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77 killed, 137 injured in rain-related incidents in Afghanistan 04 Apr 2026 - 07:54 pm
An Afghan motorist wades across a flooded road at Zawul district in Herat province on April 2, 2026. (Photo by Mohsen KARIMI / AFP)
Vietnam says economy grew 7.83% in first quarter, 'difficulties' ahead 04 Apr 2026 - 07:08 pm
A man drives his farm vehicle loaded with grass in Hanoi on April 3, 2026. (Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP)
Rain, storms kill 121 in Afghanistan and Pakistan in two weeks 04 Apr 2026 - 03:32 pm
An Afghan motorist wades across a flooded road at Zawul district in Herat province on April 2, 2026. (Photo by Mohsen Karimi / AFP)
Afghanistan quake kills 12, including 8 members of same family 04 Apr 2026 - 02:43 pm
File photo of a street in Kabul, Afghanistan
India-flagged LPG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz 04 Apr 2026 - 02:26 pm
File photo of an Indian-flagged tanker Jag Vasant carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) that transited through the Strait of Hormuz docked at an offloading terminal along the coast in Mumbai on April 1, 2026. (Photo by Punit Paranjpe / AFP)
Sri Lanka struggles to avert economic collapse over Mideast war 04 Apr 2026 - 10:57 am
The Colombo Municipal Council building, popularly known as the “Town Hall,” is pictured after lights out in Colombo on April 2, 2026. (Photo by Ishara S. Kodikara / AFP)
Pakistan cuts petrol prices a day after steep increase 03 Apr 2026 - 10:51 pm
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Pakistan announces free public transport as energy crisis bites 03 Apr 2026 - 04:05 pm
Passengers gather aboard a government bus at a bus stop in Islamabad on April 3, 2026. Photo by Farooq NAEEM / AFP
Bangladesh cuts office hours, turns off wedding lights to save energy 03 Apr 2026 - 01:26 pm
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Streaming channel for pets launched in China 03 Apr 2026 - 11:44 am
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Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices amid Mideast conflict 02 Apr 2026 - 10:30 pm
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Bangladesh hikes bottled gas as Mideast energy crisis deepens 02 Apr 2026 - 02:48 pm
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Macron says military operation to 'liberate' Strait of Hormuz 'unrealistic' 02 Apr 2026 - 02:39 pm
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks to the press during a visit at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul on April 2, 2026. (Photo by Ludovic Marin / Pool / AFP)
Philippines' Pacquiao says Mayweather fight 'not an exhibition' 02 Apr 2026 - 02:33 pm
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Nepal nearly doubles jet fuel prices ahead of busy tourist season 02 Apr 2026 - 02:08 pm
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Nepal holds its first post-poll parliament session 02 Apr 2026 - 01:49 pm
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah (C) arrives to attend the parliament session in Kathmandu on April 2, 2026.  (Photo by Prakash Mathema / AFP)
Indian painting sells for record $17.9 million 02 Apr 2026 - 01:14 pm
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Extreme heat linked to low birth weights: Study 02 Apr 2026 - 11:58 am
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