South Asia
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Christian man’s clinic torched, families flee after blasphemy allegation in Pakistan’s Punjab
ISLAMABAD— A leading Pakistani human rights organisation has condemned mob violence, arson and threats against Christians in Narang Mandi town…
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Tibet-Nepal Floods Put China’s Death Toll Gap and Rising Climate Risks Under Spotlight
ROME— The devastating floods and glacier-related disaster that struck the Tibet-Nepal border in August continue to raise questions over the…
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Germany Returns Over 800 Historic Nepali Documents Dating Back to 13th Century
Kathmandu – More than 800 historical documents, including manuscripts dating back to the 13th century, have been returned to Nepal…
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275 Indians Still Missing After Nepal Floods as Forensic Teams Work to Identify Victims
New Delhi — As many as 275 Indian nationals remain missing following devastating flash floods in Nepal, while forensic teams…
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Abduction, Forced Conversion of Hindu Sisters in Pakistan Sparks Concern
ISLAMABAD— The alleged abduction, forced conversion and marriage of two minor Hindu sisters in Pakistan’s Sindh province has renewed concerns…
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Experts Support India’s Decision to Keep Indus Waters Treaty in Abeyance
Geneva — International speakers at a conference held on the sidelines of the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights…
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India Protests After Pakistani Naval Ship Collides With Indian Navy Unit
New Delhi — India lodged a strong protest Wednesday with the Charge d’Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission after a…
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18 Americans Safe After Nepal Floods, About 70 Still Missing
Washington — Eighteen Americans reported missing after catastrophic floods in Nepal have reached safety, while about 70 remain unaccounted for…
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Century-Old Hindu Temple Collapse in Pakistan Raises Concerns Among Minorities
Islamabad — The collapse of a more than 100-year-old Hindu temple in Pakistan’s Punjab province has raised concerns among minority…
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Indian Rescue Team Continues Efforts Inside Chilime Tunnel as Nepal Flood Crisis Deepens
Kathmandu— Indian and Nepali rescue teams continued their difficult operations inside the Chilime Tunnel on Saturday, working through heavy debris,…
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