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Powerful 7.4 Quake Jolts Eastern Indonesia, Triggers Brief Tsunami Alert
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Molucca Sea, Indonesia, One fatality reported in Manado as tsunami alerts were briefly triggered across the region.
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Iran Approves Passage for Six Bangladesh Ships in Strait of Hormuz
ran has authorized six stranded Bangladeshi vessels to resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz following high-level coordination between Dhaka and Tehran
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Govt accords highest priority to repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar: State Minister Shama Obaed
State Minister Shama Obaed meets UNHCR’s Ivo Freijsen, reaffirming that the safe return of Rohingyas to Myanmar is the only viable solution for Bangladesh
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Myanmar Coast Guard Detains 16 Bangladeshi Fishermen in Bay of Bengal
Sixteen Bangladeshi fishermen from Lakshmipur, Noakhali, and Cox’s Bazar are being held at Akyab Police Station after the Myanmar Coast Guard seized their trawler in the Bay of Bengal, local authorities have been alerted for their release
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China, Pakistan issue 5-point initiative for restoring peace in Middle East
Pakistan and China issue a joint 5-point initiative calling for an immediate ceasefire, protection of Iranian sovereignty, and secure waterways in the Gulf
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Maldives Rejects UK–Mauritius Chagos Deal, Signals Legal Challenge
The Maldives formally rejects the UK-Mauritius deal to transfer the Chagos Islands, citing historical claims and "overlooked" interests, President Muizzu signals potential ICJ legal action as Indian Ocean tensions escalate
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Ye Win Oo Named Army Chief as Myanmar Junta Pushes Presidential Transition
Min Aung Hlaing appoints loyalist Ye Win Oo as Commander-in-Chief, bypassing Gen, Soe Win to secure his grip on power ahead of Myanmar's presidential transition.
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Asia faces inflation shock as Iran conflict rattles currencies and oil markets
Asia faces a severe economic shock as the Iran-US-Israel conflict disrupts oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, devaluing regional currencies and spiking fuel costs
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Bangladesh shares data of over 829,000 Rohingya with Myanmar : FM Khalilur Rahman
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman reveals Bangladesh has shared data for 829,036 Rohingya with Myanmar, While 354,751 are verified, ongoing conflict halts immediate repatriation
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Blast in Southern Lebanon Kills Indonesian UN Peacekeeper, Injures Others
A projectile strike near Adchit al-Qusayr has killed an Indonesian UN peacekeeper and injured others, UNIFIL has launched an investigation into the unknown origin of the blast amid rising border tensions
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Rohingya Refugees Sit First-Ever Matriculation Exams in Bangladesh Camps
Thousands of Rohingya refugee students in Cox’s Bazar sit for their first-ever matriculation exams under the EBRR, marking a major milestone for formal education
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Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing nominated in presidential process
Myanmar’s Lower House nominates junta chief Min Aung Hlaing for vice-presidency, signaling a shift to formal civilian rule as Ye Win Oo takes over the military
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Singapore, 65 WTO Members Launch First Global Rules for Digital Trade
Singapore, Australia, and Japan lead 66 WTO members in adopting the first global digital trade framework, The pact bans customs duties on electronic transmissions and slashes transaction costs.
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‘No Kings’ Protests Sweep US and Europe Amid Rising Opposition to Trump Policies
Tens of thousands join the "No Kings" movement in the largest single-day protest in US history, targeting President Trump’s immigration, Iran conflict, and governance policies
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Former PM Oli Admitted to Hospital After Arrest in Nepal Youth-Protest Case
Former Nepal PM K.P. Sharma Oli and ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak arrested following an inquiry into the deadly suppression of last year's anti-corruption protests
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Myanmar Marks One-Year Anniversary of Devastating Mandalay Earthquake
Acting President Min Aung Hlaing commemorates the victims of the 2025 Mandalay earthquake, reporting that 80% of rehabilitation is complete following the $3.79B disaster
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UN reaffirms support for Bangladesh as Guterres welcomes official visit plan
UN Secretary-General António Guterres reaffirmed support for Bangladesh and welcomed an invitation to visit during talks with the foreign minister at UN headquarters
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Nepal’s Youngest PM Balen Shah Sworn In After Landslide Victory Following Gen Z Protests
The 35-year-old leader, widely known as Balen, was appointed prime minister by President Ram Chandra Paudel on Friday. His party, the Rastriya Swatantra Party, secured 182 seats in the 275-member parliament in the March 5 election.
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Bangladesh named among ‘friendly nations’ for limited transit through Strait of Hormuz
Bangladesh has been listed among friendly nations whose vessels may receive controlled transit through the Strait of Hormuz as Iran regulates shipping amid Middle East tensions
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Rohingya youth critically injured in landmine blast near Myanmar border
A Rohingya youth was critically injured in a suspected landmine explosion near the Myanmar border in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar while fishing near the Naf River, officials said