Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 873 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 873rd day, these are the main developments.This is where the war stands on Wednesday, July 17, 2024: Fighting: Ukrainian drone…
Photos: Muslims worldwide mark Ashura | Religion News
Tens of thousands of Muslims across the globe on Tuesday observed Ashura, an annual commemoration mourning the seventh-century death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Imam Hussein.…
What’s behind Bangladesh’s violent quota protests? | Protests News
The two-week-long anti-quota protests in Bangladesh have turned violent after groups linked to the ruling party attacked student protesters in the capital, Dhaka. More than…
Dozens wounded as Bangladesh students protest government job quotas | Protests
NewsFeedMore than 100 people have been injured during protests over government job quotas for special groups in Bangladesh. Demonstrators say they were attacked by supporters…
Boxer Nikhat Zareen fighting for first Indian Olympics gold at Paris 2024 | Paris Olympics 2024 News
Patiala, India – Fuelled by a strong desire to challenge stereotypes and societal norms, India’s Nikhat Zareen took up boxing as a 13-year-old. The young…
Student protests over Bangladesh job quota leave at least 100 injured | Protests News
Police fired tear gas and charged with batons during violent clashes between protesters rallying against quotas for government jobs and a pro-government student body, leaving…
Star-studded Ambani wedding highlights India’s rich vs poor divide | Poverty and Development
NewsFeedThe lavish four-month-long wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani, son of Asia’s richest man, and his bride Radhika Merchant, daughter of billionaire business tycoons, fuelled criticism from campaigners…
At least 100 wounded as Bangladesh students protest government job quotas | Protests News
Demonstrators say the quota system benefits the children of pro-government groups and demand it be scrapped.Violent clashes between people loyal to Bangladesh’s ruling party and…
Single mum quits job to backpack around Asia with five-year-old daughter
Alicia Tunnicliffe, 23, from Torquay in Devon, had always loved travelling and would take her daughter, Milani, away with her and her parents at every…
Leader of Nepal’s largest communist party named new prime minister | Politics News
Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli has become the new PM after the country’s two largest parties form a coalition.The leader of Nepal’s largest communist party, Khadga…
Alexander the Great really was better than the average conqueror
Book Review Alexander at the End of the World: The Forgotten Final Years of Alexander the Great By Rachel KousserMariner Books: 416 pages, $35If you…
‘Obscene’ amounts spent at Indian billionaire Ambani’s son’s wedding | Business and Economy News
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s son marries on Friday in a lavish ceremony that has been a hot talking point at home and abroad, with his…
At least 60 people missing in a landslide tragedy that swept buses away | Climate
NewsFeedA landslide in Nepal swept away two passenger buses from the highway into a nearby river. Rescue operations are ongoing, but the wreckage of the…
How Sherpas in the Himalayas are battling climate change | Climate
Sherpas in the Himalayas are battling climate change, threatening their livelihoods, culture and environment.Sherpa communities in the Himalayas face dramatic climate shifts threatening their environment,…
Imran Khan’s PTI scores major win in Pakistan battle for reserved seats | Imran Khan News
Islamabad, Pakistan – The Supreme Court has handed a major legal victory to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, declaring…
More than 60 people missing after two buses swept into river in Nepal | Weather News
Vehicles swept off highway by landslide caused by rains, with three survivors rescued after they swam to safety.Two buses carrying more than 60 people were…
Pakistan says registered Afghan refugees can stay for one more year | Refugees News
Pakistan says it will extend the validity of Proof of Registration cards of 1.45 million Afghan refugees for one year.Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan has announced…
Northern India bus crash kills 18 | News
Collision in Uttar Pradesh state occurred when the bus heading to New Delhi slammed into the back of a tanker carrying milk.A bus crash in…
Indian cricket board appoints Gautam Gambhir as men’s head coach | Cricket News
The former batter and BJP politician will take charge of the Indian team following Rahul Dravid’s decision to step away.India’s cricket board has named Gautam…