Bangladesh: Bangladesh has erupted in violence following the death of uprising leader Osman Hadi, who died in Singapore after being shot by masked attackers in Dhaka. Hadi, a key figure in the 2024 student-led protests that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was campaigning for parliamentary elections when he was attacked. 


Bangladesh Erupts After Uprising Leader Osman Hadi Dies

Once silent and empty of wildlife, a small private island in the Caribbean has become an unlikely refuge for one of the region’s most endangered species, conservationists say their efforts are paying off.

Caribbean: Endangered Iguana Makes Island Comeback

A major conservation win for one of North America’s rarest birds. Environmental groups have secured permanent protection for thousands of acres of critical habitat used by endangered whooping cranes, -- as climate change and development continue to threaten their survival.

North America: 3,300 Acres Protected for Whooping Cranes 

Glaciers disappear at alarming speed around the world, scientists are racing to unlock clues hidden deep inside the ice. One Japanese research team is focusing on a rare exception - Glaciers in central Asia that are still growing.

Inside the World's Glacier Mystery, Climate Clues Locked in Ancient Ice

The Madhya Pradesh government has taken strict action in response to a surge in HIV cases in Satna district, where at least six thalassemia-affected children were found to have contracted HIV through blood transfusions. The government has suspended a senior doctor and two lab technicians, while a show-cause notice has been issued to the Chief Medical and Health Officer.

Madhya Pradesh Govt Cracks the Whip Over HIV Cases in Satna District 

China has stepped in to mediate renewed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi urging both sides to de-escalate and cease hostilities. China’s Special Envoy for Asian Affairs has begun shuttle diplomacy, traveling to both countries to facilitate peace talks. Both Cambodia and Thailand have expressed willingness to de-escalate following China’s mediation, as Beijing aims to prevent further civilian casualties and maintain ASEAN unity.

Thailand-Cambodia: China Steps in to Mediate Renewed Thai, Cambodia Clashes 

Violence broke out in Bangladesh’s capital early on Friday after a youth leader of the country’s 2024 pro-democracy uprising who was injured in an assassination attempt died in a hospital in Singapore.


Bangladesh Protest: Protesters Demand Osman Hadi's Killers Be Arrested

EU Reaches Deal to Provide €90 Billion in Aid to Ukraine

WION’s Shivan Chanana speaks with Chris Elms, Spokesperson for the US Embassy in India, on questions surrounding a potential visit by former US President Donald Trump to India, bilateral engagement, and the future direction of US–India ties.

EXCLUSIVE: When will Trump Come to India? 

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has reaffirmed Egypt’s support for Sudan’s unity and stability during talks in Cairo with General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, the head of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council, amid continued conflict and humanitarian deterioration in the country.

Egypt Rejects Establishment of Any Parallel Entities 

In 2024, Saudi Arabia formally warned Pakistan about the misuse of Umrah visas by beggars traveling to Mecca and Medina to solicit alms. The Saudi Ministry of Religious Affairs cautioned that if Pakistan failed to curb this practice, it could negatively impact genuine Pakistani pilgrims performing Umrah and Hajj. This warning came amid growing concerns in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries about organized begging and the reputational damage it causes to Pakistan. 


Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Warned Pakistan Over Umrah Visa Misuse in 2024

Rescue efforts are intensifying in Eastern Bolivia after devastating floods left at least 20 people dead and dozens missing...

Entire communities have been buried in mud, with hundreds of families affected...

Emergency crews are racing against time, using boats and helicopters to reach survivors in cut-off areas. 

Bolivia Floods: Death Toll Rises in Bolivia Flood Disaster

Extreme weather is battering the Pacific Northwest, as heavy rain and strong winds trigger flooding and damage across several states.


Washington: Extreme Weather Hits Pacific Northwest

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to review Sri Lanka’s request for emergency financial assistance as the country grapples with a severe economic crisis. This video explores the details of the aid request, Sri Lanka’s current economic challenges, and potential implications for the nation’s recovery and international support. 

Sri Lanka: IMF to Review Sri Lanka’s Emergency Aid Request Amid Economic Crisis |

Qatar marked National Day with a grand parade and military display along the Doha Corniche, featuring flypasts by jets and helicopters, marches by various branches of the armed forces, and a vibrant celebration of Qatari heritage and unity.

Qatar Celebrates National Day with Military Flypast

Delhi Pollution: Delhi is grappling with one of its worst air pollution episodes in years. New data shows that the city’s air quality in the first eight days of December was the worst since 2018. With an average AQI of 343, putting residents at serious health risk.

Delhi Pollution: Grap Stage IV Measures Enforced in Delhi 

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of photos and documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, including redacted IDs, text messages, and images that reveal connections to elite figures. The release, which coincides with the deadline for the Justice Department to disclose its Epstein files, aims to provide transparency into Epstein’s network and activities. 

Epstein Files: Democrats Unveil Redacted IDs, Texts, Elite Links 

The death of a 32-year-old, Sharif Osman Hadi, Bangladesh's youth leader, has ignited fresh protests in the country. Hundreds of Hadi's supporters gathered in a square in the capital city to protest with some vandalising the offices of the Bangladeshi newspapers 'Prothom Alo' and 'The Daily Star'. 

It began with an attack on the Bengali-language daily newspaper Prothom Alo, where the crowd had gone chanting slogans before setting the building on fire around midnight.

Bangladesh: Journalist Trapped Inside Burning Building: Can't Breathe

Brown University: A suspect in the Brown University shooting has been found dead in a storage facility in Salem, New Hampshire, ending a five-day manhunt. The individual, identified as Claudio Neves Valente, was found dead by apparent suicide, bringing closure to the campus and the wider community.


Brown University Shooting: Suspect Found Dead in Hampshire 

U.S.-Venezuela: The U.S. military has conducted strikes on two alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Pacific Ocean, killing five people. The operations, part of Operation Southern Spear, are aimed at disrupting narco-trafficking routes and are conducted in international waters.  

U.S.-Venezuela: U.S. Strikes 'Drug Boats' in Pacific, 5 Killed

Bangladesh Violence: Bangladesh has been plunged into chaos following the death of uprising leader Osman Hadi, who died in Singapore after being shot in Dhaka. His death has triggered widespread protests and violence across the country, with police launching a manhunt for the attackers and releasing photos of suspects.


Bangladesh Violence: Osman Hadi Death Sparks Nationwide Violence in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Violence: Bangladesh is in turmoil following the death of uprising leader Osman Hadi, who succumbed to injuries after being shot by masked attackers in Dhaka. His death has triggered widespread protests and violence across the country, with police launching a manhunt for the assailants and releasing photos of suspects. Hadi, a key figure in the 2024 student-led protests that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was also a vocal opponent of Indian influence in Bangladesh.


Bangladesh Violence: Bangladesh in Turmoil After Uprising Leader Osman Hadi Dies

Albanian lawmakers scuffled with guards during a parliament session in Tirana on Thursday, shouting, tugging at one another and setting off flares in the rostrum.


Albania: Scuffle Inside Albania's Parliament; Opposition Lawmakers Disrupt Proceedings 

A mysterious event grips the world as 3I/Atlas arrives, sparking global debate, scientific scrutiny, and speculation about the unknown. From unanswered questions to extraordinary theories, explore what this moment means for Earth and humanity’s understanding of the universe. Is this a breakthrough discovery or something far more unexplainable? Watch as experts weigh in on the day that changed everything.


3I/Atlas Arrives: The Day Earth Met the Unexplainable 

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