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Bangladeshi citizens face mounting visa restrictions from countries across Asia more than one year after Muhammad Yunus assumed leadership of the interim government. India suspended tourist visas for Bangladeshi travelers in August 2024 and maintained the prohibition through 2025, affecting a...

Women in Bangladesh face mounting threats to their economic participation as radicalism and institutional failures undermine decades of advancement. Civil society groups documented more than 200 cases of female vendors experiencing threats or assaults by mid-2025, forcing many to abandon market...

Pakistani forces abducted at least four Baloch civilians in separate incidents between September 27 and September 30, according to Paank, the human rights department of the Baloch National Movement. Security personnel took Murad Jan from his route to an agricultural field and seized Abdul Hakeem...

Environmental activists in Tibet continue to face detention and imprisonment from Chinese authorities after protesting resource exploitation in the region. Between 2010 and 2019, China sentenced numerous defenders to prison terms for opposing illegal mining operations, endangered species...

A 32-year-old Christian man died after members of a radical Islamist group attacked him in Pakistan's Punjab province, according to Voice of Pakistan Minority. The human rights organization reported that seven assailants ambushed Asif near a graveyard in the Daniwal region and struck him...

India collected two more medals at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships on Tuesday at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex. Srihari Nataraj earned bronze in the men's 100-meter freestyle with a time of 49.96 seconds, bringing his competition total to five medals. Rohit Benedicton took silver in the...

The Trump administration has emphasized trade restrictions against China while neglecting human rights violations by the Chinese Communist Party, according to an analysis in The Diplomat by Racqueal Legerwood of Amnesty International USA. The State Department's 2024 Human Rights Report documents...

Actress Wamiqa Gabbi marked her 32nd birthday on Monday with a celebration outdoors surrounded by nature. She posted images on social media showing herself seated before a large cake and colorful balloons against a scenic background. The performer expressed appreciation to supporters who have...

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he believes agreement on a Gaza peace proposal remains within reach despite waiting for Hamas to accept the terms. The administration released a 20-point framework on Monday that would establish temporary governance while requiring Israel to avoid...

The Reserve Bank of India levied a penalty of 31.8 lakh rupees against Indian Overseas Bank on Tuesday for violations of priority sector lending regulations. The central bank discovered the lender charged fees on loans up to 25,000 rupees despite rules prohibiting such collections. Supervisory...

India posted 269 runs for eight wickets in 47 overs during their rain-affected Women's ODI World Cup opener against Sri Lanka on Tuesday at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Amanjot Kaur scored 57 runs while Deepti Sharma contributed 53 runs to anchor the innings after a middle-order...

Bigg Boss Season 19 contestants Farrhana Bhatt and Kunickaa Sadanand surprised viewers by sharing vulnerable moments about their personal histories during a recent episode. Bhatt disclosed that her parents separated during her early childhood and she never met her father beyond photographs...

An unverified report indicates that fire destroyed the Elephant Lodge in Murambinda, a luxury property belonging to Dr. Paul Tungwarara, a business associate of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The establishment is valued at an estimated $2 million or more. Authorities have not released an official...

Bengali cinema star Prasenjit Chatterjee celebrated his birthday on Tuesday by visiting the Hazra Park Durga Puja pandal during Ashtami festivities. The actor offered flowers to Maa Durga and spoke about temporarily abandoning his strict dietary regimen during the three-day festival. He...

Pakistan recorded two additional poliovirus infections in Sindh province, pushing the country's 2025 total to 29 cases. The National Institute of Health confirmed that the latest victims were girls from Badin and Thatta districts. The province now accounts for nine of the nation's confirmed...

President Donald Trump presented a 20-point peace proposal for Gaza during his Monday meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. Netanyahu telephoned Qatar's leader from the Oval Office to apologize for an earlier Israeli strike on Doha that killed Hamas...

Italian lawmakers examined how their nation can capitalize on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor during a Tuesday conference in Rome. Senator Giulio Terzi di Sant'Agata said officials must place confidence in the corridor project, and Senator Matteo Gelmetti described India as a...

Dharmendra Mehta from Neemrana in Rajasthan pledged to promote solar energy awareness after Prime Minister Narendra Modi recognized his work during a recent state event. Mehta operates two solar facilities in Sanoli village that generate approximately 30,000 units daily for the regional power...

Tusshar Kapoor finished filming Masti 4 at Madh Island and posted a video from Versova Jetty on social media on Tuesday. The actor described the ferry ride as part of his routine after completing projects in the area. Director Milap Zaveri helms the fourth installment of the comedy franchise...

Shah Rukh Khan will join Maniesh Paul and Karan Johar as hosts for the 70th Filmfare Awards on Oct. 11 at EKA Arena in Ahmedabad. Khan said returning as co-host holds special meaning after years of attending the ceremony, and he promised an evening filled with laughter and nostalgia. Johar...