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‘I will resist’: Afghan female journalists defy Taliban pressure
Taliban decree ordering female news anchors to cover their faces on air is the latest in a series of restrictions.
Published On 24 May 2022
Pakistan: Khan’s party alleges hundreds arrested ahead of march
Imran Khan’s PTI says over 400 supporters arrested in bid to thwart major sit-in planned by former leader in Islamabad.
Published On 24 May 2022
Khurram Parvez ‘modern-day David’: Time 100 most influential list
In its list of 100 most influential people, US-based magazine calls Parvez ‘modern-day David’ who ‘had to be silenced’.
Published On 24 May 2022
Armenia, Azerbaijan take small step towards peace deal
Aliyev and Pashinyan announce the creation of a border commission after their trilateral talks in Brussels.
Published On 24 May 2022

Price increase comes as Sri Lanka hires heavyweight financial, legal advisers Lazard and Clifford Chance: Reuters.

Study says heatwaves in the region should be ‘rare’ but current level of global warming made them 30 times more likely.

US, Japan, India and Australia unveil maritime surveillance plan, pledge infrastructure investment to counter China.

India’s policy uncertainty can be traced back to inaccurate crop estimates and the poor decisions based on that.

Almost 323 million Indians at high risk from extreme heat amid lack of access to fans and refrigerators, finds a report.

Heavy rainfall and floods kill dozens and leave tens of thousands stranded in several parts of Bangladesh and India.

As essential medicines disappear from shelves, doctors forced to postpone life-saving procedures amid economic crisis.

Steps will lead to a drop in annual revenues due to lower collections, raising concerns about India’s fiscal deficit.

As soaring temperatures load up on India’s power lines, it’s a reminder to invest more in renewable energy.

Most female presenters were seen with their faces covered while on air on Sunday.

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