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Indonesian woman jailed for violating country's blasphemy law

JAKARTA, Indonesia: An Indonesian court sentenced Lina Lutfiawati, also known as Lina Mukherjee, to two years in prison this week ...

Myanmar's junta chief sacks close aide amid corruption scandal

NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar - Following recent investigations that have shaken the military and the country's business sector, Myanmar's junta chief, Gen ...

From classrooms to streets: Nepal's teachers rally against education bill

KATHMANDU, Nepal - On Thursday, hundreds of teachers from the Nepal Teachers' Federation, an elected body of teachers from across ...

Bangladesh's election confidence unshaken despite EU observer's absence

DHAKA, Bangladesh - Md Shahriar Alam, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, has stated that the European Union's decision not to ...

Pakistan's Supreme Court proceedings go live on state TV

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Pakistan's Supreme Court proceedings were broadcast live on state television on Monday, providing an unprecedented glimpse into the ...

IMF's formula for prosperity: Taxing wealthy to aid needy people

NEW YORK, USA The International Monetary Fund (IMF) advised Pakistan on Wednesday to tax the wealthy to relieve the poor.IMF ...

Military junta denies reports about Suu Kyi's health deterioration

NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar - Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's imprisoned former leader, suffers from low blood pressure symptoms such as dizziness ...

Rohingya camp horror: Community leader Ayub Mohammad brutally murdered

DHAKA, Bangladesh - In a tragic incident that shook the Rohingya camp at Ukhiya in Cox's Bazar, a group of ...

India allegedly chose Windows' weakness to get access to Microsoft's operating system for malicious purpose

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - The government has warned all information technology (I.T.) and financial institutions, including regulators, to avoid using "Indian ...

UN Population Fund declines role in Myanmar's 2024 census amid ongoing crisis

NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar - The United Nations Population Agency has stated that it will not support the nationwide census that the ...

Fake photos to phony quotes: Mysterious authors propagate Hasina's narrative

DHAKA, Bangladesh - Hundreds of articles purportedly written by independent experts praising Bangladeshi government policies have appeared in national and ...

Kathmandu Samaj USA Inc.: Nepali unity forum established

NEW YORK, USA - Kathmandu Samaj USA Inc. was founded in the bustling metropolis of New York City, in the ...

Indonesian imports declined more than expected, shows government data

JAKARTA, INDONESIA: Government data released this week showed that as imports, such as raw materials and capital goods, declined more ...

CJP Qazi Faez Isa vows to defend justice, not absolute power

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - On Monday, Pakistan's Chief Justice (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa vowed to ensure accountability and transparency, saying he ...

Flames of destruction: Dhaka's Mohammadpur Market engulfed in fiery fury

DHAKA, Bangladesh - A massive fire destroyed several hundred shops in Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital. There were no casualties when the ...

Four unmissable moments at Asian Games opening ceremony

© Provided by Xinhua The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games has left some memorable moments for years to ...

Asian Games: Hectic day six for Team India; hockey, tennis, shooting, boxing action to start

Hangzhou [China], September 23 (ANI): A lot of action awaits Indian sports fans as the country will kickstart its campaigns ...

"This gives great motivation to players": India's U19 head coach Panda on win over Bangladesh

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 23 (ANI): India's U19 head coach Shuvendu Panda said on Saturday that the win against Bangladesh in ...

Delhi: International mobile phone theft syndicate busted, three held

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): With the arrest of three accused, Delhi Police on Saturday claimed to have busted ...

NIA arrests man from Manipur in transnational conspiracy case involving Myanmar terror outfits

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested Moirangthem Anand Singh in a case ...

Highlights of opening ceremony of Hangzhou Asian Games

HANGZHOU, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games was held Saturday night in Hangzhou, east ...

Asian Games: India-Myanmar renew old rivalry as Blue Tigers aim to progress in tournament

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): Seasoned star Sunil Chhetri stole the spotlight for the umpteenth time on Thursday when ...

Urgent: OCA anthem played, OCA flag hoisted

© Provided by Xinhua The flag of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) rose in the OCA anthem at the ...

