South Asia
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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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Rubio Highlights U.S.–Sri Lanka Partnership on National Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday congratulated the people of Sri Lanka on their National…
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Nepal Mobilizes Army Nationwide Ahead of March Parliamentary Elections
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal has mobilized its army across the country to reinforce security ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for…
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Killing of Hindus in Pakistan highlights deep-rooted culture of intolerance: Report
Kathmandu–The killing of Hindus in Pakistan, particularly in Sindh province, reflects a deeply entrenched culture of intolerance and systemic discrimination…
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India Calls Pakistan’s Allegations at UN “Ironic,” Cites Human Rights Record and Terror Links
UNITED NATIONS, New York — India on Tuesday strongly rejected allegations raised by Pakistan at the United Nations, calling it…
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Death Toll Reaches 14 in Karachi Shopping Mall Fire, More Than 70 Still Missing
Islamabad, Pakistan — The death toll from a massive fire at Gul Plaza, a shopping mall in Pakistan’s Karachi, rose…
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Hindu Teacher’s Home Torched in Bangladesh as Attacks on Minorities Continue to Rise
DHAKA, Bangladesh — A Hindu schoolteacher’s home was set on fire in Bangladesh’s Sylhet district, the latest in a series…
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