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Jan 01, 2026
Dhaka [Bangladesh], January 1: Hundreds of thousands of people joined the funeral prayers on Wednesday for Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia, as a three-day period of national mourning began following her death.
Israeli aid suspensions will make situation in Gaza even worse: UN rights chief
More suspected Islamic State members arrested in Turkiye, say officials
US-led alliance to hand over major military base next week, says Iraq
World rings in 2026 with dazzling fireworks
Mali, Burkina Faso impose travel ban on US citizens
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Moscow [Russia], January 1: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said his country believes it will win the war in Ukraine, nearly four years after he...
Train crash near Peru's Machu Picchu kills driver, injures dozens
Lima [Peru], January 1: Two trains have collided on the rail line serving Peru's famed archaeological site of Machu Picchu, killing at least one person...
General Assembly approves $3.45 billion UN regular budget for 2026
New York [US], January 1: The General Assembly has approved a $3.45 billion regular budget for the United Nations for 2026, following weeks of intensive...
UAE dazzles world as 2026 begins with spectacular fireworks, exemplary security
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 1: The UAE ushered in the New Year 2026 with a majestic celebratory scene that captured global attention, as the country's...
Iran warns of 'severe' response in wake of Trump's threat
Dec 31, 2025
Tehran [Iran], December 31: Iran has promised to respond harshly to any aggression after United States President Donald Trump threatened further military action, should Tehran...
25 ISIS fighters killed or captured in Syria, says US
Washington [US], December 31: The United States military says it has killed or captured about 25 ISIS fighters in a wave of attacks over nine...
'Attack' on Putin meant to hurt peace efforts: Kremlin
Moscow [Russia], December 31: The Kremlin on Tuesday described an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on President Vladimir Putin's residence as a terrorist act aimed at...
US says two killed in strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific
Washington [US], December 31: The US military said it carried out a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in international waters in the Eastern Pacific...
Climate change made extreme weather more likely in 2025
London [UK], December 31: Climate change caused many extreme weather events of the past year to be more likely or to manifest more strongly, according...
London's Eurostar train services resume after power failure caused cancellations
London [UK], December 31: Eurostar train services through the Channel Tunnel from London to mainland Europe were expected to resume later on Tuesday after an earlier power failure saw the Channel Tunnel closed, the operator of the tunnel said.
US issues Iran-Venezuela sanctions over alleged drone trade as tensions escalate
The US approves the sale of P-8A patrol aircraft to Denmark
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Widespread reactions to China's military exercises around Taiwan
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