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Najib Razak Sentenced to 15 Years, Fined $2.8B in 1MDB Case
Malaysia's former PM Najib Razak jailed 15 years, fined $2.8B for abuse of power and money laundering in 1MDB scandal; verdict could shake ruling coalition.
Muhammad Hashir
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US Conducts Airstrike on ISIS in Northwest Nigeria
The US, in coordination with Nigeria, carried out a strike against ISIS militants in Sokoto, killing multiple targets amid rising concerns over attacks on civilians.
Muhammad Hashir
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China Sanctions US Defense Firms over Taiwan Arms Sales
China sanctions 20 US defense companies and 10 executives in response to Washington’s $11.1bn weapons deal with Taiwan, freezing assets and restricting business.
Muhammad Hashir
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US Pushes Gaza Ceasefire Phase Two; Netanyahu Resists
White House plans for a Palestinian technocratic government and staged Hamas disarmament in Gaza face pushback from Netanyahu, straining US-Israel ceasefire efforts.
Muhammad Hashir
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Tariq Rahman Returns to Bangladesh After 17 Years, Sparks Political Excitement Ahead of 2026 Elections
Tariq Rahman, son of former PM Khaleda Zia and BNP acting chairman, returns to Bangladesh after 17 years, greeted by thousands in Dhaka ahead of 2026 elections.
Muhammad Hashir
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Pope Leo Laments Gaza Crisis in Christmas Sermon, Urges Global Compassion
Pope Leo denounces dire conditions for Palestinians in Gaza, urging attention to homelessness and the human cost of war worldwide.
Muhammad Hashir
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Israeli Drone Strike Kills Two in Eastern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Tensions
Two killed in Israeli drone strike on a minibus in eastern Lebanon’s Hermel district, as near-daily violations of the 2024 ceasefire continue. Hezbollah rejects disarmament amid rising tensions.
Muhammad Hashir
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14 Countries Condemn Israel’s Approval of 19 New West Bank Settlements
Britain, Canada, France and 11 other countries condemn Israel’s approval of 19 new settlements in the West Bank, calling it illegal and a threat to Gaza ceasefire and regional peace.
Muhammad Hashir
