Khaleda Zia, who has died at the age of 80, was Bangladesh's first female prime minister. Her husband, Ziaur Rahman, a leading figure in the country's struggle for independence, was president in 1977. At the time, Ms Zia was described as a "shy housewife" devoted to their two sons. But, following h»»»

Death by breath continued to haunt us in Delhi even as the civic elections in Mumbai served as a pointer to what politicians really care about — and it is certainly not ideology or the people in whose name they seek votes. As predicted for my beloved readers of SWAT ANALYSIS, the grand reunion of M»»»

Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia has died at the age of 80 after suffering from a prolonged illness. "Our favourite leader is no longer with us. She left us at 6am this morning," Zia's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announced on Facebook. Physicians had said on Monday night »»»

An Oklahoma man has been charged with first-degree manslaughter after authorities say a stray bullet fired from a gun he bought as a Christmas present struck and killed a neighbour sitting on her porch several blocks away. Sandra Phelps was sitting outside the front of her home on Christmas Day, ho»»»

US President Donald Trump said he is not worried about Beijing's military drills around Taiwan, choosing to instead highlight his rapport with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. "I have a great relationship with President Xi, and he hasn't told me anything about [the drills]. I certainly have seen»»»

As Josh Abbotoy gazes out at lush green woods and pastureland nestled among Tennessee's Appalachian hills, he describes what he intends to build here: a neighbourhood with dozens of residential lots, centred around a working farm and, crucially, a church. "A customer might very well buy and build r»»»

Brazil's imprisoned former president, Jair Bolsonaro, has undergone a second medical procedure in just three days to treat his persistent hiccups. Doctors performed a "phrenic nerve block procedure" on Bolsonaro to block his left phrenic nerve, after treating Bolsonaro's right one on Saturday. The »»»

A pillowy-soft naan - a leavened flatbread popular in South Asia - paired with rich, creamy butter chicken gravy is one of the most popular comfort foods in the region, and it's also one of the most popular Indian dishes abroad. And while the tangy, aromatic gravy is often considered the show steal»»»

October's shocking events in Tanzania offer a snapshot of some of the tensions which have shaped a difficult year for African politics. Demonstrators were shot dead by police while protesting against what they saw as a rigged election - condemned by regional and continental bodies - shattering the »»»

Donald Trump said he hoped to reach phase two of the Gaza peace plan "very quickly", as he warned Hamas would have "hell to pay" if it did not disarm quickly. The US president, whose 20-point peace plan requires the militant group to disarm, made the comments as he met Israeli Prime Minister Benjam»»»

Over the past 10 months, Russian losses in the war with Ukraine have been growing faster than any time since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022, BBC analysis suggests. As peace efforts intensified in 2025 under pressure from US President Donald Trump's administration, 40% more obituaries »»»

Chart-topping K-pop band NewJeans is losing one of its members in what is yet another twist in the group's bitter year-long feud with its record label. In 2024, the band announced that they were leaving their record agency Ador, alleging workplace harassment which Ador denied. The move set off a le»»»

President Donald Trump said the US has carried out a strike on a "dock area" linked to alleged Venezuelan drug boats. Speaking to reporters at Mar-a-Lago in Florida on Monday, Trump said there had been a "major explosion" last week where "they load the boats up with drugs". He did not give details »»»

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services on Monday announced the agency will distribute $50 billion over the next five years to all 50 U.S. states to improve rural healthcare. File Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo Dec. 29 (»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA As part of the fifth edition of the Little Employee initiative, in which the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is participating, around 15 male and female students, accompanied by their parents, took part in a field experience across several departments of the min»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of the Qatar National Day (QND) celebrations, the Rayyan Zone of the Center for Indian Community (CIC) Qatar successfully organized an engaging quiz competition that brought together teams from various parts of the community for a spirited display of knowledge and »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Micro Health Laboratories, Qatar’s leading private-sector Precision Diagnostic Centre, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), operating under the patronage of the Embassy of India in Qatar, to provide free radiolog»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Telangana Gulf Samithi (TGS) – Qatar organised a grand and vibrant celebration to mark International Migrants Day, honoring the dedication, resilience, and sacrifices of migrant workers who continue to play a vital role in Qatar’s development. The event brought togethe»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Library (QNL) will kick off 2026 with an engaging line-up of programmes designed to inspire learners of all ages, support personal and professional growth, and bring the community together through culture and creativity. Serving as a vibrant hub for lifelong»»»

