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Pakistan: Protest in Karachi over power crisis lasting more than two days

WEB DESK, Aug. 22 -- In Pakistan, Karachi residents staged protests after enduring a power outage lasting over 50 hours. Karachi's Neighborhoods including Amirabad, Bustan Society, University Road, an... Read More


Sri Lanka: Former President Wickremesinghe arrested on charges of misusing public funds

WEB DESK, Aug. 22 -- Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested after being questioned by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over allegations that he misused public funds t... Read More


Missing veteran Bangladeshi journalist Bibhuranjan found dead in Meghna river

India, Aug. 22 -- The body of veteran Bangladeshi journalist and columnist Bibhuranjan Sarkar, who went missing on Thursday, has been recovered from the Meghna River in Munshiganj. He was 71. Saleh A... Read More


Bangkok Court Dismisses Lese Majeste Case Against Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra

WEB DESK, Aug. 22 -- In Thailand, a court in Bangkok today dismissed a lese majeste case involving controversial billionaire and former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The charge relates to an... Read More


Spain Wildfires Highlight Growing Risks of Climate Change

WEB DESK, Aug. 22 -- Massive wildfires across Spain this summer are a warning sign of the increasing risks of climate change, according to climatologist Javier Martin-Vide from the University of Barce... Read More


Colombia: 18 Killed and Over 40 Injured in Two Separate Attacks

WEB DESK, Aug. 22 -- In Colombia, at least 18 people were killed and over 40 others injured in two separate attacks yesterday. According to officials, both were attributed to dissident groups of the f... Read More


Fire in Yanam After ONGC Pipeline Explosion, Situation Under Control

WEB DESK, Aug. 22 -- In Yanam, a fire broke out after an ONGC pipeline exploded near Island Number 3 around 1 a.m. today. Police and fire service personnel rushed to the spot after being alerted by vi... Read More


Saudi Super Cup Debuts in East Asia: Hong Kong Welcomes Ronaldo and Football Fever

India, Aug. 22 -- Hong Kong Football mania has gripped Hong Kong as the Saudi Super Cup makes its historic East Asia debut this week, headlined by global icon Cristiano Ronaldo. From August 19-23, th... Read More


Netanyahu Orders Talks for Hostage Release, Approves Major Assault on Gaza City

WEB DESK, Aug. 22 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered immediate negotiations for the release of all remaining hostages in Gaza, while also approving a major military assault on Ga... Read More


Innovative Initiative of Rajasthan Govt: Jain Sadhus to Guide Students in Schools

JAIPUR, Aug. 22 -- The Rajasthan government has introduced a unique initiative to promote cultural and moral values among students by organizing special lectures of Jain sadhus and sadhvis in governme... Read More