South Asia
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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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Pakistan Coalition Tensions Deepen After Disputed PoJK Elections
New Delhi — Tensions within Pakistan’s ruling coalition have intensified following disputed elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), with…
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Report Warns of AQIS Expansion in South Asia, Calls for Scrutiny of Pakistan’s ISI
AMSTERDAM — The growing presence of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent and other militant groups in South Asia requires closer…
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Hasina Accuses Anti-Awami League Forces of Seeking to Turn Bangladesh Into Pakistan Again
DHAKA— Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday accused anti-Awami League and anti-Bangladesh forces of pursuing what she described…
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Indian Leaders Reject Pakistan’s Indus Waters Treaty Threat, Warn Against ‘Misadventure’
NEW DELHI — Indian political leaders sharply rejected Pakistan’s latest warning over the Indus Waters Treaty on Friday, with lawmakers…
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Pakistani National Arrested in West Bengal Accused of Spying on Indian Military, Railways
KOLKATA — A Pakistani national arrested in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district was allegedly tasked by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence…
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India Says Sheikh Hasina Extradition Request Under Review
New Delhi — India said Tuesday that Bangladesh’s request for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is being…
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