South Asia
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Malaysia Football Chiefs Resign amid FIFA Probe into Foreign-Born Players.
The entire executive committee of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has resigned as a scandal over the eligibility of…
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Iran warns of swift, strong response to any US Attack
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has issued a sharp warning following threats from US President Donald Trump, saying Iran’s armed…
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US Watchdog SIGAR to Shut Down After Years of Scrutinising Afghanistan Reconstruction
The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), the US government watchdog that monitored spending and corruption in Afghanistan, is…
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Pakistan Tightens Border Health Checks after Nipah Cases Surface in India
Pakistan has rolled out strict health screening measures at all entry points following the confirmation of two deadly Nipah virus…
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