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Divisions fueling violence as Bangladesh nears crucial elections

Divisions fueling violence as Bangladesh nears crucial elections

At least 15 political leaders, activists killed across country from Dec. 11, when election schedule was announced, until Jan. 16

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French premier planning to use constitutional maneuver to push through 2026 budget: Report
19.01.2026

French premier planning to use constitutional maneuver to push through 2026 budget: Report

Article 49.3 could be invoked on Tuesday after Sebastien Lecornu pledged not to use special constitutional powers

Türkiye, Uzbekistan to hold joint strategic meetings in Ankara
19.01.2026

Türkiye, Uzbekistan to hold joint strategic meetings in Ankara

Inaugural Türkiye-Uzbekistan 4+4 Mechanism meeting also set for Tuesday

Status of Greenland is matter for its people, says New Zealand foreign minister
19.01.2026

Status of Greenland is matter for its people, says New Zealand foreign minister

Winston Peters discusses Arctic region with EU foreign policy chief

Japan to hold snap elections on Feb. 8
19.01.2026

Japan to hold snap elections on Feb. 8

Prime Minister Takaichi announces decision to dissolve lower house of parliament on Friday for snap elections next month

Benin ruling parties sweep all seats in provisional legislative results
19.01.2026

Benin ruling parties sweep all seats in provisional legislative results

Only Progressive Union for Renewal, Republican Bloc meet electoral threshold, set to share all 109 seats, Electoral commission says as turnout sits below 37%, opposition shut out of parliament