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Thursday, July 9, 2026

India Australia Uranium Deal Set to Dominate Modi-Albanese Talks in Melbourne

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Melbourne on Thursday, with the long-anticipated India Australia uranium deal expected to headline a wide-ranging agenda that also covered trade,

Thursday, July 9, 2026

UN officials urge West to stay engaged as Afghanistan aid crisis deepens

Afghanistan aid crisis is worsening as two senior United Nations officials urged Western countries not to turn away from the country, warning that renewed instability could have consequences beyond Afghanistan’s borders. UN

Sri Lanka prison overcrowding prompts hospital conversion after deadly riot

Sri Lanka prison overcrowding has pushed authorities to convert part of a disused hospital into a prison after a deadly riot at Negombo Prison exposed severe pressure inside the country’s detention system. The Justice Ministry said a section of the

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Exotic animals seized in Dhaka raise wildlife trafficking concerns

Exotic animals seized in Dhaka during a raid in Mirpur’s Rupnagar area have raised fresh concerns over wildlife trafficking, illegal exotic pet sales and gaps in border and market monitoring in Bangladesh. Authorities recovered 1,104 exotic animals from a property

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Childhood infectious diseases in Bangladesh persist despite vaccination progress

Childhood infectious diseases in Bangladesh continue to place children at risk despite decades of progress in immunisation, as vaccination gaps, malnutrition, poor sanitation, urban

Bangladesh – Bandarban floods strand thousands after days of heavy rainfall

Bandarban floods have stranded thousands of families after four days of heavy rainfall and hill runoff submerged large parts of the southeastern Bangladesh district,

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Delhi Building Collapse – Rains Leave Four Dead as Monsoon Batters India

Thursday, July 9, 2026

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At least four people have died after the Delhi building collapse. Rains brought down an under-construction structure in the capital’s Rohini area, as torrential monsoon downpours across the country triggered landslides, flash

India Australia Uranium Deal Set to Dominate Modi-Albanese Talks in Melbourne

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Melbourne on Thursday, with the long-anticipated India Australia uranium deal expected to headline a wide-ranging agenda that also covered trade,

Pakistan China counterterrorism cooperation

Pakistan, China agree to expand counterterrorism cooperation

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan China counterterrorism cooperation is set to be strengthened after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met China’s Vice Minister of Public Security Ling Zhifeng on the sidelines of the United Nations Chiefs of

UN officials urge West to stay engaged as Afghanistan aid crisis deepens

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Afghanistan aid crisis is worsening as two senior United Nations officials urged Western countries not to turn away from the country, warning that renewed instability could have consequences beyond Afghanistan’s borders. UN

Sri Lanka prison overcrowding prompts hospital conversion after deadly riot

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Sri Lanka prison overcrowding has pushed authorities to convert part of a disused hospital into a prison after a deadly riot at Negombo Prison exposed severe pressure inside the country’s detention system.

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Delhi Building Collapse – Rains Leave Four Dead as Monsoon Batters India

At least four people have died after the Delhi building

India Australia Uranium Deal Set to Dominate Modi-Albanese Talks in Melbourne

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Australian counterpart Anthony

Pakistan, China agree to expand counterterrorism cooperation

Pakistan China counterterrorism cooperation is set to be strengthened after

Current Affairs

Delhi Building Collapse – Rains Leave Four Dead as Monsoon Batters India

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

At least four people have died after the Delhi building collapse. Rains brought down an under-construction structure in the capital’s Rohini area, as torrential monsoon downpours across the country triggered landslides, flash

India Australia Uranium Deal Set to Dominate Modi-Albanese Talks in Melbourne

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Melbourne on Thursday, with the long-anticipated India Australia uranium deal expected to headline a wide-ranging agenda that also covered trade,

Pakistan, China agree to expand counterterrorism cooperation

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan China counterterrorism cooperation is set to be strengthened after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met China’s Vice Minister of Public Security Ling Zhifeng on the sidelines of the United Nations Chiefs of

UN officials urge West to stay engaged as Afghanistan aid crisis deepens

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Afghanistan aid crisis is worsening as two senior United Nations officials urged Western countries not to turn away from the country, warning that renewed instability could have consequences beyond Afghanistan’s borders. UN

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India crypto ban backed by RBI amid tax evasion concerns

Thursday, July 9, 2026

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India crypto ban proposals have returned to the centre of policy debate after the Reserve Bank of India backed a stricter approach to virtual digital assets, while tax authorities warned that crypto

India – Ram Temple Trust Reshuffle Follows Donation Theft Scandal in Ayodhya

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Business

Ram temple trust reshuffle has placed one of India’s most politically and religiously significant institutions under intense scrutiny after people involved in counting donations at the Ayodhya temple were accused of stealing

India energy security: India’s Energy Security Strengthened Amid West Asia Crisis

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

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India energy security: The ongoing West Asia crisis has prompted India to enhance its energy security measures, adapting its policies to ensure stability.

India energy supply disruptions: India’s Strategic Response to Energy Supply Disruptions Amid Middle East Conflicts

Monday, July 6, 2026

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India energy supply disruptions: India faces energy supply disruptions due to Middle East conflicts, prompting a push for domestic oil exploration to enhan

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Maldives Hidden Gems: 5 Spots Emerge in 2026

Discover Maldives hidden gems as tourism surges. New guides spotlight undiscovered Maldives islands from northern atolls to southern reserves. Officials project growth beyond USD 5.4 billion in receipts. South Asian travellers eye these secret Maldives attractions amid record 2025 arrivals. Maldives hidden gems draw

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India Australia Uranium Deal Set to Dominate Modi-Albanese Talks in Melbourne

UN officials urge West to stay engaged as Afghanistan aid crisis deepens

Sri Lanka prison overcrowding prompts hospital conversion after deadly riot

Exotic animals seized in Dhaka raise wildlife trafficking concerns

Childhood infectious diseases in Bangladesh persist despite vaccination progress

Bangladesh – Bandarban floods strand thousands after days of heavy rainfall

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Delhi Building Collapse – Rains Leave Four Dead as Monsoon Batters India

India Australia Uranium Deal Set to Dominate Modi-Albanese Talks in Melbourne

Pakistan, China agree to expand counterterrorism cooperation

UN officials urge West to stay engaged as Afghanistan aid crisis deepens

Sri Lanka prison overcrowding prompts hospital conversion after deadly riot

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