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Bangladesh conservatives rally in show of force

Hefazat-e-Islam, a powerful pressure group, demanded the abolition of the women’s equality commission among several other demands

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Iran says 'has every right' to enrich uranium, dismissing US concerns

Iran asserts its right to a full nuclear fuel cycle, noting several NPT members enrich uranium without pursuing nuclear weapons

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Pakistan urges global community to 'move beyond temporary fixes' amid escalating Kashmir tensions

Ambassador appeals to U.S. President Trump to intervene diplomatically, make lasting peace part of legacy

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Claims of former Pakistani MP selling ice cream in India melt under scrutiny

Election Commission of Pakistan's records show no trace of Dabaya Ram as an MP, contrary to Indian media’s viral narrative

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Iran says US sanctions 'will not change' policy after Trump warnings

Iran says US sanctions have fueled "deep suspicion and mistrust" about America's commitment to diplomacy

India

India probes snake in school lunch after 100 children fall sick

The incident occurred in a government-run school in Mokama, Bihar, one of India's poorest states

India

India to ask caste status in next census for first time in decades

Caste remains a crucial determinant of social standing in India, with entrenched discrimination and cultural privileges

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India bans imports from Pakistan amid tension over Kashmir attack

India says the new restriction is imposed in the interest of "national security and public policy"

Bangladesh conservatives rally in show of force

Hefazat-e-Islam, a powerful pressure group, demanded the abolition of the women’s equality commission among several other demands

Iran says 'has every right' to enrich uranium, dismissing US concerns

Iran asserts its right to a full nuclear fuel cycle, noting several NPT members enrich uranium without pursuing nuclear weapons

Pakistan urges global community to 'move beyond temporary fixes' amid escalating Kashmir tensions

Ambassador appeals to U.S. President Trump to intervene diplomatically, make lasting peace part of legacy

Six crushed to death in India temple stampede

Approximately 80 people injured, with five in critical condition

Claims of former Pakistani MP selling ice cream in India melt under scrutiny

Election Commission of Pakistan's records show no trace of Dabaya Ram as an MP, contrary to Indian media’s viral narrative

Iran says US sanctions 'will not change' policy after Trump warnings

Iran says US sanctions have fueled "deep suspicion and mistrust" about America's commitment to diplomacy

India and UK look to clinch trade deal in new London meeting

Tariff cuts on whisky and autos finalized as the UK and India edge closer to a long-awaited free trade pact

China says open to US trade talks offer but wants tariffs scrapped

Beijing has vowed to fight a trade war to the bitter end if needed

Iran says fourth round of nuclear talks with US 'postponed'

Official says US sanctions on Iran are hindering diplomatic efforts to resolve the nuclear dispute

Marginalizing women a major curb on Afghan economy: UNDP

UNDP report warns that excluding women and girls could cost Afghanistan $920 million — 5.8% of GDP — between 2024 and 2026

India probes snake in school lunch after 100 children fall sick

The incident occurred in a government-run school in Mokama, Bihar, one of India's poorest states

South Korean ex-leader Yoon indicted for abuse of power: prosecutors

Yoon was impeached and stripped of power by Constitutional Court in April for declaring martial law

Bangladesh begins three days of mass political rallies

Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus says elections will be held as early as December, with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) widely tipped to win

US reaching out to China for tariff talks: Beijing state media

US imposed high tariffs on Chinese products, while China responded with its own duties

Bangladesh grants bail to outspoken Hindu monk

Chinmoy Krishna Das remains in custody pending a possible appeal by the government

Family mourn ponyman hero who died fighting Kashmir attacker

The deceased’s brother said he noticed bruises on his sibling’s left arm and wrists, indicating a possible fight with the attacker

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India says the new restriction is imposed in the interest of "national security and public policy"

TikTok says it will appeal the EU's second-largest data privacy fine over cross-border data transfers

Hefazat-e-Islam, a powerful pressure group, demanded the abolition of the women’s equality commission among several other demands

Iran asserts its right to a full nuclear fuel cycle, noting several NPT members enrich uranium without pursuing nuclear weapons

Ambassador appeals to U.S. President Trump to intervene diplomatically, make lasting peace part of legacy

Approximately 80 people injured, with five in critical condition

Election Commission of Pakistan's records show no trace of Dabaya Ram as an MP, contrary to Indian media’s viral narrative

Iran says US sanctions have fueled "deep suspicion and mistrust" about America's commitment to diplomacy

Tariff cuts on whisky and autos finalized as the UK and India edge closer to a long-awaited free trade pact

Beijing has vowed to fight a trade war to the bitter end if needed

Closure of Pakistan's airspace forces Air India to reroute, raising fuel costs and flight times

Official says US sanctions on Iran are hindering diplomatic efforts to resolve the nuclear dispute

UNDP report warns that excluding women and girls could cost Afghanistan $920 million — 5.8% of GDP — between 2024 and 2026

The incident occurred in a government-run school in Mokama, Bihar, one of India's poorest states

Yoon was impeached and stripped of power by Constitutional Court in April for declaring martial law

Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus says elections will be held as early as December, with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) widely tipped to win

US imposed high tariffs on Chinese products, while China responded with its own duties

Caste remains a crucial determinant of social standing in India, with entrenched discrimination and cultural privileges

Chinmoy Krishna Das remains in custody pending a possible appeal by the government

The deceased’s brother said he noticed bruises on his sibling’s left arm and wrists, indicating a possible fight with the attacker