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Titan implosion could have been prevented, says OceanGate ex-director
David Lochridge references a 2018 report in which he raised safety issues about OceanGate's operations.
Categories: South Asia
India’s Kashmir holds first regional election since losing autonomy
At stake are seats in the region's 90-member legislature, which will make laws and oversee local governing decisions.
Categories: South Asia
Despite prison, torture, this Kashmiri politician won’t give up on India
As Kashmir votes in its first regional elections in a decade, Waheed-ur-Rehman Para battles his own demons to contest.
Categories: South Asia
Ukraine’s boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk released after Poland detention
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy said he was 'outraged' over the detention of his country's 'champion' in Poland.
Categories: South Asia
UNICEF says six million children in Southeast Asia affected by Typhoon Yagi
UN's children's agency says there's an urgent need for access to clean water, sanitation as Red Cross mobilises relief.
Categories: South Asia
Taiwan drawn into Middle East politics after deadly pager blasts in Lebanon
Taiwanese tech firm Gold Apollo denies manufacturing exploding pagers used in attack on Hezbollah members in Lebanon.
Categories: South Asia
Taiwan dragged into Middle East politics after deadly pager blasts
Taiwanese tech firm Gold Apollo denies manufacturing exploding pagers used in apparent attack on Hezbollah.
Categories: South Asia
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles for second time in a week
The missiles flew for about 400km (249 miles) before falling into the sea, with no reports of damage.
Categories: South Asia
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles for second time in a week
The missiles flew for about 400km (249 miles) before falling into the sea, with no reports of damage.
Categories: South Asia
Trump to meet ‘fantastic’ India PM Modi in US
Republican candidate praises Indian leader while labelling New Delhi a 'very big abuser' in trade.
Categories: South Asia
Trump says he will meet ‘fantastic’ Modi during US visit
Republican candidate praises Indian leader while labelling New Delhi a 'very big abuser' in trade.
Categories: South Asia
World Nomad Games put the spotlight on the sport of the Great Steppe
Athletes from 89 countries take part in 10th edition of games featuring sport including horseback wrestling.
Categories: South Asia
World Nomad Games put the spotlight on the sport of the Great Steppe
Athletes from 89 countries take part in 10th edition of games featuring sport including horseback wrestling.
Categories: South Asia
The future of travel? For hyperloop, it’s one step forward, two steps back
Proponents of the futuristic concept say it could slash travel times, but doubts about feasibility remain.
Categories: South Asia
The future of travel? For hyperloop, it’s one step forward, two steps back
Proponents of the futuristic concept say it could slash travel times, but doubts about feasibility remain.
Categories: South Asia
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 936
As the war enters its 936th day, these are the main developments.
Categories: South Asia
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 936
As the war enters its 936th day, these are the main developments.
Categories: South Asia
Bolivia braces for turmoil as antigovernment protesters begin march
'March to Save Bolivia': Ex-President Morales challenges former ally and incumbent President Arce in political showdown.
Categories: South Asia
US downplays ability to prevent escalation after Lebanon pager explosions
Biden administration faces continued calls to do more to pressure top ally Israel to prevent wider regional conflict.
Categories: South Asia
Religion and Foreign Policy Webinar: Muslim-American Perspectives on U.S. Foreign Policy
Salam al-Marayati, president and cofounder of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, and Nazita Lajevardi, associate professor of political science at Michigan State University, discuss the domestic and international policies that affect and matter to American Muslim communities, as well as the diversity, trends, and priorities of the bloc.
Categories: Defense Policy