Morning Digest | Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina wins 4th straight term; J&K to have no local body members from today, and more
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Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina wins 4th straight term as her party secures two-thirds majority in polls
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday secured a record fourth straight term as her Awami League party won two-thirds of the seats in the general elections marred by sporadic violence and a boycott by the main opposition BNP and its allies.
No local body representatives in J&K from January 9; no Assembly since 2018
The people of Jammu and Kashmir, who have not had any Assembly representation since 2018, will cease to have any electoral representation at the grassroots level as well from January 9. The five-year term of almost 30,000 local representatives is set to expire on that date, and there is no clarity on when the next election for municipal bodies and panchayats will be held, as the Union government has decided to first conduct a delimitation exercise.
Congress begins seat-sharing talks with INDIA bloc constituents; announces observers for 539 LS seats
On a day when senior leaders started seat-sharing talks in some States with partners of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), the Congress on January 7 announced names of observers for 539 Lok Sabha seats across the country.
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Syria's interim President visits Saudi Arabia, signaling a shift from Iran as main ally, aiming to lift sanctions.
Israeli PM Netanyahu meets with President Trump to strengthen ties, following tensions with previous administration over Gaza war.
Ukrainian drone attack kills civilian in Russian region near Ukraine border, escalating conflict between the two countries.
Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of Russia's State Duma, heads to India for crucial talks, highlighting strategic partnership and cooperation.
China challenges Trump's tariff at WTO, plans "countermeasures" while urging U.S. for dialogue to avoid escalating conflict.
Paramilitary group RSF attacks Sudanese market, killing 54 and injuring 158, escalating civil war atrocities.
Canada and Mexico retaliate against U.S. tariffs, Trudeau imposes 25% tariffs on U.S. goods, Sheinbaum seeks dialogue with U.S.
Mexican President Sheinbaum emphasizes collaboration with the U.S. in response to tariffs, highlighting drug trafficking crackdown.
Iran unveils Ghadr-380 missile with anti-jamming capability, part of extensive underground missile program, posing threat to enemies.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls for U.S. involvement in ceasefire talks with Russia amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
SIGAR report questions Taliban's legal right to billions in U.S. funding for Afghanistan, suggesting return to U.S. control.
18 security personnel and 23 terrorists killed in clashes in Balochistan, part of ongoing anti-terrorist operations in Pakistan.
Horst Köhler, former German president known for his outsider approach, dies at 81 after a short illness.
"Gunmen in Syria massacre 10 Alawite citizens, sparking fears of sectarian violence in post-Assad era."
50 sick Palestinian children cross to Egypt for treatment, marking Rafah crossing reopening after ceasefire deal.
Hamas releases American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel in Gaza as part of ceasefire deal with Israel.
Democrats, desperately seeking a new message and messengers to push back against the Trump administration, will elect a new leader Saturday.
Paraguay aims to host 2030 Youth Olympics and 2026 World Cup games, boosting international recognition through sports.