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Multiple major cities of the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the capital city of Tehran, erupted into massive protests on Monday (Dec 29). On Tuesday (Dec 30), students also joined the protests, initiated by shopkeepers, over the bad economic condition of the country. The protests erupted after the Iranian currency plunged to an all-time low against the US dollar. Amid this, the head of the country's central bank, Mohammad Reza Farzin, reportedly resigned.&nbsp;Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, in his quest to appease the protestors, said on December 30 that people's livelihood is his “daily concern” and called the protestors' demands “legitimate”. The Iranian president said he has tasked Iran's interior minister “to hear the legitimate demands of the protesters through dialogue with their representatives, so that the government can act with all its might to resolve problems and respond responsibly.”&nbsp;“The livelihood of the people is my daily concern. We have fundamental actions on the agenda to reform the monetary and banking system and preserve the purchasing power of the people. I have tasked the Minister of the Interior to hear the legitimate demands of the protesters through dialogue with their representatives, so that the government can act with all its might to resolve problems and respond responsibly,” Pezeshkian wrote in a post on X.&nbsp;It all began with several traders shutting their shops down on Monday (Dec 29). They &nbsp;urged their fellow traders to do the same. According to an Associated Press report added that on Sunday, the scale of the protests was much smaller as it was limited to only two major mobile markets in Tehran.&nbsp;Moreover, Bloomberg quoted Fatemeh Mohajerani, an Iranian government spokesperson, as saying, “We see, hear, and acknowledge the protests, pressures, and crises…When people raise their voices, it means significant pressure is being put on them. We’re aware of the current situation and do not defend it," &nbsp;

The protests erupted after the Iranian currency plunged to an all-time low against the US dollar. Amid this, the head of the country's central bank, Mohammad Reza Farzin, reportedly resigned.

Multiple major cities of the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the capital city of Tehran, erupted into massive protests on Monday (Dec 29). On Tuesday (Dec 30), students also joined the protests, initiated by shopkeepers, over the bad economic condition of the country. The protests erupted after the Iranian currency plunged to an all-time low against the US dollar. Amid this, the head of the country's central bank, Mohammad Reza Farzin, reportedly resigned. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, in his quest to appease the protestors, said on December 30 that people's livelihood is his “daily concern” and called the protestors' demands “legitimate”. The Iranian president said he has tasked Iran's interior minister “to hear the legitimate demands of the protesters through dialogue with their representatives, so that the government can act with all its might to resolve problems and respond responsibly.” “The livelihood of the people is my daily concern. We have fundamental actions on the agenda to reform the monetary and banking system and preserve the purchasing power of the people. I have tasked the Minister of the Interior to hear the legitimate demands of the protesters through dialogue with their representatives, so that the government can act with all its might to resolve problems and respond responsibly,” Pezeshkian wrote in a post on X. It all began with several traders shutting their shops down on Monday (Dec 29). They urged their fellow traders to do the same. According to an Associated Press report added that on Sunday, the scale of the protests was much smaller as it was limited to only two major mobile markets in Tehran. Moreover, Bloomberg quoted Fatemeh Mohajerani, an Iranian government spokesperson, as saying, “We see, hear, and acknowledge the protests, pressures, and crises…When people raise their voices, it means significant pressure is being put on them. We’re aware of the current situation and do not defend it,"

The protests erupted after the Iranian currency plunged to an all-time low against the US dollar. Amid this, the head of the country's central bank, Mohammad Reza Farzin, reportedly resigned.

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Following the reports of a massive data breach, the European Space Agency (ESA), in its initial statements, said that the alleged data breach impacted a very limited number of science servers, which are located outside of ESA's corporate network. The agency on Monday (Dec 30) stated that the data breach only impacted unclassified collaborative engineering activities. "ESA is aware of a recent cybersecurity issue involving servers located outside the ESA corporate network. We have initiated a forensic security analysis—currently in progress—and implemented measures to secure any potentially affected devices," the statement said.&nbsp;"Our analysis so far indicates that only a very small number of external servers may have been impacted. These servers support unclassified collaborative engineering activities within the scientific community," it added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ESA is aware of a recent cybersecurity issue involving servers located outside the ESA corporate network. We have initiated a forensic security analysis—currently in progress—and implemented measures to secure any potentially affected devices. Our analysis so far indicates that…&mdash; European Space Agency (@esa) <a href="https://twitter.com/esa/status/2005938460448715055?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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The ESA downplayed the impact of the data breach on December 26, when a hacker claimed to possess sensitive information and put 200 gigabytes of data up for sale.

Following the reports of a massive data breach, the European Space Agency (ESA), in its initial statements, said that the alleged data breach impacted a very limited number of science servers, which are located outside of ESA's corporate network. The agency on Monday (Dec 30) stated that the data breach only impacted unclassified collaborative engineering activities. "ESA is aware of a recent cybersecurity issue involving servers located outside the ESA corporate network. We have initiated a forensic security analysis—currently in progress—and implemented measures to secure any potentially affected devices," the statement said. "Our analysis so far indicates that only a very small number of external servers may have been impacted. These servers support unclassified collaborative engineering activities within the scientific community," it added.

The ESA downplayed the impact of the data breach on December 26, when a hacker claimed to possess sensitive information and put 200 gigabytes of data up for sale.

Amid reports of massive data breach, European Space Agency says impact limited to servers with unclassified documents

Saudi Arabia has openly criticised the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over its military actions in Yemen, calling them a serious threat to its national security. This accusation follows a series of limited airstrikes conducted by the UAE on Yemen’s Mukalla port, a move the UAE says was a misinterpretation of its intentions. The UAE explained that the strikes targeted supplies meant for Emirati forces, not separatists, as some reports suggested.&nbsp;The Saudi Foreign Ministry labeled the UAE's actions as a "dangerous escalation" and stressed that any threat to Saudi security would be met with swift retaliation. The statement followed remarks from Rashad Al Olimi, head of Yemen's Presidential Council, which is supported by Saudi Arabia. Al Olimi accused the UAE of orchestrating military operations that challenge Yemen's central government and exacerbate existing tensions in the region.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-births-fell-lowest-on-record-in-2025-won-t-it-have-enough-people-to-run-its-future-economy-1767093532021">Japan births fell lowest on record in 2025: Won't it have enough people to run its future economy?</a>&nbsp;The Saudi government specifically condemned the UAE's alleged influence over the Southern Transitional Council (STC), a separatist military group backed by the UAE. Saudi officials claim that the UAE is pushing the STC to carry out military operations near the Saudi border, a notion the UAE categorically denied, calling it an "unfounded" accusation.Tensions between the UAE and Saudi Arabia have been escalating in Yemen for months. Recently, the UAE-backed STC captured several key regions, including the oil-rich Hadramout province, prompting concerns from Saudi-backed factions about the destabilising effects on their shared fight against Houthi rebels. This has led to calls for the UAE’s withdrawal from Yemen and a formal termination of defense pacts between the two Gulf countries.<h2>US expresses concern over escalating violence</h2>The rift between the two Gulf powers is further complicated by their differing approaches to Yemen’s future. While Saudi Arabia continues to back Yemen's internationally recognised government, the UAE’s support for the STC raises doubts about its long-term intentions, especially as the STC pushes for the secession of southern Yemen. The United States has expressed concern over the escalating violence and urged both sides to engage in dialogue. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need for diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis and avoid further destabilisation in the region.&nbsp;Saudi Arabia and the UAE, once close partners in the Yemen conflict, are now facing one of the most significant challenges to their alliance in recent years. Their shared history of military cooperation, including the 2017 blockade of Qatar, now appears strained as they navigate conflicting interests in Yemen. The ongoing conflict in Yemen has led to one of the world’s most devastating humanitarian crises, with millions suffering from the effects of prolonged warfare. As the tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE intensify, the future of Yemen remains uncertain, and the risk of further conflict looms large.

Saudi Arabia has accused the UAE of escalating tensions in Yemen by supporting separatists and carrying out ‘dangerous’ airstrikes, deepening a rift between allies

Saudi Arabia has openly criticised the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over its military actions in Yemen, calling them a serious threat to its national security. This accusation follows a series of limited airstrikes conducted by the UAE on Yemen’s Mukalla port, a move the UAE says was a misinterpretation of its intentions. The UAE explained that the strikes targeted supplies meant for Emirati forces, not separatists, as some reports suggested. The Saudi Foreign Ministry labeled the UAE's actions as a "dangerous escalation" and stressed that any threat to Saudi security would be met with swift retaliation. The statement followed remarks from Rashad Al Olimi, head of Yemen's Presidential Council, which is supported by Saudi Arabia. Al Olimi accused the UAE of orchestrating military operations that challenge Yemen's central government and exacerbate existing tensions in the region. Also Read: Japan births fell lowest on record in 2025: Won't it have enough people to run its future economy? The Saudi government specifically condemned the UAE's alleged influence over the Southern Transitional Council (STC), a separatist military group backed by the UAE. Saudi officials claim that the UAE is pushing the STC to carry out military operations near the Saudi border, a notion the UAE categorically denied, calling it an "unfounded" accusation. Tensions between the UAE and Saudi Arabia have been escalating in Yemen for months. Recently, the UAE-backed STC captured several key regions, including the oil-rich Hadramout province, prompting concerns from Saudi-backed factions about the destabilising effects on their shared fight against Houthi rebels. This has led to calls for the UAE’s withdrawal from Yemen and a formal termination of defense pacts between the two Gulf countries. US expresses concern over escalating violence The rift between the two Gulf powers is further complicated by their differing approaches to Yemen’s future. While Saudi Arabia continues to back Yemen's internationally recognised government, the UAE’s support for the STC raises doubts about its long-term intentions, especially as the STC pushes for the secession of southern Yemen. The United States has expressed concern over the escalating violence and urged both sides to engage in dialogue. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need for diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis and avoid further destabilisation in the region. Saudi Arabia and the UAE, once close partners in the Yemen conflict, are now facing one of the most significant challenges to their alliance in recent years. Their shared history of military cooperation, including the 2017 blockade of Qatar, now appears strained as they navigate conflicting interests in Yemen. The ongoing conflict in Yemen has led to one of the world’s most devastating humanitarian crises, with millions suffering from the effects of prolonged warfare. As the tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE intensify, the future of Yemen remains uncertain, and the risk of further conflict looms large.

Saudi Arabia has accused the UAE of escalating tensions in Yemen by supporting separatists and carrying out ‘dangerous’ airstrikes, deepening a rift between allies

Saudi Arabia accuses UAE of escalating tensions in Yemen with 'highly dangerous' military actions

Ukraine on Tuesday (Dec 30) rejected the claim that the Ukrainian forces attacked the residence of the Russian President Vladimir Putin. The country's foreign ministry said that there was no “plausible evidence" of such an incident. “Almost a day passed and Russia still hasn’t provided any plausible evidence to its accusations of Ukraine’s alleged ‘attack on Putin’s residence.’ And they won’t. Because there’s none. No such attack happened," Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga wrote in a post on X.&nbsp;“We were disappointed and concerned to see the statements by the Emirati, Indian, and Pakistani sides expressing their concerns regarding the attack that never happened. It is even more surprising given that all three states failed to issue any official statements when a real Russian missile struck the real Ukrainian government building on September 7, 2025,” Sybiga said. &nbsp;&nbsp;“Russia has a long record of false claims — it’s their signature tactic. For instance, Russia claimed it wouldn’t attack Ukraine in the beginning of 2022. They also often accuse others of what they themselves plan to do. Their words should never be taken at face value. Such reactions to Russia’s baseless, manipulative claims only play into Russian propaganda and encourage Moscow for more atrocities and lies,” the Ukrainian FM added.&nbsp;This came after the Kremlin on Tuesday (Dec 30) said that the alleged Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian President's residence would not change the country's stance on peace negotiations amid the over three years of war. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia would not withdraw from the negotiation process despite the attack. He said, “Russia is not withdrawing from the negotiation process. We will continue negotiations, primarily with the Americans.&nbsp;Peskov said that the alleged drone attack was not only against the Russian President Vladimir Putin's house, but also against the efforts of the US President Donald Trump to end the war. “This terrorist action is aimed at collapsing the negotiation process," Peskov told reporters. &nbsp;

Ukraine on Tuesday (Dec 30) rejected the claim that the Ukrainian forces attacked the residence of the Russian President Vladimir Putin. 

Ukraine on Tuesday (Dec 30) rejected the claim that the Ukrainian forces attacked the residence of the Russian President Vladimir Putin. The country's foreign ministry said that there was no “plausible evidence" of such an incident. “Almost a day passed and Russia still hasn’t provided any plausible evidence to its accusations of Ukraine’s alleged ‘attack on Putin’s residence.’ And they won’t. Because there’s none. No such attack happened," Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga wrote in a post on X. “We were disappointed and concerned to see the statements by the Emirati, Indian, and Pakistani sides expressing their concerns regarding the attack that never happened. It is even more surprising given that all three states failed to issue any official statements when a real Russian missile struck the real Ukrainian government building on September 7, 2025,” Sybiga said. “Russia has a long record of false claims — it’s their signature tactic. For instance, Russia claimed it wouldn’t attack Ukraine in the beginning of 2022. They also often accuse others of what they themselves plan to do. Their words should never be taken at face value. Such reactions to Russia’s baseless, manipulative claims only play into Russian propaganda and encourage Moscow for more atrocities and lies,” the Ukrainian FM added. This came after the Kremlin on Tuesday (Dec 30) said that the alleged Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian President's residence would not change the country's stance on peace negotiations amid the over three years of war. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia would not withdraw from the negotiation process despite the attack. He said, “Russia is not withdrawing from the negotiation process. We will continue negotiations, primarily with the Americans. Peskov said that the alleged drone attack was not only against the Russian President Vladimir Putin's house, but also against the efforts of the US President Donald Trump to end the war. “This terrorist action is aimed at collapsing the negotiation process," Peskov told reporters.

