South Asia
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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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Babar Back in Pakistan’s T20 World Cup Squad as Participation Remains Uncertain
Former captain Babar Azam has been recalled to Pakistan’s squad for the Twenty20 World Cup, even as doubts continue over…
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Rising Bloodshed Casts Shadow Over Bangladesh’s First Post-Hasina Elections
Bangladesh’s upcoming February 12 parliamentary elections are being increasingly overshadowed by a surge in political violence, reviving fears of a…
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EU Council Chief Lands in India as Brussels, New Delhi Push to Finalize Landmark Trade Deal
European Council President Antonio Costa arrived in India on January 25 as the European Union and New Delhi move closer…
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