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23 Missing After Vietnamese Cargo Ship Sinks in South China Sea
Search and rescue efforts are underway in the South China Sea after Vietnamese cargo vessel Khoi Nguyen 18 sank near Fiery Cross Reef with 62 onboard
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‘We Have Done It’: India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protest Movement Forces Education Minister’s Exit
India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns following weeks of Gen Z-led "Cockroach" protests over widespread exam paper leaks and student outrage
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Bangladesh to work closely for stronger ASEAN, Says Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman
Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with ASEAN and its partners to address transnational threats, with Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman calling for stronger regional cooperation on cybersecurity, climate resilience, pandemics and supply chain security
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ASEAN Calls for Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
ASEAN has urged the restoration of safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that Middle East tensions are disrupting energy markets, trade, supply chains and regional security ahead of the ASEAN Leaders' Summit
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Bangladesh, China Discuss Transport Corridors, Rohingya Repatriation at ARF Meeting
Bangladesh and China discuss expanding regional transport corridors, energy, investment, and Rohingya repatriation during a bilateral meeting at the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila
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Myanmar, Vietnam Review Regional Cooperation Ahead of CLMV and ACMECS Summits
Vietnam’s new Ambassador to Myanmar presented credentials in Nay Pyi Taw, as both nations discussed trade, tourism, and preparations for upcoming regional summits
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"Arakan Army Blocking Rohingya Repatriation" : ASF Report
A new report by the Arakan Strategic Forum alleges the Arakan Army is implementing administrative abuses against Rohingya and hindering repatriation efforts
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India’s Top Court Declines Urgent Hearing on CJP Protest Crackdown, Raising Fears of Prolonged Unrest
India's Supreme Court refused an urgent hearing on police action against CJP student protesters, fueling concerns that unresolved grievances could intensify nationwide demonstrations
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Bangladesh Detains Three Myanmar Security Personnel Fleeing Arakan Army-Controlled Territory
BGB detains three Myanmar security personnel who swam across the Naf River using plastic containers after escaping Arakan Army custody in Rakhine State
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Cockroach Janata Party Alleges Police Brutality After Violent Crackdown on Delhi Protest
Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijit Deepke accuses Delhi Police of excessive force against student protesters, while police claim over 118 officers were injured in clashes near Parliament
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Clashes Erupt in New Delhi as Cockroach Janata Party March Sparks Security Crackdown
Clashes broke out in New Delhi as police used batons to disperse Cockroach Janata Party protesters defying a 'Chalo Sansad' ban on the opening day of the Monsoon Session
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Iran conflict, Myanmar crisis, South China sea dominate ASEAN foreign ministers' talks
ASEAN foreign ministers open crucial talks in Manila tackling the escalating Iran conflict, Myanmar's civil war, and South China Sea maritime disputes
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Viral Claim of Balochistan's Independence Sparks Debate; No Official Confirmation
A viral statement claiming the "Republic of Balochistan" declared independence from Pakistan remains unverified, with no official or international confirmation
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Myanmar commemorates 79th Martyrs' Day with state ceremony in Yangon
Myanmar commemorated its 79th Martyrs' Day with a state ceremony in Yangon, honoring independence hero General Aung San and fallen national leaders
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Bangladesh Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive, Climate-Resilient Urban Development at UN
Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, affordable and climate-resilient urban development at a UN high-level meeting, highlighting planned urbanisation, affordable housing and stronger international cooperation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
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Bangladesh to build 108km border fence along Myanmar frontier: Nikkei Asia
Bangladesh will construct a 108km barbed-wire fence along vulnerable sections of its Myanmar border to curb illegal crossings, trafficking, and cross-border crime amid growing instability in Rakhine State
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Bangladesh diplomat Rabab Fatima named head of UN mission in Afghanistan
UN Secretary-General António Guterres appoints veteran Bangladeshi diplomat Rabab Fatima to lead the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)
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Nine killed as protests escalate in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
At least nine people have been killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir as security forces clash with banned JAAC protesters ahead of a planned march to Muzaffarabad
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Saudi Arabia Looks to Invest $1bn in Bangladesh's Strategic Infrastructure
A high-level Saudi delegation meets Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, expressing interest in investing up to $1 billion in Bangladesh's strategic port and railway infrastructure
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Singapore Court Orders Bloomberg to Pay S$460,000 in Defamation Suit
Singapore High Court orders Bloomberg to pay S$460,000 in damages to Ministers Shanmugam and Tan See Leng over a 2024 luxury property article