Ukraine on Tuesday (Dec 30) rejected the claim that the Ukrainian forces attacked the residence of the Russian President Vladimir Putin. The country's foreign ministry said that there was no “plausible evidence" of such an incident.&nbsp;

‘Russia has a long record of false claims’: Ukraine FM rejects ‘drone attack on Putin’s house’ claim, says there’s ‘no plausible evidence’

A 19-year-old girl who was facing deportation from her adopted home in Denmark due to her visa-related issue had attracted the attention of the middle-aged billionaire owner of Tesla, Elon Musk, as he was publicly lusting over her. The girl, identified as Audrey Morris, is originally from Los Angeles, California. 54-year-old Musk, father of at least 14 children, made a sleazy comment on her now-deleted post, “8 or above level hotness should get an exemption.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">8 or above level hotness should get an exemption 😂&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2005367631914860723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“I wasn’t surprised [by Musk’s input], I guess you could say, because from the beginning, the second that my case was kind of made public, it has been about appearances and because, ‘oh, she’s blonde and she’s white!’ And so the thing he said in of itself wasn’t shocking to me, but coming from him, yes, it was definitely...I was floored.” said Morris to Daily Beast.The remark drew significant flak from the social media users, with many branding him “creepy”.&nbsp;She lamented that she hoped it would have drawn attention to the legal aspect of her case instead of her physical appearance. “It would’ve been really cool if he commented something like, ‘Oh wow, look how many academic things she’s reached,’ or whatever. That would’ve been great. It could have been so helpful,” she said. Morris, however, was granted a residency permit for 10 years; her brother and mother had citizenship.&nbsp;Being a teenager, she could not help but notice the bright side, she added, no matter what the embarrassment, if this brings attention to people who care, then it was a win for her. Morris had been living a major part of his life in Aarhus, Denmark’s second-biggest city. The prospect of her deportation was so dire that she was preparing for contingency plan to live in the US.&nbsp;“I have my grandparents and some friends in the USA. But Denmark is my home. One hundred per cent. I am as Danish as a foreigner can possibly be," she told Stifstidende in January.

A 19-year-old woman who faced deportation from Denmark has responded after Elon Musk’s now-deleted comment sparked backlash, saying the focus shifted from her legal case to her appearance.

A 19-year-old girl who was facing deportation from her adopted home in Denmark due to her visa-related issue had attracted the attention of the middle-aged billionaire owner of Tesla, Elon Musk, as he was publicly lusting over her. The girl, identified as Audrey Morris, is originally from Los Angeles, California. 54-year-old Musk, father of at least 14 children, made a sleazy comment on her now-deleted post, “8 or above level hotness should get an exemption.”

A 19-year-old woman who faced deportation from Denmark has responded after Elon Musk’s now-deleted comment sparked backlash, saying the focus shifted from her legal case to her appearance.

Teen facing deportation breaks silence after Elon Musk’s controversial comment

Turkish authorities detained 357 individuals suspected of links to the Islamic State in a nationwide operation on Tuesday (Dec 30), a day after three police officers and six militants were killed in a gunfight in northwest Turkey. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said 357 suspects were apprehended across 21 provinces in coordinated raids on Tuesday morning.&nbsp;"Just as we have never given an opportunity to those who try to bring this country to its knees with terrorism, we will never give them an opportunity in the future either," he wrote on X.&nbsp;The minister also shared footage of the operations, which shows dozens of counter terrorism officers conducting raids and detaining several people.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/medvedev-zelenskyy-year-end-attack-telegram-drone-claims-1767097825904">Russia’s Medvedev delivers scathing year-end message to Zelenskyy: 'Happy last year'</a>&nbsp;On Monday, a violent clash between police and militants led to an eight-hour siege at a house in Yalova town, south of the capital Istanbul, just a week after more than 100 suspects belonging to the Islamic State were detained with alleged plots to carry out attacks on Christmas and New Year.&nbsp;Turkey has stepped up operations against suspected IS militants this year, as the group returns to prominence globally.&nbsp;The United States launched a military strike targeting militants in northwestern Nigeria last week, while the Australian police said the two gunmen who carried out the shooting at Bondi Beach, attacking a Hanukkah event, appeared to be inspired by the Islamic State.<h2>Major cities scale back New Year celebration</h2>Several major cities have cancelled or scaled back New Year’s Eve celebrations amid heightened terror fears. Paris scrapped its Champs Élysées concert over crowd safety risks, though fireworks will continue.&nbsp;Sydney cancelled Bondi Beach events after a recent deadly terror attack. In the US, the FBI detained suspects in Lucerne Valley, California, and New Orleans, foiling alleged New Year’s Eve bombing plots targeting public places in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

Several major cities across the world, including Paris and Sydney, have cancelled or scaled back New Year celebrations amid security concerns following recent terror incidents.

Turkish authorities detained 357 individuals suspected of links to the Islamic State in a nationwide operation on Tuesday (Dec 30), a day after three police officers and six militants were killed in a gunfight in northwest Turkey. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said 357 suspects were apprehended across 21 provinces in coordinated raids on Tuesday morning. "Just as we have never given an opportunity to those who try to bring this country to its knees with terrorism, we will never give them an opportunity in the future either," he wrote on X. The minister also shared footage of the operations, which shows dozens of counter terrorism officers conducting raids and detaining several people. Also Read: Russia’s Medvedev delivers scathing year-end message to Zelenskyy: 'Happy last year' On Monday, a violent clash between police and militants led to an eight-hour siege at a house in Yalova town, south of the capital Istanbul, just a week after more than 100 suspects belonging to the Islamic State were detained with alleged plots to carry out attacks on Christmas and New Year. Turkey has stepped up operations against suspected IS militants this year, as the group returns to prominence globally. The United States launched a military strike targeting militants in northwestern Nigeria last week, while the Australian police said the two gunmen who carried out the shooting at Bondi Beach, attacking a Hanukkah event, appeared to be inspired by the Islamic State. Major cities scale back New Year celebration Several major cities have cancelled or scaled back New Year’s Eve celebrations amid heightened terror fears. Paris scrapped its Champs Élysées concert over crowd safety risks, though fireworks will continue. Sydney cancelled Bondi Beach events after a recent deadly terror attack. In the US, the FBI detained suspects in Lucerne Valley, California, and New Orleans, foiling alleged New Year’s Eve bombing plots targeting public places in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

Several major cities across the world, including Paris and Sydney, have cancelled or scaled back New Year celebrations amid security concerns following recent terror incidents.

Turkey arrests 357 IS suspects in nationwide operations amid New Year security fears

Former Russian President and Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev posted a series of insults against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a Telegram message as part of the year-end message. Medvedev hurled a barrage of grotesque and offensive messages, calling him a “ragamuffin monster”, expressing his desire to display his “pickled body” in Russia’s Kunstkamera museum, where Russian Tsars supposedly collected freaks for the amusement of their descendants. He called Ukrainian envoys descendants of deep space, an alien race of “dwarfs”."The kind words are still to come, when the clocks strike midnight. But I will make one wish right now, and it is not a pleasant one. Recently, some ragamuffin monster wished death on ‘one person’. It is obvious to everyone that he wants the death not just of 'one person', but of all of us and our country," said Medvedev.&nbsp;Medvedev accused Zelenskyy not only of wishing Putin “dead” but also of giving instructions for “large-scale attacks”.&nbsp;Medved ended his remark saying, "Happy last year, f**king puppet!”Russia has alleged that Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence in Lake Valdai in the Novgorod region of northwestern Russia on Monday. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed that Ukraine used 91 long-range drones. He claimed that Russian air defence destroyed all the drones. He also threatened in a voice message on Telegram, “such reckless actions will not go unanswered.” This attack comes just after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met US President Donald Trump in Florida as part of the preparation of a peace deal.&nbsp;

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Former Russian President and Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev posted a series of insults against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a Telegram message as part of the year-end message. Medvedev hurled a barrage of grotesque and offensive messages, calling him a “ragamuffin monster”, expressing his desire to display his “pickled body” in Russia’s Kunstkamera museum, where Russian Tsars supposedly collected freaks for the amusement of their descendants. He called Ukrainian envoys descendants of deep space, an alien race of “dwarfs”. "The kind words are still to come, when the clocks strike midnight. But I will make one wish right now, and it is not a pleasant one. Recently, some ragamuffin monster wished death on ‘one person’. It is obvious to everyone that he wants the death not just of 'one person', but of all of us and our country," said Medvedev. Medvedev accused Zelenskyy not only of wishing Putin “dead” but also of giving instructions for “large-scale attacks”. Medved ended his remark saying, "Happy last year, f**king puppet!” Russia has alleged that Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence in Lake Valdai in the Novgorod region of northwestern Russia on Monday. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed that Ukraine used 91 long-range drones. He claimed that Russian air defence destroyed all the drones. He also threatened in a voice message on Telegram, “such reckless actions will not go unanswered.” This attack comes just after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met US President Donald Trump in Florida as part of the preparation of a peace deal.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev launched a scathing year-end attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, accusing him of plotting large-scale strikes as Russia alleges a drone attack near President Vladimir Putin’s residence.

Russia’s Medvedev delivers scathing year-end message to Zelenskyy: 'Happy last year'

A surprising case came in the Netherlands when a teenage boy woke up from a routine knee surgery and was found speaking a foreign language instead of his native language. The 17-year-old boy has Dutch as his native language. He woke up and was found speaking only English, a language he primarily used in school. Initially, the staff at the hospital where he was admitted assumed it was a behaviour that would pass in a while, but it did not. Later on, the case was documented by doctors and was identified as an instance of foreign language syndrome, an exceptionally rare condition that remains poorly understood.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-this-terrorist-action-is-kremlin-says-russia-s-stance-on-peace-negotiation-remains-unchanged-despite-ukrainian-drone-attack-on-putin-s-house-1767096434947">Kremlin says Russia’s stance on peace negotiation remains unchanged despite ‘Ukrainian drone attack’</a>&nbsp;The boy was in a hospital for a knee surgery after he was injured playing football. The surgery was successful and safe, and there was no immediate complication. But later on, when the boy woke from general anaesthesia, he spoke exclusively in English and repeatedly insisted that he was in the United States.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-russia-has-a-long-record-of-false-claims-ukraine-fm-rejects-drone-attack-on-putin-s-house-claim-says-there-s-no-plausible-evidence-1767104656376">‘Russia has a long record of false claims’: Ukraine FM rejects ‘drone attack on Putin’s house’ claim, says there’s ‘no plausible evidence’</a>&nbsp;The boy did not even recognise his parents, and neither was able to speak or understand Dutch, his native language. According to the medical report, he had no prior psychiatric history and no relevant family medical history, apart from instances of depression on his mother’s side. Doctors diagnosed the teenager with foreign language syndrome (FLS), a condition in which patients suddenly and involuntarily switch to speaking a second language instead of their native one.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kimmel-vs-trump-late-night-host-claims-tyranny-is-booming-in-us-says-my-country-s-president-would-like-to-shut-me-up-because-1766763187731">Kimmel vs Trump: Late-night host claims ‘tyranny is booming’ in US, says ‘my country’s president would like to shut me up because...’</a>

The case was documented by doctors and was identified as an instance of foreign language syndrome, an exceptionally rare condition that remains poorly understood.

A surprising case came in the Netherlands when a teenage boy woke up from a routine knee surgery and was found speaking a foreign language instead of his native language. The 17-year-old boy has Dutch as his native language. He woke up and was found speaking only English, a language he primarily used in school. Initially, the staff at the hospital where he was admitted assumed it was a behaviour that would pass in a while, but it did not. Later on, the case was documented by doctors and was identified as an instance of foreign language syndrome, an exceptionally rare condition that remains poorly understood. Also read: Kremlin says Russia’s stance on peace negotiation remains unchanged despite ‘Ukrainian drone attack’ The boy was in a hospital for a knee surgery after he was injured playing football. The surgery was successful and safe, and there was no immediate complication. But later on, when the boy woke from general anaesthesia, he spoke exclusively in English and repeatedly insisted that he was in the United States. Also read: ‘Russia has a long record of false claims’: Ukraine FM rejects ‘drone attack on Putin’s house’ claim, says there’s ‘no plausible evidence’ The boy did not even recognise his parents, and neither was able to speak or understand Dutch, his native language. According to the medical report, he had no prior psychiatric history and no relevant family medical history, apart from instances of depression on his mother’s side. Doctors diagnosed the teenager with foreign language syndrome (FLS), a condition in which patients suddenly and involuntarily switch to speaking a second language instead of their native one. Also read: Kimmel vs Trump: Late-night host claims ‘tyranny is booming’ in US, says ‘my country’s president would like to shut me up because...’

The case was documented by doctors and was identified as an instance of foreign language syndrome, an exceptionally rare condition that remains poorly understood.

