South Asia
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Iran since 1979: Five Decades of Upheaval, Conflict, and Crisis
Iran’s latest wave of protests has once again thrust the country into global headlines, with the government and opposition trading…
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Landmines from Myanmar Conflict Maim Villagers along Bangladesh Border
Villagers living along Bangladesh’s border with conflict-ridden Myanmar are losing limbs to landmines, becoming unintended victims of a war spilling…
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India Faces Mounting Regional Pressure as Bangladesh ties unravel ahead of Polls
India is facing growing diplomatic and political challenges as its relationship with Bangladesh continues to unravel more than a year…
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British tourist rescued from strong currents at Mirissa Beach
Colombo: A 65-year-old British national was rescued after nearly drowning at Mirissa Beach yesterday (11), police said. The incident occurred…
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Bare Himalayas Signal Alarm as Winter Snowfall Plunges, Scientists Warn
The Himalayas are appearing increasingly bare and rocky this winter as snowfall across the region drops sharply, alarming scientists and…
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BRICS Naval Drills Off South Africa: Strategic Signal, Rising Tensions, and India’s Absence
Joint naval exercises involving several BRICS members, including China, Russia, Iran, and South Africa, have begun off South Africa’s coast,…
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Bangladesh Halts Visa Services in India over Security Fears as Ties Further Fray
Bangladesh’s interim government has ordered the suspension of visa services at its key diplomatic missions in India, including the High…
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Direct Bangladesh-Pakistan flights to resume after 14 years
Bangladesh and Pakistan are to resume direct flights after more than a decade, Dhaka’s national airline said on Thursday, as…
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India Awaits Sri Lanka’s Go-Ahead on Cross-Border Land Connectivity Project
Colombo: India is awaiting Sri Lanka’s response to a proposal to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) on land connectivity…
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Bollywood Film Revives the Forgotten Heroism of India’s Rezang La Battle
A recent Bollywood film has brought renewed attention to a largely overlooked chapter of the 1962 India-China war. Titled 120…
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