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Russia releases video of downed drone it says ‘targeted Putin’s residence’ | WATCH

Russian authorities said that 91 long-range attack drones were launched toward a presidential residence in the Novgorod region of north-west Russia. According to Moscow, all the drones were intercepted and destroyed before causing damage. New Delhi: Russia, giving proof of its accusations against Ukraine has now released a video showing what it claims is a downed drone that was launched toward a residence used by President Vladimir Putin. The footage was shared by Russia’s defence ministry and comes days after Moscow accused Ukraine of carrying out a major drone attack. On Monday, Russian authorities said that 91 long-range attack drones…

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Oysters vanish, crab goes missing, and $400,000 in lobster meat disappear from this country. Check details

On December 2, a shipment of crab meat went missing after leaving a cold-storage warehouse. Just ten days later, lobster meat meant for store shelves in the Midwest vanished as well. New Delhi: A shocking series of seafood thefts has left fishermen, businesses, and police scrambling for answers. In just a few weeks, tens of thousands of oysters, valuable lobster meat, and a large amount of crab have disappeared, pointing to a growing and well-planned crime trend. The first theft happened on November 22 at an oyster farm in Falmouth, Maine. Thieves took 14 cages filled with oysters from Casco…

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Khaleda Zia buried beside her husband as Bangladesh bids farewell to former Prime Minister

Bangladesh held a large-scale state funeral for former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, drawing massive crowds and high-level delegations from across South Asia. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, along with leaders from Pakistan, Nepal and Bhutan, attended the ceremony. Dhaka: Bangladesh on Wednesday witnessed an emotional outpouring of grief as the Namaz-e-Janaza (funeral prayer) of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was held at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. The funeral prayer was held today at 2 pm at the south plaza of Bangladesh's National Parliament Building on Manik Mia Avenue. Zia was laid to rest at Chandrima Uddan…

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Imran Khan’s sister arrested after protest over meeting PTI chief; furore outside Adiala Jail

They were denied permission to meet the former PM despite an Islamabad High Court (IHC) order issued on March 24, which required that Imran Khan be allowed meetings twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Rawalpindi: Leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and sisters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan were once again stopped from meeting him at Adiala Jail on Tuesday. The family and party leaders responded by holding a sit-in outside the prison in Rawalpindi. They were denied permission to meet the former PM despite an Islamabad High Court (IHC) order issued on March 24, which required…

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India, Pakistan likely to engage in conflict in 2026, warns US think tank; cites ‘terror activities’

India and Pakistan were engaged in a conflict in May this year after New Delhi launched Operation Sindoor against terror organisations breeding in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. The attack was launched by India in retaliation to the killing of 26 civilians by terrorists in Pahalgam. Washington: A major American think tank, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), has warned in its report that a “war” could break out between India and Pakistan in 2026. According to the think tank, the primary reason for a potential armed conflict between the two countries could be the “rising terrorist activities.” Citing a survey…

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‘Response will be harsh’: Iran’s stark warning after Trump’s threat over nuclear programme revival

In July, the United States launched military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz, aiming to cripple Tehran’s nuclear programme. President Donald Trump described the operation as highly successful, with media reports indicating that B-2 stealth bombers played a key role. Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday responded to US President Donald Trump’s threat, in which the latter warned Tehran against reviving its ballistic missile and nuclear programme. Without naming the US President, Pezeshkian said Iran’s response to any aggression will be “harsh” and “regrettable”. “The response of the Islamic Republic of Iran to any oppressive…

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Eurostar suspended London-Europe train services indefinitely due to power disruption in Channel Tunnel

Delays and cancellations are being caused by an overhead power supply problem and a failed Le Shuttle train, the operator said. Le Shuttle trains transport vehicles between England and France. London: Eurostar suspended all London-Europe train services indefinitely due to a major power disruption in the Channel Tunnel, impacting peak winter travel to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Disneyland Paris, with the operator urging passengers to postpone travel or seek refunds, though no firm resumption time was given. Delays and cancellations are being caused by an overhead power supply problem and a failed Le Shuttle train, the operator said. Le Shuttle…

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UAE debunks Saudi claims of fuelling Yemen conflict, calls for restraint

The UAE firmly denied sending arms or directing the STC to conduct operations against Saudi borders and reiterated its commitment to the safety and stability of the Kingdom. New Delhi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rejected claims that it pressured Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council (STC) to take military actions that could threaten Saudi Arabia’s security. On Tuesday, the UAE, through its state news agency WAM, expressed “deep regret” over a statement by Saudi Arabia, which accused the UAE of escalating tensions among Yemeni factions. The UAE firmly denied sending arms or directing the STC to conduct operations against…

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Violence again in Bangladesh: Hindu man Bajendra Biswas shot dead by coworker at garment factory

Violence again in Bangladesh: Police stated that the alleged shooter, Noman Mia, 22, another Ansar member, has been arrested. Dhaka: Violence struck Bangladesh’s Mymensingh again. An Hindu Ansar member, Bajendra Biswas (42), was shot dead by a co-worker with a shotgun at a garment factory in Bhaluka, Mymensingh. The Ansar is a paramilitary force serving as a village defense unit. Notably, Bajendra Biswas was an Ansar member deployed for factory security and he was the son of Pobitra Biswas and hailed from Kadirpur village in Sylhet Sadar. Alleged shooter Noman Mia arrested  Giving details, police stated that the alleged shooter,…

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Khaleda Zia’s funeral to be held on Wednesday; three-day state mourning announced in Bangladesh

Khaleda Zia breathed her last on Tuesday after battling prolonged illness. Zia's funeral will be held on Wednesday, and she will be buried beside her husband, the late president Ziaur Rahman. New Delhi: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's funeral will be held on Wednesday, and she will be buried beside her husband, late president Ziaur Rahman, with full state honours, the interim government said on Tuesday. The three-time prime minister Zia breathed her last on Tuesday in Dhaka. She was 80 and passed away after a prolonged illness. According to news portal bdnews24.com, her funeral will be held after…

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