Teen boy wakes up from knee surgery speaking only foreign language, refuses to recognise parents. Here’s what doctors found

Artists are cancelling their bookings with the John F Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts ever since Donald Trump put his name in the institution on December 18. The Cookers, a Jazz ensemble scheduled to perform on New Year's Eve, cancelled their show; the group has not presented any specific reason, but has left a cryptic message on its website. However, the drummer of the band told The New York Times that the President getting involved in the renaming of the historic centre was “evidently” a factor.“Jazz was born from struggle and from a relentless insistence on freedom: freedom of thought, of expression, and of the full human voice,” read the message. "Some of us have been making this music for many decades, and that history still shapes us. We are not turning away from our audience, and do want to make sure that when we do return to the bandstand, the room is able to celebrate the full presence of the music and everyone in it."Richard Grenell, the President of the John F Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts, targeted the left in a social media post, saying that the artists were booked by the left and they preferred political activism more than the art. “Boycotting the Arts to show you support the Arts is a form of derangement syndrome,” wrote Grenell.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The artists who are now canceling shows were booked by the previous far left leadership. Their actions prove that the previous team was more concerned about booking far left political activists rather than artists willing to perform for everyone regardless of their political…&mdash; Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) <a href="https://twitter.com/RichardGrenell/status/2005844962769064196?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another Jazz musician, Chuck Reed, cancelled a Christmas Eve performance after Trump's name was added to the building's signage. Grenell had threatened $1 million lawsuit for the cancellation of the event. “Your dismal ticket sales and lack of donor support, combined with your last-minute cancellation has cost us considerably. This is your official notice that we will seek $1 million in damages from you for this political stunt,” said Richard Grenell.US President Donald Trump, since his election into office, has dismissed all the board members within a couple of weeks. By February, the new board members elected Trump as the President. White House said that the board voted to rename the centre “because of the unbelievable work President Trump has done over the last year in saving the building.”

Artists, including jazz ensemble The Cookers, are cancelling shows at the Kennedy Centre following Donald Trump’s controversial renaming of the institution.

Artists are cancelling their bookings with the John F Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts ever since Donald Trump put his name in the institution on December 18. The Cookers, a Jazz ensemble scheduled to perform on New Year's Eve, cancelled their show; the group has not presented any specific reason, but has left a cryptic message on its website. However, the drummer of the band told The New York Times that the President getting involved in the renaming of the historic centre was “evidently” a factor. “Jazz was born from struggle and from a relentless insistence on freedom: freedom of thought, of expression, and of the full human voice,” read the message. "Some of us have been making this music for many decades, and that history still shapes us. We are not turning away from our audience, and do want to make sure that when we do return to the bandstand, the room is able to celebrate the full presence of the music and everyone in it." Richard Grenell, the President of the John F Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts, targeted the left in a social media post, saying that the artists were booked by the left and they preferred political activism more than the art. “Boycotting the Arts to show you support the Arts is a form of derangement syndrome,” wrote Grenell.

Artists, including jazz ensemble The Cookers, are cancelling shows at the Kennedy Centre following Donald Trump’s controversial renaming of the institution.

Artists pull out of Kennedy Centre New Year’s eve show following Trump's renaming

The Kremlin on Tuesday (Dec 30) said that the alleged Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian President's residence would not change the country's stance on peace negotiations amid the over three years of war. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia would not withdraw from the negotiation process despite the attack. He said, “Russia is not withdrawing from the negotiation process. We will continue negotiations, primarily with the Americans.&nbsp;Peskov said that the alleged drone attack was not only against the Russian President Vladimir Putin's house, but also against the efforts of the US President Donald Trump to end the war. “This terrorist action is aimed at collapsing the negotiation process," Peskov told reporters.&nbsp;This came hours after the American President said on Monday (Dec 29) in Florida that his Russian counterpart told him that he had been attacked. “I don’t like it. It’s not good,” Trump said. The American president conceded it was “possible” the allegation was false, and such an attack had not occurred. He added, “But President Putin told me this morning it did.”&nbsp;“I just heard about it, actually, but I don’t know about it. That would be too bad. That would not be good,” he told reporters. Describing his call with the Russian president, Trump said, “It was a very productive talk. I mean, we have a few very thorny issues, as you can imagine. “We have a couple of issues that we’re going to get resolved, hopefully, and if we get them resolved, you can have peace," he added.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Ukraine on Tuesday (Dec 30) rejected the claim that the Ukrainian forces attacked the residence of the Russian President Vladimir Putin. The country's foreign ministry said that there was no “plausible evidence" of such an incident. “Almost a day passed and Russia still hasn’t provided any plausible evidence to its accusations of Ukraine’s alleged ‘attack on Putin’s residence.’ And they won’t. Because there’s none. No such attack happened," Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga wrote in a post on X.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Peskov said that the alleged drone attack was not only against the Russian President Vladimir Putin house, but also against the efforts of the US President Donald Trump to end the war.

The Kremlin on Tuesday (Dec 30) said that the alleged Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian President's residence would not change the country's stance on peace negotiations amid the over three years of war. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia would not withdraw from the negotiation process despite the attack. He said, “Russia is not withdrawing from the negotiation process. We will continue negotiations, primarily with the Americans. Peskov said that the alleged drone attack was not only against the Russian President Vladimir Putin's house, but also against the efforts of the US President Donald Trump to end the war. “This terrorist action is aimed at collapsing the negotiation process," Peskov told reporters. This came hours after the American President said on Monday (Dec 29) in Florida that his Russian counterpart told him that he had been attacked. “I don’t like it. It’s not good,” Trump said. The American president conceded it was “possible” the allegation was false, and such an attack had not occurred. He added, “But President Putin told me this morning it did.” “I just heard about it, actually, but I don’t know about it. That would be too bad. That would not be good,” he told reporters. Describing his call with the Russian president, Trump said, “It was a very productive talk. I mean, we have a few very thorny issues, as you can imagine. “We have a couple of issues that we’re going to get resolved, hopefully, and if we get them resolved, you can have peace," he added. Meanwhile, Ukraine on Tuesday (Dec 30) rejected the claim that the Ukrainian forces attacked the residence of the Russian President Vladimir Putin. The country's foreign ministry said that there was no “plausible evidence" of such an incident. “Almost a day passed and Russia still hasn’t provided any plausible evidence to its accusations of Ukraine’s alleged ‘attack on Putin’s residence.’ And they won’t. Because there’s none. No such attack happened," Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga wrote in a post on X.

Peskov said that the alleged drone attack was not only against the Russian President Vladimir Putin's house, but also against the efforts of the US President Donald Trump to end the war.

Kremlin says Russia’s stance on peace negotiation remains unchanged despite ‘Ukrainian drone attack’

Births in Japan for 2025 are set to fall below 670,000, the lowest number since national records began in 1899, and worse than the most pessimistic government projections. This fast population decline is raising a troubling question: Can Japan sustain its economy and society with so few young people? Here is an analysis of the symptoms and prognosis of this demographic time bomb.<h2>Japan’s population has been shrinking steadily since 2011</h2>In 2024 alone, deaths in Japan exceeded births by close to one million people. That was the first time that births fell below 700,000 for the first time since records began. Down 5.7 per cent from the previous year, this was the sharpest annual natural population decline for the Asian economic giant. The population, once 128 million, is now around 123 million and falling further.<h2>Core of the crisis: Extremely low fertility rate</h2>The Japanese fertility rate is around 1.14 children per woman, far below the replacement level of about 2.1, which is needed to maintain population stability.Economic insecurity is the main reason for women having fewer children. Stagnant wages, rising living costs, and expensive childcare are discouraging young adults from marrying or starting families. Marriage rates have fallen sharply in recent decades. Childbirth outside marriage remains socially uncommon, meaning lesser marriages directly lead to fewer births.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-pm-takaichi-sees-budget-surplus-despite-record-budget-1766814534095/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-pm-takaichi-sees-budget-surplus-despite-record-budget-1766814534095/embed</a><h2>Stressful life in Japan adding to low birth numbers</h2>Japan’s gruelling work culture of long hours and limited work-life balance are making parenting difficult. Gender inequality puts the childcare burden almost entirely on women. But more women are opting for education, careers, and independence. This leads to delays or rejections of traditional family models.<h2>Labour shortages hit Japan economy</h2>With lesser young people adding to the workforce every year, sectors such as manufacturing, construction, agriculture, caregiving, and services are seeing labour shortages. Production capacity is going down. Supply chains are strained. Costs for businesses are increasing.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/faced-with-an-ageing-population-japan-to-open-doors-to-1-2m-foreign-workers-1766477397006">Faced with an ageing population, Japan to open doors to 1.2M+ foreign workers</a><h2>A rapidly ageing population puts pressure on public finances</h2>As of 2025, Japanese aged above 65 accounted for nearly 29 per cent of the total population. The fewer people in the workforce are support rising pension, healthcare, and eldercare expenses of the government. &nbsp;Domestic consumption is weak,as &nbsp;there are fewer young families. Long-term economic growth and innovation could be dampened by these factors.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/elon-musk-predicts-this-country-will-lose-1-million-people-in-2025-claims-ai-is-the-only-hope-netizens-slam-his-ad-1754898547397">Elon Musk predicts THIS country will lose 1 million people in 2025, claims 'AI is the only hope,' netizens slam his 'ad'</a><h2>Immigration: A cautious approach for replacement population</h2>Japan is making cautious steps towards immigration as a possible population replacement mechanism.Foreign workers are at a record high in Japan. Visa programmes for skilled and semi-skilled workers have been expanded, in industries with acute labour shortages. For instance, the government recently proposed accepting up to 1.23 million foreign workers by fiscal 2028 under a new Employment for Skill Development system and other programmes.Immigration is framed as a labour solution rather than a path to large-scale permanent settlement, meaning, foreigners can work but not necessarily start families.&nbsp; This is due to cultural concerns, language barriers, and political sensitivities. There are fears that the gradual replacement migration could alter the cultural fabric of a society long defined by homogeneity.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/japan-confronts-labor-shortages-as-elderly-population-reaches-record-high-760057">Japan confronts labor shortages as elderly population reaches record high</a><h2>Will Japan economy fail without enough people to run its future economy?</h2>A total economic collapse is unlikely, but Japan faces the real risk of stagnation. The country is a technological powerhouse, leading in automation and robotics.&nbsp;This can partially compensate for labour shortages. &nbsp;But machines cannot fully replace human workers, especially in sectors like healthcare, education, and service industries that rely on human interaction and connection.Japan’s population crisis is no longer a distant problem but clear and present danger. How the country balances automation, social reform, and immigration will determine whether this population timebomb leads to managed adaptation or economic gloom.

Japan births for the year 2025 are reported to have fallen below 670,000, setting a new record. This is straining the economy, forcing reliance on automation and immigration.


Births in Japan for 2025 are set to fall below 670,000, the lowest number since national records began in 1899, and worse than the most pessimistic government projections. This fast population decline is raising a troubling question: Can Japan sustain its economy and society with so few young people? Here is an analysis of the symptoms and prognosis of this demographic time bomb. Japan’s population has been shrinking steadily since 2011 In 2024 alone, deaths in Japan exceeded births by close to one million people. That was the first time that births fell below 700,000 for the first time since records began. Down 5.7 per cent from the previous year, this was the sharpest annual natural population decline for the Asian economic giant. The population, once 128 million, is now around 123 million and falling further. Core of the crisis: Extremely low fertility rate The Japanese fertility rate is around 1.14 children per woman, far below the replacement level of about 2.1, which is needed to maintain population stability. Economic insecurity is the main reason for women having fewer children. Stagnant wages, rising living costs, and expensive childcare are discouraging young adults from marrying or starting families. Marriage rates have fallen sharply in recent decades. Childbirth outside marriage remains socially uncommon, meaning lesser marriages directly lead to fewer births. https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-pm-takaichi-sees-budget-surplus-despite-record-budget-1766814534095/embed Stressful life in Japan adding to low birth numbers Japan’s gruelling work culture of long hours and limited work-life balance are making parenting difficult. Gender inequality puts the childcare burden almost entirely on women. But more women are opting for education, careers, and independence. This leads to delays or rejections of traditional family models. Labour shortages hit Japan economy With lesser young people adding to the workforce every year, sectors such as manufacturing, construction, agriculture, caregiving, and services are seeing labour shortages. Production capacity is going down. Supply chains are strained. Costs for businesses are increasing. Also read: Faced with an ageing population, Japan to open doors to 1.2M+ foreign workers A rapidly ageing population puts pressure on public finances As of 2025, Japanese aged above 65 accounted for nearly 29 per cent of the total population. The fewer people in the workforce are support rising pension, healthcare, and eldercare expenses of the government. Domestic consumption is weak,as there are fewer young families. Long-term economic growth and innovation could be dampened by these factors. Also read: Elon Musk predicts THIS country will lose 1 million people in 2025, claims 'AI is the only hope,' netizens slam his 'ad' Immigration: A cautious approach for replacement population Japan is making cautious steps towards immigration as a possible population replacement mechanism. Foreign workers are at a record high in Japan. Visa programmes for skilled and semi-skilled workers have been expanded, in industries with acute labour shortages. For instance, the government recently proposed accepting up to 1.23 million foreign workers by fiscal 2028 under a new Employment for Skill Development system and other programmes. Immigration is framed as a labour solution rather than a path to large-scale permanent settlement, meaning, foreigners can work but not necessarily start families. This is due to cultural concerns, language barriers, and political sensitivities. There are fears that the gradual replacement migration could alter the cultural fabric of a society long defined by homogeneity. Also read: Japan confronts labor shortages as elderly population reaches record high Will Japan economy fail without enough people to run its future economy? A total economic collapse is unlikely, but Japan faces the real risk of stagnation. The country is a technological powerhouse, leading in automation and robotics. This can partially compensate for labour shortages. But machines cannot fully replace human workers, especially in sectors like healthcare, education, and service industries that rely on human interaction and connection. Japan’s population crisis is no longer a distant problem but clear and present danger. How the country balances automation, social reform, and immigration will determine whether this population timebomb leads to managed adaptation or economic gloom.

Japan births for the year 2025 are reported to have fallen below 670,000, setting a new record. This is straining the economy, forcing reliance on automation and immigration. &nbsp;

Japan births fell lowest on record in 2025: Won't it have enough people to run its future economy?

