South Asia
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Civilian Deaths Fuel Rising Afghanistan–Pakistan Tensions After Airstrikes
NEW DELHI/KABUL — Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have escalated sharply following a series of Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan…
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Over 20 Baloch Civilians Killed in Alleged Firing by Pakistani Forces, Rights Group Says
QUETTA, Pakistan — More than 20 Baloch civilians, including women and minors, were killed and several others injured following alleged…
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Pakistan PM Sharif Praises Trump’s ‘Peace’ Role but Secures No Bilateral Meeting in Washington
Washington— Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly endorsed US President Donald Trump at the inaugural meeting of the Board of…
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Tarique Rahman Sworn In as Bangladesh’s 11th Prime Minister After BNP Election Victory
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh Nationalist Party Chairman Tarique Rahman was sworn in on Tuesday as the country’s 11th prime minister…
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‘Dark Prince’ Tarique Rahman Faces Stern Test as Bangladesh’s Next Prime Minister
New Delhi— With the recent electoral landslide handing the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) a commanding majority, its chairman Tarique Rahman…
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BNP’s Tarique Rahman Vows to Maintain Law and Order ‘at Any Cost’ After Election Victory in Bangladesh
Dhaka— Tarique Rahman on Saturday called for maintaining law and order “at any cost” after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)…
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Rubio Congratulates BNP Leader Tarique Rahman on Bangladesh Election Victory
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its leader, Tarique…
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Hindu Man Found Dead With Injuries in Bangladesh Ahead of National Elections
DHAKA, Bangladesh — A 28-year-old Hindu man was found dead with visible injury marks and his limbs tied in Bangladesh’s…
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Hindu Shop Owner Killed in Bangladesh as Election Nears, Raising Fears of Minority Violence
DHAKA, Bangladesh — A Hindu businessman was hacked to death inside his shop in central Bangladesh late Monday, adding to…
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Report Warns Radical Turn in Bangladesh Could Amplify Islamist Voice on Global Stage
Tel Aviv —As Bangladesh heads into national elections next week, the country stands at a political crossroads that could reshape…
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