The Taliban has called India a “significant regional and economic partner” after a meeting was held between senior foreign ministry officials of the two countries, the highest such talks since…
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South Korea: Presidential security chief resigns after ‘bloodshed’ warning
The head of South Korea’s presidential security service has resigned after warning authorities to avoid “bloodshed” in any attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol over his short-lived declaration of…
Myanmar: At least 40 killed in military air attack in Rakhine State- UN
Air attacks by Myanmar’s military in the western state of Rakhine this week killed dozens of people, the United Nations said, as the country continues to be mired in violence…
South Korea: Thousands protest as Yoon resists second arrest attempt
Thousands of South Koreans have continued to gather for rival protests in Seoul, as investigators prepare another attempt to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol over his short-lived martial law decree…
South Korea: Air crash recorders missing final four minutes
Flight data and cockpit voice recorders from the South Korean passenger plane that crashed last month stopped recording four minutes before the disaster, the country’s transport ministry has said. The…
Sri Lanka: Controversial Buddhist monk Gnanasara jailed for insulting Islam
A hardline Sri Lankan monk who is a close ally of ousted former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has been sentenced to nine months in prison for insulting Islam and inciting religious…
China: Violent protests after student falls to his death
The death of a teenage boy sparked violent protests in a city in north-west China, the BBC has confirmed through verified video.In the videos shared on social media, protesters can…
India: Man with crocodile skull in luggage arrested at Delhi airport
Indian authorities say they have arrested a Canadian man at Delhi airport for carrying a crocodile skull in his luggage. The 32-year-old man was at the airport on Monday to…
India: Temple apologises after six killed in crush
One of India’s wealthiest temples has apologised after six people were killed and dozens more injured in a crush as they queued for tickets to a festival which attracts millions…
China: Ex-champions Guangzhou expelled from Chinese leagues
China’s most successful side Guangzhou FC will not play professionally next season because of their failure to pay off enough of their substantial debt. The eight-time Chinese Super League (CSL)…