A member of the Ansar, Bajendra Biswas (40), was fatally shot by a fellow member in Bhaluka upazila, Mymensingh. The suspect, Noman Mia, has been arrested by authorities, according to reports from Bangladesh media. Monindra Nath, Acting Secretary General of the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, confirmed the incident to news agency ANI.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">An Ansar member named Bajendra Biswas (40) was killed after being shot by a colleague in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh. The accused Ansar member, Noman Mia, has been arrested, reports Bangladesh Media &quot;Yes, the incident is confirmed&quot;, Monindra Nath, Acting Secretary General of…&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/2005956704064967028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Earlier, a 29-year-old man, Amrit Mondal, also known as Samrat, was beaten to death by locals in the Pangsha Upazila of Rajbari on the night of Wednesday, December 24. The incident took place around 11 pm at the Hossaindanga Old Market area. According to Pangsha Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Sheikh Moinul Islam, Amrit was the leader of a notorious criminal group called “Samrat Bahini.” He was the son of Akshay Mondal, a resident of Hossaindanga village.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cm-mamata-facilitating-infiltration-for-electoral-gains-bengal-s-demography-altered-amit-shah-bjp-tmc-amit-shah-modi-govt-1767095868081">CM Mamata facilitating infiltration for electoral gains, Bengal’s demography dangerously altered: Amit Shah</a>&nbsp;Local authorities revealed that one of Amrit’s accomplices, Salim Sheikh, was apprehended by the residents, who found him carrying two firearms. He was then handed over to the police. Salim, a resident of Bosa-Kushtia village in Pangsha, is the son of Islam Sheikh. Police and local sources indicated that Amrit had formed an armed gang under his name and was involved in extortion and other criminal activities in the area. After fleeing to India during the tenure of the Awami League government, Amrit had continued his operations remotely but had recently returned to the region.&nbsp;On the night of the incident, Amrit allegedly visited a home in the old market area, demanding ransom. When the homeowner refused to comply, Amrit's gang members reportedly came back later but were unable to find the homeowner. Instead, they reportedly attacked the homeowner’s son. The family then raised an alarm, shouting "robber," which alerted nearby residents who gathered and assaulted Amrit, leading to his death at the scene. His accomplices managed to flee, but Salim was captured by the locals.&nbsp;Sheikh Moinul Islam confirmed that Amrit had several criminal charges against him, including murder. "His associate Selim was arrested with a pistol and a one-shot gun. The body has been sent for autopsy, and multiple cases are being prepared in connection with this incident," he added.

Another Hindu man killed in Bangladesh days after Dipu Das' lynching; accused arrested

A member of the Ansar, Bajendra Biswas (40), was fatally shot by a fellow member in Bhaluka upazila, Mymensingh. The suspect, Noman Mia, has been arrested by authorities, according to reports from Bangladesh media. Monindra Nath, Acting Secretary General of the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, confirmed the incident to news agency ANI.

Monindra Nath, Acting Secretary General of Bangladesh Hindu Buddah Christian Unity Council, confirmed the incident. Earlier, a 29-year-old man, Amrit Mondal, also known as Samrat, was beaten to death by locals in the Pangsha Upazila of Rajbari on the night of Wednesday (December 24)

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will be attending the funeral ceremony of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia. PM Modi extended condolences over her demise. "Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka", PM Modi tweeted. Khaleda, who was Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister, has been a key figure in its turbulent political history. She passed away early on Tuesday (December 30) at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka after a prolonged illness, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announced.&nbsp;She was 80. Zia, who had been hospitalised since late November with complications including advanced liver cirrhosis, heart issues, diabetes, and lung infections, died at around 6:00 am local time shortly after dawn prayers. Her son Tarique Rahman, recently returned from 17 years in exile, and other family members were by her side. A three-day state mourning has been announced in the country. Zia's funeral prayers (namaz-e-janaza) are scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at the South Plaza of the National Parliament in Dhaka, followed by burial with full state honours beside her late husband, assassinated former President Ziaur Rahman, at Zia Udyan.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka. Our sincerest condolences to her family and all the people of Bangladesh. May the Almighty grant her family the fortitude to bear this tragic loss. As the… <a href="https://t.co/BLg6K52vak">pic.twitter.com/BLg6K52vak</a>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2005855695787507912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Born in 1945, Khaleda Zia led a relatively private life until her husband Ziaur Rahman's assassination in a 1981 military coup. Thrust into leadership, she took the helm of the BNP in 1984 and became a fierce opponent of military ruler Hussain Muhammad Ershad's regime. In 1991, she made history as Bangladesh's first woman prime minister, serving until 1996. She returned for a second term from 2001 to 2006, leading a four-party alliance to victory.&nbsp;&nbsp;Like her arch-rival Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted in 2024 and is now in exile, Zia's career embodied the intense "battling begums" rivalry that defined Bangladeshi politics for decades. Released from detention in 2024 after Hasina's fall and acquitted of remaining corruption charges in early 2025, Zia had expressed intentions to campaign ahead of the upcoming elections, expected in early 2026. Her death marks the end of an era in Bangladesh's fractious democracy. Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar is also expected to attend the funeral of Khaleda Zia.

India Foreign Minister S Jaishankar to attend Khaleda Zia's funeral

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will be attending the funeral ceremony of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia. PM Modi extended condolences over her demise. "Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka", PM Modi tweeted. Khaleda, who was Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister, has been a key figure in its turbulent political history. She passed away early on Tuesday (December 30) at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka after a prolonged illness, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announced. She was 80. Zia, who had been hospitalised since late November with complications including advanced liver cirrhosis, heart issues, diabetes, and lung infections, died at around 6:00 am local time shortly after dawn prayers. Her son Tarique Rahman, recently returned from 17 years in exile, and other family members were by her side. A three-day state mourning has been announced in the country. Zia's funeral prayers (namaz-e-janaza) are scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at the South Plaza of the National Parliament in Dhaka, followed by burial with full state honours beside her late husband, assassinated former President Ziaur Rahman, at Zia Udyan.

Zia, who had been hospitalised since late November with complications including advanced liver cirrhosis, heart issues, diabetes, and lung infections, died at around 6:00 am local time shortly after dawn prayers

A former Russian banking tycoon has said a single Instagram post criticising the Ukraine war cost him $9 billion, which led him selling his stake in his bank at a steep discount after the post. He labelled the incident a proof of suppression by the Russian government.&nbsp;The banking tycoon, identified as Oleg Tinkov, a Russian-born entrepreneur and founder of Tinkoff Bank, was once among the richest bankers in the country. In 2022, he described the war in Ukraine as “insane” on Instagram, criticised the Russian military as corrupt and unprepared, and claimed most Russians oppose the conflict, while those backing it do not understand the reality.&nbsp;He also claimed that 90 per cent of Russians don't want war, but the remaining 10 per cent who support the conflict are “morons”. “I do not see ONE beneficiary of this insane war!” Tinkov wrote in Russian in his Instagram post, as per CNBC. “Innocent people and soldiers are dying. The generals woke up from a hangover, realised they had a sh---y army.” “And how will the army be good if everything else in the country is s--t and dirty in nepotism,” he added.<h3>Coercion under threat</h3>Tinkov revealed in a recent conversation with the BBC that days after he wrote in a post on Instagram, he received a phone call from the Kremlin. He was informed in the call that either his stake in the bank would be sold and his name from the brand would be removed, or the bank would be nationalised.&nbsp;Tinkov underscored that the intention of the call was not a negotiation but coercion under threat. “I couldn’t negotiate the price. I was like a hostage,” he said, The New York Times reported. Soon after his Instagram post, he ended up selling his stake in the bank in April 2022.​&nbsp;He also told the BBC that the forced sale priced his stake at just about 3 per cen of its true value, wiping out nearly $9 billion of his wealth. Following the deal, Tinkov left Russia and later gave up his Russian citizenship.&nbsp;

Oleg Tinkov, a Russian-born entrepreneur and founder of Tinkoff Bank, was once among the richest bankers in the country. In 2022, he described the war in Ukraine as “insane” on Instagram, criticised the Russian military as corrupt and unprepared.

A former Russian banking tycoon has said a single Instagram post criticising the Ukraine war cost him $9 billion, which led him selling his stake in his bank at a steep discount after the post. He labelled the incident a proof of suppression by the Russian government. The banking tycoon, identified as Oleg Tinkov, a Russian-born entrepreneur and founder of Tinkoff Bank, was once among the richest bankers in the country. In 2022, he described the war in Ukraine as “insane” on Instagram, criticised the Russian military as corrupt and unprepared, and claimed most Russians oppose the conflict, while those backing it do not understand the reality. He also claimed that 90 per cent of Russians don't want war, but the remaining 10 per cent who support the conflict are “morons”. “I do not see ONE beneficiary of this insane war!” Tinkov wrote in Russian in his Instagram post, as per CNBC. “Innocent people and soldiers are dying. The generals woke up from a hangover, realised they had a sh---y army.” “And how will the army be good if everything else in the country is s--t and dirty in nepotism,” he added. Coercion under threat Tinkov revealed in a recent conversation with the BBC that days after he wrote in a post on Instagram, he received a phone call from the Kremlin. He was informed in the call that either his stake in the bank would be sold and his name from the brand would be removed, or the bank would be nationalised. Tinkov underscored that the intention of the call was not a negotiation but coercion under threat. “I couldn’t negotiate the price. I was like a hostage,” he said, The New York Times reported. Soon after his Instagram post, he ended up selling his stake in the bank in April 2022. He also told the BBC that the forced sale priced his stake at just about 3 per cen of its true value, wiping out nearly $9 billion of his wealth. Following the deal, Tinkov left Russia and later gave up his Russian citizenship.

Oleg Tinkov, a Russian-born entrepreneur and founder of Tinkoff Bank, was once among the richest bankers in the country. In 2022, he described the war in Ukraine as “insane” on Instagram, criticised the Russian military as corrupt and unprepared.

‘I was like a hostage’: Russian billionaire says a Instagram post on Ukraine war cost him $9 billion

The Arlington Police Department recently announced a breakthrough in a 1991 cold case, thanks to the efforts of criminology students at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). Janie Perkins, 63, was taken into custody and charged with capital murder in connection with the death of Cynthia Gonzalez. Gonzalez, 26 at the time, had been missing since September 17, 1991, and her body was discovered five days later, with multiple gunshot wounds.&nbsp;The fresh lead in the case emerged after UTA criminology students, working on cold cases as part of a class project, began reviewing evidence from unsolved investigations. As part of a new initiative launched at the beginning of the semester, the students were assigned to groups that examined different cold cases in collaboration with the Arlington Police. During their review of Gonzalez’s case, the students raised red flags about Perkins. They discovered that Perkins had failed polygraph tests, never provided a solid alibi for the time of the murder, and had made disturbing comments suggesting she was pleased that Gonzalez was dead. Although polygraph results aren't admissible in court, the students’ findings piqued further interest.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-portal-to-underworld-found-in-denver-stolen-in-early-20th-century-it-was-broken-into-25-pieces-1767092765791">'Portal to underworld' found in Denver: Stolen in early 20th century, it was broken into 25 pieces</a>&nbsp;Arlington detectives reopened the case, and new testimonies from witnesses revealed that Perkins had confessed to her involvement in the murder. These revelations led to her arrest. Arlington Police Chief Al Jones expressed gratitude for the students' work, saying, "When we launched our cold case partnership with UTA, we hoped for a result like this, but we didn’t expect it to happen so soon. This success is a testament to the hard work of the students and faculty." The police department hopes that this case will be the first of many to benefit from such collaborations.

No one could solve this 1991 murder, until this group of students took a closer look

The Arlington Police Department recently announced a breakthrough in a 1991 cold case, thanks to the efforts of criminology students at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). Janie Perkins, 63, was taken into custody and charged with capital murder in connection with the death of Cynthia Gonzalez. Gonzalez, 26 at the time, had been missing since September 17, 1991, and her body was discovered five days later, with multiple gunshot wounds. The fresh lead in the case emerged after UTA criminology students, working on cold cases as part of a class project, began reviewing evidence from unsolved investigations. As part of a new initiative launched at the beginning of the semester, the students were assigned to groups that examined different cold cases in collaboration with the Arlington Police. During their review of Gonzalez’s case, the students raised red flags about Perkins. They discovered that Perkins had failed polygraph tests, never provided a solid alibi for the time of the murder, and had made disturbing comments suggesting she was pleased that Gonzalez was dead. Although polygraph results aren't admissible in court, the students’ findings piqued further interest. Also Read: 'Portal to underworld' found in Denver: Stolen in early 20th century, it was broken into 25 pieces Arlington detectives reopened the case, and new testimonies from witnesses revealed that Perkins had confessed to her involvement in the murder. These revelations led to her arrest. Arlington Police Chief Al Jones expressed gratitude for the students' work, saying, "When we launched our cold case partnership with UTA, we hoped for a result like this, but we didn’t expect it to happen so soon. This success is a testament to the hard work of the students and faculty." The police department hopes that this case will be the first of many to benefit from such collaborations.

