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December 21, 2025 8:04 PM

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Bangladesh: Indian Visa Application Centre suspends operations in Chattogram

The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Chattogram has suspended its operations until further notice amid heightened security concerns following recent incidents near the Assistant High Commission of India (AHCI) in the port city. In a brief statement, IVAC said visa services at its Chattogram ...

December 21, 2025 6:48 PM

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Five Killed, 44 Injured as Bus Overturns in Afghanistan’s Baghlan Province

Five people were killed and 44 others injured after a bus overturned in the Salang area of Baghlan province, Afghanistan, on Saturday. Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Works (MoPW) spokesperson said, the incident took place in the Shawal area, north of Salang in the wee hours. The injured were taken...

December 21, 2025 5:09 PM

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Amnesty Flags Detention of Journalist Sohrab Barkat by Pakistani Authorities

Amnesty International's South Asia Regional Office has raised concerns over the detention of journalist Sohrab Barkat, who was reportedly targeted by Pakistani authorities for alleged criticism of state institutions online. In a statement shared on social media, the organization said that Barkat was...

December 21, 2025 1:40 PM

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US Tightens Visa Scrutiny, Causing Interview Delays

The US has tightened scrutiny of non-immigrant visa holders. This has triggered delays in visa interviews, restricting where applicants can seek visa stamping and expanding social media vetting. According to US immigration attorney Aparna Dave, the changes have already begun affecting visa applicant...

December 21, 2025 1:09 PM

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Nine Killed in Shooting in South Africa’s West Rand Region

At least nine people have been killed and several others injured after armed assailants opened fire in South Africa's West Rand region, today. According to the police, the incident occurred in a township located near Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city and its main economic centre. Authorities...

December 21, 2025 1:07 PM

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Australia’s PM Albanese Orders Intelligence Review After Sydney Beach Shooting

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a review into the police and national intelligence agencies after last week's Bondi Beach attack. A national day of reflection was also held to mourn the 15 people killed after two gunmen opened fire at a Jewish festival at the Sydney beach. ...

December 21, 2025 12:20 PM

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No Evidence of Blasphemy in Mymensingh Lynching, Says Bangladesh RAB

Bangladesh’s Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has said that no clear evidence of blasphemy has so far emerged in the lynching of a Hindu youth in Mymensingh, even as it alleged that a factory floor manager handed him over to an enraged mob, instead of alerting police. The victim, 28 year old Dipu Chandr...

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