Khaleda Zia, the first woman to serve as Bangladesh’s prime minister, died at 80 after battling a prolonged illness, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. She led the Bangladesh Nationalist Party for decades and remained a central figure in the nation’s politics. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which she led for decades, confirmed her death early Tuesday….
Many Syrians in Turkey are once again thinking about returning to their homeland after the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. For families who fled the war, the decision is difficult. Some see an opportunity to rebuild their lives in Syria, whereas others remain concerned about safety, jobs, and access to basic…
Senior Conservative politicians have urged the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury to cancel plans for a £100 million fund linked to the Church of England’s historical ties to slavery. In a letter reported by the Sunday Times, a group of MPs and peers called on Dame Sarah Mullally to halt the proposal. They argue that the…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed plans to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday, signaling a renewed push toward ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. Zelenskyy said discussions will center on a U.S.-mediated peace framework and separate proposals for American security guarantees. The talks come as diplomatic activity accelerates ahead of the new…
An explosion ripped through a mosque in the Syrian city of Homs during Friday prayers, killing at least eight people and wounding 18 others, the country’s Health Ministry reported. The explosion tore through the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in Homs’ Wadi al-Dhahab district during Friday prayers. Within minutes, rescue crews were on the…
Delivering his first Christmas message as pontiff, Pope Leo made a heartfelt call for peace on Monday, urging Russia and Ukraine to summon the courage to begin direct negotiations and bring their devastating war to an end. Speaking from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope…
US authorities are keeping watch on another oil tanker believed to be tied to Venezuela, a US official said, as Washington steps up efforts to curb the country’s sanctioned oil trade. US officials said monitoring of the tanker is ongoing, and further enforcement action could be taken if new evidence confirms violations of existing sanctions,…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has outlined fresh steps to tackle hate speech following a deadly attack at Bondi Beach that targeted a Jewish community event. The attack took place during a Hanukkah event, where two gunmen opened fire, leaving 15 people dead. Authorities have described the attack as an act of terrorism inspired by…
Sydney, Australia—A shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah gathering has left at least 12 people dead, including one of the attackers, authorities said, in an attack that officials have classified as terrorism. The violence erupted on Saturday evening as members of the Jewish community gathered on the beachfront to mark the first night…
Canada continues to uphold strict sanctions and terrorism designations against the Syrian government and multiple armed factions operating there, even as some countries in the region take steps to normalize their ties with Damascus. Ottawa’s approach remains closely aligned with that of key Western partners, including the United States and the European Union, which continue…
