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China moves to curb AI chatbots' influence on suicide, gambling, abuse

China has proposed new rules to stop AI chatbots from emotionally influencing users or encouraging self-harm, with strict safeguards, human intervention in crises and special protections for minors

'A profound loss': Sheikh Hasina condoles death of former rival Khaleda Zia

The 78-year-old Awami League leader highlighted her role as Bangladesh's first woman prime minister and her contributions to the struggle to establish democracy

Bangladesh lost a 'great guardian', says Yunus mourning Khaleda Zia's death

Zia, the longtime chief of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and a three-time prime minister, died at around 6 am local time after a prolonged illness at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka

In a first, UN chief Guterres issues 2026 New Year message in Hindi, Urdu

Antonio Guterres' New Year message has been issued in 11 languages, including in the six official UN languages of Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish as well as Hindi and Urdu

Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack on Putin's residence; Trump reacts

Russia has said it will not pull out of negotiations despite the Ukrainian armed forces' attack on the presidential residence

Khaleda Zia: From political widow to Bangladesh's 1st woman prime minister

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman PM, entered politics after her husband's assassination and went on to lead the BNP through protest, power and prolonged confrontation

After Khaleda Zia's death, spotlight turns to son Tarique ahead of polls

Tarique's arrival in Bangladesh was seen as a major shift in the politics of the country, which is currently under an interim government under Chief Adviser and Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus

Taiwan detects 130 Chinese aircraft, 14 naval vessels around its territory

The latest detection comes a day after China launched large-scale joint military drills around Taiwan, deploying its army, navy, air force and rocket forces

Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port over UAE arms shipment for separatists

A military statement carried by the state-run Saudi Press Agency announced the strikes, which it said came after ships arrived there from Fujairah, a port city on the UAE's eastern coast

Khaleda Zia, former Bangladesh PM and BNP supremo, passes away at 80

Khaleda Zia, the first female prime minister, was admitted to Evercare Hospital on November 23, following the advice of her medical board after being diagnosed with infections in her heart and lungs

China ramps up live-fire drills near Taiwan; Trump says 'not concerned'

Donald Trump said he was not concerned about China's military drills near Taiwan, adding that he did not believe Chinese President Xi Jinping intended to attack Taiwan

China resumes military drills around Taiwan, warns 'external forces'

China's command on Monday deployed destroyers, frigates, fighters, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles, alongside long-range rockets, to the north and southwest of the Taiwan Strait

Asian shares pulled lower by tech, silver and gold steady after sell-off

On Tuesday, MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slipped 0.1 per cent but was set for an annual gain of 26.7 per cent, its best performance since 2017

Trump might still fire Jerome Powell as decision to pick Fed chair nears

Trump did not specify who is his leading chair candidate and said an announcement would be made in "January sometime"

Fight over Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee heads to US appeals court

The H-1B visa program is a cornerstone of employment-based immigration, allowing companies in the US to hire college-educated foreign workers for specialized occupations

US pledges $2 bn for UN aid as Trump warns agencies must 'adapt or die'

This humanitarian reset at the United Nations should deliver more aid with fewer tax dollars providing more focused, results-driven assistance aligned with US foreign policy

Netanyahu announces Israel Peace Prize for Trump after Florida talks

The announcement was made by Netanyahu during a joint press briefing with Trump after their bilateral talks at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Monday

Trump indicates US 'hit' Venezuelan facility linked to alleged drug vessels

Trump for months has suggested he may conduct land strikes in South America, in Venezuela or possibly another country, and in recent weeks has been saying the US would move beyond striking boats

Trump warns Iran against reviving nuclear programme amid Netanyahu's visit

Trump criticised Iran anew for not making a deal to completely disarm its nuclear program ahead of the US and Israeli strikes earlier this year

Bangladesh polls: BNP's Tarique Rahman files nomination papers in Dhaka

Rahman will contest the February 12 election from the Dhaka-17 constituency. Today is the final day for the submission of nomination papers for the 13th National Parliamentary Election