South Asia
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Sri Lanka Regulator Warns of Overpriced Indian Cancer Drugs in Private Pharmacies
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has raised concerns over the alleged sale of Indian cancer drugs at…
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BPL Resumes after Midnight Talks End Player Boycott
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to resume on Friday after late-night negotiations between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)…
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Labubu Doll Maker Accused of Exploiting Workers at Chinese Factory
A labour rights group has alleged serious worker exploitation at a Chinese factory that produces the viral Labubu dolls, raising…
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Nepal’s Deadly Crackdown Exposes South Asia’s Human Rights Enforcement Void
When Nepal’s security forces opened fire on demonstrators in September 2025, killing at least 75 people, they laid bare a…
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On the Edge of the Abyss: South Asia Must Choose Dialogue over War
The looming specter of another US-led war—this time against Iran—casts a dark and dangerous shadow over South Asia. The record…
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Pakistan Taps Trump-Linked Crypto Firm to Explore Dollar Stablecoin Payments
Pakistan has signed an agreement with a company linked to World Liberty Financial — the main crypto venture associated with…
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US Clears Nvidia to Resume Advanced AI Chip Sales to China
The United States has approved the sale of Nvidia’s advanced artificial intelligence processors to China, the Department of Commerce confirmed…
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Hindu Extremist Violence Widens in India as Christians Join Muslims in the Crosshairs
As religious hate deepens across India, Hindu extremist groups are increasingly turning their attention toward Christians, adding to years of…
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Pakistan, UAE to sign agreement on ‘pre-immigration clearance’ in bid to ease process
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Pakistan on Tuesday agreed to sign a formal agreement on “pre-immigration clearance” for Pakistani…
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Nine Nepalis from Salyan Killed in Gas Cylinder Blast in India
Nine members of two families from Takura, ward 2 of Siddha Kumakh Rural Municipality in Salyan, were killed in a…
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