South Asia
Iran’s Unity Call: A Trap for the Middle East?
Unity is a beautiful word, often twisted into a weapon. When a figure like Mojtaba Khamenei from Iran…
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Bangladesh’s Alliance Gambit: Dhaka Plays a New Hand in Asia
The recent statements from Dhaka regarding a potential defence pact with Riyadh, Islamabad, and Ankara are less a trial balloon and more a diplomatic flare
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Japan’s Mongoose War: A Pyrrhic Victory Over Human Hubris?
What happens when humans play God with delicate ecosystems? In Japan, the answer was a decades-long ecological war, finally declared victorious against an
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Imran Khan: Pakistan’s Political Theatre on Display
In the grand theater of power, where every public appearance is meticulously staged, what does it say when a former prime minister in Pakistan is paraded f
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Hong Kong’s Memory Crime: Tiananmen Vigil, a Subversive Act
When commemorating the dead becomes an act of subversion, you know freedom is dead. This is the stark reality emerging from Hong Kong this week, as Beijing
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Gaza War Probes: Justice or PR Stunt?
When a military launches an internal probe into its own alleged atrocities, is it a genuine search for justice, or a carefully staged performance for the i
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Cricket vs. AI: Can Data Predict England-Pakistan Test?
The endless quest to predict the future is a deeply human trait, and in the world of competitive sport, nowhere is this more evident than when a storied ri
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Bangladesh Shatters the Cricketing Hierarchy
A monumental upset in cricket history as Bangladesh defeats Australia on their own soil, shattering decades of sporting hierarchy and expectation.
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Granada’s Earthquake Exposes City’s Vulnerability to Natural Disasters
A powerful earthquake has struck Spain's tourist jewel, Granada, leaving a trail of destruction and displacement. The disaster highlights the importance of disaster preparedness and the need for swift emergency response mechanisms.
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Eureka’s Child Labor Scandal Exposes Invisible Cost of Our Consumption Style
A disturbing revelation about Indian electronics firm Eureka has shed light on the exploitation of child labor in the industry, forcing us to confront the true cost of our convenient consumer culture.
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Australia vs. Bangladesh Test Match Raises Questions on Sports Broadcasting Diplomacy
The Australia vs. Bangladesh Test match is not just about cricket, but also about the complexities of sports broadcasting diplomacy, accessibility, and security.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Ties the Knot with Georgina Rodriguez
In a significant event that reflects the changing values and attitudes of the region, Cristiano Ronaldo has tied the knot with Georgina Rodriguez. The soccer icon's civil ceremony marks a new chapter in his personal life, with fans from across the Middle East and South Asia congratulating the couple on their union.
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How a 97-year-old escaped deadly Indian floods on a banana log raft
How do you survive a flood when you're 97 years old and the waters are rising fast? For one elderly resident in Assam, the answer was to cling to a makeshi
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