Nepal ex-chief justice tipped to lead transition as talks between army and demonstrators continue
Pacific Asia • Sep 11, 2025, 9:16 AM
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Nepal's army will resume talks on Thursday with "Gen Z" protesters to decide a new interim leader for the Himalayan nation, an army spokesperson said, after angry demonstrations that killed 30 and forced the prime minister to resign. Meanwhile former chief justice Sushila Karki has emerged as the leading choice for interim leader.
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More than 60 killed as central Philippines hit by powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake
Pacific Asia • 11:07 PM
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A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines late Tuesday, killing at least 69 people at a sports arena and raising fears of major damage, officials said. The quake hit around 10pm local time at a shallow depth near Palompon, close to Bogo c
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Modi’s reaction to protests in India’s Ladakh may alienate a vital community
Pacific Asia • 6:12 PM
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The geopolitically sensitive region of Ladakh in northern India recently experienced an unusual wave of anger after four civilians were killed in a protest by police, and a popular environmental activist was arrested. The discontentment in this fragile t
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US to deport hundreds of Iranians after deal with Tehran, Iranian official says
Pacific Asia • 9:15 AM
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The United States is set to deport around 400 Iranians, most of whom entered the country illegally, an Iranian official said Tuesday. The first group of 120 is expected to arrive this week, following months of bilateral discussions.
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UN calls on Taliban to restore internet in Afghanistan after telecoms blackout
Pacific Asia • 4:51 AM
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The United Nations called on the Taliban to restore internet and telecommunications access across Afghanistan on Tuesday, saying an imposed nationwide blackout "risks inflicting significant harm on the Afghan people". The blackout, part of the Taliban’s
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