South Asia
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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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Women Prisoners in Afghanistan Rise 435 Percent under Taliban Rule
The number of women prisoners in Afghanistan has risen by 435 percent to 1,825, with women now held in 34…
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UN Chief Names Hanaa Singer-Hamdy as New Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Mali
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Hanaa Singer-Hamdy of Egypt as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Mali, effective…
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Pakistan, Turkey Move to Expand Rice Trade as Part of $5 Billion Commerce Goal
Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to significantly boost bilateral rice trade by focusing on competitive pricing, higher export volumes, and…
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Iran Warns Neighbours will be Treated as ‘Hostile’ if Territory is used in any Attack
Iran has warned that neighbouring countries will be considered hostile if their land, airspace, or waters are used to launch…
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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar Killed in Plane Crash
Ajit Pawar, the deputy chief minister of India’s Maharashtra state and one of its most influential political figures, has died…
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India Curbs 10-Minute Grocery Deliveries, but Riders Still Risk Their Lives to Race the Clock
India has asked quick commerce companies to stop promising grocery deliveries within 10 minutes following mounting concerns over worker safety,…
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India Wary of Trump’s ‘Peace Board’ Over Fears It Could Internationalise Kashmir
Despite receiving an invitation from US President Donald Trump to join the newly formed ‘Board of Peace,’ India has so…
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