Narendra Modi: “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 first woman Prime Minister of Bangladesh, her important contributions towards the development of Bangladesh, as well as India-Bangladesh relations, will always be remembered. “I recall my warm meeting with her in Dhaka in 2015. We hope that her vision and legacy will continue to guide our partnership. “May her soul rest...
US offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says
The United States is offering Ukraine security guarantees for a period of 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, though he said he would prefer an American commitment of up to 50 years to deter Russia from further attempts to seize its neighbor’s land by force. U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Zelenskyy at his Florida resort on Sunday and insisted that Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace settlement. Negotiators are still searching for a breakthrough on key issues, however, including whose forces withdraw from where in Ukraine and the fate of Ukraine’s Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia...
Turkish Police Detain Over 100 Suspects In Raids Against The Islamic State Group
Turkish police carried out further large-scale operations against the Islamic State group in Istanbul and in Ankara on Tuesday, detaining more than a hundred suspects, officials said. The raids came a day after a deadly clash in the northwestern province of Yalova, where three police officers and six IS militants were killed. Eight other officers and a night guard were wounded when police stormed a house used as a hideout. Turkey has launched a series of operations against suspected IS cells in the past week, following reports that operatives were planning attacks targeting Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, authorities said. On Tuesday, police carried...
South Korean President Lee Returns To Presidential Palace Avoided By Predecessor
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday commuted to Cheong Wa Dae, the country’s traditional presidential palace, for the first time since taking office in June, more than three years after his ousted predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol moved the presidential office to the Defense Ministry compound. It was the first time a president had commuted to Cheong Wa Dae since May 9, 2022, the final day of former President Moon Jae-in’s term, before Yoon began his presidency working out of a converted Defense Ministry building. Following the relocation, Yoon opened parts of Cheong Wa Dae to the public as a tourist site, which...
Saudi Arabia Bombs Yemen Port Over Weapons Shipment From UAE, Issues Warning To Abu Dhabi
Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen’s port city of Mukalla on Tuesday over what it described as a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab Emirates. The kingdom later directly linked the UAE to the separatists’ recent advances in Yemen and warned Abu Dhabi its actions were “extremely dangerous.” The attack signals a new escalation in tensions between the kingdom and the separatist forces of the Southern Transitional Council, which is backed by the Emirates. It also further strains ties between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, which had been backing competing sides in Yemen’s decadelong war...
Cristiano Ronaldo Congratulates Novak Djokovic On His First Ever Globe Sports Award
Cristiano Ronaldo to Djokovic: “Game-changers stop time. They are timeless.”
Official Says 6 Islamic State Militants And 3 Police Officers Killed In Clash In Northwest Turkey
Islamic State militants clashed with police in northwest Turkey on Monday, leaving three police officers and six militants dead, Turkey’s interior minister said. At least eight other police officers and a night guard were wounded. The shooting occurred in Elmali district in Yalova province, south of Istanbul, as police stormed a house where the militants were hiding. Special forces from neighboring Bursa province were dispatched to reinforce the operation. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said the operation in Yalova was one out of more than 100 simultaneous raids carried out against IS suspects in 15 provinces across the country. The operation...
Women Protesters Flogged For Protesting Against Kidnapping And Insecurity Outside Kwara Government House
Villagers from Kwara State’s Ifelodun area gathered Monday at the Ilorin Government House to protest surging kidnappings and bandit attacks that took their relatives, including seven feared abducted on December 27. Witnesses described hired thugs flogging the mostly female protesters, with videos showing them scattering in panic while nearby police did not intervene. Activist Omoyele Sowore condemned the ‘despicable’ violence, calling out Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as no official statements have emerged amid ongoing insecurity in the region. Omoyele Sowore: “This video of hired thugs attacking women and children protesting peacefully in front of the Kwara State Government House over mass...
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu In An Interview On ‘THISDAY’ Says His Administration Is Not Perfect But The Journey Is A Sincere One.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu: “Lagos is a place that throws questions at you from the moment you wake up. Traffic, floods, power, safety, jobs, everything needs attention, sometimes all at the same time. “Since I resumed office in 2019, every day has been about keeping this city on its feet while over 20 million people chase their dreams. “When people see photos of new roads or rail lines, they often miss the human side of the work. I think about the market woman who needs to get home before dark. The student stuck in traffic when it rains. The young man trying...