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Afghanistan Earthquake Kills Family: Tragic Loss of Eight Members Shocks Nation

Afghanistan earthquake kills family of eight in a tragic incident, highlighting the countryโ€™s vulnerability to natural disasters and weak infrastructure.

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Historic Independence Day Parade at National Parade Square Ignites Patriotism Across Bangladesh

The Independence Day parade at National Parade Square in Dhaka brought Bangladesh together in a moving spectacle of national pride,…

Chinese military base on Paracel Islands in the South China Sea with runways and radar installations
Chinaโ€™s Paracel Military Base Faces Strategic Limits Despite Major Buildโ€‘Up

Analysts say Chinaโ€™s expanding military base on the disputed Paracel Islands may have symbolic and political weight but limited practical…

Vietnam Communist Party election results delegates arrive at National Congress in Hanoi January 2026
Vietnamโ€™s Communist Party Sweeps Nearly 97% Seats in National Assembly Elections

Vietnamโ€™s Communist Party secured nearly 97% of the National Assembly seats in the March 2026 election, reaffirming its oneโ€‘party dominance…

Min Aung Hlaing president nomination speech in Myanmar parliament

Min Aung Hlaing President Nomination Signals New Phase in Myanmar Politics

The Min Aung Hlaing president nomination highlights a strategic shift in Myanmarโ€™s leadership, raising questions about democracy and…

Former Nepal PM Arrested After Deadly Gen Z Protests Shake Nation

Nepal is currently facing one of its most intense political crises in recent years. The arrest of a…

Philippines Secures First Russian Oil Shipment Amid National Energy Emergency

The Philippines, confronting an energy emergency due to faltering Middle East oil flows and prolonged market volatility, has…

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Vietnam 2026 election: Communists cement dominance with 93% candidates

Vietnamโ€™s March 15, 2026 election saw millions of voters choose members of the National Assembly from a candidate pool overwhelmingly…

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North Korea Fires 10 Missiles Amid US-South Korea Military Drills

North Korea fired around 10 ballistic missiles into the eastern sea during ongoing US-South Korea military drills, escalating tensions across…

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Chinaโ€™s New Ethnic Unity Law Pushes Mandarin Learning for Minorities

China has passed a controversial ethnic unity law requiring minority groups to prioritize Mandarin in education and public life. The…

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Chinaโ€™s Strategic Oil Stockpile Climbs Ahead of Iran War Shock

Chinaโ€™s strategic stockpiling of oil before the Iran war has given it an unexpected advantage as global crude supplies tighten…

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Bangladesh Energy Crisis Iran War Fallout: Universities Closed, Fuel Rationed

The Bangladesh energy crisis Iran war fallout has prompted emergency measures. Authorities have ordered the early closure of all universities…

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Indonesiaโ€™s Leader Faces Backlash Over US Links as Iran War Fuels Debate

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Duterte ICC charges confirmation hearing: Evidence, reactions and justice debate. The confirmation of charges hearing for former Philippine President Rodrigo…

Kim Jong Un re-appointed leader of North Korea's ruling party at Workers Party Congress

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North Koreaโ€™s supreme leader Kim Jong Un has been re-appointed as general secretary of the ruling Workersโ€™ Party of Korea…

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Iran student protests after crackdown

University students in Iran have reignited mass dissent across multiple cities, launching the first widespread antiโ€‘government protests since a deadly…

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Palestinian Authority West Bank Crisis: Israelโ€™s Deepening Hold and Governance Collapse

The Palestinian Authority is in dire straits as Israel deepens its control over the West Bank. Political, economic, and governance…

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives at Seoul court for sentencing over martial law bid

Ex-South Korean president jailed for life over failed martial law bid

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French President Emmanuel Macron and Indiaโ€™s Prime Minister Narendra Modi discuss Rafale fighter jet deal

Macron pushes $35bn Rafale fighter jet deal in India visit

French President Emmanuel Macron is in India to advance a potential $35bn Rafale fighter jet deal, part of efforts to…

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February 11, 2026

Bangladesh Votes Under Heavy Security in First National Election Since 2024 Uprising

Bangladesh holds its first national election since the 2024 uprising, deploying record security forces across high-risk polling centres amid political…

February 9, 2026

Japanese Stocks Rally After Sanae Takaichiโ€™s Historic Election Victory

Japanโ€™s historic election has reshaped the political landscape as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secures a landmark victory, boosting investor confidence…

February 1, 2026

Mass Returns Deepen Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan

Millions of Afghans forced back from neighboring countries are facing poverty, unemployment, and limited services, deepening the countryโ€™s humanitarian crisis.

January 31, 2026

Israel Debates Death Penalty Return as Law Divides Leaders and Citizens

Israelโ€™s parliament revisits the idea of the death penalty, prompting deep splits between supporters and opponents over justice, deterrence and…

January 25, 2026

Veteran Chronicler of Bangladeshโ€™s Liberation War Passes Away

Veteran journalist Sir Mark Tully, hailed for reporting on Bangladeshโ€™s Liberation War of 1971, has died in New Delhi at…

January 25, 2026

Saudi-UAE Tensions Rise as Media War Sparks Fears of New Gulf Crisis

Saudi Arabiaโ€™s media-led accusations against the UAE have heightened Gulf tensions, reviving fears of a broader crisis and exposing deeper…

January 21, 2026

Japan Restarts Worldโ€™s Largest Nuclear Plant Amid Safety Concerns

TEPCO resumed operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, Japanโ€™s largest, amid divided public opinion and safety concerns.

January 18, 2026

Massive Fire in Karachi Claims Six Lives

A massive fire in Karachi has killed six people and destroyed parts of a historic shopping mall, as firefighters worked…

January 18, 2026

Iran Confirms Over 5,000 Deaths Amid Nationwide Protests

Iranian authorities report over 5,000 deaths in ongoing nationwide protests, but human rights groups cite lower figures, highlighting tensions in…

January 18, 2026

Iranโ€™s Supreme Leader Acknowledges Thousands Killed in Protests

Iran admits heavy toll amid unrest against clerical rule Iranโ€™s Supreme Leader **Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has publicly acknowledged for the…