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Several Killed As Explosion Rips Through Bar In Luxury Swiss Ski Resort

An explosion of unknown origin at Le Constellation bar in Crans Montana killed and injured several people as Swiss police and emergency services responded to the ongoing incident. Read More

Zohran Mamdani Takes Oath As New York City’s First Muslim Mayor With Hand On Quran

Zohran Mamdani, age 34, was sworn in as New York’s first Muslim mayor, set for a four-year term likely to involve clashes with President Donald Trump. Read More

US Coast Guard Searches For Survivors After Strikes On Alleged Drug Vessels

The US military’s Southern Command, in a statement, said the military had carried out a strike against three vessels. Read More

US Intel Contradicts Russian Claim, Says Ukraine Didn’t Target Putin’s Residence: Reports

US intelligence, including the CIA, has suggested that Ukraine may not have targeted any of Putin’s residences in the recent alleged drone attack in northern Russia, reports said. Read More

‘Democracy Denied’: Sheikh Hasina’s Son Calls Bangladesh’s Feb Polls ‘Calculated Political Strike’

Sheikh Hasina’s son accused the Yunus-led interim government of excluding millions of voters by banning the Awami League ahead of the February elections. Read More

China Begins 2026 With 13% Tax On Condoms And Birth Control: What’s Behind The Move?

The measure kicks in on 1 January as China overhauls its VAT structure. It brings an end to the more-than-three-decade exemption on condoms, pills and IUDs. Read More

January 1: Different Names Of New Year In Asian Countries, Including Pakistan, Bangladesh & Nepal

The idea of “New Year” looks very different across Asia where multiple calendars (solar, lunar and religious) shape how and when the occasion is marked. Read More

Khaleda Zia’s Son Thanks Bangladeshis For Peaceful Conduct During Mother’s State Funeral

The BNP leader thanked citizens, security forces and interim government officials for ensuring a peaceful farewell for his mother. Read More