Trump recalls 30 US ambassadors in global shake-up

The Trump administration has recalled nearly 30 US ambassadors and senior diplomats from countries around the world in a major shake-up of…

Bangladesh on edge as political leader shot

Bangladesh’s fragile political atmosphere took a sharp turn for the worse on Monday, December 22, 2025, after Motaleb Shikder, a senior leader…

Apple flags travel risks for visa-holding employees

Apple has cautioned employees holding US work visas to avoid traveling abroad unless necessary, following significant delays at US embassies and consulates…

UAE approves gene therapy for SMA patients

In a landmark move for rare disease care, the United Arab Emirates has approved Itvisma (onasemnogene abeparvovec), a cutting-edge gene therapy for…

Pakistan chief sees divine help in May clash with India

Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, said the country experienced divine support during its conflict with India in May this year.…

India halts visa services in Chittagong

India has suspended all visa services at its Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Chittagong (Chattogram), Bangladesh, indefinitely. The decision came after…

US strikes 70+ ISIS targets in Syria

On 19 December 2025, the United States launched a large-scale military operation against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in central Syria, hitting more…

Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh over blasphemy

A Hindu man was lynched to death by a mob in Bangladesh after he was accused of blasphemy, in an incident that…

Epstein Files released, prominent names emerge

The Epstein Files, a collection of long-secret US government documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, have begun to be released,…

Trump halts Green Card lottery after Brown, MIT shootings

US President Donald Trump has suspended the green card lottery programme after deadly shootings at Brown University and the Massachusetts Institute of…