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US imposes visa bans on ex-EU commissioner Thierry Breton, and 4 others

In a statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleged that the five Europeans had 'advanced censorship crackdowns' against 'American speakers and American companies'

Some documents prepared: Zelenskyy on peace deal after talks with US envoys

In a video message on X, Zelenskyy stated that the two nations must resolve the "sensitive issues" to reach a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia

Turkey examines black boxes for crash that killed Libya's military chief

The private jet with Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad, four other military officers and three crew members crashed after taking off from Ankara, Turkiye's capital, killing everyone on board

14 nations condemn Israel's proposed new settlements in West Bank

According to the joint statement, the list includes the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Germany, Canada and Japan

US struck IS targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians: Trump

Last month, Trump said he had ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria following the claims of Christian persecution

Russian court jails Putin critic Udaltsov for 6 years on terrorism charges

Udaltsov was a prominent opposition figure during the 2011-12 mass protests in Russia, triggered by reports of widespread rigging of a parliamentary election

Turkey detains over 100 IS suspects planning attacks on Christmas, New Year

The office had issued warrants for 137 suspects, of whom 115 were detained; officers also seized many firearms, cartridges and documents during the raids

Bangladesh interim govt condemns Rajbari killing, denies communal angle

In a statement, the interim government claimed that, based on police information and preliminary investigations, the incident was not related to communal violence

Pope Leo XIV remembers Gaza's suffering in first Christmas homily

Recalling that God was made flesh through Jesus's birth in a manger in Bethlehem, Leo likened God's word to a fragile tent among us

How Larry and David Ellison are chasing a $108 billion media empire

What was once a relatively weak father-and-son relationship has transformed into one of modern media's most intriguing business partnerships

Why Russia is likely to reject the US-backed peace plan on Ukraine

The new blueprint includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression, as well as plans to rebuild the war-ravaged nation

Russia's spirits exports to India jump nearly fourfold in 10 months

Agroexport claims that vodka was the main driver of exports. In monetary terms, its shipments over the 10 months amounted to approximately $760,000

May need 'few more weeks' to finish release of Epstein files, says DOJ

The announcement came amid increasing scrutiny on the Justice Department's staggered release of Epstein-related records, including from Epstein victims and members of Congress

All must unite to maintain law and order: Tarique Rahman at Dhaka rally

Rahman, the 60-year-old son of ailing former prime minister Khaleda Zia, has emerged as a leading contender for prime ministership in the polls

Algeria votes to declare French colonisation a crime, seeks restitution

France slammed the law as a hostile act threatening bilateral efforts to heal wounds of the past. The two countries retain close cultural and economic ties but have troubled diplomatic relations

China accuses US of distorting defence policy to strain ties with India

A recent report by the Pentagon said that China 'probably seeks to capitalise on decreased tension' with India to stabilise bilateral relations and prevent a deepening of US-India ties

After 17 yrs in exile, BNP leader Tarique Rahman returns to Bangladesh

The homecoming of the BNP heir apparent comes amid a fresh wave of unrest and political instability gripping Bangladesh following the killing of prominent youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi

Who is Tarique Rahman, the BNP leader returning to Bangladesh after 17 yrs?

Tarique Rahman, elder son of Bangladesh's former President Ziaur Rahman and ex-PM Khaleda Zia, returned from London on Thursday after nearly 17 years in exile

Scams, schemes, ruthless cons: The untold story of how Epstein got rich

Rung by rung, Epstein climbed a social and financial ladder, often using young women as a potent form of currency

Helicopter on rescue mission crashes in Tanzania, killing all 5 on board

The accident happened between the mountain's Barafu Camp and Kibo Summit at an altitude of more than 4,000 metres (13,100 feet)