A cold case from 1991 has been solved after criminology students at the University of Texas at Arlington uncovered key clues, leading to an arrest in the murder

The Israeli army on Tuesday (December 30) launched fresh strikes in Gaza, renewing aerial and artillery bombardment across several areas of the enclave. These strikes came as Gaza authorities alleged that Israel committed repeated violations of the October 10 ceasefire agreement, brokered by US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;&nbsp;Israeli warplanes carried out an air strike on the town of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza. At the same time, Israeli jets targeted an area east of the Maghazi refugee camp, while the IDF artillery also targeted the western part of Rafah city in southern Gaza. Gaza's government Media Office on Sunday claimed that Israeli forces have committed 969 ceasefire violations since it came into effect on October 10, which led to the deaths of 418 civilians and the wounding of more than 1100. These strikes come hours after the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met the US President Donald Trump at the Mar-a-lago estate in Florida, where both leaders emphasised that Hamas must be completely disarmed to achieve a lasting peace in the region. However, the clarity on the implementation of the second phase of the US-brokered peace plan for Gaza remains elusive.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ahead-of-trump-meeting-netanyahu-holds-talks-with-us-secretary-of-state-rubio-donald-trump-gaza-war-iran-nuclear-programme-1767031716563">Ahead of Trump meeting, Netanyahu holds talks with US Secretary of State Rubio</a>&nbsp;On the issue of repeated ceasefire violations by Israel since the October ceasefire, Trump said he is not concerned about Israel's actions. “I’m not concerned about anything that Israel is doing," adding that the Jewish state has lived up to 100 per cent of its commitment under the Gaza ceasefire plan.&nbsp;After the meeting, the Israeli Prime Minister announced the ‘Israel Prize for Peace’ for the US President. Trump became the first recipient of the prize, which Israel created especially for him. Responding to the announcement, the US president said it was “really surprising and very much appreciated.”&nbsp;

Israeli warplanes carried out an air strike on the town of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza. At the same time, Israeli jets targeted an area east of the Maghazi refugee camp.

The Israeli army on Tuesday (December 30) launched fresh strikes in Gaza, renewing aerial and artillery bombardment across several areas of the enclave. These strikes came as Gaza authorities alleged that Israel committed repeated violations of the October 10 ceasefire agreement, brokered by US President Donald Trump. Israeli warplanes carried out an air strike on the town of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza. At the same time, Israeli jets targeted an area east of the Maghazi refugee camp, while the IDF artillery also targeted the western part of Rafah city in southern Gaza. Gaza's government Media Office on Sunday claimed that Israeli forces have committed 969 ceasefire violations since it came into effect on October 10, which led to the deaths of 418 civilians and the wounding of more than 1100. These strikes come hours after the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met the US President Donald Trump at the Mar-a-lago estate in Florida, where both leaders emphasised that Hamas must be completely disarmed to achieve a lasting peace in the region. However, the clarity on the implementation of the second phase of the US-brokered peace plan for Gaza remains elusive. Also Read: Ahead of Trump meeting, Netanyahu holds talks with US Secretary of State Rubio On the issue of repeated ceasefire violations by Israel since the October ceasefire, Trump said he is not concerned about Israel's actions. “I’m not concerned about anything that Israel is doing," adding that the Jewish state has lived up to 100 per cent of its commitment under the Gaza ceasefire plan. After the meeting, the Israeli Prime Minister announced the ‘Israel Prize for Peace’ for the US President. Trump became the first recipient of the prize, which Israel created especially for him. Responding to the announcement, the US president said it was “really surprising and very much appreciated.”

Israeli warplanes carried out an air strike on the town of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza. At the same time, Israeli jets targeted an area east of the Maghazi refugee camp.

Israel launches fresh air strikes across Gaza, violating October 10 ceasefire

A woman in Florida confessed to suffocating her mother after she was denied assisted suicide. The 97-year-old suffered from Parkinson's disease and a thyroid disorder, Martha Jo Blake, the woman's daughter, told deputies. The case unfolded after Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office deputies were called to a home on Ashley Drive on Friday for a death investigation. They found 97-year-old Patricia Blake dead, lying on her back and covered with sheets. Martha told the deputies that she last saw her mother alive at 10 pm the day before. She also briefed them about her health issues.&nbsp;An autopsy was carried out, which raised suspicion about the manner in which the woman had passed away. They were consistent with homicide instead of a natural death. According to the medical examiner, the woman's skin had a purplish tinge, largely on the nose. It seemed like something had been placed on the woman's face. There was also eye haemorrhaging, which is associated with suffocation, and a broken neck.<h2>Martha was questioned and confessed to killing her mother</h2>The police checked bodycam footage and found a red mark on the side of Patricia's neck. A search warrant was issued, and when the police reached the woman's house, they found Martha there with her friends. They questioned her once again, and this time got a confession. She revealed that around a year and a half ago, they talked to her mother's doctor about "death with dignity". But the doctor refused an assisted suicide since it was only possible in case of a terminal illness, according to the criminal probable cause affidavit.&nbsp;The mother and daughter discussed suicide by pills, but whatever they had wasn't lethal, so they dropped that plan. The investigation led police to find probable cause to book Martha Jo Blake on a charge of first-degree murder, and she is currently at the Palm Beach County Jail.&nbsp;

A 97-year-old woman in Florida, suffering from Parkinson's disease and a thyroid disorder, was killed by her daughter. She took the grave step after her doctor denied assisted suicide. Martha told the police they had talked about suicide by pills also in the past.

A woman in Florida confessed to suffocating her mother after she was denied assisted suicide. The 97-year-old suffered from Parkinson's disease and a thyroid disorder, Martha Jo Blake, the woman's daughter, told deputies. The case unfolded after Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office deputies were called to a home on Ashley Drive on Friday for a death investigation. They found 97-year-old Patricia Blake dead, lying on her back and covered with sheets. Martha told the deputies that she last saw her mother alive at 10 pm the day before. She also briefed them about her health issues. An autopsy was carried out, which raised suspicion about the manner in which the woman had passed away. They were consistent with homicide instead of a natural death. According to the medical examiner, the woman's skin had a purplish tinge, largely on the nose. It seemed like something had been placed on the woman's face. There was also eye haemorrhaging, which is associated with suffocation, and a broken neck. Martha was questioned and confessed to killing her mother The police checked bodycam footage and found a red mark on the side of Patricia's neck. A search warrant was issued, and when the police reached the woman's house, they found Martha there with her friends. They questioned her once again, and this time got a confession. She revealed that around a year and a half ago, they talked to her mother's doctor about "death with dignity". But the doctor refused an assisted suicide since it was only possible in case of a terminal illness, according to the criminal probable cause affidavit. The mother and daughter discussed suicide by pills, but whatever they had wasn't lethal, so they dropped that plan. The investigation led police to find probable cause to book Martha Jo Blake on a charge of first-degree murder, and she is currently at the Palm Beach County Jail.

A 97-year-old woman in Florida, suffering from Parkinson's disease and a thyroid disorder, was killed by her daughter. She took the grave step after her doctor denied assisted suicide. Martha told the police they had talked about suicide by pills also in the past.

Woman confesses to killing 97-year-old mother after being denied assisted suicide: 'We had discussed death with dignity'

US President Donald Trump came to power for the second time in January this year. Riding on the wave of anti-immigration, Trump vowed to ‘Make America Great Again’. While he did prove himself to be stronger in implementing his proposed plans, he was also in midst of controversy for almost entirety of the year. One of the most hilarious controversy surrounding him was he mispronouncing several words during multiple events and press statements, and not even attempting to correct them. Each of Trump's gaffe went viral, with people questioning his health as he became the oldest man to become US president. Trump, during his presidential campaign, made several attacks on his predecessor Joe Biden questioning his cognitive abilities. In power for eleven months now, critics have questioned Trump's mental and physical health amid continued vagueness around his health report.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/yearender-most-popular-global-political-leaders-2025-1766774364136">Yearender: Top 10 most popular global political leaders in 2025, Modi tops list, Trump slips</a><h2>Words Trump mispronounced in 2025</h2><ol><li>Zohran Mamdani: The name that tops the list is New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Trump has often described him as ‘communist lunatic,’ and in one of his address, he quipped, “Mandami, whatever the hell his name is!” In number of other ocassions, Trump frequently swapped the "m" and "n" in the surname, referring to him as "Mandami" instead of Mamdani.&nbsp;</li></ol>2. Azerbaijan: In August, during an interview on the Mark Levin Show, Trump used the term "Aberbaijan" and again referred to Albania instead of Armenia. Later in September, Trump claimed to have settled a long-standing conflict between “Aberbian and Albania”, during a joint press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/yearender-2025-from-nepal-to-madagascar-how-gen-z-took-to-streets-to-protest-against-governments-1765784385043">Fire, tear-gas, graffiti and more: From Nepal to Madagascar, how Gen Z protests shook governments | Yearender 2025</a>&nbsp;3. Acetaminophen: Trump repeatedly struggled to pronounce "acetaminophen" during a White House briefing, where he announced new initiatives to address what he termed an "autism epidemic." He attempted to pronounce the word several times: "Ah-ced-uv…", "Ascenem-enophin", “Acetamin-ophen” and gave up, changing to a hilarious tone and asking his audience, “Is that okay?”&nbsp;4. Abraham: Trump mistakenly rebrands a biblical figure as “Abrah-ahm” during a discussion on Abraham Accords with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in September 2025, Trump repeatedly pronounced “Abraham” as “Abrah-ahm,” claiming it was a more elegant pronunciation.&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Vinay Kwatra: Trump mispronounced the Indian Ambassador’s name at a White House Diwali celebration in October 2025. Trump mispronounced Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra’s name as “Vinay Kwatruu."&nbsp;6. Rwandan President Paul Kagame and DRC President Felix Tshisekedi: During a press conference with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and DRC President Felix Tshisekedi , Trump initially pronounced it as "President Ja-secky-theh-eh" and later "President Chisaketi" before giving up and referring to him simply as the "president of DRC".&nbsp;Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/year-ender-2025-from-pahalgam-terror-attack-to-operation-sindoor-top-10-news-events-india-googled-the-most-1766395850293">Year-Ender 2025: From Pahalgam terror attack to Operation Sindoor — Top 10 news events India Googled the most</a>&nbsp;7. Tua Tagovailoa: In July, while announcing Tagovailoa's appointment to the Presidential Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, Trump called him “Tua... Tag-o-valiah”&nbsp;8. Gianni Infantino: Trump repeatedly mispronounced FIFA President Gianni Infantino's name multiple times despite the two having worked together for years. During an Oval Office meeting on November 18, 2025, consistently referring to him as “Johnny”&nbsp;9. Sylvester Stallone: Trump repeatedly mispronounced Sylvester Stallone’s last name as "Sallone" (dropping the 't') during the 48th Annual Kennedy Center Honors events in December 2025&nbsp;10. Louvre: In the wake of a daylight theft in France’s Louvre museum, where thieves stole crown jewels in eight minutes, Trump was among many public figures cited by language experts at Babbel for struggling with the name “Louvre”&nbsp;Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/yearender-2025-the-year-dissent-and-angst-triggered-mass-protests-worldwide-1766674340518">Yearender 2025: The year dissent and angst triggered mass protests worldwide</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump’s second term in 2025 was marked by a string of viral verbal gaffes. From mispronouncing global leaders’ names to stumbling over common words, his slip-ups sparked online ridicule and renewed debate over his health and fitness in office.

US President Donald Trump came to power for the second time in January this year. Riding on the wave of anti-immigration, Trump vowed to ‘Make America Great Again’. While he did prove himself to be stronger in implementing his proposed plans, he was also in midst of controversy for almost entirety of the year. One of the most hilarious controversy surrounding him was he mispronouncing several words during multiple events and press statements, and not even attempting to correct them. Each of Trump's gaffe went viral, with people questioning his health as he became the oldest man to become US president. Trump, during his presidential campaign, made several attacks on his predecessor Joe Biden questioning his cognitive abilities. In power for eleven months now, critics have questioned Trump's mental and physical health amid continued vagueness around his health report. Also Read: Yearender: Top 10 most popular global political leaders in 2025, Modi tops list, Trump slips Words Trump mispronounced in 2025 Zohran Mamdani: The name that tops the list is New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Trump has often described him as ‘communist lunatic,’ and in one of his address, he quipped, “Mandami, whatever the hell his name is!” In number of other ocassions, Trump frequently swapped the "m" and "n" in the surname, referring to him as "Mandami" instead of Mamdani. 2. Azerbaijan: In August, during an interview on the Mark Levin Show, Trump used the term "Aberbaijan" and again referred to Albania instead of Armenia. Later in September, Trump claimed to have settled a long-standing conflict between “Aberbian and Albania”, during a joint press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Also Read: Fire, tear-gas, graffiti and more: From Nepal to Madagascar, how Gen Z protests shook governments | Yearender 2025 3. Acetaminophen: Trump repeatedly struggled to pronounce "acetaminophen" during a White House briefing, where he announced new initiatives to address what he termed an "autism epidemic." He attempted to pronounce the word several times: "Ah-ced-uv…", "Ascenem-enophin", “Acetamin-ophen” and gave up, changing to a hilarious tone and asking his audience, “Is that okay?” 4. Abraham: Trump mistakenly rebrands a biblical figure as “Abrah-ahm” during a discussion on Abraham Accords with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in September 2025, Trump repeatedly pronounced “Abraham” as “Abrah-ahm,” claiming it was a more elegant pronunciation. 5. Vinay Kwatra: Trump mispronounced the Indian Ambassador’s name at a White House Diwali celebration in October 2025. Trump mispronounced Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra’s name as “Vinay Kwatruu." 6. Rwandan President Paul Kagame and DRC President Felix Tshisekedi: During a press conference with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and DRC President Felix Tshisekedi , Trump initially pronounced it as "President Ja-secky-theh-eh" and later "President Chisaketi" before giving up and referring to him simply as the "president of DRC". Also Read: Year-Ender 2025: From Pahalgam terror attack to Operation Sindoor — Top 10 news events India Googled the most 7. Tua Tagovailoa: In July, while announcing Tagovailoa's appointment to the Presidential Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, Trump called him “Tua... Tag-o-valiah” 8. Gianni Infantino: Trump repeatedly mispronounced FIFA President Gianni Infantino's name multiple times despite the two having worked together for years. During an Oval Office meeting on November 18, 2025, consistently referring to him as “Johnny” 9. Sylvester Stallone: Trump repeatedly mispronounced Sylvester Stallone’s last name as "Sallone" (dropping the 't') during the 48th Annual Kennedy Center Honors events in December 2025 10. Louvre: In the wake of a daylight theft in France’s Louvre museum, where thieves stole crown jewels in eight minutes, Trump was among many public figures cited by language experts at Babbel for struggling with the name “Louvre” Also Read: Yearender 2025: The year dissent and angst triggered mass protests worldwide

US President Donald Trump’s second term in 2025 was marked by a string of viral verbal gaffes. From mispronouncing global leaders’ names to stumbling over common words, his slip-ups sparked online ridicule and renewed debate over his health and fitness in office.

