South Asia
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Policeman Killed, Four Injured in Attack on Polio Team Security in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD — A police constable was killed and four others were injured on Monday after gunmen attacked a law enforcement…
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“We Demand Safety for Our Daughters”: Catholic Church Leader Raises Alarm Over Pakistan Court Ruling
Washington— The head of Pakistan’s Catholic Church, Bishop Samson Shukardin, has raised serious concerns over a government review committee formed…
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Pakistan Navigates Delicate Balance as US-China Rivalry Reshapes Influence
London — Pakistan is increasingly navigating a complex geopolitical balancing act as it seeks to maintain ties with the United States…
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Arrest Warrant Issued For Former Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba And Wife In Money Laundering Probe
KATHMANDU, Nepal — A court in Nepal has reportedly issued arrest warrants for former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and…
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Nepal Announces Crackdown on Fake Mountain Rescue Scams
KATHMANDU — Nepal’s government has announced a series of immediate and long-term measures to combat fraudulent mountain rescue operations, following…
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Fear and Insecurity Driving Exodus of Minorities from Pakistan: Report
Washington— Pakistan has witnessed a steady exodus of minority communities, including Christians, Hindus, and others, reflecting a broader climate of…
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Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai: Afghan Women Should Not be Alone in This’
By Rachel Reed/The Harvaed Gazette/Harvard Law Today (Editor’s note: Reprinted with permission from the Harvard Gazette.) Since the rise of…
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China’s Global Influence Limits Recognition of Tibetan Government-in-Exile, Report Says
BRUSSELS— The lack of international recognition for the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) is driven less by questions of legitimacy and…
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India Backs Bangladesh’s Call for Justice Over 1971 Atrocities
NEW DELHI — India on Friday voiced support for Bangladesh’s demand for justice over the mass killings and atrocities carried…
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Nepal Election Upset Seen as Blow to China-Backed Leftist Parties
KATHMANDU — Nepal’s latest parliamentary election has upended the country’s political landscape, with the rise of the Rastriya Swatantra Party…
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