Category: World

Kyiv/Washington: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that several documents related to a potential peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine are already “fully prepared” following discussions with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. In a video message shared on X (formerly Twitter), Zelenskyy said progress had been made on the framework of a peace deal, though sensitive issues still remain unresolved. He stressed that these challenges could be addressed through continued coordination with the American team in the coming weeks. “Organizing what we spoke about today with President Trump’s envoys…

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New Delhi/Dhaka: Security and intelligence agencies are closely monitoring developments in Bangladesh following reports of attempts to create an extremist armed outfit aimed at reshaping the country’s internal security structure. According to intelligence inputs, a proposed force—referred to as the National Armed Reserve (NAR)—is allegedly being planned with the objective of enforcing a radical interpretation of Sharia law and exerting control over the country’s law-and-order machinery. Sources claim the proposed force could comprise over 8,000 radicalised youths and may eventually be positioned as an alternative to the existing police system.…

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London | Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi hosted a glamorous pre-birthday party in London for fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, drawing attention and controversy online. The high-profile celebration took place at Modi’s opulent Belgravia residence, attended by notable personalities including Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, actor Idris Elba, and fashion designer Manoviraj Khosla. Photographs from the event show Mazumdar-Shaw posing with Khosla and engaging with Elba, capturing the star-studded atmosphere. Renowned photographer Jim Riddell shared images of the party on social media platform X, thanking Modi for organizing “an…

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Washington | In a major development surrounding the future of popular short-video platform TikTok, the company has confirmed a change in ownership structure that will allow the app to continue operating in the United States without facing a ban. TikTok has signed a spin-off deal with a group of American investors, ensuring that its US operations will now be controlled by American entities. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew announced that following the agreement, TikTok will function as a new company in the United States, with operational control firmly in American…

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Dhaka | Amid continuing violence and unrest in Bangladesh, senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating situation, particularly attacks on the media and rising intolerance. Tharoor described the recent assaults on press institutions as a direct attack not only on press freedom but also on Bangladesh’s pluralistic character. In a series of posts on social media platform X, Tharoor said he was “deeply troubled” by reports from Bangladesh, especially the targeted attacks on the offices of leading newspapers Prothom Alo and…

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Johannesburg | At least 10 people were killed and around 10 others injured in a deadly shooting incident near Johannesburg in South Africa, police said on Sunday. Several of the injured are reported to be in critical condition. The information was confirmed by the police and reported by AFP. According to officials, an unidentified gunman opened fire indiscriminately on pedestrians in a village located around 40 kilometres from Johannesburg. The attacker suddenly began targeting people passing through the area, triggering panic and chaos within minutes. Ten victims died on the…

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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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