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Malaysia’s Anwar arrives in Bangladesh to discuss trade, migrant workers with interim leader Yunus
Anwar's hourslong visit will focus on trade and investment, migrant workers and the Rohingya refugee crisis, officials and media reports…
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Nepal floods and landslides death toll climbs to 236
The death toll from recent landslides and floods reached 236 on Thursday evening, as the Nepali authorities were struggling to…
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Security forces kill 6 BLA militants in Pak’s restive Balochistan province
Six militants of the banned Balochistan Liberation Army have been killed by security forces during an operation in Pakistan's restive…
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After November Parliamentary polls, Sri Lanka to face its third major election before 2024 ends
Amid continued economic troubles, Sri Lanka is to witness two more island-wide major elections before the end of the year,…
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Zakir Naik meets Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Islamic preacher Zakir Naik Wednesday called on Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who praised his lectures and said they are…
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Nepal to aid bereaved families as flood death toll rises to 209
The Nepali government has decided to provide 200,000 Nepali rupees ($1,497) in compensation to each of the bereaved families, as…
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Pakistan’s Punjab govt asks Indian Sikhs to carry USD instead of INR during their visit
The government of Pakistan's Punjab province on Monday advised Indian Sikhs intending to visit the country to carry US dollars…
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India issues helpline numbers for citizens stranded in Nepal floods
India on Monday issued helpline numbers for its citizens stranded in Nepal due to floods and landslides during the past…
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Nearly 200 killed in floods, landslides in Nepal
The death toll from rain-induced floods and landslides across Nepal reached nearly 200 on Monday, with at least 30 people…
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Hindu minority’s quest for political representation in Bangladesh as it mulls the idea of a political party
In the wake of unprecedented violence and political upheaval in Bangladesh, the Hindu community -- the largest minority community in…
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25 people killed in days of clashes between Shiites, Sunni Muslims in Pakistan
At least 25 people have been killed in days of clashes between armed Shiites and Sunni Muslims over a lingering…
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Singapore’s Indian-Origin Ex-Minister Convicted, Faces Sentencing Next Month
The bail of the 62-year-old former transport minister has been extended following Tuesday's trial related to corruption charges, Channel News…
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From a Laborer’s Son to Sri Lanka’s President: Anura Dissanayake’s Remarkable Journey
In a historic first for Sri Lanka, Anura Dissanayake, a leader with Marxist economic views, has been elected as the…
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Zakir Naik to tour Pakistan in October with Son Fariq Naik
Zakir Naik will be visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Shehbaz Sharif government to deliver a series of public lectures…
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Bangladesh: Awami League student wing seeks end to killings on university campuses
This was the first official press release issued by the BCL after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government on…
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Sri Lanka’s Election Commission orders second round of counting in presidential election
He said the new president will be declared elected after the cumulative votes and preference votes are counted.
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Government Declares Special Holiday on September 23
The Sri Lankan government has officially declared Monday, September 23, as a special government holiday. This announcement was made by…
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Hilsa Export Ban Lifted: Bangladesh Sends 3,000 Tonnes to India in Time for Durga Puja
Durga puja will be celebrated from October 9 to 13.
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No meeting between Modi, Yunus at UNGA; Bangladesh foreign adviser will meet Jaishankar
The foreign adviser said he would be leaving for New York on Sunday while the Bangladesh delegation will depart from…
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Sri Lanka: Voting ends in Presidential election, first result expected before midnight
Election observers from various countries besides the European Union have also been invited by the Lankan Election Commission to monitor…
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