InPics: Qin, Yang lead Chinese delegation into stadium

HANGZHOU, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese delegation entered the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games ...

AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers: India conclude campaign with 3-0 win over Iran

Buriram [Thailand], September 23 (ANI): Powered by a Sulanjana Raul hat-trick, the Young Tigresses wrapped up their Asian Football Confederation ...

Philippines accuses China's maritime militia of coral reef destruction in South China Sea

Manila [Philippines], September 23 (ANI): The Philippines has accused China's shadowy maritime militia of causing extensive coral reef destruction in ...

Asian Games kick-start officially following glittering opening ceremony; PM Modi extends wishes to Indian contingent

Hangzhou [China], September 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his good wishes to the Indian contingent as the Asian ...

Pakistan: Attackers booked for damaging Ahmadiya places of worship

Islamabad [Pakistan], September 23 (ANI): Attackers were booked on Friday for vandalizing worship places of Ahmadiya community, reported The News ...

Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurates football ground

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 23 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday ...

"Babar can set the World Cup on fire": Gautam Gambhir

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir named the batter who he feels will do really ...

Pakistan: Christian human rights activists detained, tortured by police in Faisalabad

Faislabad [Pakistan], September 23 (ANI): Two human rights activists in Pakistan from Karachi were allegedly detained and tortured by police ...

Urgent: Qin, Yang lead Chinese delegation into stadium

© Provided by Xinhua The delegation of China entered the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games, ...

Scientists discover new evidence to explain how humans pay attention

Singapore, September 23 (ANI): Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) researchers have discovered fresh evidence regarding how chemicals released by ...

Asian Games: India's sailing contingent continues solid performances, keeps hope for medal alive

Hangzhou [China], September 23 (ANI): The Indian sailing contingent delivered some solid performances on Saturday in the qualification rounds, keeping ...

Pak: National Accountability Bureau moves Courts to reopen 115 graft cases

Lahore [Pakistan], September 23 (ANI): Pakistan's National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has moved the accountability courts of Lahore to reopen as ...

Army contingent departs for Russia to participate in counter-terrorism meet

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): An Indian Army contingent, comprising 32 soldiers representing the 14 Rajputana Rifles, departed for ...

Govt helping athletes at every level, outlook towards sports changing: PM Modi in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 23 (ANI): Underscoring the Centre's push to help aspiring sportspersons shine on the global stage, ...

Urgent: Asian Games opening ceremony begins in Hangzhou

© Provided by Xinhua Hangzhou Asian Games' opening ceremony begins at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium on Sept. 23.HANGZHOU, ...

PM Modi conveys best wishes to Indian contingent taking part in Asian Games

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed his best wishes to the Indian ...

Asian Games: Draws for Esports announced; India starts campaign Sunday

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): The highly anticipated draws for all Esports titles at the ongoing Asian Games have ...

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Delta flight hit by possible lightning, lands safely in Boston

BOSTON, Massachusetts: Officials said that a Delta flight from Chicago to Boston that was possibly struck by lightning landed safely ...

Indonesian woman jailed for violating country's blasphemy law

JAKARTA, Indonesia: An Indonesian court sentenced Lina Lutfiawati, also known as Lina Mukherjee, to two years in prison this week ...

China wants Hong Kong consulates to give personal data of local staff

HONG KONG: The Chinese Foreign Ministry has issued a request to all foreign consulates in Hong Kong, seeking the personal ...

Rattlesnake bites Amazon driver in Florida during delivery

MARTIN COUNTY, Florida: An Amazon driver making a delivery to a Florida home this week was bitten by a rattlesnake ...

Canada's TMX expansion may triple oil flow to country's Pacific Coast

CALGARY, Canada: From early 2024, the long-delayed and controversial Canadian government-owned Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion (TMX) is expected to ...

Pakistan's Supreme Court proceedings go live on state TV

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Pakistan's Supreme Court proceedings were broadcast live on state television on Monday, providing an unprecedented glimpse into the ...

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