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Wildlife Cameraman Doug Allan Dies During Nepal Trekking Expedition

Doug Allan, acclaimed wildlife cameraman known for BBC series and work with David Attenborough, died in Nepal at 75. He won eight Emmys, was awarded an OBE, and was a passionate environmental advocate.

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British Teenager Orla Wates Dies in Vietnam Road Accident; Family Donates Organs

British teenager Orla Wates, 19, died after falling from a motorcycle on Vietnam's Ha Giang Loop. Her family donated her organs to help others, with support from the Foreign Office.

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Pakistan Facilitates Fragile Ceasefire Talks Between US and Iran

Pakistan played a key intermediary role in securing a fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, despite ongoing tensions and recent attacks escalating the conflict.

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Taiwan Opposition Leader Cheng Li-wun Visits China for Meeting with Xi Jinping

Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun visits China to meet Xi Jinping amid tense cross-strait relations and ahead of local elections.

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Myanmar Military Chief Min Aung Hlaing Named President After Controversial Election

Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing has been appointed president after a disputed election, continuing military rule amid ongoing conflict and international condemnation.

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Myanmar Coup Leader Min Aung Hlaing Set to Become President Amid Ongoing Conflict

General Min Aung Hlaing, who led Myanmar's 2021 coup, is set to become president amid ongoing civil war, economic crisis, and political unrest. Despite promises of elections and civilian rule, military control remains dominant, with resistance groups and activists continuing to oppose the regime.

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India Launches Massive Census Counting Over a Billion People

India has launched its 16th census, the world's largest, to count over 1.4 billion people. The digital, two-phase survey will gather detailed demographic, housing, and caste data, crucial for policy and welfare planning after a 15-year gap.

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Nepal's Former PM KP Sharma Oli Arrested Over Deadly 2022 Protest Crackdown

Nepal's ex-PM KP Sharma Oli was arrested and hospitalized over his alleged role in a deadly 2022 protest crackdown that killed over 70 people. Former home minister Ramesh Lekhak was also detained. The arrests follow a panel's recommendation amid ongoing political unrest.

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North Korean Escapee Fears Mother's Forced Return from China Could Be Fatal

Geumseong escaped North Korea with his mother, who was sold as a bride in China. Now imprisoned in China, she faces forced repatriation to North Korea, where Geumseong fears she could die. He pleads with authorities to allow her to stay in China.

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Nepal Appoints Former Rapper Balendra Shah as Prime Minister

Balendra Shah, former rapper and Kathmandu mayor, has been sworn in as Nepal's prime minister after a landslide election victory, signaling a shift in Nepali politics amid high public expectations and challenges.

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Trump Confirms May Meeting with Xi Jinping After Iran Conflict Delays Visit

US President Donald Trump confirms his visit to China on 14-15 May to meet Xi Jinping, delayed due to the US-Israel conflict with Iran. This will be the first US presidential visit to China in nearly a decade, with plans for Xi to visit Washington later this year.

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Trump's China Visit with Xi Jinping Rescheduled to May Amid Iran Conflict

US President Donald Trump’s visit to China to meet Xi Jinping has been rescheduled to May due to the Iran war. The two leaders will discuss trade, Taiwan, and other key issues during the first in-person talks since 2023.

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