Nepal and China sign MoU to strengthen cooperation on ethnic affairs, cultural exchanges, and educational opportunities.
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Fourteen Years of War Erase Decades of Progress in Syria, UNDP Report Reveals
The war in Syria has erased decades of progress, with $800B in losses, extreme poverty, and a dire humanitarian crisis.
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Direct Flights Between Bangladesh and Pakistan Restored After a Decade
High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan announces direct flights to strengthen bilateral ties, boost trade, and tourism.
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Afghanistan’s Taliban: Stuck in the Past, While the World Moves Forward
The Afghan Taliban’s regressive governance isolates Afghanistan, contrasting with the Muslim world’s embrace of education and progress.
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Rikta Akhter Banu Learning Disability School Breaks Stigma in Bangladesh
Rikta Akhter Banu Learning Disability School empowers children with disabilities, fostering inclusion and education in Bangladesh.
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US Embassy Condemns Oppression of Women by AIG
US Embassy condemns IEA injustice against women in Afghanistan, warning it threatens global justice and human rights.
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Malala Yousafzai calls for global support for women in Afghanistan
Malala calls for global support to protect rights of women in Afghanistan, urging leaders to act in line with international laws.
The Taliban Eclipse
Two years of Kabul’s takeover, what is new and what is old about the new rulers of Afghanistan?
Our Gold Mine of Baloch Youth
Pakistan’s youth holds immense power to shape the nation’s future trajectory. Discover how investing in their education, skills, and employment opportunities can lead to positive outcomes.
Caught in Limbo: Afghan Students in India
As 2500 Afghan students await Indian visas, it is crucial to ask whether transnational relations are relatively stronger for some communities than others, and perhaps if doubts can be cast after all on India\’s feelings for Afghans.