Day: December 24, 2025

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Seven killed in small plane crash at US North Carolina airport

Updated: Dec 19th, 2025 File image (IANS) Seven people were killed after a small jet crashed at a regional airport in Statesville, US state of North Carolina, police said.  According to the police, among those killed in the crash were former NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) driver Greg Biffle, his wife and...

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Violence erupts in Bangladesh after death of radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi

Violence erupted in Bangladesh following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of the radical group Inqilab Mancha, with several media outlets reportedly targeted in arson attacks.  Hadi succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at a Singapore hospital, after battling for his life for six days. Addressing the nation on Thursday night, the interim...

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Rare H5N5 bird flu case raises vigilance in United States

Updated: Dec 18th, 2025 A human case of H5N5 virus was registered in Washington, US, raising alarms to health authorities across the country. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the case marks the 71 confirmed human infection with influenza A(H5) in the United States since early 2024 and the first reported since February 2025....

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Tensions rise in Bangladesh amid anti-India protests, New Delhi flags security concerns

Updated: Dec 18th, 2025 The political situation in Bangladesh has turned tense once again after hundreds of protestors attempted to march towards the Indian High Commission in Dhaka on Wednesday. Police stopped the demonstrators near Rampura Bridge, citing security concerns in the diplomatic zone. The protest, organised under the banner of ‘July Unity’, featured strong...