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As Trump Prepares for a Second Term, Putin Hails Him as 'Intelligent' and 'Experienced' Leader
As he was winding up his state visit to Kazakhstan on Thursday, Putin was asked if the outgoing Biden administration's authorization to hit Russia with ATACMS affect the ability to establish contacts with a future Trump administration?
Bangladesh Targets Hindus: Bank Accounts of ISKCON's Chinmoy Krishna Das and 16 Others Frozen
Local Dhaka reported on Friday that Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) froze the bank accounts of 17 individuals associated with Iskcon Bangladesh, including the arrested leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, for 30 days.
Trump Cabinet Nominees Faced with Bomb Threats and Intimidation
"Last night and this morning, several of President Trump's Cabinet nominees and administration appointees were targeted in violent, un-American threats to their lives and those who live with them," Trump transition spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in a statement on Wednesday.
Khalistani Leader Pannun Issues Threat to Disrupt Odisha DGP Conference
The founder of the outlawed Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) outfit in a video issued on Thursday called the Prime Minister, Union Home Minister and National Security Advisor the "axis of evil who are bringing the biggest security threat to Bhubaneswar".
Israeli Airstrike Hits Lebanon Despite Ceasefire Agreement
This is reportedly the first strike of its kind since the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon came into effect early Wednesday morning, Xinhua news agency reported.
UK MP Demands Religious Freedom Amid Hindu Attacks in Bangladesh
"I condemned attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh and imprisonment of Chinmoy Krishna Das. Freedom of religion must be preserved globally," MP wrote on X.
Australia Enacts Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
From the end of next year, children and teenagers in Australia under the age of 16 will be barred from using social media. The government and the opposition party argue that it is necessary to protect their mental health and wellbeing, the Xinhua news agency reported.
ISKCON Supports Call to Safeguard Hindus and Temples in Bangladesh
Chinmoy Krishna, also known as Krishna Prabhu Das, was arrested by the Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Monday evening.
Bangladesh Ex-PM Hasina Urges Release of Hindu Priest, Criticizes 'Power Grabbers'
"A top leader of the Sanatan religious community has been unjustly arrested, he must be released immediately," Hasina, who was forced to leave the country after the so-called 'Anti-Discrimination Student Movement' in August, said in a statement.
Trump Appoints Kolkata-born Doctor to Lead Major Health Research Initiative
Trump announced Tuesday night that he was "thrilled to nominate" him for the job of directing the "nation's medical research and to make important discoveries that will improve health and save lives".
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