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Bangladesh rewrites history: New textbooks claim Ziaur Rahman, not Mujibur Rahman, declared freedom
World | Jan 02, 2025, 05:59 PMSupporters of the Awami League widely believe that Mujibur Rahman made the announcement, while Ziaur Rahman, an Army major and later a sector commander during the Liberation War, simply read out the declaration under Mujib’s instructions.
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Israel’s deadliest airstrike on Gaza kills 18, including children; over 30 dead in 24 hours
World | Jan 02, 2025, 05:03 PMAnother strike in the central Gaza Strip killed at least eight Palestinians, who were members of local committees assisting with aid convoys, according to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, which received the bodies.
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Pakistan's 'bold' solution to economic woes: Cut pensions of those who served the nation
World | Jan 02, 2025, 04:22 PMThe changes, set to take effect from January 1, will apply to both retired civil and military personnel. Additionally, many serving federal government employees who receive both salaries and pensions will also be impacted.
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Montenegro mass shooting: 12 people killed after brawl at bar, gunman dies by suicide
World | Jan 02, 2025, 04:27 PMPolice identified the attacker as 45-year-old Aco Martinovic. He killed the owner of the bar in the city of Cetinje, the bar owner's children and his own family members.
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New Orleans attack: 15 killed as vehicle rams into crowd, FBI finds explosive device, suspect dead
World | Jan 02, 2025, 06:07 AMThe incident is said to have happened at around 3.15am local time, at the intersection of Bourbon Street and Iberville.
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India and Pakistan exchange prisoner lists, New Delhi seeks consular access for 18 citizens
World | Jan 01, 2025, 04:42 PMIndia has shared the names of 381 civilian prisoners and 81 fishermen in its custody, who are Pakistani or are believed-to-be-Pakistani. Similarly, Pakistan has shared names of 49 civilian prisoners and 217 fishermen in its custody.
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India, Pakistan conduct annual exchange of list of nuclear installations
World | Jan 01, 2025, 04:36 PMThe list of Nuclear Installations and facilities covered under the Agreement on the prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installation and Facilities between the two nations.
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No new year in Gaza! Israeli strike on refugee camp kills 12, mostly women and children
World | Jan 01, 2025, 04:08 PMGaza's Health Ministry reported that seven people, including a woman and four children, were killed, and over a dozen others were injured. Another overnight strike in the densely populated Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza claimed the lives of a woman and a child.
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South Korea plane crash: Emotional scenes unfold as grieving families visit accident site
World | Jan 01, 2025, 03:41 PMAll but two of the 181 people aboard the Boeing 737-800 operated by South Korean budget airline Jeju Air died in Sunday's crash.
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Pakistan begins its tenure as non-permanent member of UNSC, gains seat on terror sanctions committee
World | Jan 01, 2025, 01:39 PMElected in June to replace Japan, Pakistan now occupies one of the two Asia-Pacific seats on the UNSC. It will preside over the council in July, a key opportunity to set the agenda and foster dialogue.
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'No heating, no light': Russia's Gazprom halts natural gas supply to Europe via Ukraine
World | Jan 01, 2025, 12:55 PMAfter Gazprom announced it would halt gas flows, the Moldovan Prime Minister accused Putin of using energy "as a political weapon” and said his government does not recognise the debt cited by the Russian energy giant, which he said has been “invalidated by an international audit.”
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'No one can ever stop...': Xi again warns Taiwan's reunification with China, Lai Ching-te fires back
World | Jan 01, 2025, 11:38 AM"We Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family. The bond of kinship between us can never be broken,” Xi declared during his 2025 New Year Address broadcast on state television.
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Hawaiian flight with 283 passengers forced to make emergency landing in Seattle due to this reason
World | Jan 01, 2025, 10:54 AMThe Airbus A330 departed from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around 1 PM on Monday, carrying 273 passengers and 10 crew members. En route to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, the crew detected fumes in the flight deck.
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UK warns its citizens against satellite phones in updated India travel advisory | Know why
World | Dec 31, 2024, 07:03 PMThe travel advisory emphasised that prior approval from the Department of Telecommunication is required for listening devices, as well as "powerful cameras or binoculars." Guidance regarding such equipment can be obtained from the High Commission of India in London.
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Swiss flight horror: Plane makes emergency landing after smoke fills in cabin, flight attendant dies
World | Dec 31, 2024, 06:41 PMThe attendant passed away on Monday in intensive care at the hospital in Graz. They were one of two crew members hospitalised following the incident. All 74 passengers aboard the Airbus A220-300 were safely evacuated after flight LX1885 landed, according to Swiss.
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Delhi: Police deport Bangladeshi mother-son duo staying illegally since 2005
India | Dec 31, 2024, 06:08 PMThe mother and son were residing in Katwaria Sarai, where Nazma was employed as a domestic worker, according to a police official.
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New Zealand, Australia ring in New Year with spectacular fireworks in Auckland, Sydney | VIDEO
World | Dec 31, 2024, 06:46 PMNew Year celebrations in Aukland featured a dazzling fireworks display, followed by countdowns to midnight at the city's iconic monument.
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New Year 2025: Mega celebrations kick off in these countries | Find out which nation celebrates last
World | Dec 31, 2024, 09:39 PMWhile much of the world eagerly awaits 2025, the small island nation of Kiribati has already led the way, becoming the first to ring in the New Year. Kiritimati Island, also known as Christmas Island, in the central Pacific Ocean, welcomed January 1, 2025, as its clocks struck midnight earlier today
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China-Russia ties advancing to higher levels: President Xi in his New Year message to Putin
World | Dec 31, 2024, 04:45 PMPutin in his message said both countries have advanced the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era to new heights.
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Bangladesh's Yunus pays tribute to Manmohan Singh, says 'How simple he was! How wise he was!'
World | Dec 31, 2024, 01:58 PMYunus visited the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, where he laid a floral wreath at the portrait of the late Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He also penned a condolence message in the book of condolences available at the High Commission.
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