Asia
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Islamist parties hold protests in Dhaka, demand implementation of July Charter before polls
In a growing political conflict ahead of next year's elections in Bangladesh, seven Islamist political parties, including radical Islamist party…
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Situation Under Control: Muttaqi on Afghanistan-Pakistan Conflict
Afghanistan wants a peaceful resolution of its conflict with Pakistan, but if the efforts don't succeed, it has other means,…
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58 Pakistani soldiers killed in retaliatory action: Taliban regime
Taliban regime's chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Sunday that 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed, and 30 others wounded during…
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Pakistan summons Afghan envoy over India-Afghanistan joint statement
Pakistan summoned the Afghan ambassador to express its strong reservations over the India-Afghanistan joint statement issued in New Delhi on…
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Gunfights break out between Afghan and Pakistani forces along the border
Tensions flared along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border as heavy armed clashes erupted between Taliban forces and Pakistani security personnel.
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Bangladesh’s DGFI under siege as ISI and Jamaat push for loyal security apparatus
The Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) in Bangladesh started off as a stooge of the ISI.
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Bangladesh: Arrest warrants issued for Hasina, others in enforced disappearance cases
Additionally, several former officials of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), including lieutenant generals and major generals, were named…
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‘India wants to see free, fair, inclusive and participatory election in Bangladesh’
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday said New Delhi wants to see a free, fair, inclusive and participatory election…
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Lankan civil servants conclude special training in India
The participants experienced first-hand innovative practices in municipal governance, urban infrastructure, waste-to-energy solutions, and citizen-focused public services.
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Nepal imposes three-day ban on vehicular movement around Kathmandu after landslides
The Nepali government has imposed a three-day ban on vehicles entering and leaving the Kathmandu Valley starting Saturday, citing the…
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Death toll in Philippine earthquake rises to 70, with 559 injuries
The death toll in Tuesday's magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu province in central Philippines has climbed to 70, according to…
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Bangladesh: Awami League warns of democratic crisis after Yunus’ remarks reveal ‘contradictions’
Bangladesh’s Awami League party alleged that Chief Advisor to the interim government Muhammad Yunus’ recent statements have once again exposed…
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Death toll from powerful earthquake in Philippines rises to 72
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that at least 294 people were injured in the quake…
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Human Rights body slams Yunus for calling Hindu persecution in Bangladesh ‘baseless’
The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, a human rights organisation against religious discrimination, has expressed deep sorrow and anger…
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Bangladesh: Awami League slams Yunus regime over Khagrachhari killings
Bangladesh’s Awami League party strongly condemned the shootings in Khagrachhari district, which killed over three people and injured several others,…
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South Korea: 62 online public services restored after outage caused by national data centre fire
A total of 62 online public services in South Korea, including a major government portal and the banking arm of…
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From Dhaka to Ankara: ISI pushes Bangladesh into new strategic axis against India
Bangladesh, which is facing turmoil following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government, is now cozying up to Turkey.
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Pakistan shuts Afghan refugee camps established 40 years ago
Pakistan has decided to close Afghan refugee camps that have been in operation for 40 years, the local media reported…
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Hindu community in Bangladesh demands year-round protection amid attacks on temples
Hindu community leaders in Bangladesh have demanded year-round protection for religious minorities and their places of worship, not just a…
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5.6-magnitude quake hits China’s Gansu
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck Longxi County in Dingxi City in northwest China's Gansu Province at 5:49 a.m. on Saturday, according…
