Azadeh Moshiri

Khalida Zia made history when she took the helm of Bangladesh's government nearly 35 years ago.

Now her death comes less than two months before the very first elections, since her longtime rival Sheikh Hasina was ousted.

Like Hasina, Zia's premiership had been marred by allegations of corruption.

She was jailed for five years when opposition leader in 2018.

At 72, she had called the allegations politically motivated, telling her supporters, I will be back, do not worry, and be strong.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stephens. Pakistan's government says at least eight people have been killed and dozens more are injured after India launched a series of missile strikes on targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Delhi says the strikes were in response to an attack that killed 26 civilians last month in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stephens. Pakistan's government says at least eight people have been killed and dozens more are injured after India launched a series of missile strikes on targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Delhi says the strikes were in response to an attack that killed 26 civilians last month in Indian-administered Kashmir.

The BBC's Azadeh Musheri reports from Islamabad.

The BBC's Azadeh Musheri reports from Islamabad.

The BBC's Azadeh Moshiri in Islamabad. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant heads to Switzerland later in the week for a meeting with trade officials from China. Besant is downplaying expectations that the two sides could begin talks on a comprehensive trade deal as soon as this weekend.

The BBC's Azadeh Moshiri in Islamabad. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant heads to Switzerland later in the week for a meeting with trade officials from China. Besant is downplaying expectations that the two sides could begin talks on a comprehensive trade deal as soon as this weekend.

Besson says the U.S. is not backing away from textile and other industries in China, but does want to return production of semiconductors, medicines, and steel to the U.S. He's also expected to meet with Switzerland's president to follow up on their recent discussions on the sideline at the World Bank meeting.

Besson says the U.S. is not backing away from textile and other industries in China, but does want to return production of semiconductors, medicines, and steel to the U.S. He's also expected to meet with Switzerland's president to follow up on their recent discussions on the sideline at the World Bank meeting.

A second federal judge is blocking the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport certain non-citizens. The latest ruling comes from U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein in the Southern District of New York. NPR's Jasmine Garst has details.

A second federal judge is blocking the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport certain non-citizens. The latest ruling comes from U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein in the Southern District of New York. NPR's Jasmine Garst has details.

This is NPR. President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stood firm on trade issues during their Oval Office meeting Tuesday. Trump says he will not lift his higher tariffs on Canadian goods. The president also suggested it would be good for China to become a part of the U.S. Carney says that will never happen.

This is NPR. President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stood firm on trade issues during their Oval Office meeting Tuesday. Trump says he will not lift his higher tariffs on Canadian goods. The president also suggested it would be good for China to become a part of the U.S. Carney says that will never happen.

The Trump administration has granted major environmental approval for Elon Musk's company SpaceX to launch more rockets from South Texas. Details from NPR's Jeff Brumfield.

The Trump administration has granted major environmental approval for Elon Musk's company SpaceX to launch more rockets from South Texas. Details from NPR's Jeff Brumfield.

Jury selection is expected to wrap up Wednesday in the sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy case against Sean Diddy Combs in New York. The hip-hop mogul has pleaded not guilty. to the charges against him, which include kidnapping and arson. U.S. futures are higher in after-hours trading on Wall Street. On Asia, Pacific market shares are also in positive territory. This is NPR News.