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Khaleda Zia, former Bangladesh PM and BNP chief, dies at 80

Khaleda Zia death news: The first woman prime minister of Bangladesh breathed her last at Dhaka's Apollo Hospital. Dhaka: Bangladesh’s former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia died after a prolonged illness while undergoing treatment at Dhaka’s Apollo Hospital. She was 80. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said its chairperson passed away at 6 am on Tuesday. Zia had been receiving treatment for 36 days after being admitted on November 23 with infections affecting her heart and lungs. The first female prime minister of Bangladesh had long suffered from multiple health complications, including liver cirrhosis, arthritis, diabetes, and chronic conditions involving…

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Khaleda Zia dies: All about BNP chief who left a lasting mark on Bangladesh politics

Zia’s personal doctor on Saturday said that her condition was 'extremely critical' as she remained on ventilator support. BNP leaders said Zia’s son, Tarique Rahman, who is also the party’s acting chairperson, visited the hospital on Saturday and stayed for more than two hours. Dhaka: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia died on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. The 80-year-old BNP chief was undergoing treatment at Dhaka’s Evercare Hospital. “The BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister, Begum Khaleda Zia, passed away today at 6:00 a.m., shortly after the Fajr prayer. We pray for the forgiveness of her soul and request…

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Bangladesh envoy to India rushes to Dhaka after ‘urgent call’ by foreign ministry: Report

The development signals increased concern in Dhaka over recent diplomatic issues with India, although the ministry has not publicly commented on the specifics of the situation. Dhaka: Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, M Reaz Hamidullah, rushed to Dhaka on Monday following an “urgent call” from the foreign ministry, PTI reported citing reports. According to the daily Prothom Alo, Hamidullah reached the capital overnight in response to the summons. The move comes amid growing strains in relations between Dhaka and New Delhi. An official from the foreign ministry told the newspaper that the High Commissioner was asked to return to Bangladesh…

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Trump says he’s very angry about Ukraine’s alleged attack on Putin residence, will find out evidence

Trump said he had a phone call with Putin during which he was informed about Ukraine's alleged attack on the Russia president's residence. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday said Russian President Vladimir Putin told him that Ukraine had tried to attack his residence in northern Russia, a claim Kyiv has denied. "I don't like it. It's not good," Trump told reporters when asked if the allegation could affect his efforts to broker peace. "I learned about it from President Putin today. I was very angry about it." Trump expresses concern over timing "It's a delicate period of time.…

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Trump’s warning to Iran over reviving missile, nuclear programmes: ‘Will knock hell out of them’

The ceasefire brokered between Israel and Hamas, strongly promoted by Trump, has largely remained in place, though momentum has weakened in recent weeks. Each side claims the other has breached the agreement. Florida: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Iran of fresh strikes if the latter attempts to rebuild its ballistic missile or plans to revive the nuclear programme. Addressing a press conference alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida, Trump said the US was closely monitoring the developments on Tehran. "I don't want to say it, but Iran may have been behaving badly. It hasn't been confirmed…

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Trump holds second call with Putin in 24 hours, a day after speaking to Zelenskyy

Confirming the interaction, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “President Trump has concluded a positive call with President Putin concerning Ukraine," in a post on X. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Monday spoke again with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a day after his in-person meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Miami to discuss ways to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The latest conversation marked the second call between Trump and Putin within a 24-hour period. Confirming the interaction, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “President Trump has concluded a positive call with President Putin concerning…

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Ukraine tried to attack Putin’s residence, says Russian foreign minister

In a big claim, Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said that Ukraine attempted to target President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region. New Delhi: Russia on Monday accused Ukraine of attempting to target President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region, a claim made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. It remains unclear whether President Putin was present at the residence at the time of the alleged incident. Describing the incident as an act of “state terrorism,” Lavrov claimed that a large-scale drone operation was launched against the presidential property. According to him as per reports, as many as…

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Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir terrified of India, seen hiding in bulletproof gear and glass | VIDEO

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir is reportedly living in deep fear after threats linked to India's Operation Sindoor, leading to viral videos of him hiding behind bulletproof protection. Citizens and journalists in Pakistan are openly questioning his courage and leadership. Islamabad: Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is reportedly living in constant fear following India's Operation Sindoor. According to viral social media accounts in Pakistan, Munir is so shaken that he does not meet anyone without wearing a bulletproof jacket that covers him from front to back. Even inside the Army Headquarters, he is said to sit behind a…

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Bangladesh election: Students-led NCP faces internal rift over Jamaat alliance; key leaders resign

The dispute deepened on Sunday when Mahfuz Alam, a key figure behind last year’s violent protests, publicly distanced himself from the NCP leadership. In a Facebook post, Alam said he did not support the decision taken by the party. Dhaka: An internal rift was witnessed within Bangladesh's newly formed National Citizens Party (NCP) after the decision to forge an alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami for the upcoming Bangladesh general elections. Several top leaders of the party, mostly women, have resigned in protest over the decision. As many as 30 leaders of the party issued a joint letter opposing the decision of going…

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Searching for missing brother, Punjab man claims 10 Indians killed in Russian Army amid Ukraine war

According to Jagdeep, his brother was taken to Russia by a travel agent on the promise of a job, but was later forced to join the army. The family last spoke to Mandeep in March 2024. New Delhi: A resident of Goraya town in Punjab’s Jalandhar has claimed that at least 10 Indian nationals who were recruited into the Russian Army during the ongoing conflict with Ukraine have lost their lives. The claim, however, has not yet been officially confirmed by authorities. Jagdeep Kumar, who recently returned from Russia, said three of the deceased were from Punjab, while the remaining…

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