• South Asia

    “Workers in Bangladesh Lose $4.1 Billion in Annual Wages Due to Extreme Heat”

    By Bhanu Ranjan ChakrabortyDHAKA: Bangladesh loses approximately 1.18 billion workdays annually due to reduced work capacity and heat-related illnesses caused by severe heatwaves or extreme heat. Consequently, workers lose about $4.1 billion in wages each year. This information emerged from a joint study conducted by the UK-based research organization International…

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  • West Asia

    Bahrain, China Poised to Take Strategic Partnership to New Level, Ambassador Says

    By Habib Toumi MANAMA: China and Bahrain are poised to deepen political trust, expand mutually beneficial cooperation and strengthen people-to-people exchanges as the two countries work to take their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to a new level, Chinese Ambassador to Bahrain Ni Ruchi said. Addressing the Chinese National Day Reception marking…

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    Indian Defence Minister Visits Sri Lanka after 38 Years

    By Leo Nirosha DarshanCOLOMBO: With geopolitical tensions and maritime security challenges escalating in the Indian Ocean region, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Sri Lanka for an official visit. The visit—widely viewed across South Asian political and security circles as a critical milestone—is set to elevate bilateral strategic relations.…

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  • South Asia

    Saving Every Life Is a Victory for Humanity in Nepal

    By Bhanu Ranjan ChakrabortyDHAKA: Amidst the devastation caused by the flash floods in Nepal, rescue operations by various organizations have set a rare example of hope. Members of the Nepal Army have rescued twin children who were stranded in the flood-ravaged Rasua region. Video footage circulating on social media shows…

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    Bishkek SCO Summit: Kyrgyzstan’s Chairmanship and a New Stage of Eurasian Cooperation

    By Kuban Abdymen, Centralasianlight, Kyrgyzstan BISHKEK: The 26th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held in Bishkek on September 1, 2026, became an important milestone for both the Organization and Kyrgyzstan. For Bishkek, it marked the conclusion of its 2025–2026 SCO chairmanship,…

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  • South Asia

    Mother-Son Reunion in Nepal:  Huge Response on Social Media

    Mother reunited with son who climbed trees to survive Nepal floods. By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty with Bishnu Gautam from Kathmandu, Nepal DHAKA: A video of a mother and son being reunited after the devastating floods in Nepal that went viral on social media is being watched with great interest by…

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  • West Asia

    From Heritage to AI: UAE’s Falconry Tradition Enters a New Era

    By Habib ToumiABU DHABI: Falconry, one of the world’s oldest hunting traditions, is entering a new era in which centuries-old knowledge is increasingly intersecting with scientific research, environmental conservation and artificial intelligence. That is the central theme of the latest annual issue of Al-Saqqar, the magazine published by the Emirates…

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  • EditorsPick

    Death Toll In Nepal Floods and Landslides Rises To 597; Over 2,000 Missing

    By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty with Bishnu Gautam from Kathmandu, Nepal DHAKA: The death toll in Nepal’s flash floods and landslides caused by a glacier avalanche in the Himalayas rose to 597 on Friday (August 28) night. More than 2,000 people, including 517 foreigners, are still missing. Among them are 933…

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  • South Asia

     A Personal Reflection on Nepal’s Tragic Loss

    By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Nepal has always held a deeply special place in my heart. Having had the privilege of visiting Kathmandu three times, my relationship with this extraordinary nation goes far beyond that of a typical visitor. Though my journeys kept me grounded in the vibrant, historic…

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    Pakistan: The Paradox of Ghost School

    By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: ‘Ghost School’ is the debut feature film of Pakistani-British filmmaker Seemab Gul, who wrote and directed the 88-minute Urdu-language drama. Co-produced across Pakistan, Germany, and Saudi Arabia, the story centers on Rabia, a ten-year-old girl determined to uncover why her village’s only school suddenly…

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