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BNP alleges conspiracy to 'derail' 2026 elections in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov 7 (UNI) Flaring the massive bout of social unrest and political tensions, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has alleged that certain elements are conspiring to derail the February 2026 polls.
"Attempts are being made to create an unstable environment in the country. They are trying to foil the election. They are trying to postpone the election. The people will not accept this," BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said during a rally in Jessore on Thursday, reports state media.
"We have an opportunity to return to a democratic system. We cannot let this opportunity be wasted due to conspiracy," he added.
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Afghan FM says future of national development depends on bolstering learning across studies

11 Dec 2025 | 8:35 PM

Kabul, Dec 11 (UNI) Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi said that the future of the nation's development and advancement depends on strengthening its education in both religious and contemporary studies, viewing both aspects as being equally important.

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Sri Lanka secures USD150m World Bank funding to strengthen primary healthcare

11 Dec 2025 | 6:59 PM

Colombo, Dec 11 (UNI) The Sri Lankan government has signed a financial agreement with the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group to secure USD150 million worth of funds, for financing a nationwide project aimed at upgrading the country's primary healthcare system, the government said.

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Sri Lanka activates World Bank's emergency funds for accelerating cyclone reief

11 Dec 2025 | 6:10 PM

Colombo, Dec 10 (UNI) The Sri Lankan government has proceeded to activate the emergency-response components embedded within the ongoing World Bank financed projects for accelerating the island nation's post-disaster recovery from the destructive onslaught of Cyclone Ditwah.

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At UN, India calls for a practical engagement with Afghan Taliban

11 Dec 2025 | 4:22 PM

Dhairya Maheshwari
United Nations, Dec 11 (UNI/Sputnik) "Coordinated regional and international cooperation on key issues concerning Afghanistan is paramount as is strongly engaging relevant parties for promoting peace, stability and development in the country," Indian Permanent Representative (PR) has told a UNSC briefing. Ambassador P Harish, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), has called for "practical engagement" with the Taliban, while backing a "coherent policy" of engagement that incentivises positive actions.

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Bipartisan Lawmakers warn of escalation after US seizes Venezuelan oil tanker

11 Dec 2025 | 3:01 PM

Washington, Dec 11 (UNI) Bipartisan lawmakers on Wednesday voiced strong concerns that the U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker could dangerously escalate tensions with Caracas, even as the Trump administration defended the move as part of its broader crackdown on sanctioned oil shipments.

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