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Iran strikes ‘militant bases’ in Pakistan in latest Middle East flashpoint
Pakistan says attacks killed two children in ‘unprovoked violation’ of its airspace, adding to regional instability...
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Pakistan: Imran Khan’s party loses cricket bat electoral symbol
Supreme court ruling is latest setback for jailed leader before general electionPakistan’s supreme court has rejected...
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Myanmar junta and armed rebels agree ceasefire
China mediates truce that would halt months of conflict that has displaced half a million people...
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BAE Systems in line for potential windfall from Kazakhstan airline flotation
Air Astana, which is 49% owned by the British defence firm, announces plans to float on...
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Netflix pulls Indian film after backlash from rightwing Hindu groups
Annapoorani: the Goddess of Food criticised for depiction of deity and member of vegetarian caste cooking...
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Afghan girls detained and lashed by Taliban for violating hijab rules
Girls as young as 16 arrested in shops, classes and markets in Kabul by the Taliban,...
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Hasina wins fifth term as Bangladesh PM after opposition boycotts vote
Turnout reportedly as low as 40% after opposition party called general strike over ‘sham election’Bangladesh’s prime...
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Modi trip to Indian islands prompts Maldives row
Maldivian envoy summoned and flights suspended after insults about Indian PM’s visit to Lakshadweep islandsA row...
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Polls open in Bangladesh election guaranteed to hand Sheikh Hasina a fifth term
Already decimated by mass arrests, opposition parties have boycotted the ‘sham’ election, which will give victory...
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Bangladesh: polling booths set alight on eve of general elections
Four people also killed in suspected arson attack on a train, which police say was aimed...
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Aditya-L1: India’s solar mission reaches sun’s orbit
After four-month journey, Aditya-L1 will measure and observe sun’s outermost layersIndia’s solar observation mission has entered...
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Nepal bans citizens from working in Russia or Ukraine after deaths in military
Work permits to leave Nepal for those countries halted as 10 men killed and dozens more...
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Bangladesh election: Sheikh Hasina expected to win fourth term amid opposition boycott
The election has been branded a ‘sham’ designed to cement Hasina’s rule by exiled opposition leader...
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Islamic State claims responsibility for Iran bombings that killed at least 84
Afghan affiliate of IS claims responsibility for blasts in memorial crowd as Tehran tightens security on...
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‘I can ride the bus. I can walk the streets’: the joy of freedom for Rohingya resettled in the US
A diplomatic breakthrough has allowed 62 refugees to start a new life in America. Yet a...
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Elephant calf separated from herd in India is reunited with mother
Photograph taken at wildlife reserve shows baby nestled with his mother after his return A baby...
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Frustrated Indian food delivery driver heads out on horse after fuel queues
Zomato rider resorts to horsepower in Hyderabad after truckers’ strike causes fuel shortage and traffic jamsAn...
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Has India lost its sense of humour? Critics point to rise of deference after mimicry row
There was outrage when the vice-president was mocked last month by an opposition MP, but social...