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Millions pushed into risky migration in Asia as livelihoods collapse: OHCHR

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- The UN human rights office has warned that soaring inflation, weak job markets, and shrinking access to basic services are forcing millions of people in South and South-East Asia to ... Read More


Punjab crime: 3 held for gangraping widow, daughter in Jalandhar village

India, Nov. 29 -- Three youths have been arrested for allegedly gangraping a 36-year-old widow and her 18-year-old daughter in a village 40km from the Jalandhar district headquarters, police said on S... Read More


US halts all visa issuance to Afghan citizens

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- The United States has paused Afghan visas, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, two days after a man from Afghanistan shot and killed one National Guard soldier and critica... Read More


IFFI 2025: Vietnamese film 'Skin of Youth' bags Best Feature; Santosh Davakahar wins Best Director for Marathi film 'Gondhal'

Panjim, Nov. 29 -- The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) concluded with the Vietnamese director Ash Mayfair's 'Skin of Youth' taking home the Golden Peacock for Best Feature Film in the... Read More


Is Imran Khan dead? Pakistan is on edge as rumours swirl.

New Delhi, Nov. 29 -- Unrest seems to be brewing in the neighbouring country over rumours that former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, in jail since August 2023, has died in custody. Two developme... Read More


Trump vows to freeze migration from 'third world countries' after DC attack

Washington, Nov. 29 -- US President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration will "permanently pause" migration from all "Third World Countries", following the death of a National Guard member... Read More


Takeaway from COP30

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- The thirtieth United Nations Climate Change Conference, (COP30) held in Belem, Brazil from November 10 to 21, concluded with a compromise agreement, meaning it fell short of expectat... Read More


Preparedness can significantly reduce quake casualties, damages: Experts

, Nov. 29 -- Preparedness, public awareness and the use of modern technology can significantly reduce casualties and destruction even during a major earthquake, said experts. At a seminar in the capi... Read More


"Redefined excellence and worked tirelessly for India's progress": Leaders pay tributes to JRD Tata on his death anniversary

New Delhi, Nov. 29 -- Leaders from across the political spectrum on Saturday paid tributes to Bharat Ratna Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata, widely known as JRD Tata, on his death anniversary, recalling... Read More


Haitian prisoners dying as crowded jails buckle under impact of gang violence

France, Nov. 29 -- Cells are packed far beyond capacity, medical care is scarce and most detainees have not yet seen a judge, the UN warned, adding that Haiti's deep humanitarian crisis has fed this c... Read More