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What’s Behind the Crackdown by Sri Lanka on Israeli Tourists
News Desk
January 9, 2025
Sri Lanka to crack down on illegal activities by Israeli tourists amid rising tensions and local complaints.
Sri Lanka to crack down on illegal activities by Israeli tourists amid rising tensions and local complaints.
![BGB reclaims a 5km stretch of Kodalia River from BSF, amid ongoing territorial disputes between India and Bangladesh. [Image via Bangladesh Daily Prothom Alo]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/prothomalo-english_2025-01-08_995z722e_prothomalo-bangla2025-01-08m6ocpzolJhenaidahDH05.webp "prothomalo-english_2025-01-08_995z722e_prothomalo-bangla2025-01-08m6ocpzolJhenaidahDH05")
BGB reclaims a 5km stretch of Kodalia River from BSF, amid ongoing territorial disputes between India and Bangladesh.
![Rocket scientist V. Narayanan named ISRO chief, to lead India’s ambitious space goals, including moon and space station plans. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/4UWIWB46NRNEROG5UGK3LTSDMM.webp "4UWIWB46NRNEROG5UGK3LTSDMM")
Rocket scientist V. Narayanan named ISRO chief, to lead India’s ambitious space goals, including moon and space station plans.
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Women must seek permission from husbands or parents to perform Haj, says Pakistan’s Religious Affairs Ministry.
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Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia leaves Dhaka for medical treatment in London, battling serious health issues.
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NUST’s NIPS hosts keynote on Pak-US relations, highlighting cooperation in peace, trade, and knowledge diplomacy for regional stability.
![MK Stalin announces $1 million prize to decipher the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) script, marking its centenary. [Image via Hindustan Times]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tamil-Nadu-chief-minister-MK-Stalin-at-the-confere_1736101974879.webp "Tamil-Nadu-chief-minister-MK-Stalin-at-the-confere_1736101974879")
MK Stalin announces $1 million prize to decipher the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) script, marking its centenary.
![PM Shehbaz Sharif highlights initiatives for visually impaired education on World Braille Day, fostering inclusivity in Pakistan. [Image via APP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Shehbaz-Sharif-condoles.webp "Shehbaz-Sharif-condoles")
PM Shehbaz Sharif highlights initiatives for visually impaired education on World Braille Day, fostering inclusivity in Pakistan.
![Pakistan's efforts to boost diplomacy and investment, transitioning from a nuclear power to an economic powerhouse. [Image via Dawn]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/02135530d5129c4.webp "02135530d5129c4")
Pakistan’s efforts to boost diplomacy and investment, transitioning from a nuclear power to an economic powerhouse.
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PTI requests additional time to consult Imran Khan before finalizing demands for the upcoming key negotiation meeting.