YEARENDER 2025: Trump and his tangled tongue — a year of verbal slip-ups and the list that keeps growing...

The death of Begum Khaleda Zia ends a major chapter in the decades-long revenge politics between the BNP leader and Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina, which shaped Bangladesh’s history as an independent nation. Much of the country’s political story since the 1970s has been a struggle for power between a widow and a daughter. Sheikh Hasina is the daughter of Bangladesh’s founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Khaleda Zia, who died on Tuesday (Dec &nbsp;30), was the widow of former military ruler General Ziaur Rahman. With Hasina ousted as prime minister in 2024 and Khaleda Zia’s son, Tarique Rahman, returning to Bangladesh after years of exile, an open question remains: will the BNP–Awami League rivalry pass into the next generation, or finally come to an end? Here is a timeline of how it all started, and evolved over four decades.<h2>The roots of rivalry between Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina</h2>The seeds of this rivalry were sown on 15 August 1975, when Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was killed in a military coup along with at least 14 others, including his wife, three sons, close relatives and guards. Sheikh Hasina escaped the assassination because she was abroad at the time.&nbsp;Over the course of her political career, Hasina pursued those responsible for the coup. Many were tried decades later, and at least 12 former military officers were executed by hanging between 2010 and 2020 after lengthy trials.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-narendra-modi-condoles-death-of-ex-bnagladesh-pm-khaleda-zia-contribution-to-india-bangladesh-ties-anti-india-views-democratic-movement-1767074983538">PM Modi 'deeply saddened' on Khaleda Zia's demise: What was her role in development of Bangladesh-India ties</a>&nbsp;General Ziaur Rahman, who was aware of the 1975 coup but did not directly participate in it, consolidated power in its aftermath and eventually became president. His rule shifted Bangladesh away from the Awami League’s founding secular ethos and towards Bangladeshi nationalism. He rehabilitated Islamist political parties that had been marginalised after independence.<h2>Ziaur Rahman’s assassination and a BNP–Awami League unlikely alliance</h2>On 30 May 1981, General Ziaur Rahman was assassinated during a failed military coup in Chittagong, along with at least 10 to 15 others. His widow, Khaleda Zia, later blamed elements linked to the Awami League.What followed was another period of military rule under Hussain Muhammad Ershad, from 1982 to 1990. Despite their deep hostility, Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League and Khaleda Zia’s BNP formed an uneasy alliance to oppose Ershad.This period saw repeated shutdowns, protests and violent clashes that paralysed the country and killed dozens. Eventually, sustained unrest forced Ershad to resign in December 1990.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bangladesh-s-first-female-pm-khaleda-zia-dies-after-prolonged-illness-1767058663201">Bangladesh’s first female PM Khaleda Zia dies after prolonged illness: From democracy icon to years in jail – Here's all about her</a><h2>Power seesaw between Zia and Hasina</h2>In 1991, Bangladesh returned to parliamentary democracy. Khaleda Zia won the election and became the country’s first female prime minister. She governed from 1991 to 1996, with parliamentary support from the Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami.But stability proved elusive. In 1996, after months of protests, strikes and a disputed election, Sheikh Hasina won power and served as prime minister from 1996 to 2001.Her term was marked by intense political confrontation, both rhetorical and physical.&nbsp;In 2001, Khaleda Zia returned to power with a landslide victory and ruled from 2001 to 2006. Violence after the election killed dozens of Awami League supporters and members of minority communities, according to human rights groups.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-no-matches-in-bpl-today-bangladesh-boards-postpones-games-following-death-of-two-time-pm-khaleda-zia-1767078812637">No matches in BPL today? Bangladesh boards postpones games following death of two-time PM Khaleda Zia</a><h2>An escalation of violence</h2>Street clashes evolved into large-scale violence. On 21 August 2004, a grenade attack on an Awami League rally in Dhaka, aimed at Sheikh Hasina, killed at least 24 people and injured more than 300. Hasina survived but suffered permanent hearing damage.A prolonged legal process followed. Courts later blamed Islamist militants and senior BNP figures for the attack, findings that the BNP rejected as politically motivated.From 2006 to 2008, a BNP–Awami League deadlock over election administration led to further street violence. In January 2007, a military-backed caretaker government took power under a state of emergency, arresting both Hasina and Khaleda Zia on corruption charges. Dozens more people were killed during this period of unrest.<h2>Hasina’s long rule: Historical justice or acts of retribution?</h2>In the elections held at the end of 2008, Sheikh Hasina won a landslide victory, beginning a long period in office that lasted until 2024.During this time, trials were concluded for those convicted of involvement in the 1975 coup that killed her father and much of her family. At least 12 former military officers were hanged, which Hasina described as historic justice. BNP supporters, however, accused her of selective retribution.Between 2013 and 2016, Hasina’s government intensified prosecutions through the International Crimes Tribunal for atrocities committed during the 1971 war of independence. Several senior Jamaat-e-Islami leaders were executed by hanging, along with prominent BNP figures such as Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury and Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed.These executions triggered widespread unrest. Protests, riots and petrol-bomb attacks erupted nationwide, leading to an estimated 200 to 500 deaths over several years, including civilians, police officers and protesters.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/khaleda-zia-bnp-leader-and-ex-pm-passes-away-at-80-1767065656966/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/khaleda-zia-bnp-leader-and-ex-pm-passes-away-at-80-1767065656966/embed</a><h2>An election without the opposition</h2>In 2014, the BNP boycotted the general election, demanding a neutral caretaker government to oversee the vote. With low voter turnout and most seats uncontested, the Awami League won overwhelmingly. Election-related violence killed dozens of people.In 2015, the BNP launched nationwide blockades and shutdowns, known as hartals, against Hasina’s rule. At least 50 people were killed, many in arson attacks, and thousands were arrested.In 2018, Khaleda Zia was convicted in corruption cases and jailed. She remained in prison or under house arrest until 2024. Supporters and international observers described the cases as politically motivated, a charge denied by the government.<h2>The collapse of Hasina’s rule</h2>In July and August 2024, student-led protests against Sheikh Hasina’s rule escalated into a mass uprising. Security forces responded with lethal force. Estimates of the death toll range from around 1,000 to 1,500, including protesters, bystanders and police.On 5 August 2024, Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh for India, and an interim administration took over.In the months that followed, Khaleda Zia was released from detention, and her convictions were overturned or suspended. By then, her health had significantly deteriorated.In 2025, Sheikh Hasina faced trials in absentia for alleged crimes linked to the 2024 crackdown and other cases. Some tribunals sentenced her to death in absentia, in rulings criticised internationally as politically motivated and lacking due process.<h2>Return of the son, and death of the mother</h2>As Khaleda Zia’s health worsened, her son Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh from Britain after years in exile. Just days after his return, Khaleda Zia died at the age of 80.This may mark the end of a rivalry that defined Bangladeshi politics for more than three decades. Yet it may also signal the beginning of a new phase of confrontation between the BNP and the Awami League, carried forward by a new generation.

Khaleda Zia’s death closes a brutal era of Bangladesh’s “Battle of the Begums”, marked by coups, assassinations, executions and mass protests that left thousands dead. Here is a timeline of that rivalry


The death of Begum Khaleda Zia ends a major chapter in the decades-long revenge politics between the BNP leader and Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina, which shaped Bangladesh’s history as an independent nation. Much of the country’s political story since the 1970s has been a struggle for power between a widow and a daughter. Sheikh Hasina is the daughter of Bangladesh’s founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Khaleda Zia, who died on Tuesday (Dec 30), was the widow of former military ruler General Ziaur Rahman. With Hasina ousted as prime minister in 2024 and Khaleda Zia’s son, Tarique Rahman, returning to Bangladesh after years of exile, an open question remains: will the BNP–Awami League rivalry pass into the next generation, or finally come to an end? Here is a timeline of how it all started, and evolved over four decades. The roots of rivalry between Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina The seeds of this rivalry were sown on 15 August 1975, when Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was killed in a military coup along with at least 14 others, including his wife, three sons, close relatives and guards. Sheikh Hasina escaped the assassination because she was abroad at the time. Over the course of her political career, Hasina pursued those responsible for the coup. Many were tried decades later, and at least 12 former military officers were executed by hanging between 2010 and 2020 after lengthy trials. Also read: PM Modi 'deeply saddened' on Khaleda Zia's demise: What was her role in development of Bangladesh-India ties General Ziaur Rahman, who was aware of the 1975 coup but did not directly participate in it, consolidated power in its aftermath and eventually became president. His rule shifted Bangladesh away from the Awami League’s founding secular ethos and towards Bangladeshi nationalism. He rehabilitated Islamist political parties that had been marginalised after independence. Ziaur Rahman’s assassination and a BNP–Awami League unlikely alliance On 30 May 1981, General Ziaur Rahman was assassinated during a failed military coup in Chittagong, along with at least 10 to 15 others. His widow, Khaleda Zia, later blamed elements linked to the Awami League. What followed was another period of military rule under Hussain Muhammad Ershad, from 1982 to 1990. Despite their deep hostility, Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League and Khaleda Zia’s BNP formed an uneasy alliance to oppose Ershad. This period saw repeated shutdowns, protests and violent clashes that paralysed the country and killed dozens. Eventually, sustained unrest forced Ershad to resign in December 1990. Also read: Bangladesh’s first female PM Khaleda Zia dies after prolonged illness: From democracy icon to years in jail – Here's all about her Power seesaw between Zia and Hasina In 1991, Bangladesh returned to parliamentary democracy. Khaleda Zia won the election and became the country’s first female prime minister. She governed from 1991 to 1996, with parliamentary support from the Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami. But stability proved elusive. In 1996, after months of protests, strikes and a disputed election, Sheikh Hasina won power and served as prime minister from 1996 to 2001. Her term was marked by intense political confrontation, both rhetorical and physical. In 2001, Khaleda Zia returned to power with a landslide victory and ruled from 2001 to 2006. Violence after the election killed dozens of Awami League supporters and members of minority communities, according to human rights groups. Also read: No matches in BPL today? Bangladesh boards postpones games following death of two-time PM Khaleda Zia An escalation of violence Street clashes evolved into large-scale violence. On 21 August 2004, a grenade attack on an Awami League rally in Dhaka, aimed at Sheikh Hasina, killed at least 24 people and injured more than 300. Hasina survived but suffered permanent hearing damage. A prolonged legal process followed. Courts later blamed Islamist militants and senior BNP figures for the attack, findings that the BNP rejected as politically motivated. From 2006 to 2008, a BNP–Awami League deadlock over election administration led to further street violence. In January 2007, a military-backed caretaker government took power under a state of emergency, arresting both Hasina and Khaleda Zia on corruption charges. Dozens more people were killed during this period of unrest. Hasina’s long rule: Historical justice or acts of retribution? In the elections held at the end of 2008, Sheikh Hasina won a landslide victory, beginning a long period in office that lasted until 2024. During this time, trials were concluded for those convicted of involvement in the 1975 coup that killed her father and much of her family. At least 12 former military officers were hanged, which Hasina described as historic justice. BNP supporters, however, accused her of selective retribution. Between 2013 and 2016, Hasina’s government intensified prosecutions through the International Crimes Tribunal for atrocities committed during the 1971 war of independence. Several senior Jamaat-e-Islami leaders were executed by hanging, along with prominent BNP figures such as Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury and Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed. These executions triggered widespread unrest. Protests, riots and petrol-bomb attacks erupted nationwide, leading to an estimated 200 to 500 deaths over several years, including civilians, police officers and protesters. https://www.wionews.com/videos/khaleda-zia-bnp-leader-and-ex-pm-passes-away-at-80-1767065656966/embed An election without the opposition In 2014, the BNP boycotted the general election, demanding a neutral caretaker government to oversee the vote. With low voter turnout and most seats uncontested, the Awami League won overwhelmingly. Election-related violence killed dozens of people. In 2015, the BNP launched nationwide blockades and shutdowns, known as hartals, against Hasina’s rule. At least 50 people were killed, many in arson attacks, and thousands were arrested. In 2018, Khaleda Zia was convicted in corruption cases and jailed. She remained in prison or under house arrest until 2024. Supporters and international observers described the cases as politically motivated, a charge denied by the government. The collapse of Hasina’s rule In July and August 2024, student-led protests against Sheikh Hasina’s rule escalated into a mass uprising. Security forces responded with lethal force. Estimates of the death toll range from around 1,000 to 1,500, including protesters, bystanders and police. On 5 August 2024, Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh for India, and an interim administration took over. In the months that followed, Khaleda Zia was released from detention, and her convictions were overturned or suspended. By then, her health had significantly deteriorated. In 2025, Sheikh Hasina faced trials in absentia for alleged crimes linked to the 2024 crackdown and other cases. Some tribunals sentenced her to death in absentia, in rulings criticised internationally as politically motivated and lacking due process. Return of the son, and death of the mother As Khaleda Zia’s health worsened, her son Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh from Britain after years in exile. Just days after his return, Khaleda Zia died at the age of 80. This may mark the end of a rivalry that defined Bangladeshi politics for more than three decades. Yet it may also signal the beginning of a new phase of confrontation between the BNP and the Awami League, carried forward by a new generation.

