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Mass Expulsions Close Afghan Shops in Pakistan

As Pakistan intensifies its mass deportation drive against Afghan refugees, the once-bustling Afghan-owned businesses in Rawalpindi are falling silent. With the March 31 deadline for repatriation passed, a growing number of Afghan-run

April 8, 2025

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South Korea Sets June 3 Presidential Election

South Korea will hold a presidential election on June 3, the government confirmed on Tuesday, setting the stage for a new leadership following the impeachment and removal of former President Yoon Suk

April 8, 2025

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RPP Rallies for Return of Nepal’s Monarchy

Police on alert as royalist rallies return to the capital Kathmandu witnessed heightened tensions on Tuesday as the pro-monarchy Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) staged a high-profile demonstration demanding the reinstatement of Nepal’s

April 8, 2025

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Thousands rally for South Korea’s impeached ex-president

South Korea’s Constitutional Court unanimously ruled on Friday to remove Yoon over the December 3 attempt to subvert civilian rule, triggering fresh elections to be held by June after months of political

April 6, 2025

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India, Sri Lanka Sign Defence Deal as Modi Gets Top Honour

India and Sri Lanka on Saturday signed an upgraded agreement on defence cooperation, marking a pivotal moment in regional security collaboration during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the island nation.

April 5, 2025

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Modi Accorded Ceremonial Welcome in Sri Lanka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome in Colombo on Saturday as he began his first official visit to Sri Lanka since 2019. The visit marks a renewed push

April 5, 2025

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Modi Due in Sri Lanka to Cement Ties

Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha described the visit to island nation as “very important” and likely will set a fresh agenda for bilateral cooperation Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit

April 4, 2025

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India Acts as ‘First Responder’ in Myanmar: Jaishankar

Jaishankar took the opportunity to underscore India’s swift humanitarian response, highlighting Operation Brahma, which was launched to assist those affected by the earthquake. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday expressed India’s

April 4, 2025

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BIMSTEC Summit: PM Modi, Min Aung Hlaing Discuss Relief and Ties

PM Modi had expressed his deep sorrow over the disaster and directly conveyed condolences to Min Aung Hlaing, reaffirming India’s commitment to supporting Myanmar during this difficult period Prime Minister Narendra Modi

April 4, 2025

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American woman freed from Taliban custody in Afghanistan

According to the source, Faye Hall was released Thursday “following a court order and with logistical support from Qatar,” which has been mediating on behalf of the United States Faye Hall, an

March 30, 2025

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