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Shallow 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake in Eastern Afghanistan Kills 500, Injures Thousands
The quake, centered just 17 miles from Jalalabad near the Pakistan border, had a shallow depth of about 5 miles, making it highly destructive
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Malaysia Celebrates 68 Years of Independence, Showcases Unity and Vision for the Future
Malaysia commemorates its 68th Independence Day with grand parades, cultural performances, and nationwide celebrations under the theme “Malaysia Madani: People cared for ”
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Shariful M. Khan Becomes First Bangladeshi-American Brigadier General in U.S. Air Force
a milestone celebrated across the Bangladeshi diaspora and hailed as a symbol of global leadership and excellence
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Pentagon chief says Indo-Pacific allies 'stepping up' to 5% of GDP defense spending goal
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has declared that Indo-Pacific allies are aligning with NATO’s target of spending 5 percent of GDP on defense by 2035
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Dragon-Elephant Reset? India and China Edge Closer as U.S. Tariff Pressures Reshape Asia’s Balance
After years of deadly clashes and diplomatic chill, India and China are signaling normalization. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned visit to China, new trade concessions, and resumed people-to-people links come as U.S. tariffs squeeze Indian exports
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Exiled Without End: World Humanitarian Day Echoes the Forgotten Struggle of the Rohingya
Marking World Humanitarian Day, campaigners warn the Rohingya cannot remain forgotten in exile
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Trump administration Cancels Over 6,000 International Student Visas: Report
Officials cite law violations and security concerns, but critics call it a political attack on academic freedom
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Ukraine Should Strike Deal with Russia to End War : Trump
Trump presses Kyiv to cut a deal with Moscow after Alaska meeting with Putin
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Putin’s Alaska Visit Triggers Protests as Trump Hosts Ceasefire Talks Without Ukraine
Activists accused Trump of legitimizing Putin by hosting him on US soil in a state that was once part of Russia before its 1867 sale to the United States.
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Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond: South Asia's Resilient Response on International Youth Day 2025
On International Youth Day 2025, South Asia’s youth demonstrated their vital role in sustainable development through community-driven projects addressing clean water, gender equality, education, and climate resilience
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AfroMedia Condemns Targeted Killings of Media Professionals in Gaza, Urges Immediate UN Intervention
Over 240 journalists killed since October 2023, AfroMedia warns of grave threat to press freedom
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Japan Breaks Silence on Citizens’ Role in Child Sex Tourism with Rare Laos Warning
Grassroots petition in Vientiane spurred Tokyo’s unusually direct warning to its own nationals
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Daily Deportations of Indians Surge 3 to 8 Under Trump: Rising Tariffs, Visa Crackdowns, and Strained Ties Signal Trouble Ahead
The growing deportation of Indians, coupled with tariff threats and visa restrictions, marks a sharp turn in U.S.-India ties under Trump’s renewed hardline policies
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Massive 8.8-Magnitude Earthquake in Russia Triggers Pacific-Wide Tsunami Alerts into Japan,Alaska
From Japan to Alaska and Hawaii, coastlines braced after one of the largest earthquakes in recent memory strikes off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula
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Thailand and Cambodia Agree Unconditional Ceasefire After Deadly Border Clashes: ASEAN Chair
Mediated by ASEAN and backed by U.S. and China, the ceasefire ends five days of violent clashes and could reopen trade channels with Washington
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Roar Returns to the Mangroves: Sundarbans Tigers on the Rise This International Tiger Day
With 125 adult Royal Bengal tigers now roaming the Sundarbans, Bangladesh marks International Tiger Day with hope, data, and a renewed conservation promise
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China Proposes Global AI Cooperation Body to Shape Future of Artificial Intelligence
Premier Li Qiang urges a unified global approach to ensure AI remains ethical, inclusive, and under human control
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Thailand-Cambodia Border Clash: 15 Killed, Over 100,000 Displaced in Just 48 Hours
At least 14 people—mostly civilians—have died in Thailand, according to the Ministry of Public Health. Cambodia has reported one death and five injuries, with more than 4,000 residents in Oddar Meanchey province displaced.
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Ukraine Proposes New Peace Talks as Russian Strikes Continue
In his nightly address, Zelensky said senior security official Rustem Umerov had extended an offer to meet Russian representatives next week. “Everything must be done to secure a ceasefire,” the president stated, reaffirming his willingness to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin face-to-face.
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Quad Summit in Washington: United Front or Fractured Alliance Against China?
Despite unified rhetoric, internal disagreements among Quad members threaten to weaken the alliance’s strategic stance against China