Sri Lanka’s opposition wears black in Parliament to protest politician’s murder
Sri Lanka’s main opposition SJB wore black in Parliament to protest the government’s handling of the murder of its Weligama council chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera....
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7 labourers abducted in Pakistan’s insurgency-hit Balochistan province
Seven labourers, including five from Sindh, were abducted by unidentified gunmen while working on a security checkpoint in Balochistan’s Mastung district, Pakistan....
Pakistan resumes Afghan transit trade after 10-day suspension
Pakistan has resumed Afghan transit trade after a 10-day suspension due to border clashes, beginning operations through the Chaman crossing following a ceasefire with the Taliban government....
Bangladesh tribunal likely to set verdict date tomorrow in Sheikh Hasina’s July uprising case
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal may announce the verdict date on Wednesday in the crimes against humanity case against Sheikh Hasina and others over the 2024 July uprising....
India-led solar project lights up 12 public buildings across 10 Pacific nations
India and the UN have installed solar systems in 12 public buildings across 10 Pacific island nations under the USD 150 million India–UN Development Partnership Fund....
India donates 81 school buses to educational institutions across Nepal
India donated 81 school buses to educational institutions across 48 districts in Nepal, including disaster-hit areas in Koshi province, reinforcing bilateral development cooperation....
Nepal PM Sushila Karki: Govt committed to holding March 5 elections freely and fairly
Nepal’s Prime Minister Sushila Karki said her interim government is committed to ensuring a free and fair general election on March 5, pledging to uphold democratic values and address Gen Z’s demands....
Pakistan Navy seizes drugs worth nearly USD 1 billion in Arabian Sea
Pakistan Navy seizes nearly USD 1 billion worth of narcotics in the Arabian Sea during Operation Al Masmak, in coordination with the Combined Maritime Forces....
Bangladesh tribunal jails 15 serving army officers over enforced disappearances, killings
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has sent 15 serving army officers to jail to face trial for enforced disappearances and killings during Sheikh Hasina’s regime....
Pakistan court issues non-bailable warrant against Imran Khan’s sister Aleema
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan for repeatedly skipping hearings in a 2024 protest case....