Khaleda Zia’s death closes a brutal era of Bangladesh’s “Battle of the Begums”, marked by coups, assassinations, executions and mass protests that left thousands dead. Here is a timeline of that rivalry &nbsp;

Khaleda Zia death ends saga of revenge politics with Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh. Or will a new generation carry on? 'Battle of Begums' timeline

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed is on a one-day trip to Islamabad on December 26, to meet Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on issues of trade, investment, energy cooperation and regional issues. According to official statements from both sides, this was part of long standing attempt to strengthen the bilateral ties. However, the official statement does not mention the large-scale cargo movement that has been detected beyond Islamabad. Flight trackers show, aircraft landing at remote airstrips are well documented for Houbara and Falcon hunting expeditions.Flight tracking data from multiple open sources, such as Flight Radar, ADS-B Exchange, shows multiple heavy aircraft from the UAE to Pakistan surrounding the visit of &nbsp;President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. These flights include C-17, An-124, IL-76 and 747 freighters. Several of these landed near the desert region. &nbsp;One is in interior Sindh, west of the Indus River, and the other is in southern Punjab, on the edge of the Cholistan Desert near the Indian border. Both are historically famous for royal hunting expeditions.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">UAE–Pakistan airlift 🇦🇪🇵🇰 I’ve tracked dozens of flights involving commercial cargo aircraft, UAE Air Force aircraft, and private jets linked to the UAE royal family operating between Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪 &amp; Pakistan 🇵🇰, particularly Kandawari and Kot Chandana airstrips. 🧵👇 <a href="https://t.co/VSh0UjWYbR">pic.twitter.com/VSh0UjWYbR</a>&mdash; Rich Tedd 🛰 ✈️ (@AfriMEOSINT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfriMEOSINT/status/2003396839043981557?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Video of FM Ishaq Dar: <a href="https://t.co/uJ8fDzChEG">pic.twitter.com/uJ8fDzChEG</a>&mdash; Drop Site (@DropSiteNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/DropSiteNews/status/2005676598830485944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mohammed bin Zayed reached the Nur Khan Air Base near Islamabad, met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir. MBZ said the visit aimed to “strengthen the historical and longstanding ties between our nations and peoples,” with a focus on economic and development cooperation. Later, in a press conference, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that the UAE President, Mohammed bin Zayed, had shortened his trip to take part in hunting activities.

Multiple heavy cargo flights from the UAE landed at remote Pakistan airstrips during MBZ’s Islamabad visit, reigniting debate over falconry-linked hunting trips.

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed is on a one-day trip to Islamabad on December 26, to meet Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on issues of trade, investment, energy cooperation and regional issues. According to official statements from both sides, this was part of long standing attempt to strengthen the bilateral ties. However, the official statement does not mention the large-scale cargo movement that has been detected beyond Islamabad. Flight trackers show, aircraft landing at remote airstrips are well documented for Houbara and Falcon hunting expeditions. Flight tracking data from multiple open sources, such as Flight Radar, ADS-B Exchange, shows multiple heavy aircraft from the UAE to Pakistan surrounding the visit of President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. These flights include C-17, An-124, IL-76 and 747 freighters. Several of these landed near the desert region. One is in interior Sindh, west of the Indus River, and the other is in southern Punjab, on the edge of the Cholistan Desert near the Indian border. Both are historically famous for royal hunting expeditions.

Multiple heavy cargo flights from the UAE landed at remote Pakistan airstrips during MBZ’s Islamabad visit, reigniting debate over falconry-linked hunting trips.

Why did dozens of cargo flights coincide with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed’s short Pakistan visit?

On Tuesday (Dec 30), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed concern over reported attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence. He took to his X account to post, “Deeply concerned by reports of the targeting of the residence of the President of the Russian Federation.”&nbsp;He added, “Ongoing diplomatic efforts offer the most viable path toward ending hostilities and achieving peace. We urge all concerned to remain focused on these efforts and to avoid any actions that could undermine them.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Deeply concerned by reports of the targeting of the residence of the President of the Russian Federation. Ongoing diplomatic efforts offer the most viable path toward ending hostilities and achieving peace. We urge all concerned to remain focused on these efforts and to avoid any…&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2005899780795535587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of having fired dozens of drones at one of President Putin‘s residences, an accusation that Ukraine called a “lie” aimed at undermining US-led efforts to end the war. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who does not typically announce drone strikes, said Ukraine had fired “91 long-range unmanned aerial vehicles” at Putin’s home in the Novgorod region between late Sunday and early Monday, all of which were shot down.&nbsp;“Given the complete degeneration of the criminal Kyiv regime, which has shifted to a policy of state terrorism, Russia’s negotiating position will be reconsidered,” Lavrov said, without elaborating or providing evidence for Russia’s assertions.

Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of having fired dozens of drones at one of President Putin‘s residences, an accusation that Ukraine called a “lie” aimed at undermining US-led efforts to end the war.

On Tuesday (Dec 30), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed concern over reported attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence. He took to his X account to post, “Deeply concerned by reports of the targeting of the residence of the President of the Russian Federation.” He added, “Ongoing diplomatic efforts offer the most viable path toward ending hostilities and achieving peace. We urge all concerned to remain focused on these efforts and to avoid any actions that could undermine them.”

Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of having fired dozens of drones at one of President Putin‘s residences, an accusation that Ukraine called a “lie” aimed at undermining US-led efforts to end the war.

PM Modi 'deeply concerned' about reported attack on Russian President Putin's residence

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Dec 29) said that he is not worried about China conducting military drills near Taiwan. He added that he shares a “great” relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but he was not informed about the drills around the island, which China is seeking to seize. On Tuesday (Dec 30), China conducted a second live-fire drill as tensions rise with the island. Beijing has said that the military drills are aimed at simulating a blockade of the self-ruled island’s key ports and assaults on maritime targets.“I have a great relationship with President Xi [Jinping], and he hasn't told me anything about [the drills]. I certainly have seen it,” Trump told reporters during a press conference on Monday.“No, nothing worries me. They’ve been doing naval exercises for 20 years in that area,” he added.The two-day drills, which have been termed as “Justice Mission 2025” drew condemnation from Taipei as “military intimidation”. China’s top diplomat said that Beijing would “forcefully counter” large-scale US weapons sales to Taiwan.“In response to the continuous provocations by pro-independence forces in Taiwan and the large-scale US arms sales to Taiwan, we must of course, resolutely oppose and forcefully counter them,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a speech on Tuesday.He added that any attempt to stop China’s unification with Taiwan “will inevitably end in failure.”Meanwhile, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has vowed on Tuesday that his territory would not “provoke” or “escalate the conflict”.“In response to the Chinese authorities’ disregard for international norms and the use of military intimidation to threaten neighbouring countries, Taiwan expresses its strong condemnation,” Taiwan’s Presidential Office spokeswoman Karen Kuo said in a statement a day earlier.Taiwan said that it detected 130 Chinese military aircraft near the island within 24 hours. It also said that a total of 14 Chinese navy ships and eight unspecified vessels were spotted.

Beijing has said that the military drills are aimed at simulating a blockade of the self-ruled island’s key ports and assaults on maritime targets.

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Dec 29) said that he is not worried about China conducting military drills near Taiwan. He added that he shares a “great” relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but he was not informed about the drills around the island, which China is seeking to seize. On Tuesday (Dec 30), China conducted a second live-fire drill as tensions rise with the island. Beijing has said that the military drills are aimed at simulating a blockade of the self-ruled island’s key ports and assaults on maritime targets. “I have a great relationship with President Xi [Jinping], and he hasn't told me anything about [the drills]. I certainly have seen it,” Trump told reporters during a press conference on Monday. “No, nothing worries me. They’ve been doing naval exercises for 20 years in that area,” he added. The two-day drills, which have been termed as “Justice Mission 2025” drew condemnation from Taipei as “military intimidation”. China’s top diplomat said that Beijing would “forcefully counter” large-scale US weapons sales to Taiwan. “In response to the continuous provocations by pro-independence forces in Taiwan and the large-scale US arms sales to Taiwan, we must of course, resolutely oppose and forcefully counter them,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a speech on Tuesday. He added that any attempt to stop China’s unification with Taiwan “will inevitably end in failure.” Meanwhile, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has vowed on Tuesday that his territory would not “provoke” or “escalate the conflict”. “In response to the Chinese authorities’ disregard for international norms and the use of military intimidation to threaten neighbouring countries, Taiwan expresses its strong condemnation,” Taiwan’s Presidential Office spokeswoman Karen Kuo said in a statement a day earlier. Taiwan said that it detected 130 Chinese military aircraft near the island within 24 hours. It also said that a total of 14 Chinese navy ships and eight unspecified vessels were spotted.

Beijing has said that the military drills are aimed at simulating a blockade of the self-ruled island’s key ports and assaults on maritime targets.

‘Nothing worries me’: Trump says China’s Xi didn’t tell him about drills near Taiwan despite ‘great’ relations

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday (Dec 30) said that the UAE’s support for a separatist offensive in Yemen was a threat to the kingdom’s national security and stability in the region, hours after the Riyadh-led coalition launched strikes against an arms shipment from the UAE at a port in Yemen. In a statement issued by the foreign ministry of the Kingdom, Riyadh said that the actions of the UAE are “extremely dangerous”. Saudi Arabia also called for the withdrawal of UAE forces from Yemen within 24 hours.The UAE’s actions in Yemen “constitute a threat to the Kingdom’s national security, as well as to security and stability in the Republic of Yemen and the region,” read the statement. It added that the “steps taken by the sisterly state of the United Arab Emirates are extremely dangerous.”“The Kingdom stresses the importance of the sisterly state of the United Arab Emirates responding to the Republic of Yemen's request for the withdrawal of its military forces from the Republic of Yemen within 24 hours, and for the cessation of any military or financial support to any party inside Yemen,” the foreign ministry said.Saudi Arabia has alleged that the UAE carried out the movement of ships carrying weapons and armoured vehicles from the port of Al-Fujairah to the port of Al-Mukalla, without obtaining official approvals from the Coalition Joint Forces Command.“The steps taken by the UAE are considered highly dangerous, inconsistent with the principles upon which the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen was established, and do not serve the coalition’s purpose of achieving security and stability for Yemen,” the statement added. “In this context, the Kingdom stresses that any threat to its national security is a red line, and the Kingdom will not hesitate to take all necessary steps and measures to confront and neutralise any such threat.”<h2>Saudi-led coalition strikes on Yemen port</h2>Earlier on Tuesday, the coalition targeted two ships carrying “a large quantity of weapons and combat vehicles to support the Southern Transitional Council forces,” the Saudi state news agency SPA reported.“Given the danger and escalation posed by these weapons... the Coalition air forces carried out a limited military operation this morning targeting weapons and combat vehicles that had been unloaded from the two ships at the port of al-Mukalla,” it said.The ships sailed from Fujairah, an eastern port of the UAE, SPA reported. The operation was carried out in accordance with international humanitarian law, adding that there was no collateral damage in the attack.Meanwhile, Yemen has declared a state of emergency as separatist conflict rages in the country. The UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC), which seeks an independent state of South Yemen, has swept through swathes of the country in recent weeks, expelling other government forces and their allies.

Saudi Arabia has alleged that the UAE carried out the movement of ships carrying weapons and armoured vehicles from the port of Al-Fujairah to the port of Al-Mukalla, without obtaining official approvals from the Coalition Joint Forces Command.

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday (Dec 30) said that the UAE’s support for a separatist offensive in Yemen was a threat to the kingdom’s national security and stability in the region, hours after the Riyadh-led coalition launched strikes against an arms shipment from the UAE at a port in Yemen. In a statement issued by the foreign ministry of the Kingdom, Riyadh said that the actions of the UAE are “extremely dangerous”. Saudi Arabia also called for the withdrawal of UAE forces from Yemen within 24 hours. The UAE’s actions in Yemen “constitute a threat to the Kingdom’s national security, as well as to security and stability in the Republic of Yemen and the region,” read the statement. It added that the “steps taken by the sisterly state of the United Arab Emirates are extremely dangerous.” “The Kingdom stresses the importance of the sisterly state of the United Arab Emirates responding to the Republic of Yemen's request for the withdrawal of its military forces from the Republic of Yemen within 24 hours, and for the cessation of any military or financial support to any party inside Yemen,” the foreign ministry said. Saudi Arabia has alleged that the UAE carried out the movement of ships carrying weapons and armoured vehicles from the port of Al-Fujairah to the port of Al-Mukalla, without obtaining official approvals from the Coalition Joint Forces Command. “The steps taken by the UAE are considered highly dangerous, inconsistent with the principles upon which the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen was established, and do not serve the coalition’s purpose of achieving security and stability for Yemen,” the statement added. “In this context, the Kingdom stresses that any threat to its national security is a red line, and the Kingdom will not hesitate to take all necessary steps and measures to confront and neutralise any such threat.” Saudi-led coalition strikes on Yemen port Earlier on Tuesday, the coalition targeted two ships carrying “a large quantity of weapons and combat vehicles to support the Southern Transitional Council forces,” the Saudi state news agency SPA reported. “Given the danger and escalation posed by these weapons... the Coalition air forces carried out a limited military operation this morning targeting weapons and combat vehicles that had been unloaded from the two ships at the port of al-Mukalla,” it said. The ships sailed from Fujairah, an eastern port of the UAE, SPA reported. The operation was carried out in accordance with international humanitarian law, adding that there was no collateral damage in the attack. Meanwhile, Yemen has declared a state of emergency as separatist conflict rages in the country. The UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC), which seeks an independent state of South Yemen, has swept through swathes of the country in recent weeks, expelling other government forces and their allies.

