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West Bengal Protests Persist Amid Political Turmoil and Legal Delays

12/25/2025

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Protests Continue in Bengal

Protests in West Bengal, India, over a Hindu man's lynching in Bangladesh continue for a third day.
Environment Ministry ordered states to enforce a Supreme Court ruling halting mining leases in the Aravalli range.
In Bangladesh, the interim government said the Awami League will be barred from the February elections.
The U.S. Department of Justice delayed Epstein-related documents after finding over a million files, prompting calls for a senate audit.

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Epstein Files Released

On December 24, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the discovery of more than one million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, who died in 2019.
The release was delayed because redactions were required under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
In Maiduguri, Nigeria, a mosque explosion killed seven worshippers, and no group claimed responsibility.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized comedian Stephen Colbert, calling him a "pathetic trainwreck".

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Protests Continue in Bengal

Protests in West Bengal, India, over a Hindu man's lynching in Bangladesh continue for a third day.
Environment Ministry ordered states to enforce a Supreme Court ruling halting mining leases in the Aravalli range.
In Bangladesh, the interim government said the Awami League will be barred from the February elections.
The U.S. Department of Justice delayed Epstein-related documents after finding over a million files, prompting calls for a senate audit.

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