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Will Bangladesh emerge as South Asia's new strategic power player?
Bangladesh is central to India's security, bordering its sensitive northeastern states. For China, it's a significant node in its Belt and Road Initiative
 "Will Bangladesh emerge as South Asia's new strategic power player?")
US senators seek answers from FAA, Pentagon on Texas airspace closure
Administration officials, including Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, have said the shutdown occurred because of Mexican cartel drones that breached the US airspace
 "US senators seek answers from FAA, Pentagon on Texas airspace closure")
US companies paid nearly 90% of 2025 tariff costs, says NY Fed study
Using data through November 2025, the study finds that about 94 per cent of the tariff costs were passed through to US firms and consumers in the first eight months of the year
 "US companies paid nearly 90% of 2025 tariff costs, says NY Fed study")
CIA targets Chinese military officials in latest online recruitment bid
The CIA released a Mandarin video depicting a fictional Chinese officer who contacts the agency after witnessing qualified leaders purged and replaced by inexperienced officials accused of corruption
 "CIA targets Chinese military officials in latest online recruitment bid")
Strong earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Chile, no casualties reported
A high-income country recognised for its good governance, Chile has reduced many of the risks associated with earthquakes and tsunamis
 "Strong earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Chile, no casualties reported")
Two injured after US warship collides with supply vessel in the Carribean
US President Donald Trump ordered a massive naval buildup in the Caribbean in recent months to support his campaign against drug traffickers in the region
 "Two injured after US warship collides with supply vessel in the Carribean")
Netanyahu seeks to strip Israeli nationality of convicted Palestinians
Court filings by PM Netanyahu argue the gravity of the crimes and alleged payments from a Palestinian Authority fund justify revoking citizenship and expelling those convicted of violent attacks
 "Netanyahu seeks to strip Israeli nationality of convicted Palestinians")
EU unveils plan to restructure economy amid US, Russia, China pressure
The plan would include measures to coordinate upgrading energy grids, deepen financial integration and loosen merger regulations to allow European firms to grow to better compete globally
 "EU unveils plan to restructure economy amid US, Russia, China pressure")
BNP heads for decisive victory in Bangladesh's parliamentary election
The election was seen as a direct contest between the BNP and its former ally Jamaat-e-Islami, in the absence of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina's now disbanded Awami League
 "BNP heads for decisive victory in Bangladesh's parliamentary election")
India pulls out of Russian-backed Mali lithium project over security risks
Both sources, who were directly involved in the decision-making, sought anonymity because the discussions were confidential
 "India pulls out of Russian-backed Mali lithium project over security risks")
Switzerland to hold referendum in June on capping population at 10 million
According to Swiss government statistics, roughly 40 percent of residents aged over 15 are from a migrant background, most of them from European countries
 "Switzerland to hold referendum in June on capping population at 10 million")
SoftBank returns to profit in Q3 as OpenAI bet drives valuation boost
Over the past months, SoftBank has stepped up investments as Son seeks to play a bigger role in shaping the future of AI.
 "SoftBank returns to profit in Q3 as OpenAI bet drives valuation boost")
Kremlin memo maps US-Russia economic ties, including dollar reset
At the heart of the offer is Russia's return to the dollar settlement system, a move which would mean a stunning reversal of Kremlin policy and, potentially, a dramatic shake up for global finance
 "Kremlin memo maps US-Russia economic ties, including dollar reset")
Americans shouldered bulk of Trump tariff burden, says NY Fed report
The bank said 90 per cent of the tariffs imposed by the president on imported goods are borne by American consumers and companies
 "Americans shouldered bulk of Trump tariff burden, says NY Fed report")
La Niña weakening, neutral Pacific conditions likely by April: US
The Pacific is expected to remain normal through summer in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the US Climate Prediction Center
 "La Niña weakening, neutral Pacific conditions likely by April: US")
US authorities announce an end to immigration crackdown in Minnesota
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement launched Operation Metro Surge on December 1
 "US authorities announce an end to immigration crackdown in Minnesota")
Bangladesh holds polls, referendum after 2024 upheaval, results on Friday
Bangladesh citizens on Thursday voted in parliamentary elections and a referendum on reforms nearly 18 months after the July 2024 student-led movement that ousted the Sheikh Hasina government
 "Bangladesh holds polls, referendum after 2024 upheaval, results on Friday")
Angela Merkel to deliver first Manmohan Singh Memorial Lecture in Delhi
Merkel, who shared good ties with the former prime minister, will deliver the inaugural lecture series in memory of Singh. She will speak on "Germany and India in times of global change"
 "Angela Merkel to deliver first Manmohan Singh Memorial Lecture in Delhi")
US shelves major tech curbs on China after Trump-Xi trade detente
That meeting also included a pledge by the Chinese to delay painful export restrictions on the rare-earth minerals that underpin tech manufacturing globally
 "US shelves major tech curbs on China after Trump-Xi trade detente")
UK GDP growth slows to 0.1% in Q4; services flat, investment down
Economists polled by Reuters, as well as the Bank of England, had forecast 0.2 per cent fourth-quarter growth compared with the previous three months
 "UK GDP growth slows to 0.1% in Q4; services flat, investment down")