December 12, 2025

Bangladesh Sets National Election for Feb 12 Amid Awami League Suspension

Bangladesh's Election Commission announced the 13th national parliamentary election for February 12. The Awami League's registration remains suspended. The ruling party rejects the poll dates, seeking a neutral government for elections.

December 12, 2025

Myanmar Army Targets Scam Compounds Amid Ongoing Conflict in Karen State

Myanmar's military claims it is eradicating scam compounds run by Chinese criminals on the Thai border. While some raids and demolitions have taken place, many scam operations continue amid civil war tensions and fears of limited cleanup.

December 12, 2025

US Sanctions Six Ships After Seizing Venezuelan Oil Tanker ‘Skipper’

The US has sanctioned six ships linked to Venezuelan oil after seizing the tanker Skipper near Venezuela. The move targets Maduro’s allies amid drug and oil smuggling claims.

December 12, 2025

Reddit Challenges Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban in High Court

Reddit has filed a legal challenge against Australia’s under-16 social media ban. The company says the law forces risky age checks on adults and isolates teens. Reddit argues it mainly serves adults and does not act like typical social media sites. The case could be heard in 2024 after Reddit complies with the law.

December 12, 2025

Indian Bengali Migrant Sunali Khatun Deported to Bangladesh, Returns After Court Order

Sunali Khatun, nine months pregnant and living in Delhi, was deported to Bangladesh after police accused her family of being illegal migrants. The Calcutta High Court later quashed the deportation, ordering their return. After months in prison, Sunali and her son returned home in December 2025, while her husband remains detained in Bangladesh.