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Pakistan, Bangladesh Boost Ties in Rare Bilateral Meeting
Pakistan and Bangladesh vowed to spur efforts to increase bilateral trade, investment and connectivity after the first visit by Pakistan’s chief diplomat in 13 years.
Indonesia protest blaze kills three as anger erupts over driver death
At least three people were killed by a fire started by protesters at a council building in eastern Indonesia's Makassar city, a local official told AFP Saturday, after demonstrations across the country following the death of a motorcycle taxi driver hit by a police vehicle.
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When asked to comment on the news that on August 29, the Constitutional Court of Thailand ruled that Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra violated constitutional provisions and removed her from ...
Iran-backed Houthi PM killed in Israeli airstrikes on Yemen’s capital
Iran-backed Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi was killed in Israeli airstrikes on Sanaa, according to Yemeni and Israeli reports. The strikes also targeted top military officials, including the group's defence minister.
Iran protests erupt as fearful ayatollah resorts to ‘amputating hands and public hangings’
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Turkey closes its airspace to Israeli planes and curbs Israel-bound trade over the Gaza war
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says Turkey has closed its airspace to Israeli planes in protest at the war in Gaza.
Vietnam to release nearly 14,000 prisoners
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‘It’s terrifying’: Thousands evacuate as typhoon batters Vietnam
A powerful typhoon has battered Vietnam's coastal provinces, with strong winds and rains felling trees and tearing the roofs off houses. Schools and airports were closed and almost 600,000 people across the country were ordered to leave their homes ahead of Typhoon Kajiki's arrival on Monday afternoon in the coastal province of Ha Tinh.
Bangladesh vs Netherlands Live Streaming in India: When & where to watch 1st T20I? Check BAN vs NED probable playing XIs
Bangladesh will start preparations for the Asia Cup 2025 when they host Netherlands in the first of three-match T20I series starting on Saturday in Sylhet. With just barely 10 days to go for the ...