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Reuters/Bangladesh Protests After Youth Leader Killing Ahead Of Vote

Bangladesh Protests After Youth Leader Killing Ahead Of Vote

December 19, 2025 3:11 am

Bangladesh deployed large numbers of police and paramilitary troops across Dhaka and other major cities on Friday following violent protests over the killing of a prominent youth activist, as fears of renewed unrest grew ahead of national elections scheduled for February.

Security forces were placed on alert after overnight demonstrations turned destructive in parts of the capital, although streets were largely calm by Friday morning. Residents said tension remained high, with concerns that protests could resume after Friday prayers.

The unrest followed the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a 32 year old youth leader and election candidate who was shot …

EU Loan To Ukraine Secures €90BN Funding Plan

EU Loan To Ukraine Secures €90BN Funding Plan

December 19, 2025 2:57 am

European Union leaders agreed on Friday to raise 90 billion euros in joint borrowing to support Ukraine’s defence against Russia over the next two years, abandoning for now a contentious plan to fund Kyiv using frozen Russian state assets.

The decision, reached after hours of negotiations in Brussels, ensures continued financial backing for Ukraine at a moment when officials warned that a funding gap next year could weaken its ability to resist Moscow’s invasion.

Under the agreement, the European Commission will raise funds backed by the EU budget and provide the money to Ukraine as a loan. The move allowed …

Zelenskiy Meets Polish President As Ukraine Seeks Support

Zelenskiy Meets Polish President As Ukraine Seeks Support

December 19, 2025 2:39 am

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will meet Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki in Warsaw on Friday, a visit aimed at reinforcing ties with one of Kyiv’s most important regional allies at a sensitive point in the war with Russia.

The meeting comes as European Union leaders have agreed to secure new borrowing to support Ukraine’s military and economic needs over the next two years, giving Kyiv fresh backing as the conflict enters a critical phase.

Poland has been one of Ukraine’s strongest supporters since Russia launched its full scale invasion, providing military aid and hosting millions of refugees. Officials in Warsaw broadly …

Brown University Shooting Suspect Found Dead

Brown University Shooting Suspect Found Dead

December 19, 2025 2:06 am

The suspect in last weekend’s mass shooting at Brown University has been found dead, authorities said Thursday, as investigators confirmed he was also responsible for the fatal shooting of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor two days later.

Officials identified the gunman as Claudio Neves Valente, a 48 year old Portuguese national and former Brown University student. Law enforcement said Valente died by suicide and acted alone. His motive remains unknown.

The announcement brings a major development in an investigation that began after a deadly attack inside a Brown lecture hall during final exams that left two students dead and …

Bondi Beach Hanukkah Attack Prompts Hate Speech Crackdown

Bondi Beach Hanukkah Attack Prompts Hate Speech Crackdown

December 18, 2025 2:37 am

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged tougher action against hate speech on Thursday following a deadly attack on a Jewish holiday gathering at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, as mourners gathered to bury the youngest of the victims.

The promise came as family, friends, and members of the Jewish community said farewell to 10 year old Matilda, one of 15 people killed when gunmen opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday. Authorities say the attack shocked the country and intensified fears about rising antisemitism.

Matilda’s white coffin was decorated with yellow toy bees, a reference to her middle name, Bee. …

Hainan Free Trade Port Signals China Trade Ambitions

Hainan Free Trade Port Signals China Trade Ambitions

December 18, 2025 2:22 am

China has formally separated its southern island province of Hainan from the mainland customs system, creating a sweeping duty free zone aimed at attracting foreign investment and strengthening Beijing’s bid to join a major trans Pacific trade pact.

The move, announced on Thursday, turns the island into the Hainan Free Trade Port, a project Chinese officials describe as a test case for deeper economic opening and a potential Hong Kong style commercial hub. Hainan’s economy is roughly comparable in size to that of a mid ranked country, and its land area is similar to Belgium.

