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.

Six killed as bus plunges into ravine in Uttarakhand's Almora

IANS | December 30, 2025 11:26 AM

Almora, Dec 30 (IANS) At least six people were killed after a bus carrying around 18 passengers lost control and plunged into a deep ravine on the Bhikiyasain-Vinayak road in Uttarakhand's Almora district on Tuesday morning, officials said.