Human Rights Body Slams Yunus for Dismissing Hindu Persecution in Bangladesh
A major human rights body has denounced Muhammad Yunus for dismissing Hindu persecution in Bangladesh, citing evidence from UN reports and ongoing minority attacks....
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Over 300 Children with Special Needs Adopted in 2024–25: WCD Ministry
The WCD ministry reported 313 adoptions of special needs children in 2024–25, with CARA launching a campaign to promote awareness ahead of National Adoption Awareness Month....
Afghan Opposition Leaders, Activists Call for Political Office in Islamabad
Afghan opposition leaders and activists at a conference in Islamabad demanded a political office to counter the Taliban, saying the Islamic Emirate does not represent the Afghan people....
Pakistan Court Hands 33-Year Jail Term to Taliban Militant in Punjab
A Pakistani court sentenced TTP militant Adeel Baloch to 33 years in prison after his arrest in Punjab’s Layyah district earlier this year....
Mudslide in Nepal’s Madhesh Province Kills Four, Including Three Children
Four people, including three children, died in a mudslide in southern Nepal’s Madhesh Province after a mound of soil collapsed while they were digging at the Hardikhola riverbank....
Kargil Democratic Alliance, Apex Body Leh Suspend Talks With Centre Over Sonam Wangchuk’s Arrest, Leh Firing
The Kargil Democratic Alliance and Apex Body Leh have suspended talks with the Centre, demanding the release of Sonam Wangchuk and a judicial probe into the Leh firing that killed four protesters....
Bangladesh Retains Tier 2 Ranking in 2025 US Trafficking in Persons Report
Bangladesh remains in Tier 2 of the 2025 US Trafficking in Persons Report for the sixth year, with progress on victim care but persistent gaps in prosecutions, labour inspections, and Rohingya protection....
India to Build First Cross-Border Railway Links with Bhutan, Opening Trade Routes for Nepal and Bangladesh
India to build first-ever cross-border rail links with Bhutan, connecting Gelephu and Samtse to Assam and Bengal. The project will also boost trade with Nepal and Bangladesh under the BBIN framework....
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake Meets Nippon Foundation Chief in Tokyo, Secures Education Support
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met Nippon Foundation chief Yohei Sasakawa in Tokyo. Japan to support renovation of 100 schools in Sri Lanka’s Northern and Eastern provinces....
US Flags Sri Lanka’s Investment Climate, Cites Adani Pullout and Policy Inconsistency
The US State Department flagged Sri Lanka’s tough investment climate, citing Adani’s $400m pullout, policy inconsistency, and bureaucratic hurdles despite 5% GDP growth in 2024....