Under the new system, goods …

India Business Visa Reform Eases Entry For Foreign Engineers

India Business Visa Reform Eases Entry For Foreign Engineers

December 18, 2025 1:58 am

India has overhauled its business visa rules to make it easier for foreign engineers and technicians to work in the country, a move expected to help manufacturers that rely heavily on Chinese specialists for factory operations and technical support.

The government said the changes are designed to cut paperwork and speed up approvals for professionals involved in factory installation, commissioning, maintenance, and production. The reform is seen as a practical step to ease long standing bottlenecks faced by Indian firms using imported machinery.

India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade said it launched a new digital platform last …

Rob Reiner Murder Charges Filed Against Son

Rob Reiner Murder Charges Filed Against Son

December 17, 2025 4:26 am

The younger son of filmmaker and political activist Rob Reiner was formally charged on Tuesday with first degree murder in the stabbing deaths of his parents, whose bodies were discovered inside their Los Angeles home over the weekend, authorities said.

Prosecutors identified the suspect as Nick Reiner, 32, who now faces two counts of first degree murder in connection with the killings of his father, actor director Rob Reiner, 78, and his mother, photographer and producer Michele Reiner, 70. The case has stunned Hollywood and the wider Los Angeles community.

Los Angeles police said officers were called to the Reiners’ …

Japan Fiscal Spending Push Meets Market Jitters

Japan Fiscal Spending Push Meets Market Jitters

December 17, 2025 4:10 am

Japan’s prime minister said on Wednesday that the country must lean on targeted government spending to strengthen growth and lift tax revenue, pushing back against calls for sharp budget restraint as markets react nervously to rising debt levels.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told a business policy forum in Tokyo that her administration remains committed to reviving a still fragile economy through carefully planned fiscal support, even as government borrowing costs rise.

“When I say proactive fiscal policy, I am talking about the strategic deployment of fiscal stimulus,” Takaichi said in a statement read at an economic panel hosted by …

Liverpool Parade Car Attack Driver Jailed For 21 Years

Liverpool Parade Car Attack Driver Jailed For 21 Years

December 17, 2025 3:52 am

A British man who drove his car into a crowd celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title has been sentenced to 21 and a half years in prison after admitting dozens of serious criminal charges linked to the attack.

Paul Doyle was jailed on Tuesday for injuring 134 people, including eight children, when he ploughed into Liverpool soccer fans during the club’s victory parade in May. Prosecutors said the attack lasted just over a minute but left lasting physical and emotional damage on victims across the city.

Doyle, who pleaded guilty last month, admitted to 31 offenses, including nine counts of …

Reuters/England Doctors Strike Begins Amid NHS Flu Surge

England Doctors Strike Begins Amid NHS Flu Surge

December 17, 2025 2:30 am

Doctors in England will begin a five day strike on Wednesday, escalating a long running dispute over pay and working conditions as hospitals face rising pressure from a sharp increase in flu cases.

The walkout involves resident doctors, previously known as junior doctors, who account for nearly half of England’s medical workforce. Their action comes at a critical moment for the National Health Service, which has warned of mounting strain on hospitals as winter illnesses spread.

Health officials say the timing of the strike could worsen delays for patients. According to NHS England, flu hospital admissions jumped by more than …

Bondi Shooting Charges: Suspect Faces 15 Murder Counts

Bondi Shooting Charges: Suspect Faces 15 Murder Counts

December 17, 2025 2:14 am

Australian prosecutors have charged Naveed Akram with 59 criminal offenses, including 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act, following a mass shooting that killed 15 people at Bondi Beach in Sydney during a Hanukkah celebration.

New South Wales Police said the charges relate to Sunday’s attack, which authorities have described as a terrorist incident and the deadliest mass shooting in Australia since 1996. Akram is the only surviving suspect. The second gunman, identified as his father, Sajid Akram, was shot dead during a confrontation with police at the scene.

Police said Naveed Akram, who was …

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