South Asia
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Serac Collapse Injures Two Climbers on Everest Route
KATHMANDU, Nepal — An Indian mountaineer and a Nepalese Sherpa guide were injured Tuesday morning after a serac collapse sent…
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Rights Group Warns of Shrinking Press Freedom in Bangladesh
PARIS — A human rights organization has raised concern over what it described as the continuing intimidation, harassment, arbitrary detention…
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Nepal, U.S. Discuss Economic Cooperation During Sergio Gor’s Kathmandu Visit
KATHMANDU, Nepal — U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor began political meetings in Nepal on Friday,…
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U.S. Trade Deal May Hurt Bangladesh’s Small Farmers, Expert Warns
NEW DELHI — A trade agreement between Bangladesh and the United States could undermine the livelihoods of millions of small…
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Afghan Minister Warns Pakistan Patience Should Not Be Seen as Weakness
KABUL, Afghanistan — A senior Taliban official warned Pakistan that Afghanistan’s restraint in the face of recent cross-border strikes should…
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India Appoints Dinesh Trivedi as High Commissioner to Bangladesh
NEW DELHI — Former Union Minister Dinesh Trivedi has been appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to Bangladesh, the Ministry…
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India Extends Airspace Ban on Pakistani Aircraft Through May 24
NEW DELHI, India — India has extended its ban on Pakistani aircraft using its airspace through May 24, continuing restrictions…
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Bangladesh Fails to Secure Funding Clarity at IMF-World Bank Meetings
NEW DELHI — Bangladesh has been unable to secure progress on its stalled International Monetary Fund program or firm assurances…
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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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