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Anti-India Protests At Dhaka University: NDTV Reports From Ground Zero

Fresh anti-India protests have erupted in Dhaka as Bangladesh remains tense ahead of February general elections. Anti-India slogans were raised at a massive procession after the Friday prayers at Dhaka University, reports NDTV's Ankit Tyagi.

Published on: 26.12.2025 10:25
14 Injured In Stabbing, "Unspecified Liquid" Attack In Japan's Mishima

Fourteen people were hospitalised after a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan, when an unspecified liquid was also sprayed, local media reported.

Published on: 26.12.2025 10:25
Saudi Arabia Sees First Snowfall In 3 Decades, Iceland Records 20 Degree Celsius

The people of Saudi Arabia woke up to a winter wonderland as snow covered parts of the kingdom for the first time in nearly three decades.

Published on: 26.12.2025 09:51
Indian Student, 20, Shot Dead Near Toronto University, Accused On The Run

Shivank Avasthi was found with a gunshot wound on Tuesday, in what the police said was Toronto's 41st homicide case this year.

Published on: 26.12.2025 09:41
"Hospital Killed Him": Indian Man's Wife In Canada Recalls 8-Hour Ordeal

Days after Prashant Sreekumar, a 44-year-old Indian-origin man, died of suspected cardiac arrest while waiting for treatment at Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Canada's Edmonton, a video of his wife has gone viral.

Published on: 26.12.2025 09:40
Kenyan Girls Still Afflicted By Genital Mutilation Years After Ban

The women know that mutilating young girls by removing their clitoris and inner labia -- framed as a rite of passage -- is still an entrenched practice in some remote villages of Narok county, around three hours from the nearest tarmac road.

Published on: 26.12.2025 09:39
US Tells Afghan Migrants to Report on Christmas, New Years Day

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement summoned Afghans residing in the US to present their documents during the holiday season, marking the latest effort by the Trump administration to crack down on migrants from the Asian nation.

Published on: 26.12.2025 09:10
What To Know About Terrorists Targeted By US Airstrikes In Northwest Nigeria

Nigeria, which is battling multiple armed groups, said the US strikes were part of an exchange of intelligence and strategic coordination between the two countries.

Published on: 26.12.2025 08:58
Brazil's Bolsonaro Releases Letter Backing Son for 2026 Presidential Race

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro released a handwritten letter on Thursday confirming that he was backing one of his sons for the 2026 presidential race.

Published on: 26.12.2025 08:58
H-1B Visa FAQs: All About Team Trump's Wage Policy, How It May Affect Indians

In a significant H-1B visa policy overhaul, the Trump administration in the United States is replacing the random lottery system that selected beneficiaries with a process that gives greater weight to those with higher skills and who are better paid.

Published on: 26.12.2025 08:05
Who Was Shivank Avasthi? 20-Year-Old Indian Student Shot Dead In Canada

Shivank Avasthi, a 20-year-old Indian student, was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus in Canada.

Published on: 26.12.2025 08:00
Tarique Rahman, The 'Dark Prince' And A 'Shadow PMO' That Ran Bangladesh

Christmas Day saw the triumphant homecoming of Bangladesh's 'dark prince' - Tarique Rahman, the son of three-time former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and a central figure in her Bangladesh Nationalist Party - after 17 years in self-exile.

Published on: 26.12.2025 07:55
10 Bills That Grabbed Eyeballs Around The World In 2025

Numerous bills were passed around the world throughout 2025. However, some of them ignited fierce debates, with some citizens and opposition leaders expressing concerns over rights, security, and economics against national priorities.

Published on: 26.12.2025 07:28
"Don't Trust Agents Claiming Guaranteed US Visa", Warns Embassy In India

The US Embassy in India has issued an advisory against fraudulent messages and agents offering guaranteed visas or quick approvals.

Published on: 26.12.2025 07:26
"Home Alone" Song Has Roots In Ukraine, Russia Bombed City Of Composer

Carol of the Bells, the iconic Christmas song from Home Alone, is in the spotlight, not for the festive cheer but for Russian forces destroying the Ukrainian city where its composer, Mykola Leontovych, once lived.

Published on: 26.12.2025 07:20
Bangladesh Unrest News Live: Why Second Hindu Man Was Lynched In Bangladesh

Bangladesh Crisis LIVE: Another Hindu man has been beaten to death in Bangladesh, days after Dipu Chandra Das was lynched and his body was set ablaze, local media reported on Thursday. 

Published on: 26.12.2025 07:18
"Papa, I'm In Pain": Indian Man Dies After 8-Hour Wait At Canada Hospital

A 44-year-old Indian-origin man has died of suspected cardiac arrest after he reportedly did not receive any treatment for several hours at a hospital in Canada.

Published on: 26.12.2025 05:36
Jeffrey Epstein Survivor's Sister Warned FBI About His Abuse In 1996. It Took No Action

Jeffrey Epstein took nude photos and negatives without permission and was believed to have sold the pictures to potential buyers, according to reports.

Published on: 26.12.2025 05:28
Who Was Amrit Mondal, Second Hindu Man Lynched In Bangladesh

Days after the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, another Hindu man has been beaten to death by a mob in Bangladesh, raising fresh concerns over the safety of minorities in the Muslim-dominated South Asian nation.