Tribune News Network Doha For the young musicians of Qatar Music Academy, a one-week camp at the Reina Sofía School of Music in Madrid offered far more than intensive training – it was a transformative experience that boosted confidence, broadened horizons, and opened new pathways for the future. I»»»

QNA Doha Qatar’s diplomacy is distinguished by adoption of the principle of resolving disputes by peaceful means, dialogue and mediation as a priority in its foreign policy. This is a constitutional commitment of Qatar, as Article No. 7 of the Permanent Constitution issued in 2003 stipulates that Q»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In a move to reshape the digital delivery landscape in Qatar, the Qatari platform Rush Rush has officially launched operations with an innovative vision built on the principle of fair partnership, introducing a unique business model that balances service efficiency with th»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) inaugurated the ‘Amina Centre for Quran Memorisation’ in the Kahda area of the Banadir region, Somalia. This is the tenth centre QC has built in 2025 in the country, with the support of generous donors in Qatar. The centre consists of three classrooms, i»»»

QNA Doha The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) has announced the convention of its fourth national forum titled “Human Rights at the Core of Combating Drugs: Challenges and Prospects for Sustainable Solutions”, to be held on January 20 and 21, 2026, in partnership with the Ministry of Interior»»»

A British-Egyptian man has been released from an Egyptian prison after 10 years. But some are calling for him to lose his British citizenship after old tweets have surfaced. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Dec. 29 (UPI) -- A political prisoner freed from an Egyptian prison and broug»»»

Ukrainian prosecutors have exposed a criminal scheme that illegally siphoned off electricity worth millions of dollars from state-owned energy giant Ukrenergo. According to a statement by the Prosecutor General’s Office on Monday, officials at a commercial enterprise signed a supply contract with n»»»

Houthi rebels in Yemen have declared any Israeli presence in the breakaway region of Somaliland a legitimate military target. The warning comes days after Israel became the first country to recognize the independence of the Somalian territory. In a statement on Sunday, Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-H»»»

An U.N. truck passes the United Nations Relief and Works Agency girls school in the Deheisheh Refugee Camp near Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 5. A new, targeted model of U.S. humanitarian aid to the United Nations will not provide funding to Gaza projects. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly plans to ask US President Donald Trump to approve or join new military strikes against Iran’s ballistic missile facilities, The Washington Post has claimed ahead of their meeting on Monday. In June, the US and Israel conducted a joint airstrike c»»»

A winter storm is dropping snow, ice and high winds on the Midwest Monday. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Dec. 29 (UPI) -- A winter storm is hitting the Midwest with strong winds, snow, ice and canceled flights expected. A winter rainstorm is happening in the northeast and the south»»»

Beyoncé has been declared a billionaire by Forbes, making her the fifth musician to join the world's wealthiest people. The American star has joined an elite group of musicians with 10-figure fortunes, Forbes reports, including Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z, who the»»»

On Sunday, a series of diplomatic contacts took place between both the US and Russia and between Washington and Kiev, which were presented as a potential turning point in discussions on a settlement of the Ukraine conflict. RT has compiled assessments from Russian politicians, experts, and journali»»»

The man charged with planting pipe bombs in Washington, DC, the night before the 6 January 2021 riot on Capitol Hill has confessed that he assembled and placed the two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), according to a new court filing. Brian Cole Jr, 30, told federal agents that he planted the bo»»»

