Leopard killings surge in Pakistan due to human-wildlife conflict, deforestation, and lack of compensation for victims.
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![Ambassador of Russia to the UN links ISIS-K rise in Afghanistan to leftover U.S. weapons, urging global action against terrorism. [Image via Khaama Press News Agency]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Russian-representative-in-UN-880x495-1-320x179.webp)
Russia Warns UN: ISIS May Have Access to U.S. Weapons in Afghanistan
Ambassador of Russia to the UN links ISIS-K rise in Afghanistan to leftover U.S. weapons, urging global action against terrorism.
![Australia dominates Sri Lanka in Galle, exposing poor preparation, weak batting, and outdated team strategies. [Image via Daily Mirror]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image_61f43f6945-320x179.webp)
Sri Lanka Faces Heavy Defeat In Galle Amid Controversial Selections
Australia dominates Sri Lanka in Galle, exposing poor preparation, weak batting, and outdated team strategies.
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Hate Speech Against Minorities In India Increased by 74% In 2024, Research Group Reports
Hate speech against minorities in India surged 74% in 2024, with peaks during election season, India Hate Lab reports.
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Maharashtra Reports 167 Guillain-Barre Syndrome Cases, 7 Fatalities
Maharashtra reports 167 confirmed Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases, 7 deaths, and intensified surveillance efforts.
![Modi's visit to France and the US focuses on AI collaboration, strategic partnerships, defense, and trade talks. [Image via AP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Paris-Modi-6_1739230446276_1739230456703-320x179.webp)
PM Modi’s Two-Nation Visit To France And US : Focus On AI
Modi’s visit to France and the US focuses on AI collaboration, strategic partnerships, defense, and trade talks.
![Mamata Banerjee confirms TMC will contest 2026 West Bengal Assembly polls solo, ruling out any alliance with Congress. [Image via NDTV]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/o2tl5sa8_mamata-banerjee-pti_625x300_24_June_24-320x179.webp)
TMC Won’t Ally with Congress in 2026 West Bengal Polls: Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee confirms TMC will contest 2026 West Bengal Assembly polls solo, ruling out any alliance with Congress.
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Nepal’s National Assembly Passes Media Council Bill Amidst Criticism
Nepal’s National Assembly passes Media Council Bill 2080, sparking concerns over government influence on media.
![Afghanistan's New Kabul Project advances, focusing on urban development to ease congestion and house 3 million people. [Image via Tolo News]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/vlcsnap-2025-02-10-09h09m01s791-320x179.webp)
Urban Development Push: First Phase Of New Kabul Project Approved
Afghanistan’s New Kabul Project advances, focusing on urban development to ease congestion and house 3 million people.
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India’s Chabahar Plans Stumble After US Waiver Reversal
US rescinds Chabahar port sanctions waiver, impacting India, Afghanistan, and shifting South Asia’s trade dynamics.