Saudi Arabia has alleged that the UAE carried out the movement of ships carrying weapons and armoured vehicles from the port of Al-Fujairah to the port of Al-Mukalla, without obtaining official approvals from the Coalition Joint Forces Command.

‘Will not hesitate to neutralise threat’: Saudi warns UAE after striking Yemen port over arms supply

Months after Nepal protest, Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and the Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan, Balendra Shah, struck a deal on Sunday (Dec 28), setting him to be the party's parliamentary leader and its prime ministerial candidate for the national elections. The polls in Nepal is set to take place in March next year. The "broad unity" between the party and the Kathmandu Mayor comes ahead of the upcoming House of Representatives elections.<h2>What is the deal?</h2>The deal between the two leaders contain 7-point agreement, according to which RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane will continue as the party's central chairman, while Shah will be presented as the party's parliamentary leader after the elections and its prime ministerial candidate. The two sides have been in talks on cooperation and unity for weeks, with Lamichhane and Shah holding a series of formal and informal meetings. The agreement made public in the early hours of Sunday outlines the unified party's shared political vision, leadership arrangement, and future course of action.&nbsp;WATCH | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/nepal-pm-hopeful-balendra-shah-openly-critical-of-india-s-regional-role-1767034144776">Nepal PM hopeful Balendra Shah openly critical of India's regional role</a> According to the agreement document, both sides have committed to addressing public aspirations by strengthening good governance within a pluralistic democratic system, guided by an open and socially just economic framework. It also underscores a shared resolve to institutionalise voices raised through various public movements against corruption and misgovernance. The document references explicitly youth-led movements, including the Gen Z protests held on September 8 and September 9, which it says reflected broader public frustration with prevailing political practices. The parties have pledged to translate such demands into concrete political action.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/yearender-2025-from-nepal-to-madagascar-how-gen-z-took-to-streets-to-protest-against-governments-1765784385043">Fire, tear-gas, graffiti and more: From Nepal to Madagascar, how Gen Z protests shook governments | Yearender 2025</a> Following the agreement, the party's organisational structure will be expanded and strengthened. The document states that capable, inclusive and publicly credible youth activists, along with experienced professionals and experts, will be entrusted with responsibilities within the party. The agreement further reiterates that the Rastriya Swatantra Party's core principles, leadership structure and election symbol, the bell, will remain unchanged. It also invites other reform-oriented and responsible political forces, groups and individuals to rally around the party under this framework. The RSP had emerged as the fourth most significant political force, winning 21 seats in the dissolved House of Representatives within a year of its establishment.&nbsp;

Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party and Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah have sealed a unity deal ahead of March elections. Shah will be the party’s prime ministerial face, while Rabi Lamichhane remains chair. The pact focuses on governance reforms, anti-corruption and youth-led demands.

Months after Nepal protest, Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and the Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan, Balendra Shah, struck a deal on Sunday (Dec 28), setting him to be the party's parliamentary leader and its prime ministerial candidate for the national elections. The polls in Nepal is set to take place in March next year. The "broad unity" between the party and the Kathmandu Mayor comes ahead of the upcoming House of Representatives elections. What is the deal? The deal between the two leaders contain 7-point agreement, according to which RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane will continue as the party's central chairman, while Shah will be presented as the party's parliamentary leader after the elections and its prime ministerial candidate. The two sides have been in talks on cooperation and unity for weeks, with Lamichhane and Shah holding a series of formal and informal meetings. The agreement made public in the early hours of Sunday outlines the unified party's shared political vision, leadership arrangement, and future course of action. WATCH | Nepal PM hopeful Balendra Shah openly critical of India's regional role According to the agreement document, both sides have committed to addressing public aspirations by strengthening good governance within a pluralistic democratic system, guided by an open and socially just economic framework. It also underscores a shared resolve to institutionalise voices raised through various public movements against corruption and misgovernance. The document references explicitly youth-led movements, including the Gen Z protests held on September 8 and September 9, which it says reflected broader public frustration with prevailing political practices. The parties have pledged to translate such demands into concrete political action. Also Read: Fire, tear-gas, graffiti and more: From Nepal to Madagascar, how Gen Z protests shook governments | Yearender 2025 Following the agreement, the party's organisational structure will be expanded and strengthened. The document states that capable, inclusive and publicly credible youth activists, along with experienced professionals and experts, will be entrusted with responsibilities within the party. The agreement further reiterates that the Rastriya Swatantra Party's core principles, leadership structure and election symbol, the bell, will remain unchanged. It also invites other reform-oriented and responsible political forces, groups and individuals to rally around the party under this framework. The RSP had emerged as the fourth most significant political force, winning 21 seats in the dissolved House of Representatives within a year of its establishment.

Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party and Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah have sealed a unity deal ahead of March elections. Shah will be the party’s prime ministerial face, while Rabi Lamichhane remains chair. The pact focuses on governance reforms, anti-corruption and youth-led demands.

Ex-rapper Balen Shah gets support from Gen Z parties, declared Nepal PM face for 2026 elections

Trump's biggest ally and cheerleader, turned critic, Marjorie Taylor Greene's break-up with Donald Trump over the Epstein files is turning ugly. In a New York Times interview, Greene revealed that while she was pushing for the release and held a press conference on Capitol Hill, threatening to “name the names” of powerful people involved in the abuse of the victims, Trump called Greene to express his displeasure. According to Greene, she was at the Capitol Hill office and listening to Mr Trump on speaker phone as he screamed, “My friends will get hurt.” When Greene asked President Trump to invite the victims to the Oval Office, he said they had done nothing to ”merit the honour".That was the last time former Republican Congresswoman from Georgia spoke to the US President Donald Trump. She asserted that the handling of the Epstein files has been everything that's wrong with Washington. She described it as “Rich, powerful elites doing horrible things and getting away with it. And the women are the victims.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Marjorie Taylor Greene says live on CNN: &quot;I think the right question to ask is, was Jeffrey Epstein working for Israel? I&#39;m proud to say I don&#39;t take money from AIPAC.&quot; I don&#39;t think I have ever seen Dana Bash look this angry... <a href="https://t.co/OnQr4eYUkn">pic.twitter.com/OnQr4eYUkn</a>&mdash; Trita Parsi (@tparsi) <a href="https://twitter.com/tparsi/status/1990276499694580121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Greene, on several occasions, has expressed her doubts about foreign involvement in the Epstein case. On one occasion, Marjorie Taylor Greene told CNN host Dana Bash, “I think the right question to ask was whether Jeffrey Epstein was working for Israel. I am proud to say, I don't take money from AIPAC, I don't take money from any special group of people. I am just representing my district and the American people.” To which Dana Bash was taken aback and seemed frustrated.The interesting part is that Jeremy Bash, Dana Bash's ex-husband and a former CIA executive, was liaising with an Israeli intelligence officer, Yoni Koren, who was staying at &nbsp;Epstein's house to exchange messages and set up meetings between Ehud Barak and Leon Panetta, former CIA Director and Secretary of Defence, as revealed from Epstein's calendar and investigative report by Dropsite News. So Greene discussing this at CNN must have come as a shock to the CNN host, as can be seen in her further discussions.&nbsp;While talking to the Times, Greene revealed an earlier occasion when she received hate mail featuring a nickname in the subject line that Trump had attributed to her just a day before, “Marjorie Traitor Greene.” The message featured a threat to her son, who was at college, “Derek will have his life snuffed out soon.”The former Congresswoman reportedly sent a copy of the text to President Donald Trump, who reportedly did not mention her son in the reply, instead sending a long reply with insults. When she asked that the children remain off limits, Trump reportedly said she has only herself to blame.Once a big-time Trump ally, Greene parted ways in her pursuit of the Epstein files. Since then, she has opposed Trump in almost everything from his airstrikes on Iran to support Israel, aid to Ukraine and the US government shutdown.&nbsp;

Marjorie Taylor Greene says Donald Trump berated her over the Epstein files, warning “my friends will get hurt,” deepening their political fallout.

Trump's biggest ally and cheerleader, turned critic, Marjorie Taylor Greene's break-up with Donald Trump over the Epstein files is turning ugly. In a New York Times interview, Greene revealed that while she was pushing for the release and held a press conference on Capitol Hill, threatening to “name the names” of powerful people involved in the abuse of the victims, Trump called Greene to express his displeasure. According to Greene, she was at the Capitol Hill office and listening to Mr Trump on speaker phone as he screamed, “My friends will get hurt.” When Greene asked President Trump to invite the victims to the Oval Office, he said they had done nothing to ”merit the honour". That was the last time former Republican Congresswoman from Georgia spoke to the US President Donald Trump. She asserted that the handling of the Epstein files has been everything that's wrong with Washington. She described it as “Rich, powerful elites doing horrible things and getting away with it. And the women are the victims.”

Marjorie Taylor Greene says Donald Trump berated her over the Epstein files, warning “my friends will get hurt,” deepening their political fallout.

Marjorie Taylor Greene reveals Trump's reason for Epstein files cover-up: 'My friends will get hurt'

US President Donald Trump's heartfelt desire for a Nobel Peace Prize may have stayed unattainable in 2025, but his friend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stepped up with a prize for the "peacemaker". Following his bilateral meeting with the POTUS, Netanyahu on Monday (Dec 29) announced that Israel will bestow upon Trump the 'Israel Prize for Peace'. The US president, responding to the announcement, said it was "really surprising and very much appreciated."<h2>Why does it matter?</h2>Apart from Trump's obvious push for a "peacemaker" legacy, this happens to be the first time in 80 years that a non-Israeli would be honoured with the Israel Prize, regarded as the state's highest cultural honour.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/trump-mamdani-epstein-hasina-pope-leo-xiv-elon-musk-luigi-mangione-shubhanshu-shukla-global-headlines-2025-most-talked-about-people-1766740930763">Trump, Epstein, Mamdani and more: 2025’s most talked-about people</a><h2>Israel tailors a peace prize for Trump</h2>Notably, Israel has tailored the award to fulfil Trump's ambitions. This is the first time Israel will be awarding the 'Israel Prize' in the peace category.Acknowledging this, Netanyahu, in a statement, said that Israel was breaking the "convention" to honour Trump for his "immense contribution to the Israeli and the Jewish people"."President Trump has broken so many conventions to surprise people, so we decided to break a convention or create a new one, that is to award the Israel Prize, which in 80 years, we have never awarded to a non-Israeli, to President Trump. This was announced formally over lunch by our Minister of Education, that President Donald J Trump should be awarded this prize for his immense contribution to the Israeli and the Jewish people," he told reporters.He added that the award "reflects the overwhelming sentiment of Israelis across the spectrum, they appreciate what you've done to help Israel and our common battle against the terrorists."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-2025-redacted-newsom-goes-full-troll-mode-on-trump-over-epstein-files-redactions-watch-viral-video-1766730541310">'2025: REDACTED': Newsom goes full troll mode on Trump over Epstein files redactions. Watch viral video</a><h2>FIFA did it first</h2>Before Israel, FIFA, earlier this year, created a peace prize especially for Trump. At the 2026 World Cup draw, FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented his “close friend” Donald Trump with the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize, which was created without approval from the governing FIFA Council.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Donald Trump may have missed out on a Nobel, but Israel has stepped in with a custom-made peace prize. Benjamin Netanyahu announced the first-ever Israel Prize for Peace, breaking an 80-year rule to honour Trump’s legacy.

US President Donald Trump's heartfelt desire for a Nobel Peace Prize may have stayed unattainable in 2025, but his friend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stepped up with a prize for the "peacemaker". Following his bilateral meeting with the POTUS, Netanyahu on Monday (Dec 29) announced that Israel will bestow upon Trump the 'Israel Prize for Peace'. The US president, responding to the announcement, said it was "really surprising and very much appreciated." Why does it matter? Apart from Trump's obvious push for a "peacemaker" legacy, this happens to be the first time in 80 years that a non-Israeli would be honoured with the Israel Prize, regarded as the state's highest cultural honour. Also read | Trump, Epstein, Mamdani and more: 2025’s most talked-about people Israel tailors a peace prize for Trump Notably, Israel has tailored the award to fulfil Trump's ambitions. This is the first time Israel will be awarding the 'Israel Prize' in the peace category. Acknowledging this, Netanyahu, in a statement, said that Israel was breaking the "convention" to honour Trump for his "immense contribution to the Israeli and the Jewish people". "President Trump has broken so many conventions to surprise people, so we decided to break a convention or create a new one, that is to award the Israel Prize, which in 80 years, we have never awarded to a non-Israeli, to President Trump. This was announced formally over lunch by our Minister of Education, that President Donald J Trump should be awarded this prize for his immense contribution to the Israeli and the Jewish people," he told reporters. He added that the award "reflects the overwhelming sentiment of Israelis across the spectrum, they appreciate what you've done to help Israel and our common battle against the terrorists." Also read | '2025: REDACTED': Newsom goes full troll mode on Trump over Epstein files redactions. Watch viral video FIFA did it first Before Israel, FIFA, earlier this year, created a peace prize especially for Trump. At the 2026 World Cup draw, FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented his “close friend” Donald Trump with the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize, which was created without approval from the governing FIFA Council.

Donald Trump may have missed out on a Nobel, but Israel has stepped in with a custom-made peace prize. Benjamin Netanyahu announced the first-ever Israel Prize for Peace, breaking an 80-year rule to honour Trump’s legacy.

No Nobel? Benjamin Netanyahu creates Israel Peace Prize just for Donald Trump

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