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A Tale of Struggle and Resilience for Pashtuns in Pakistan

Tanzania, Feb. 17 -- In the aftermath of the Cold War and the tragic events of 9/11, Pashtuns, residing on both sides of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, have been thrust into the global spotlight. As... Read More


Philippines and Vietnam join hands against the assertiveness of China

Uganda, Feb. 16 -- The strategic partnership between the Philippines and Vietnam is based on "amity, equity, mutual respect, and cooperation." Both countries are committed to peacefully resolving terr... Read More


Russia close to creating cancer vaccines, says Putin

Tanzania, Feb. 15 -- Moscow. President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russian scientists were close to creating vaccines for cancer that could soon be available to patients. Putin said in tele... Read More


Uganda in talks to import all its oil via Tanzania after dispute with Kenya

Tanzania, Feb. 15 -- Dar es Salaam. The government of Uganda is negotiating with its Tanzanian counterpart on importing all of its oil products through Dar es Salaam port. The move would mean an end ... Read More


Selma Blair apologises after backlash for her anti-Islam comment

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Hollywood actress Selma Blair expressed regret for her recent comments on Islam during a video discussing the Israel-Hamas conflict. In a now-deleted statement, she had equated Musl... Read More


Opinion: South Asia restless over Islamic extremism in the Maldives

Tanzania, Feb. 13 -- In the Maldives, Islam is not only the state religion; citizens are expected to practice it per the country's new Constitution from 2008. Article 9 (d) of the Constitution declar... Read More


Nobody will want me as the Prime Minister: Kangana

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Since bearing with a string of box office disappointments, Kangana Ranaut is pinning her hopes on the upcoming movie 'Emergency'. This biographical-historical drama, set during Indi... Read More


Mithun Chakraborty hospitalised

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Renowned Tollywood's actor Mithun Chakraborty has been hospitalised in Kolkata after experiencing chest pain. According to sources close to the actor, he is currently receiving med... Read More


Philippines' bold response to aggressive China in the South China Sea

Uganda, Feb. 9 -- The Philippines, under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has approved a major military upgrade including its first submarine, aiming to bolster its maritime defences in the disputed So... Read More


The US and the dubious game of international law

Tanzania, Feb. 7 -- The United States' approach to international law raises deeply concerning questions about its commitment to a rules-based global order. The frequent resort to unilateral action an... Read More