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19 Dec

Bangladesh Sees Escalating Protests After Student Figure’s Killing Ahead of February Vote

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Dhaka (Rajeev Sharma): Bangladesh is witnessing a sharp rise in political unrest following the death of Sharif Osman bin Hadi, a student activist whose killing has triggered demonstrations, vandalism and arson in multiple cities, further complicating the country’s already fragile pre-election environment. Hadi, who played a key role in the youth-led platform Inquilab Moncho, died amid clashes that quickly spiralled into wider violence. Several media organisations were targeted during the unrest, with protesters setting fire to offices and vehicles, prompting condemnation from journalists’ groups and civil society leaders. The turmoil comes as the nation prepares for parliamentary elections slated for…

17 Dec

Louvre Strike Continues as Staff Extend Walkout Over Security and Staffing Concerns

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsCulture Ministry, Louvre strike, Paris museum, security lapses, staff protest

Paris, December 17, 2025: Employees of the Louvre Museum on Wednesday voted to extend their ongoing strike, deepening uncertainty over the reopening of the world’s most visited museum amid mounting concerns over chronic understaffing, deteriorating infrastructure and security lapses.The decision was taken at a general assembly earlier in the day, where workers unanimously backed the continuation of the walkout that began earlier this week. The museum, which was closed on Tuesday for its regular weekly shutdown, remained in limbo on Wednesday as authorities assessed whether enough staff were available to safely open the galleries.Visitors holding pre-booked tickets were seen waiting…

17 Dec

US extends travel ban to seven more countries, tightens curbs on 39 nations citing national security

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National Times Bureau :- US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation expanding America’s travel ban and entry restrictions, citing concerns over national security, public safety, inadequate vetting systems and high visa overstay rates. The order adds 20 more countries and Palestinians to the existing list, taking the total number of affected nations to 39. According to a White House fact sheet, a complete travel ban has been imposed on Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria, as well as on Palestinians holding travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority. Laos and Sierra Leone, which earlier faced partial restrictions,…

16 Dec

Bondi Beach Shooting: Telangana Police Say Suspect Sajid Akram Had No India Link to Radicalisation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAustralia terror, Bondi Beach shooting, Hyderabad, Sajid Akram, Telangana Police

Hyderabad/Australia, December 16, 2025: One of the suspects in the deadly mass shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach has been identified as Sajid Akram, a native of Hyderabad, Telangana Police confirmed on Tuesday, while ruling out any connection between his radicalisation and India.In an official statement, the office of the Telangana Director General of Police said Sajid Akram had migrated to Australia nearly 27 years ago and had only limited contact with his family in Hyderabad. The police clarified that there was no evidence to suggest that the radicalisation of Sajid Akram or his son, Naveed Akram, was influenced by any…

15 Dec

Father and Son Identified in Deadly Attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

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Sydney (Rajeev Sharma): Australian investigators have confirmed that a mass shooting at a Jewish cultural gathering near Sydney’s Bondi Beach was carried out by two related suspects, a father and his son, ruling out the involvement of any additional assailants. New South Wales Police said the violence erupted on Sunday evening during a Hanukkah event held in a park close to the popular beachfront. The gathering, attended by about 1,000 people, turned chaotic when gunfire broke out, forcing crowds to run for safety along the shoreline and into nearby streets. Authorities said the older suspect, aged 50, was shot and…

13 Dec

House Democrats Introduce Measure to Repeal High Import Duties on India

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): A group of US lawmakers has moved to challenge President Donald Trump’s decision to sharply raise tariffs on goods imported from India, introducing a House resolution that would cancel the emergency order behind the levies. The proposal, led by Representatives Deborah Ross, Marc Veasey and Raja Krishnamoorthi, targets trade duties that climbed to 50 per cent on a range of Indian products. The lawmakers argue that the action, taken under emergency powers, exceeds presidential authority and is hurting American businesses, workers and consumers. The resolution seeks to reverse an additional 25 per cent surcharge imposed in late…

11 Dec

US Approves USD 686 Million Upgrade Package for Pakistan’s F-16 Fleet

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDSCA approval, F-16 upgrade, US-Pakistan defence ties, USD 686 million deal

Washington DC, December 11, 2025: The United States has approved the sale of advanced equipment and support services worth USD 686 million to upgrade Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jet fleet, according to a letter sent to Congress by the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), as reported by Dawn.The package includes Link-16 data systems, upgraded avionics, cryptographic equipment, training modules and broad logistical support. The DSCA stated that the sale aligns with Washington’s foreign policy and national security priorities, ensuring Pakistan remains interoperable with US and allied forces in counterterrorism operations and future contingency missions.According to the agency, the upgrades will…

11 Dec

Trump’s New “Gold Card” Visa Opens a High-Cost Fast Lane to U.S. Residency

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The Trump administration has introduced a controversial immigration pathway that allows affluent foreign nationals to secure expedited U.S. residency—provided they are willing to pay a steep entry price. The programme, branded the “Trump Gold Card,” quietly went live this week, creating what critics describe as a pay-to-enter track alongside the administration’s broader crackdown on immigration. Hosted on the new government portal Trumpcard.gov, the programme invites applicants to begin the process by submitting a $15,000 processing fee to the Department of Homeland Security. Once preliminary screenings and background checks are completed, candidates are required to make a $1…

10 Dec

Australia Imposes World’s First Nationwide Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAustralia social media ban, under-16 restriction

Canberra, December 10, 2025: Australia on Wednesday enforced a landmark nationwide ban on social media use for children under 16, becoming the first country to introduce restrictions of such scale. The decision, widely praised by parents and child-safety advocates, has triggered strong objections from major tech giants and free-speech groups.The new law took effect at midnight and directed ten major platforms, including TikTok, YouTube owned by Alphabet, and Meta’s Instagram and Facebook, to block underage users or face penalties reaching A$49.5 million (USD 33 million). The sweeping reform has quickly drawn global attention as other governments examine the growing risks…

10 Dec

US revokes 85,000 visas since January amid massive immigration and security crackdown

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National Times Bureau :- The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday that it has revoked 85,000 visas since January, highlighting how quickly the Trump administration is tightening immigration enforcement and national-security checks. In a post on X, the department wrote: “85,000 visa revocations since January. President Trump and Secretary Rubio follow one simple mandate, and they won’t stop anytime soon.” The post also featured an image of Trump with the slogan “Make America Safe Again,” underscoring that visa restrictions are a key part of the administration’s security strategy.A State Department official told CNN that the total includes over 8,000 student…