Bangladesh's Gen Z party shaken over alliance with Islamist Jamaat
At least 30 senior leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) have openly opposed its alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami, announced on Sunday, and several have resigned in protest.
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Central Indonesia cancels New Year fireworks, celebrations as nation mourns Sumatra flood victims
China launches war games around Taiwan as island vows to defend democracy
Justice Dept. sentences al-Shabaab terrorist for planning 9/11-inspired plane hijacking, crash plot
At least 13 dead, 98 injured after interoceanic train derails in Oaxaca, Mexico
Of those on board, 193 were reported to be out of danger, while 98 were injured, including 36 who were receiving medical assistance.
All eyes on Florida as Trump, Netanyahu face Gaza ceasefire test - analysis
Trump and Netanyahu are expected to focus on Gaza’s ceasefire, hostages and regional tensions as questions grow over whether the deal can move to its next phase.
Anti-Israel activists disrupt Boxing Day shopping in London, Toronto malls
Boxing Day mall protests in London and Toronto saw activists hang Palestinian flags and disrupt shoppers while demanding an arms embargo on Israel.
Trump, Netanyahu talks shaped as much by politics as by policy - analysis
The Trump Netanyahu summit in Florida comes as both leaders face election pressures that could influence talks on Gaza, Iran and regional security.
Netanyahu to meet Trump in Florida, talks to center on Gaza, Iranian missiles, Lebanon
Netanyahu is expected to present President Trump with evidence that Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad are capable of returning Ran Gvili's remains.
Zelensky to meet Trump in Florida amid Russian strikes on Ukraine
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are set to meet in Florida as Russia intensifies air attacks and key disputes over territory remain unresolved.
'Tip of very large iceberg': Patel says FBI operating to dismantle Minnesota fraud schemes
FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau broke up a $250 million scheme that stole federal food aid for children during COVID, leading to dozens of indictments and convictions.
US airstrikes against ISIS in Nigeria raise questions over strategy - analysis
US airstrikes hit ISIS camps in Nigeria on Christmas Day in what officials said was a joint operation, raising questions over whether further action will follow.
French actress, icon, advocate: Brigitte Bardot passes away at 91
Born in Paris on September 28, 1934, Bardot grew up in an upper-middle-class household. She described herself as a shy, self-conscious child who "wore spectacles and had lank hair."
Russia preparing for wider war with the West, outgoing Swiss army chief says
Thomas Süssli served as head of the Swiss army for six years. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, he has worn a camouflage outfit in all his public appearances.
