Asia
Asia news covers political, economic, and social developments across Asian countries. This section highlights major regional events, international relations, and issues impacting the Asian continent.
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Bangladesh: Concerns raised after individual arrested for posting satirical cartoon on social media
Citing available information, the organisation said that individual was arrested under Bangladesh's Cyber Protection Ordinance, 2025, with allegations centering on…
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Nepal Home Minister resigns following controversy over financial dealings
Nepal’s Home Minister, Sudan Gurung, who was also one of the prominent faces of the Gen-Z movement in last September,…
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Top S. Korean firms launch $476.4 million AI fund in India
Internet giant Naver said on Tuesday it has created a 700 billion-won ($476.4 million) investment fund with Krafton and Mirae…
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China link seen in Iranian cargo ship seized by US forces: Report
The Iranian cargo ship seized by US forces in the Gulf of Oman was part of a fleet linked to…
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Table for talks set as world awaits US, Iran meet halfway in Islamabad
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi informed Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam on Monday that preparations for the second…
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Tsunami warning issued after 7.5 magnitude earthquake hits Japan
Tsunami waves were observed off Iwate and Aomori prefectures in the Pacific Ocean after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the…
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Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi seeks suspension of sentence on medical grounds
Bushra Bibi had eye surgery at a private hospital in Rawalpindi this week. As per the jail authorities, she was…
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Pakistan biggest market of illicit cigarettes globally: Report
A latest report by Oxford Economics shows that Pakistan’s cigarette fiscal policy has not achieved its intended policy objectives –…
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5.5-magnitude quake hits Afghanistan, tremors felt in parts of Pakistan
An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 has hit the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan, sending tremors across Pakistan's Islamabad, Peshawar, and…
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Pak-linked drug flow via Golden Crescent increases; India intensifies multi-agency crackdown
Once the domestic needs are catered to, then the drugs are smuggled into Maldives and Sri Lanka. Prior to the…
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Pakistan didn’t possess diplomatic prowess to navigate deeply contested US-Iran issues: Report
Pakistan should focus on securing its own peace before projecting itself as an arbiter of it on the international stage,…
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Pakistan: Poor medical care reason behind Imran Khan’s deteriorating health, alleges PTI
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has once again raised concerns over the health condition of its founder and former Prime Minister…
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Pakistani forces kill 12 civilians in Balochistan shelling
Criticising Pakistani military actions, Tara Chand, President of Baloch American Congress, took to his social media platform, X and posted:…
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India sends vaccines to Afghanistan for child immunisation programme against TB
In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "India delivers 13 tonnes of BCG…
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Economic vulnerability, not abstract peace-making, driving Pakistan’s desperate efforts
Pakistan's push for de-escalation during the West Asia conflict is not “abstract peace-making” but rooted in the country's economic vulnerability…
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VP Vance lands in Islamabad for US-Iran peace talks
US Vice President, J.D. Vance, arrived in Islamabad at around 11:15 A.M. (IST) on Saturday to lead the American delegation…
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Pakistani forces suffer heavy losses in ambush, drone strikes by Baloch armed group
Citing sources, The Balochistan Post reported that the attack occurred on Thursday after the group blocked the road on the…
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Bangladesh: Awami League raises alarm over govt actions, warns of democratic risks
Bangladesh's Awami League expressed serious concerns over actions of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government , warning that the…
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World Bank warns higher inflation, low fiscal space for Bangladesh
A protracted conflict in the Middle East could push Bangladesh's inflation higher, widen the current‑account deficit, weaker exports, lower remittances…
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Arrest warrant issued against former Nepal PM Deuba, his wife: Reports
The Kathmandu District Court has reportedly issued an arrest warrant against former Nepali Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his…
