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Nepalis Vote in Landmark Election Following Youth-Led Protests

Millions of Nepalis voted in the first general election since youth-led protests toppled the government, focusing on corruption and inequality. Key candidates include former PM Oli and newcomer Balen Shah. Results are expected next week amid hopes for change.

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AFP via Getty Images A female voter with long dark hair and wearing a red patterned dress shows her inked thumb after casting her ballot at a polling station during Nepal's parliamentary election in Kathmandu on March 5, 2026

US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship Iris Dena Near Sri Lanka, Officials Confirm

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed a US submarine sank the Iranian warship Iris Dena near Sri Lanka. The incident resulted in significant casualties amid ongoing regional tensions involving Iran, Israel, and other nations.

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AP Iranian military ship the Iris Dena is pictured in the Bay of Bengal.

Key Insights into China's 'Two Sessions,' Its Largest Annual Political Meeting

China's annual 'two sessions' meetings reveal economic priorities, policy goals, and political shifts under Xi Jinping's leadership, with global implications.

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Getty Images A little boy raises a small flag at the plaza of the Museum of the Communist Party of China in Beijing. The foreground is blurred, but one can make out a sculptural flag of the Communist Party in the background

Criw o Wynedd yn sownd dramor yn India oherwydd gwrthdaro'r Dwyrain Canol

Mae criw o elusen GISDA o Wynedd yn wynebu anawsterau wrth geisio dychwelyd o India oherwydd gwrthdaro yn y Dwyrain Canol sy'n arwain at ganslo hediadau a chau meysydd awyr.

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Pakistan Declares Open War After Bombing Kabul and Afghan Cities

Pakistan has declared open war after bombing Kabul and other Afghan cities following cross-border attacks. Tensions have escalated with casualties on both sides amid failed peace talks and ongoing border clashes.

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Soldier in military garb with gun on street with bystander looking on

Pakistan Defence Minister Declares 'Open War' with Afghanistan After Airstrikes

Pakistan's defence minister declared 'open war' with Afghanistan following airstrikes on Kabul amid escalating border clashes and failed ceasefire talks.

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AFP via Getty Images A tank near a wall along the border in Chaman, Pakistan.

Pakistan Bombs Afghanistan, Declares 'Open War' on Taliban Amid Border Clashes

Pakistan bombed Afghan targets after the Taliban launched a border offensive, escalating tensions with claims of casualties and calls for de-escalation from international actors.

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Reuters Taliban soldiers carry a rocket launcher in a vehicle, following exchanges of fire between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces, near Torkham border in Afghanistan

Pakistan Reports Two Soldiers Killed in Afghan Taliban Border Attacks

Two Pakistani soldiers were killed after the Afghan Taliban launched attacks along the shared border, leading to heavy clashes and claims of significant losses on both sides.

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AFP via Getty Images A heavily damaged vehicle with colourful lights installed on the sides is surrounded by rubble from a destroyed building. People stand around it inspecting the area. Mountains are in the distance.

Two British Men Sentenced for Cocaine Smuggling in Bali

Two British men, Kial Robinson and Piran Wilkinson, have been sentenced to prison in Indonesia for smuggling cocaine into Bali. Robinson received 11 years, Wilkinson nine, along with fines or additional jail time. Indonesia enforces strict drug laws with possible death penalties.

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AFP via Getty Images Kial Garth Robinson (L) and Piran Ezra Wilkinson (R) walk to a court room during their trial in Denpasa, Bali

Inside the Night a Mob Set Fire to Bangladesh’s Leading Newspaper

On 18 December, a mob set fire to The Daily Star newsroom in Dhaka, trapping 28 journalists on the roof. Despite threats and violence, the staff showed resilience, resuming work within 15 hours amid significant damage and ongoing investigations.

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Anahita Sachdev/BBC Zyma Islam, a reporter of the Daily Star newspaper, sitting in the office library in Dhaka and talking to BBC

Japan to Deploy Surface-to-Air Missiles on Yonaguni Island by 2031 Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Japan plans to deploy medium-range surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni island near Taiwan by 2031 amid rising tensions with China, marking a strategic military enhancement.

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Getty Images Aerial view of Japan's Yonaguni Island

Investigation Launched After 72 Tigers Die at Chiang Mai Tourist Park

Authorities in Chiang Mai investigate after 72 tigers die from canine distemper virus at Tiger Kingdom, a popular tourist park, highlighting risks in captive wildlife facilities.

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Anadolu Agency via Getty Images A couple poses beside a tiger which is being fed leaves by a staff member