South Asia

India Deports Over 300 from Assam to Bangladesh; Rights Activists Raise Alarm

Rights groups say India is arbitrarily expelling long-time residents, many too poor to challenge court orders NEW DELHI --- India has started to push people...

Pakistani Social Media Influencer Shot Dead, Honour Killing Suspected 

ISLAMABAD — Sana Yousuf, a young and widely followed Pakistani social media influencer, was shot dead at her residence in Islamabad by a relative,...

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Charged with Crimes against Humanity

DHAKA — Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been formally charged with crimes against humanity by the country's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) over...

Bangladesh SC Acquits Jamaat-e-Islami Leader in Liberation War Crimes Case

The apex court also directed the jail authorities to release Azharul Islam from jail immediately if no other cases were pending against him DHAKA –...

Yunus to Stay on as Bangladesh Interim Head, Quells Resignation Buzz

Planning adviser confirms Yunus will continue amid political turmoil; interim council blames disruption on “provocative demands” as calls grow for early elections and reform...

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