks with US, Europe 'productive'

World Meditation Day marked in New York with global call for calm

Meditation key to tackling global mental health crisis: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Personnel onboard ICG Ship Sarthak hold meditation session at Saudi Arabia's King Abdulaziz Port

Bangladesh: Journalists protest against attacks on offices of media outlets

Pakistan: Over 1,300 security personnel deployed in Rawalpindi ahead of possible PTI protests

Over 5,400 Afghan refugees deported from Iran, Pakistan in single day

'Situation in Bangladesh tense, volatile': Former Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury (IANS Interview)

Five killed, 44 injured after bus overturns in Afghanistan's Baghlan

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