Veteran BBC Journalist Mark Tully, Chronicler of Bangladesh’s Birth, Dies at 90
Mark Tully, the legendary BBC correspondent known as the “voice of India,” has died in New Delhi at the age of 90. His reporting shaped global understanding of South Asia, including the historic birth of Bangladesh in 1971.
January 26, 2026
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Zelenskiy Says US Security Guarantees Document Is ‘100% Ready’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said a US-backed security guarantees document is fully prepared. Kyiv is now awaiting confirmation of the date and venue for signing, following progress in talks held in Abu Dhabi.
January 26, 2026
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New initiative to diversify Bangladesh's export sector beyond apparel, targets $100 billion milestone
Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin discusses the government's efforts to enhance Bangladesh's export competitiveness and achieve a $100 billion export target by 2030.
January 26, 2026
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Heavy Snowfall in Pakistan, Landslide Warning Issued, Tourists Advised to Avoid Travel
Pakistan has experienced heavy snowfall in several regions, leading to road closures and landslide warnings. Tourists are advised to avoid travel in affected areas as the situation worsens.
January 25, 2026
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Monster Winter Storm Leaves 670,000 Without Power, Grounds Nearly 10,000 US Flights
A powerful winter storm sweeping across the United States has knocked out electricity for more than 670,000 customers and caused widespread travel chaos. Nearly 10,000 flights were canceled as snow, ice and extreme cold threatened to paralyze large parts of the country.
January 25, 2026
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Appeals Court Rejects US Justice Department Bid to Expand Charges Over Minnesota Church Protest
A US appeals court has blocked the Justice Department’s attempt to bring charges against additional protesters involved in a Minnesota church demonstration. The ruling marks another legal setback for the Trump administration amid its aggressive crackdown on protest activity linked to immigration enforcement.
January 25, 2026
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Afghan Traders Sign Deal to Import Pharmaceuticals from Bangladesh
Afghan traders have secured an agreement to import medicines directly from Bangladesh, following Afghanistan's decision to stop customs clearance for medicines imported from Pakistan.
January 25, 2026
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Uttar Pradesh Youth Amputates Foot to Seek Disability Quota in Medical College Admission
A youth from Uttar Pradesh has gone to extreme lengths to secure a spot under the disability quota for medical college admission by amputating his own foot. Police are now investigating the matter and seeking legal advice.
January 25, 2026
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From Greenland to Ukraine, Trump’s Centralized Diplomacy Jolts US Allies
Allies say US foreign policy under President Donald Trump is being shaped by a narrow inner circle, sidelining diplomats and creating sudden reversals. Moves on Greenland, tariffs and security have left European partners scrambling to adjust.