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Bangladesh Waterway Crisis: Fuel Shortage Strands Thousands, Fares Set to Rise
Fuel crisis disrupts inland waterways, stranding passengers and forcing fare hikes. Association president details the severe 40% supply shortfall.
5.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Sumatra, Indonesia's Nias Area
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Sumatra island near Nias, Indonesia, at a depth of 10 km, according to the country's geophysics agency.
Nepal Border Protests Erupt Over New Tax on Small Imports from India
Protests erupt in Birgunj, Nepal, against new strict customs duties on goods over 100 rupees from India, straining cross-border relations.
Bulgaria Votes in Eighth Election in 5 Years Amid Russia Ties Scrutiny
Bulgarians vote in an early parliamentary election. Former President Rumen Radev's pro-Russia alliance leads polls but faces coalition deadlock.
China Tightens Great Firewall, Blocks VPNs and Foreign Sites
Report reveals China is forcibly blocking VPNs and international connections, cutting citizen access to uncensored news and academic resources.
Chinese Spy Device Found Near Bali Straits Sparks Regional Security Alert
Indonesia's navy recovers a Chinese underwater monitoring system in the Lombok Strait, raising regional security concerns over its military potential.
Balochistan Gets Only PKR 20M from PKR 130B National Revenue Pool
Report reveals Balochistan received only PKR 20M from a national revenue pool of PKR 130B, highlighting severe economic disparity and fueling local grievances.
Tamil Leaders Seek OCI Status for 1.5 Million Indian-Origin Sri Lankans
Ceylon Workers Congress and TPA leaders thank India for cyclone aid and push for Overseas Citizen of India status for the Indian-origin Tamil community.
Pakistan's Harvesting Shift: Machines Boost Farms But Crush Rural Jobs
As combine harvesters replace manual labour in Pakistan, farmers face rising costs while agricultural workers lose crucial seasonal income and jobs.
China's Birthrate Crisis: Plummeting Births, Rapid Aging Threaten Economy
China's birthrate hits record low, population declines for fourth year, straining education and economy amid rapid aging and gender imbalances.
Bulgaria Votes in 8th Election in 5 Years Amid Political Turmoil
Bulgarians vote in an early parliamentary election, the 8th in five years, following the collapse of the previous coalition government.
Amol Parashar Takes 'Besharam Aadmi' Global After London's Warm Welcome
Actor Amol Parashar credits London's theatre culture for the phenomenal response to his live show 'Besharam Aadmi', opening doors for a global tour.
S. Korea's Lee Vows to Defend Democracy on 1960 Uprising Anniversary
President Lee Jae Myung vows to safeguard democracy, drawing parallels between the 1960 April 19 Revolution and modern political challenges.
NATO Chief Rutte Dismisses US Withdrawal Fears Despite Trump's 'Paper Tiger' Jibe
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says he doesn't see the US leaving NATO, addressing fears after Donald Trump called the alliance a "paper tiger."
Ray Dalio Warns Current Conflicts Mirror "Early Stages of World War"
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio warns that multi-theater conflicts involving the US, Israel, and Iran follow a historical pattern leading to world war.
Taiwan Tracks Chinese Military Sorties and Naval Activity Near Its Territory
Taiwan's defense ministry reports Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels operating near its territory, amid ongoing sovereignty tensions.
South Korea Condemns North's Missile Launch, Urges Immediate Halt
South Korea condemns North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch as a UN violation, convenes emergency security meeting ahead of presidential trip.
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles, Heightening Tensions on Korean Peninsula
North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea, prompting emergency meetings and condemnation from South Korea.
NZ PM Luxon Meets Sikh Leader, Celebrates Community's Contributions
PM Christopher Luxon meets Sikh leader Giani Kuldip Singh, discusses community harmony & contributions in NZ. Canadian PM also marks Sikh Heritage Month.
Brazil, Mexico, Spain Back Cuba, Urge Dialogue Amid Trump Takeover Threats
Leftist leaders issue joint statement expressing alarm over Cuba's crisis, urging international dialogue as Trump talks of "taking" the island.
South Korea Bets $17.8B on AI to Win Manufacturing War, Save Jobs
South Korea's industry minister warns losing the AI war is a greater threat than Middle East conflict, launching a massive AI manufacturing transformation.
North Korea Fires Multiple Missiles, Putting Japan and South Korea on High Alert
Japan activates crisis protocols after North Korea fires ballistic missiles. PM Takaichi vows "complete preparedness" as Seoul and Washington coordinate response.
Brazil, Mexico, Spain Urge Action on Cuba's Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
Brazil, Mexico, and Spain express deep concern over Cuba's humanitarian crisis, urging measures to ease suffering and respect international law.
Global Ministers Unite Against Illicit Finance, Target Fraud & AI Risks
Global ministers at FATF meeting pledge to tackle fraud, terrorist financing, and risks from AI and virtual assets through stronger, risk-based standards.
Pope Rejects Trump Targeting Claims, Says "Not In My Interest At All"
Pope Leo XIV clarifies his remarks were not aimed at President Trump, stressing his focus is on peace, not political confrontation.