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 Bangladesh's tigers stalk uncertain future in Sundarbans Satkhira, Bangladesh (AFP) April 28, 2026  Tigers are so feared in Bangladesh's vast Sundarban mangroves that locals invoke spirits to protect against them. But experts say it is the big cats themselves that need defending. ... more | |
 More Nepalis drive electric, evading global fuel shocks Kathmandu, Nepal (AFP) May 3, 2026  As global fuel markets reel from the Middle East war, motorists in Nepal are increasingly turning to electric vehicles, with high demand putting a strain on dealerships. ... more | |
 Trump calls Iran talks 'very positive,' US to 'guide' ships through Hormuz Washington, United States (AFP) May 3, 2026  President Donald Trump said Sunday that 'very positive discussions' were underway with Iran on finding a solution to the war, but nevertheless added US forces will soon start escorting ships out of the blocked Strait of Hormuz. ... more | |
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Pakistan facilitates return of Iranian crew from US-seized ship Islamabad, Pakistan (AFP) May 4, 2026  Pakistan said Monday it had facilitated the transfer of 22 Iranian crew members from a US-seized vessel, describing the move as a 'confidence-building measure' amid fragile diplomatic contacts between Washington and Tehran. ... more | |
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Bangladesh rations fuel as Mideast war deepens energy crunch Dhaka (AFP) Mar 8, 2026  Bangladesh launched fuel rationing on Sunday as the war in the Middle East deepened an energy crunch, creating long queues at filling stations and boiling over into anger. ... more | |
 Sri Lanka hospital releases 22 rescued from torpedoed Iranian vessel Colombo (AFP) Mar 8, 2026  Sri Lanka discharged 22 Iranian crew from hospital who were plucked from life rafts after their warship was sunk by a US submarine, officials said Sunday. ... more | |
 New hunt for flight MH370 ends with no clues to 12-year mystery Kuala Lumpur (AFP) Mar 8, 2026  The latest search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which went missing 12 years ago in one of aviation's greatest enduring mysteries, concluded in January without yielding any findings, Malaysia's transport ministry said on Sunday. ... more | |
 Nepal's rapper-led centrist party heads for poll landslide Kathmandu (AFP) Mar 8, 2026  Nepal's centrist RSP party of rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah had secured a majority in the direct parliamentary elections, partial official results showed Sunday, and was heading for a landslide according to official trends. ... more | |
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India says to push ahead with Russian oil imports New Delhi (AFP) Mar 7, 2026  India said Saturday it was pushing ahead with imports of Russian oil, after a temporary US waiver to import crude from Moscow due war in the Mideast - but adding it did not need Washington's permission. ... more | |
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Second Iranian ship heading to Sri Lanka after submarine attack Galle, Sri Lanka (AFP) Mar 5, 2026 A second Iranian warship was heading towards Sri Lanka's territorial waters Thursday, a day after a US submarine destroyed an Iranian frigate, killing at least 84 sailors, a minister told parliament. ... more | |
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Nearly 150 missing after Iranian warship sinks off Sri Lanka Colombo (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 Nearly 150 people were missing and several dead after an Iranian warship sank Wednesday off Sri Lanka following what crew members reported as an explosion, officials said. ... more | |
 Junk to high-tech: India bets on e-waste for critical minerals Karnal, India (AFP) Feb 18, 2026  Hundreds of discarded batteries rattle along a conveyor belt into a crusher in a remote plant in northern India, fuelling a multi-billion-dollar industry that is bolstering the country's geopolitical ambitions. ... more | |
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US to discuss base with Mauritius as UK returns islands Washington, United States (AFP) Feb 18, 2026  The United States said Tuesday it would hold talks with Mauritius on retaining its military presence on an Indian Ocean archipelago being returned by Britain in a deal earlier denounced by President Donald Trump. ... more | |
 France and India hail growing ties as Modi hosts Macron Mumbai, India (AFP) Feb 17, 2026  France and India celebrated their ties as a force for global stability, as President Emmanuel Macron kicked off a three-day visit focused on technology and defence cooperation on Tuesday. ... more | |
 India opens Airbus helicopter assembly line Bengaluru, India (AFP) Feb 17, 2026  India's Tata Group and European aviation giant Airbus opened a helicopter final assembly line on Tuesday, a significant step in New Delhi's flagship 'Make in India' drive. ... more | |
 Struggling farmers find hope in India co-operative Nashik, India (AFP) Feb 18, 2026  Kiran Ramnath Waghchaure beams as he plucks deep-red grapes from his vines in India's Maharashtra state, one of thousands of farmers reaping the benefits of a cooperative bringing hope to a long-suffering sector. ... more | |
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US names envoy to advance Tibetan rights Washington, United States (AFP) Feb 17, 2026  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday announced an envoy to promote the protection of Tibetans living under Chinese rule, in a rare return under the Trump administration to championing human rights. ... more | |
 Mumbai to host Prince William's 2026 Earthshot prize London (AFP) Feb 17, 2026  India's financial capital, Mumbai, will this year host British Prince William's Earthshot Prize, which supports initiatives that help tackle environmental crises such as climate change, organisers said on Tuesday. ... more | |
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India court clears mega project on sensitive island Mumbai, India (AFP) Feb 17, 2026  India's environmental court has given the go-ahead to the strategically significant Great Nicobar infrastructure project despite widespread concerns of ecological damage to the island in the Andaman Sea. ... more | |
 India's tougher AI social media rules spark censorship fears New Delhi (AFP) Feb 17, 2026  India has tightened rules governing the use of artificial intelligence on social media to combat a flood of disinformation, but also prompting warnings of censorship and an erosion of digital freedoms. ... more | |
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Brazil eyes fossil fuel roadmap 'that unites' Paris, France (AFP) Feb 17, 2026  The hosts of the last UN climate talks want to present a 'roadmap' on reducing dependence on oil, gas and coal that unites nations, they said Tuesday, after a battle over fossil fuels marred the summit in Brazil. ... more | |
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US forces board ship in Indian Ocean that fled Caribbean blockade: Pentagon Washington, United States (AFP) Feb 15, 2026  US forces boarded an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean that violated President Donald Trump's blockade of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean and fled the region, the Pentagon said Sunday. ... more | |
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Smart Dragon 3 rocket sends seven satellites to orbit from sea platform Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 16, 2026  China has launched a Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket from a sea based platform off the coast of Yangjiang in Guangdong province, placing seven satellites into orbit on Thursday afternoon. Liftof ... more | |
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India plans AI 'data city' on staggering scale New Delhi (AFP) Feb 15, 2026  As India races to narrow the artificial intelligence gap with the United States and China, it is planning a vast new 'data city' to power digital growth on a staggering scale, the man spearheading the project says. ... more | |
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Bangladesh nationalists celebrate landslide win, Islamists cry foul Dhaka (AFP) Feb 13, 2026  The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) celebrated a landslide victory on Friday in the first elections held since a deadly 2024 uprising, with leader Tarique Rahman to become prime minister. ... more | |
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