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South Asia
Pakistan Deported over 1.15 Million Afghans in 2025, Senate Committee Told
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan deported a total of 1,155,221 Afghan nationals during 2025, senior officials from the Ministry of Interior and…
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South Asia
Why Bhutan’s Decades-Old Plastic Ban is failing to Curb Waste
THIMPHU — Nearly three decades after Bhutan banned plastic, the material remains a common sight across the country. Plastic bags…
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South Asia
Big Promises, Tight Budget: Bangladesh Parties Woo Voters ahead of Election
As Bangladesh heads to elections on February 12, major political blocs are targeting young voters and struggling households with bold…
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India
US and India Reach Trade Deal, Trump says after Modi call
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a major trade agreement with India following a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra…
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South Asia
Dalai Lama Wins First Grammy, Beats Host Trevor Noah
The Dalai Lama, 90, has won his first Grammy, taking the award for Best Audiobook, Narration and Storytelling Recording for…
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Pakistan
Pakistani Forces Kill 145 Militants in Balochistan After Deadly Attacks
Pakistani security forces have killed at least 145 extremists in Balochistan following coordinated attacks by separatist militants that left nearly…
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South Asia
Snakebites Kill Tens of Thousands in India Each Year as Treatment Gaps Persist
Snakebites continue to claim around 50,000 lives annually in India — roughly half of global deaths from snake envenoming —…
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World
K-Pop Makes Grammy History as ‘Golden’ Wins Best Song for Visual Media
“Golden,” the breakout hit from Netflix’s animated film KPop Demon Hunters, has become the first K-Pop song ever to win…
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Sports & Games
T20 World Cup 2026: Full Format, Groups and Match Schedule Announced for India–Sri Lanka Tournament
Teams and Groups The tournament features four groups of five teams. Bangladesh was removed and replaced by Scotland following a…
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Opinion
Bangladesh’s Awami League Faces Political Oblivion after Ban and Hasina’s Exile
With Bangladesh heading to parliamentary elections on February 12, the once-dominant Awami League is absent from the ballot for the…
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