South Asia
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Two Arrested in Nepal for Allegedly Stealing Earrings From Flood Victim
Kathmandu — Nepal Police have arrested two men accused of stealing gold earrings from the body of a woman swept…
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320 Indian Nationals Remain Out of Contact After Nepal Floods; 400 in China Safe, MEA Says
New Delhi — About 320 Indian nationals remain out of contact following the devastating floods in Nepal, while roughly 400…
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Nepal Waives Trekking Fees for Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrims as Flood Death Toll Reaches 579
Kathmandu — Nepal has temporarily waived trekking fees and other requirements for foreign nationals returning from the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage…
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285 Indians Remain Uncontactable After Nepal Flash Floods, 54 Rescued
Kathmandu — A total of 285 Indian nationals remain out of contact following devastating flash floods in Nepal, while 54…
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Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 270, More Than 800 Remain Missing
Kathmandu — The death toll from devastating floods along the Bhote Koshi River has risen to 270, while more than…
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Hindu Family of Four Reported Missing in Bangladesh’s Chandpur
Dhaka — Four members of a Hindu family, including two children, have been reported missing from Chandpur city in Bangladesh,…
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Report Says China’s Rule in Tibet Has Grown More Repressive Under Xi Jinping
Beijing — China’s rule in Tibet has become increasingly repressive under President Xi Jinping, with authorities expanding surveillance, assimilation policies…
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India Pledges Support to Nepal After Deadly Flash Floods
New Delhi — Indian political leaders on Wednesday expressed condolences and pledged support to Nepal after devastating flash floods in…
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Pakistan’s $10-Billion US Support Request Raises Questions Over Economic Relief, Strategic Costs
NEW DELHI— Pakistan’s reported request for a $10-billion support facility from the US Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF) has triggered debate…
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Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Elected Bangladesh’s 23rd President
Dhaka — Bangladesh Nationalist Party candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was elected the country’s 23rd president on Thursday, defeating Oli…
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