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UK Reaffirms Continued Support for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke meets Bangladesh’s Home Minister to discuss Rohingya repatriation, police reform, and a new agreement to curb visa fraud
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Rapper-Turned-Politician Balen Shah’s Party Heads for Major Victory in Nepal Elections
Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party, led by Balen Shah, secures a commanding lead in the parliamentary elections, signaling a generational shift and a major defeat for traditional elites
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Women’s Asian Cup Players Demand Equal Pay as Tournament Kicks Off in Australia
As the Women’s Asian Cup begins in Australia, players and unions urge the AFC to close the $13 million prize money gap between the men's and women's tournaments
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UN Chief Urges Action on Gender Equality on International Women’s Day 2026
UN Secretary-General António Guterres outlines 8 priorities for gender equality on International Women’s Day 2026, highlighting the "Give to Gain" theme
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Japan Donates $6.7m to Support Rohingya Refugees in Cox’s Bazar
he Government of Japan has provided $6.7 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) to provide essential nutrition and food security for Rohingya refugees and local farmers in Bangladesh
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Oil and Gas Shipments Boost Bangladesh Reserves Despite Gulf Tensions
400,000 tonnes of LNG, LPG, and petroleum products arrive at Chattogram Port, securing Bangladesh’s energy supply despite rising Middle East tensions
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US Treasury secretary warns of ‘biggest bombing campaign’ against Iran
Washington readies massive strikes on production facilities while launching $20B shipping insurance program to stabilize energy markets
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Saudi, Pakistan defense chiefs discuss ‘measures needed to halt’ Iranian attacks on Kingdom
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir discussed security concerns and possible measures to halt Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia as tensions escalate across the Middle East
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Myanmar Urges Opening a New Chapter of Peace and Dialogue in the Middle East
Myanmar expresses concern over escalating Middle East violence and calls for restraint, diplomatic dialogue, and adherence to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence to restore stability
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Around 60% Voter Turnout in Nepal’s Parliamentary Elections, Polls Largely Peaceful
Around 60 percent of voters participated in Nepal’s House of Representatives elections, with authorities reporting largely peaceful polling across the country, Over 6,500 candidates are contesting for 275 seats in the lower house
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Burma Campaign UK Demands British Sanctions on Arakan Army
Burma Campaign UK urges the British government to impose sanctions on the Arakan Army (AA) following reports of summary executions, torture, and sexual violence in Myanmar
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Under-16s can only use social media via parent-managed accounts: Communications Minister Fahmi
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announces that children under 16 in Malaysia will only be permitted to use social media through parent-managed accounts to combat cyber predators
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Bangladesh Urges US to Pursue Swift Diplomatic Resolution to Iran Crisis
Foreign Adviser Khalilur Rahman warns of severe economic consequences for vulnerable nations, urging the U.S. to pursue urgent negotiations to end the Iran crisis
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U.S. sub sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, killing 87 and expanding war zone
Pentagon confirms torpedo strike on IRIS Dena in international waters, marking a massive geographic expansion of the U.S.-Iran naval war.
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Middle East Conflict Strands T20 World Cup Teams in India
Flight disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict have left West Indies and Zimbabwe cricket teams stranded in India
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From Shadow to Supreme Leader: Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei?
In a historic shift, Iran moves toward dynastic rule as the Assembly of Experts reportedly taps Ali Khamenei's son for the top office
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Asia-Pacific Nations Rush to Evacuate Citizens as Middle East Conflict Deepens
China, India, Australia, and Pakistan intensify emergency evacuations as the Middle East conflict triggers widespread airspace closures and leaves thousands stranded
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Britain Freezes Education Visas for Myanmar,Aganistan, Sudan and Cameroon Nationals
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces an "unprecedented" suspension of education visas for four countries following a 470% spike in asylum claims from students
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Nepal Votes in High-Stakes Election After Gen Z Uprising Shakes Political Old Guard
Nearly 19 million Nepalis vote on March 5 in a high-stakes election following the 2025 youth uprising,Can rapper Balen Shah and reformer Gagan Thapa unseat the old guard?
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Japan Pledges $3.2m aid to Support Rohingya Children in Bangladesh
Japan signs a $3.2 million agreement with UNICEF to provide essential education, health, and sanitation services to over 36,000 Rohingya children in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char