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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South Koreans hit polls on last day of early voting for June 3 local elections
Voters across the country headed to the polls Saturday on the second and last day of early voting for next…
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Pakistan: South Waziristan residents protest against disruption of mobile network, internet services
People of Sarvekai and Barwand areas in Pakistan's Upper South Waziristan district held protest against the continuous disruption of mobile…
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Four dead, 17 missing after under-construction building collapse in northern Philippines
Local media reported that authorities said as of Sunday afternoon, at least 26 individuals had been rescued -- 24 from…
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24 killed in blast targeting Jaffar Express shuttle in Pakistan’s Balochistan
At least 24 people were killed and 82 others injured in a blast targeting a shuttle of the Jaffar Express…
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Over 10 unaccounted for after heavy rainfall lashes China’s Chongqing
Given the short interval between the current and previous rounds of heavy rainfall, the continuous precipitation poses a higher risk…
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China coal mine accident leaves 82 dead, nine trapped
China has dispatched six national mine emergency rescue teams, totaling 345 personnel with equipment, to assist in rescue efforts following…
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Pakistani forces allegedly kill two civilians, forcibly disappear seven in Balochistan
The BYC called on international human rights organisations and global bodies to urgently take notice of the worsening human rights…
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Pakistan: PTI stages sit-in protest after police stops them from meeting Imran Khan
Several leaders and workers of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party staged a sit-in protest in Rawalpindi after they were once…
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Pakistan: Three killed, four injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa IED blast
At least three people, including prominent tribal elder and Ahmadzai Wazir tribe chief Malik Tariq Wazir, were killed and four…
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Bangladesh measles outbreak claims lives of 12 more children, death toll rises to 451
At least 12 more children died of measles and measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh, raising the total number of confirmed and…
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Bangladesh measles outbreak claims eight more lives; death toll climbs to 432
The DGHS recorded 1,489 suspected cases in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative number of suspected infections to 53,056.…
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Ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan’s sister again not allowed to meet him
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sisters and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi were again not allowed to meet…
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H-1 B visa scam suit targets Chinese-linked firm
The lawsuit, filed in Collin County, accuses Golden Qi Holdings, LLC and Yuan Yao, a citizen of the People’s Republic…
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Pakistan’s Karachi witnesses rise in street crimes, violence incidents
Karachi has witnessed a rise in street crime, with people being robbed of hundreds of vehicles and mobile phones alongside…
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Five killed, two injured in residential building fire in China’s Hunan
Earlier on May 5, Chinese President Xi Jinping had ordered an investigation after an explosion ripped through a fireworks factory…
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Pakistan: 35 injured after fire at customs warehouse in Balochistan
At least 35 people suffered burn injuries after fire erupted at a customs warehouse in Mastung area of Pakistan's Balochistan…
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Pakistani military patronises extremism, terrorism to destabilise neighbours: Sindhi leader
Shafi Burfat, Chairman of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), accused the Pakistani military establishment of long-standing patronage of religious…
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IOS Sagar arrives in Chattogram to boost India-Bangladesh maritime cooperation
Underscoring the growing maritime partnership between India and Bangladesh, the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar reached Chattogram harbour in southeastern…
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Rising fuel prices deepen economic strain in Pakistan: Report
Pakistan has entered into a difficult phase of economic management as petrol and high‑speed diesel near Rs 400 a litre,…
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Baloch armed group attack in Balochistan damages infrastructure, hits Pakistani forces
The Baloch Republican Guards (BRG) claimed responsibility for attacks in Balochistan’s Sibi and Sohbatpur districts, completely destroying two electricity towers…
