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December 26, 2024

NATO Urges Full Investigation Into Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash That Killed 38

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BRUSSELS – NATO on Thursday called for a thorough investigation into the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that claimed 38 lives near Aktau, Kazakhstan.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and victims of Azerbaijan Airlines flight J28243,” NATO spokesperson Farah Dakhlallah posted on the platform X. “We wish those injured a speedy recovery and call for a full investigation.”

The Embraer passenger jet crashed on Wednesday after diverting from an area of Russia recently targeted by Ukrainian drone attacks, according to local reports. Kazakhstan’s Senate Chairman noted that the cause of the crash remains unknown.

India’s $8 Billion Submarine Project Delayed Amid Contractor Complaints

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Trump Announces Withdrawal of Security for Biden and Several Others

Bangladesh, International

Frustrated Jagannath University Students Chant “Fake, Fake, Fake” Upon Arrival of Advisor Nahid Islam [Video]

Afghanistan, Asia, Bangladesh, China, India, International

Asia Redefines Global Energy Trends with Record Renewable Growth and Ambitious 2030 Goals

Entertainment

Shah Rukh Khan Joins Horror Thriller Film

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Thanksgiving: A National Day of Gratitude in the United States

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Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Possible “At Any Moment

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Pakistan Accuses India of Violating Indus Waters Treaty, Prepares Formal Notice

India, Pakistan

India Suspends Indus Water Treaty Amid Rising Tensions with Pakistan

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Myanmar Junta May Weaponize Nuclear Power Plant, Warns UN Envoy

India, Pakistan

India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate Following Pahalgam Attack

Americas

Trump Announces 100% Tariff on All Foreign Films

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Americas, International, Iran, Lead, Middle East, News

Trump Warns of ‘Obliteration’ if Iran Assassinates Him

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Europe

TikTok Fined €530 Million by the European Union

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152 Dead from Consuming Adulterated Alcohol in Turkey

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Americas, Asia, Bangladesh, Economy, Global Trade, International, News, US

Bangladesh Pleads for US Tariff Relief as Garment Exports Face Crisis

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Bangladesh, Immigration, India

Bangladesh Restricts Visa Issuance for Indians at Kolkata Mission

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Sports

Pant’s Blistering 61 Keeps Final Test on a Knife-Edge

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Economy, Europe, International, Lead, News, Ukraine

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Asia, Bangladesh, International, Lead, News, Opinion

Target Killings & Attacks Against Hindus in Bangladesh; Over 3,000 Attacks, 23 Murdered So Far in Yunus Regime

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Americas

Teen Arrested After Five Family Members Found Dead in Washington State Home

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Americas, Asia, Bangladesh, International, Iran, Lead, Middle East, News, US

Iranian Shadow Fleet Ship Under U.S. Sanctions Arrives in Bangladesh

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