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Protests, threats now force closure of Bangladesh visa centres in Shiliguri, Agartala

  Bangladesh’s visa centers in Shiliguri (West Bengal) and Agartala (Tripura) have been temporarily closed following protests and threats from

Taiwan president vows full inquiry into deadly metro attack

  Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te pledged a full, public inquiry as he visited victims in hospital on Saturday after a

Seven elephants killed by train accident in India

  A passenger train smashed into a herd of elephants in India’s northeast, killing seven animals on the spot, officials

Pakistan court hands Imran Khan 17-year sentence in gifts case

  A Pakistani court sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years on Saturday

Putin vows to achieve Russia’s military goals in Ukraine

  President Vladimir Putin emphasized Friday that Moscow’s troops were advancing across the battlefield in Ukraine and voiced confidence the

Trump signs $900 bn defense policy bill into law

  President Donald Trump signed a sweeping defense policy bill into law Thursday that signaled strong bipartisan support for Europe