Asia
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Sri Lankans make crypto Ponzi scam claims
Colombo, Sri Lanka–Harshana Pathirana was 37 years old when he quit his job in the hotel industry and sold his…
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As India turns 75, there is little to celebrate
Today marks 75 years since India was freed from British rule. Much pomp and circumstance surrounded the occasion’s inauguration. The…
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One year under the Taliban: Stories of survival in Afghanistan
Mansor Mirzai, 13, was one of the family’s primary breadwinners, collecting rubbish for 100 afghanis (about $1) daily. He was…
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India at 75: Modi says country eyeing ‘developed’ tag in 25 years
Prime Minister NarendraModi declared that India will aim to become an industrialized nation in 25 years. This was stated in…
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A letter to … a child born the day the Taliban retook Afghanistan
The Taliban launched an offensive in May 2021 after the announcement that the US and NATO troops would be withdrawing…
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Photos: India celebrates 75 years of independence
India marked the 75th anniversary of independence on Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi giving a speech from New Delhi’s…
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When covering Afghanistan, what matters is the people
“I don’t want to be buried in Afghanistan.” My grandfather’s piercing blue eyes glazed over, belying the certainty in his…
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China, Russia draw closer to Taliban amid Western boycott
Monday marks one year since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, after almost 20 years of US occupation. But the…
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Photos: Taliban marks one year in power amid diplomatic isolation
The Taliban on Monday celebrated one year since taking control of Afghanistan as a “day of victory” amid an unprecedented…
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‘Attack on a dream’: Muslims in fear as Indian democracy turns 75
New Delhi, India – As India celebrates 75 years of independence, the country’s Muslims and other minorities say they find…
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