Asia
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35 untoward incidents related to Durga Puja in Bangladesh since Oct 1, 17 arrested: police
The five-day Hindu religious festival began with an invocation of Goddess Durga, an occasion called Maha Shasthi on Wednesday. The…
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2 policemen killed as militants ambush vehicle in Pakistan’s restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
At least two policemen were killed, and three injured as suspected militants attacked a police van on patrolling duty in…
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Durga Puja celebrations muted amid attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
The Hindus in Bangladesh will celebrate Durga Puja in a subdued manner this year to register their protest against attacks…
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Bangladesh interim govt announces 9-member constitution reform commission
Bangladesh's interim government has announced the formation of a nine-member commission to review and evaluate the country's constitution, and recommend…
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A Pakistani separatist group claims bombing that killed 2 Chinese near Karachi airport
Initially, Pakistani authorities gave conflicting details and indicated the explosion may have been from an oil tanker but police later…
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Massive blast outside Karachi Airport in Pakistan kills 2 and injures at least 8
A massive blast outside Karachi Airport in Pakistan on Sunday killed two people and injured at least eight, officials said.
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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan turns 72 in jail
On social media, his fans and political supporters used hashtag #HappyBirthdayImranKhan to wish him on his birthday. They posted his…
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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…