Dubai is gearing up to welcome 2026 with spectacular celebrations, including record-breaking fireworks and a first-ever drone show at Dubai Frame. To make the most of the holiday, Dubai Municipality has announced extended hours for its public parks and recreational facilities on December 31, 2025, »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces raid the village of Um Safa, north of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank: reports 29-12-2025 21:54 PM Latest News»»»

Tourists visit the Iguazu Falls in Iguazu National Park in Foz do Iguazu, Brazil, last week. Photo by Juan Pablo Pino/EPA Dec. 29 (UPI) -- International tourism across South America rebounded strongly in 2025, led by Brazil, which received nearly 9 million foreign visitors and consolidated its posi»»»

A scheme to encourage climbers to bring their waste down from Mount Everest is being scrapped - with Nepalese authorities telling the BBC it has been a failure. Climbers had been required to pay a deposit of $4,000 (£2964), which they would only get back if they brought at least 8kg (18lbs) of wast»»»

Greece is moving to legalize prescribed burning as a wildfire-prevention tool under a draft law by the Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry titled “Active Fight.” Drawing on models from Spain, Italy and the United States, the bill would, for the first time, define the “programmed and contro»»»

A view of the town of Morococha and the Toromocho copper mine during an eviction operation in Morococha, Peru, in September. The last five families from the old town of Morococha were forcibly removed from their homes in an operation involving numerous police officers, who blocked access to the are»»»

President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan holds a press conference at the 2025 G20 Leaders Summit on November 23 in Johannesburg, South Africa. On Monday, three Turkish police officers were killed in a raid on an Islamic State safe house. Nine police were injured, and six militants were killed. File»»»

Farmers across Greece escalated protests on Monday, blocking major highways and border crossings and causing severe disruption to road traffic and freight transport. Demonstrations effectively split the country in two, with lengthy delays reported on routes linking northern and southern Greece and »»»

Remote work has become part of normal working life in Britain, with analysis of official surveys showing around 36 – 41% of UK workers now doing their jobs from home at least some of the week in 2024. At the same time, the average monthly cost of living for one person in Bulgaria is estimated at 96»»»

China has joined the chorus of countries staunchly condemning Israel's recognition of the breakaway state of Somaliland as an independent nation. "No country should encourage or support other countries' internal separatist forces for its own selfish interests," foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jia»»»

Dubai: Bahrain has announced a comprehensive package of fiscal reforms aimed at strengthening public finances, marking one of the most far-reaching adjustments under the kingdom’s ongoing financial reform programme. The measures include increases in fuel prices, electricity and water tariffs, highe»»»

The leader of the Democratic Party (PD), Sali Berisha, announced during a protest held by Democratic Party supporters rhis Monday that the year 2026 will begin with new protests across the country. In his speech, Berisha stated that the opposition is stronger than ever, while emphasizing that, acco»»»

Supporters of the Democratic Party (PD) held another protest this Monday, continuing their weekly gatherings in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, arrived by car at the location where the protest, known as the “Foltorja,” took place. Compared to »»»

A growing divergence between Washington and “Tel Aviv” has emerged over the future of Gaza, with Zionist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly taking a dismissive stance toward the territory’s reconstruction, according to political analyst and White House correspondent Ariel Kahane of Israel»»»

Dubai: Residents of Discovery Gardens have spotted new parking zone signages being installed across the community, signalling the upcoming launch of paid parking. The new system is designed to improve shared parking management, particularly in buildings without dedicated parking spaces. Also Read: »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Qassam Brigades announce the martyrdom of several of their leaders, including Abu Obaida, Mohammad Al-Sinwar, Mohammad Shabana, Raed Saa»»»

The year 2025 brought no respite for Lebanese language editor and proofreader Hamida Al-Shaker. Before the year had run its course, her decades-long professional journey was abruptly cut short. Nearly 60, Al-Shaker had never used artificial intelligence tools or held a conversation with ChatGPT, as»»»