Published on: 26.12.2025 05:23
"Irresponsible": China Slams US For Report That "Sows Discord" With India

China on Thursday denounced a Pentagon report, which accused Beijing of leveraging reduced border tensions with India to undermine US-India ties while deepening defence ties with Pakistan as an attempt to sow discord with false narratives.

Published on: 26.12.2025 04:25

News from Arabic Countries

Explosion at mosque in Syria’s Homs kills three: Report

Syrian state media says security forces have imposed a ​cordon around ‌the area and are investigating.

Published on: 26.12.2025 10:47
Christmas an act of resilience against Israeli occupation in Bethlehem

Palestinian Christians gathered in Bethlehem to mark Christmas despite Israel’s military occupation and the war in Gaza.

Published on: 26.12.2025 10:25
Nigeria vs Tunisia: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineups

Saturday's AFCON showdown between Nigeria and Tunisia could potentially decide who finishes top of Group C.

Published on: 26.12.2025 10:00
Taiwan’s opposition launches ‘symbolic’ campaign to impeach president

Opposition parties accuse President Lai, Premier Cho of violating Taiwan's constitution in impeachment bid.

Published on: 26.12.2025 09:58
UAE welcomes Saudi efforts to support security in Yemen amid STC advance

Statement comes day after Saudi Arabia told Yemeni separatists to withdraw from eastern governorates seized this month.

Published on: 26.12.2025 09:45
Are Christians in Israel “thriving”?

Are Christians in Israel “thriving”?

Published on: 26.12.2025 09:43
Will China come to Venezuela’s rescue?

Despite close ties with Caracas, Beijing is wary of getting dragged into a distant conflict. 

Published on: 26.12.2025 09:38
Exiled Bangladeshi leader faces test to “prove his legitimacy”

“[The return of the BNP’s Tarique Rahman] is a hugely monumental day for Bangladesh's transition towards democracy.”

Published on: 26.12.2025 09:34
Jokic sets new NBA triple-double record in Nuggets OT victory over Wolves

Denver centre Nikola Jokic is first player in NBA history to have 55+ points, 15+ rebounds and 15+ assists in a game.

Published on: 26.12.2025 09:11
What is remigration, the far-right fringe idea going mainstream?

From the US to Europe, the idea of forcibly expelling non-white immigrants is gaining steam. Where does it come from?

Published on: 26.12.2025 08:57
Palestinian doctors graduate in ruins of Gaza’s destroyed al-Shifa Hospital

Ceremony held at hospital destroyed by Israel highlights toll of two-year war on Gaza's medical system.

Published on: 26.12.2025 08:55
US air strikes in Nigeria “very much welcome” although late

US air strikes in Nigeria against ISIL are late but needed, says analyst Ebenezer Obadare

Published on: 26.12.2025 08:52
Will the Russia-Ukraine war end in 2026?

A Ukrainian serviceman, ex-military chief and analysts predict what lies ahead.

Published on: 26.12.2025 08:40
Israel killed our dreams, but its genocide could not defeat us

I dreamed of becoming a teaching assistant; now I am charging phones for a living. But I refuse to give up.

Published on: 26.12.2025 08:33
Bangladesh election: Why BNP leader Tarique Rahman’s return matters

Rahman's return will bolster the BNP, and could stabilise Bangladesh politics amid chaos and violence, say experts.

Published on: 26.12.2025 08:21
Australia lead England after 20 wickets fall at Boxing Day Ashes Test

Australia slightly ahead of England after frenetic opening day in which both teams were bowled out cheaply at the MCG.

Published on: 26.12.2025 08:18
LIVE: Nigeria confirms US strikes on ISIL targets in its northwest

Nigeria says US claims that Christians face persecution ‌do not represent a complex security situation.

Published on: 26.12.2025 07:54
Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib found guilty of money laundering, abuse of power

Malaysian High Court finds former PM Najib guilty in trial related to the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund scandal.

Published on: 26.12.2025 07:48
Israeli settler runs over Palestinian man praying near Ramallah

An Israeli settler ran over a Palestinian man while he was praying by the roadside near Ramallah.

Published on: 26.12.2025 07:43
Japan gov’t greenlights record $58bn defence budget amid regional tension

Japan’s cabinet has backed a record defence spending plan amid mounting tensions with China.

Published on: 26.12.2025 07:41
Palestinian economy faces critical downturn amid escalating fiscal crisis

Public debt reaches $14.6bn, exceeding GDP, while unemployment in Gaza hits a staggering 77 percent by late 2025.

Published on: 26.12.2025 07:34
Cambodia blames Thailand for ‘ruthless’ bombardment amid border talks

US offers to mediate more talks to end the latest flare-up of violence, which has upended an October peace accord.

Published on: 26.12.2025 07:33
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un pushes more missile production as ‘war deterrent’

North Korean leader calls for increased production of missiles, shells and more factories to produce them.

Published on: 26.12.2025 06:28
US releases missile launch video after northwest Nigeria strike

The US Department of War published footage of a missile being fired on Nigeria.

Published on: 26.12.2025 06:10
Polish jets intercept Russian reconnaissance plane spotted near airspace

Poland's defence minister said Russian aircraft was 'escorted' from area and did not pose immediate security threat.

Published on: 26.12.2025 03:41