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South Asia
Everything ForecastGeo has ingested that places a story in South Asia — 25 articles from 17 publishers.
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Africa: From 44 Countries, One Shared Commitment - a Child Marriage-Free World
[IPS] Rome & Dar es Salaam -- The message from Just Rights for Children (JRC) was clear: protecting children must take precedence over customs used to justify their marriage.
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Who Is Vikram Rai, GE Aerospace Executive To Attand NDTV World Summit 2026
Vikram Rai is a veteran in the aerospace sector who joined GE Aerospace in 2012. He has held several important positions within the company over the years, including leading the commercial engines…
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Rubio Heads To Central Asia As US Seeks Bigger Role In Region Dominated By Russia, China
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to Uzbekistan this weekend for talks with five Central Asian countries as the Trump administration seeks to strengthen commercial ties and expand Washington's…
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Case of woman stuck in Cook Islands may be hot to handle, immigration lawyer says
Despite assistance from Cook Islands Immigration, neither New Zealand nor Australia have approved a transit visa for her return home.
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World Bank in talks with dozens of countries about crisis aid
The World Bank is in discussions with 30 to 40 countries about potential crisis aid to help them manage energy shocks and price increases triggered by the war in the Middle East, its president, Ajay…
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India's 'cockroach' movement: "This is unprecedented"
Indian police detained Abhijeet Dipke, head of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement, on Saturday ahead of a major protest against the Election Commission, the party said. "This is…
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U.S. trade representative Greer says deal with India not 'imminent' after Modi-Trump call
Ties between the U.S. and India have been under strain for over a year, and New Delhi faces fresh risk of up to 100% tariffs for continuing to buy Russian oil.
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Germany's FM Wadephul meets Lavrov on UNGA sidelines
It's the first such meeting since Russia launched the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. DW has the latest on day 5 of the UN General Assembly debate.
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Bangladesh draws closer to China in ‘political chessboard’ to balance India ties
Bangladesh’s tilt towards China has added a new dimension to security and trade in South Asia, signalling what observers see as Dhaka’s desire to be a strategic actor in the region and ease its…
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3 Indian megacities among world's least climate-resilient: ranking
A recent study reveals that Ahmedabad and Hyderabad rank among the least resilient cities when facing climate disasters. Many cities across South Asia are highlighted for their high exposure to…
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Anthropic Disrupts Iran’s Use Of Claude To Spread Propaganda, Spy On Dissidents
Anthropic said it has disrupted attempts by Iran to use its artificial intelligence (AI) models to disseminate state propaganda and spy on ethnic minorities and dissidents.
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Self-described 'genocidal racist monster' jailed after BBC investigation
A former tax worker admitted 12 counts of inciting hatred online.
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How climate change and food insecurity could fuel future conflicts
Climate change, conflict, and trade tensions are putting pressure on the global food system. New research suggests the biggest risk is not food shortages, but whether societies can peacefully adapt to…
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How natural disasters are putting China’s neighbourhood diplomacy to the test
Cross-border disasters along China’s frontiers are putting Beijing’s neighbourhood diplomacy to the test as climate shocks grow and expose strategic vulnerabilities. The stakes were highlighted last…
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Watch: BBC visits village swept away by deadly floods
BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri spoke to a local, who is still waiting for his his wife's body to be retrieved, as rescue efforts continue.
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Nepal’s mountain tourism industry faces ‘serious warning’ after Himalayan flood disaster
Nepal's devastating floods have raised fresh concerns for the country's vital adventure tourism industry ahead of its peak travel season.
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Deaths surge, 65 Americans among hundreds missing after Nepal floods
Hundreds of people, including many Americans, are still missing along the Nepal-China border after deadly floods and mudflows likely triggered by a glacial collapse.
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Five years on from first vaccine, fight against malaria sees progress in Africa
On World Mosquito Day, attention remains focused on the devastating impact of the disease in Africa. The continent accounts for 95 per cent of malaria-related deaths worldwide. Five years after the…
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What India’s ‘cockroach’ protests reveal about youth, solidarity and hope
In response to a derogatory remark made in May 2026 by India’s chief justice, who called unemployed youth in India “parasites” and “cockroaches,” the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) was born. Rather than…
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Iran live updates: Tehran can adopt 'offensive aspect,' IRGC official says
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
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South Asia’s Gen Z protests offer one lesson in common
Last month, as thousands of young Indians led by a group calling itself the Cockroach Janta Party, marched towards Parliament in New Delhi, they were met with tear gas and struck with batons by the…
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81 years after Hiroshima, Indian subcontinent most at risk of nuclear flashpoint
The article details the historical introduction of nuclear weapons and their proliferation. India and Pakistan possess comparable nuclear arsenals, with differing strategic doctrines. India maintains…
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Duckworth bill targets Pentagon's confusing accounting of Iran war casualties
ABC News was first to report last month that the Pentagon had begun changing how it publicly reports casualties from the Iran war.
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Sheikh Hasina vows to return, but will Bangladesh accept fugitive ex-PM?
Awami League leader plans to return from India exile despite facing death sentence over 2024 protest crackdown.
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A rollback of rights, or an imperfect step forward? India amends transgender rights act.
India has changed the process for how individuals identify their gender, sparking protests and court challenges. The government says this amendment is about ensuring that benefits reach the right…