Category: World

Saudi Arabia | In a move that has sparked global discussion, Saudi Arabia has quietly eased its long-standing restrictions on alcohol sales, allowing broader access to the Kingdom’s only authorised liquor store. While no official announcement has been made, the impact of the decision is already visible, with long queues of cars and people reported outside the store in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter. According to multiple reports, non-Muslim foreign nationals holding a Premium Residency Permit are now permitted to purchase alcohol from the store. Until recently, access was limited strictly to…

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Dhaka: Tensions remain high in Bangladesh’s capital as protests triggered by the death of Sharif Osman bin Hadi, chief of the political platform Inqilab Moncho, continue to escalate across the city. Amid the unrest, demonstrators vandalised the already partially damaged residence of the country’s founding leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, further deepening concerns over deteriorating law and order. Witnesses reported that during a night of widespread violence, protesters burned posters of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina near the residence and attempted to damage the remaining structure. The incident followed attacks on…

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Washington, D.C.: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has been officially renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center after a unanimous decision by its Board of Trustees, according to a statement released on Thursday. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the development, saying the decision was taken in recognition of U.S. President Donald Trump’s role in restoring the institution’s financial stability, infrastructure, and public standing. In a post on social media platform X, Leavitt stated that the board—comprising prominent figures from across sectors—had voted unanimously to rename the cultural…

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Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy  stressed that Ukraine’s continued resilience could significantly reduce Russia’s ability to prolong the war, linking sustained pressure on Moscow to the broader prospects of peace in Europe. In a post on social media platform X, Zelenskyy said that endurance remains a critical strategic factor in countering Russian aggression. “If we know — and if Putin knows — that we can remain resilient, then his motivation to drag out this war becomes much weaker,” he wrote, framing resilience as a force capable of reshaping the aggressor’s…

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Washington: The United States military carried out a lethal strike in the Eastern Pacific, killing four suspected “narco-terrorists,” as part of Operation Southern Spear, a counter-narcotics campaign launched under the administration of President Donald Trump. According to US officials, the operation was conducted on the orders of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. The US Southern Command, which oversees military operations in Latin America and the Caribbean, confirmed that the targeted vessel was moving along a known drug trafficking route in international waters. In a statement shared on social media platform…

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Seoul: South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have taken steps to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fields of energy and artificial intelligence (AI), with senior ministers from both countries holding high-level discussions in Seoul. According to South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Resources, Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan met UAE Minister of Industry Sultan Al Jaber to review follow-up measures stemming from the leaders’ summit held in Abu Dhabi in November. The meeting focused on expanding strategic collaboration in advanced technologies and energy security. During the talks, the…

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Washington: US President Donald Trump emphasized that tariffs would remain a cornerstone of his economic policy, signaling a firm commitment to reshaping global trade. Speaking in a year-end address on Wednesday, Trump framed import levies as a long-term strategy rather than a short-term negotiation tactic, attributing the growth of jobs, factories, and domestic investment to these measures. “Tariffs,” Trump said, calling it his “favourite word,” have driven significant economic gains, with businesses returning to the United States in “record numbers” as locally produced goods are exempt from import taxes. He…

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New Delhi | A shocking act of violence has once again highlighted the growing threat of global terrorism after a deadly shooting targeting the Jewish community in Sydney, Australia. The attack took place near Bondi Beach in New South Wales, a crowded public area, where gunmen opened indiscriminate fire, killing 16 people, including an Israeli national, and injuring 29 others. Among the injured were a child and two police officers. Australian authorities have officially termed the incident a terrorist attack. The shooting reportedly occurred around 6:47 pm local time near…

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Lucknow: In a significant step towards strengthening border security and enhancing rural safety, Polish Philips has announced a major Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to illuminate 100 villages along the India–Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh. The project, titled ‘Har Gao Roshan’, will focus on villages in the Gorakhpur division, particularly in the Gorakhpur and Maharajganj districts. The initiative aims to install modern, high-quality lighting infrastructure across strategically important border villages. Improved night-time illumination is expected to assist border security forces by enhancing visibility in sensitive areas, while simultaneously improving public…

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New Delhi: The Indian Water Leadership Conclave and Water Summit, organised by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), was held in the national capital, bringing together leading experts, policymakers, scientists and stakeholders from across the country to deliberate on critical water-related challenges and solutions. During the two-day event, prominent individuals and grassroots workers from across India were honoured for their significant contributions to water conservation, management and sustainability. Awards were presented to recognise impactful work carried out in the field of water resources. Several distinguished personalities…

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