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Bangladesh’s interim govt head announces general election will be held in late 2025 or early 2026

Muhammad Yunus, who took charge of politically unstable Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina's ouster, has announced that elections will be held following key reforms like updating the voter list.

Kabul

Taliban Refugee Minister Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani, 6 others killed in Kabul explosion

Minister of Refugees of the Islamic Emirate, Alhaji Khalil-ur-Rahman Haqqani was killed this afternoon in a barbaric attack by the enemies in an explosion at the Ministry of Refugees, said Kabul police in a statement refering to militant group Islamic State Khorasan which claimed responsibility for the attack.

Syria

Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad secure in Russia: Deputy FM

President Vladimir Putin had made the decision to grant asylum to Assad and it shows that Russia acted as required in such an extraordinary situation, Deputy Foreign Minister Russia, Sergei Ryabkov said.

S Korea

South Korea's ex-defense minister accused of martial law plot attempts suicide

Police stopped Kim Yong-Hyun, a close aide of President Yoon Suk Yeol from his attempt to kill himself during a search in the president's office on Dec 11, Justice Minister Park Sung Jae confirmed.

Princeton University

Princeton University study reveals deep genetic links between Modern Humans and Neanderthals

Modern humans and Neanderthals interbred in multiple waves over 200,000 years, exchanging genes and influencing each other's evolution. A new study using AI reveals traces of modern human DNA in Neanderthals and revises their population size to 2,400. The findings suggest Neanderthals weren't wiped out but were gradually absorbed into human populations, reshaping our understanding of shared history.

BANGLADESH

Bangladesh reports 88 attacks on minorities after India raises concerns

The announcement follows India’s call for the safety and welfare of minorities, particularly Hindus, during discussions with Bangladeshi leadership.

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Donald Trump nominates Indian-American Harmeet Dhillon for top civil rights post

“Harmeet is a respected member of the Sikh religious community. In her new role Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, she will be a tireless defender of our constitutional rights, and will enforce our civil rights and election laws FAIRLY and FIRMLY,” Trump said about Chandigarh-born Dhillon, who moved to the US along with her parents, when she was a child.