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Bangladesh ex PM Khaleda Zia

Bangladesh SC acquits former prime minister Khaleda Zia in corruption case

Zia was sentenced to five years in prison on February 8, 2018, for embezzling government funds, while her son Tarique and four others received 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Tk 2.1 crore each.

US imposes sanctions on Russia

Outgoing US President Joe Biden slaps last-minute sanctions on Russia days before stepping down

The massive list of sanctions, which include two Indian companies that were transporting LNG from Russia, are aimed at making it more "difficult for Putin to conduct his wars," Biden said.

Donald Trump Sentenced

Found guilty, US President-elect Donald Trump sentenced in 'hush money' case: No jail, no fine

While handing down the "unconditional discharge" verdict, the New York State judge said it was the "only lawful sentence" given the circumstances of Trump taking office on Jan 20, when the 78-year-old Republican will become the first-ever US president to step into the White House with a felony conviction.

TIbet earthquake

Tibet earthquake: Search for survivors called off as thousands moved to shelters

Chinese officials said that they have ended the search for survivors and have shifted the focus on rebuilding and rehabilitation of the displaced and treating the injured. They pulled out 407 people from under the rubble.

India-Taliban

Taliban calls India a 'significant regional and economic partner' following high-level talks in Dubai

Both sides vowed to enhance trade, and facilitate Indian visas for Afghan businessmen, students, and patients during a meeting between India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi — the first such talks since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in 2021.

Donald Trump

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken dismisses Trump’s expansionist agenda amid global concerns

US President-elect Donald Trump has once again said that he wants to take control of the semiautonomous territory of Denmark even if he has to use the military force to make that happen.

California wildfire

Hollywood Hills burning: Los Angeles wildfires have claimed five lives, destroyed hundreds of properties, forced mass evacuations

The fires in southern California, "one of the worst disasters" in US history, have scorched over 25,000 acres, gutting almost 500 structures, including celebrity properties, and forcing some 100,000 residents to evacuate the region even as officials warn that the worst is yet to come as flames continue to rage amid gusty winds and shortage of water to put out the fires.