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Modi and Yunus Meet Amid Strained India-Bangladesh Relations

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus in Thailand on Friday, marking the first such meeting since a revolution ousted Sheikh Hasina eight months prior. The meeting aimed at improving relations strained by Hasina's ouster and Yunus's subsequent visit ...

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Sri Lanka's Economic Recovery After 2022 Revolution

Sri Lanka's 2022 political revolution led to the ouster of the Rajapaksa regime, but through a short-term interim government, IMF support, and debt restructuring, the country achieved 5% economic growth in 2024, recovering almost half of its output lost since 2018.

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Russia's Labor Crisis: Ozon Recruits South Asian Workers

Facing a severe labor shortage, Russia's second-largest online marketplace, Ozon, is actively recruiting workers from South Asian countries, offering comprehensive benefits including accommodation and language training, to address its urgent need for warehouse staff in its massive Pushkino facility,...

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Senegal's Democratic Success Amidst Global Decline in Freedom

Freedom House's 2024 "Freedom in the World" report reveals a global decline in freedom, but notes Senegal's opposition winning the 2024 elections and achieving 'free' status, unlike Niger, which became 'not free' after a 2023 coup; other improvements were seen in South Asia.

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Mahlatini Launches 84 Luxury South Asia Itineraries

Mahlatini Luxury Travel, a B Corp-certified company, launched 84 luxury South Asia itineraries in December 2024, showcasing diverse experiences across eight countries, including snow leopard viewing in Ladakh, Bhutan's Tiger's Nest, and wildlife safaris in Nepal.

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Turkey-Pakistan Defense Ties Deepen, Raising Concerns in India

Turkish President Erdoğan's visit to Pakistan strengthens their defense and counter-terrorism cooperation, marked by Pakistan's purchase of Turkish warships and joint naval exercises, causing concern in India due to Pakistan's enhanced military capabilities.

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Pakistan to Deport 850,000 Afghans by April 1st

Pakistan plans to deport nearly 850,000 Afghans by April 1, 2025, including those holding Afghan Citizenship Cards (ACCs), despite many having lived in Pakistan for decades, sparking criticism from human rights groups and the UNHCR.

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UN Report: 4.8 Million Child Deaths in 2023, Funding Cuts Threaten Progress

A UN report reveals 4.8 million child deaths globally in 2023, mostly preventable, with 2.3 million occurring within 28 days of birth; funding cuts threaten progress toward reducing this.

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Bangladesh-Pakistan Relations: A New Era of Cooperation

After the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh and Pakistan resumed direct trade for the first time in decades, importing 50,000 tonnes of rice, and revived military and diplomatic contacts, raising concerns in India about regional security.

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Bangladesh Delegation Visits China Amidst Tensions with India

A 22-member Bangladeshi delegation, including representatives from various political parties and civil society, is visiting China for 10 days to improve relations amid rising tensions with India over the extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina; China is Bangladesh's largest trading partner and ar...

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Bangladesh Textbook Revisions Spark Controversy After Government Change

Following the August 2024 fall of Sheikh Hasina's government in Bangladesh, the interim government revised 441 school textbooks from primary to secondary levels, altering the portrayal of historical figures and sparking controversies regarding the balance and inclusivity of historical accounts.

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Bangladesh Arrests Over 1,300 in Crackdown

Bangladesh's government launched "Operation Demon Hunt", arresting over 1,300 people allegedly linked to exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following unrest and attacks on students, raising concerns about human rights abuses.

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