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02 Jan

Afganistan flash floods: 17 dead, thousands affected amid heavy rainfall

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National Times Bureau :- At least 17 persons have lost their lives and 11 others have been injured following flash floods triggered by the first heavy rains and snowfall of the season in Afghanistan, officials reported. The sudden floods have impacted multiple regions, causing damage to homes, roads, and livestock. According to Mohammad Yousaf Hammad, spokesperson for Afghanistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA), most fatalities have occurred since Monday in the districts most severely affected by the flooding. The extreme weather has disrupted daily life across central, northern, southern and western provinces. Hammad added that the floods have damaged infrastructure,…

02 Jan

Fresh Wave of Economic Protests Shakes Iran, Leaving Seven Dead

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Iran (Rajeev Sharma): Iran is witnessing a renewed surge of public unrest as demonstrations driven by economic hardship spread beyond major cities, resulting in at least seven deaths over the past two days, officials and independent monitors said. The incidents mark the most serious escalation since protests began earlier this week over inflation, job insecurity and the plunging value of the national currency. While gatherings in Tehran appeared to lose momentum, unrest intensified in provincial towns, particularly in western and southern regions populated largely by the Lur ethnic community. Fatal incidents were reported from four separate locations between Wednesday and…

01 Jan

Historic Midnight Swearing-In: Mamdani Takes Oath as New York City’s 112th Mayor

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsMamdani oath ceremony, New York City mayor, Old City Hall subway station, Quran swearing-in

New York (USA), January 1, 2025l6: New York City marked the start of the New Year with a moment of political significance as Mamdani was sworn in as the city’s 112th mayor during a private midnight ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station. The understated event, attended only by close family members and advisers, formally ushered in his tenure and set the tone for an administration he says will prioritise working New Yorkers. Mamdani took the oath of office on a Quran, administered by New York State Attorney General Letitia James, becoming the city’s second-youngest mayor. His wife,…

01 Jan

Hindu Trader Brutally Attacked in Bangladesh’s Shariatpur, Set Ablaze in Suspected Hate Crime

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBangladesh violence, communal violence, Hindu trader assaulted, Shariatpur attack

Dhaka (Bangladesh), January 1, 2026: A disturbing incident has once again highlighted rising communal tensions in Bangladesh after a Hindu trader was brutally assaulted and set on fire by unidentified attackers in Shariatpur district. The victim, identified as 50-year-old Khokan Chandra Das, is currently battling for his life after sustaining serious injuries. According to local sources, the incident took place late Wednesday night in the Kadamya area under the jurisdiction of the Damudya police station. Khokan Chandra Das, who runs a grocery and mobile banking business in Keraniganj market, was returning home on his motorcycle after closing his shop around…

01 Jan

California Pauses Mass Cancellation of Trucking Licences Amid Legal Dispute

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California (Rajeev Sharma): California has temporarily halted plans to revoke nearly 17,000 commercial driving licences after a legal challenge from Sikh and immigrant rights organisations, offering short-term relief to thousands of truck and bus drivers across the state. The licences will now remain valid until March while authorities review eligibility and compliance issues. The decision follows a class-action lawsuit filed by the Sikh Coalition and the Asian Law Caucus, which alleged that immigrant drivers were being disproportionately targeted despite holding valid qualifications. The groups argued that sudden licence cancellations threatened the livelihoods of drivers who depend on commercial driving for…

01 Jan

Explosion at Swiss Mountain Resort Bar Leaves Multiple Dead on New Year

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Switzerland (Rajeev Sharma): New Year celebrations turned tragic at a renowned Swiss ski destination after a powerful explosion ripped through a bar in Crans-Montana, resulting in several deaths and injuries. The incident was reported in the early hours of Thursday, with police confirming casualties but withholding specific numbers. According to law enforcement officials, the blast took place around 1:30 am local time at a bar named Constellation. Emergency responders, including police, fire services and medical teams, were immediately dispatched to the scene following reports of an explosion heard in the area. Those injured in the incident were rushed to nearby…

31 Dec

Jaishankar Delivers PM Modi’s Condolence Letter to Tarique Rahman as Bangladesh Bids Farewell to Khaleda Zia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia-Bangladesh relations, Khaleda Zia funeral, S Jaishankar, Tarique Rahman

New Delhi/Dhaka (Rajeev Sharma)— External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday met Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman in Dhaka and handed over a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, conveying India’s condolences over the death of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia as large crowds gathered for her funeral. Shortly after his arrival in the Bangladeshi capital, Jaishankar called on Rahman, the acting chairman of the BNP and Khaleda Zia’s eldest son, and expressed sympathy on behalf of the Indian government and people. Jaishankar is in Dhaka to represent India at the funeral of the veteran leader,…

31 Dec

Buffett Era Ends as Berkshire Hathaway Enters New Phase Under Greg Abel

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBerkshire Hathaway, CEO transition, Greg Abel, Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett

Omaha, December 31, 2025: Warren Buffett steps down as chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway on December 31, bringing to a close nearly 60 years of leadership that turned a struggling textile business into one of the world’s most influential conglomerates. Greg Abel will assume the role of CEO, marking a carefully planned transition at the top of the company long guided by the man known globally as the “Oracle of Omaha.” Buffett began buying shares of Berkshire Hathaway in the early 1960s at a modest price, eventually reshaping the company into a diversified powerhouse spanning insurance, manufacturing, retail, energy…

31 Dec

Bangladesh Pays Final Tribute to Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia

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Dhaka (Rajeev Sharma): Dhaka witnessed an outpouring of grief on Wednesday as thousands gathered to bid farewell to former Prime Minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80 after battling a long-term illness. The government declared a three-day state mourning and observed a public holiday to honour the late leader. Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister, will be laid to rest beside her husband, former President Ziaur Rahman, at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar. Her funeral has drawn international attention, with India sending External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to represent the government at the…

31 Dec

Garment Factory Shooting in Bangladesh Claims Life of Hindu Security Officer

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Dhaka (Rajeev Sharma): A Hindu member of Bangladesh’s auxiliary security force was shot dead while on duty at a garment factory in Mymensingh district, adding to a troubling series of violent incidents involving minority community members reported this month. The victim, 40-year-old Bajendra Biswas, was deployed at Sultana Sweaters Limited in the Mehrabari area of Bhaluka upazila when the incident took place. Biswas served with the Ansar Bahini, a paramilitary organisation under the Ministry of Home Affairs that assists with internal security and law enforcement duties. Police officials said the fatal shooting was carried out by another Ansar member, identified…