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January 5, 2025 9:45 AM

India, Bangladesh likely to exchange detained fishermen on Sunday

India and Bangladesh are expected to exchange 185 fishermen and their detained vessels on Sunday. Dhaka has agreed to hand over 95 Indian fishermen to Indian authorities. In a reciprocal gesture, India has agreed to release 90 Bangladeshi fishermen d...

January 3, 2025 1:35 PM

What is HMPV virus currently spreading in China?

Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic, China is now grappling with a surge in cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus. Several media reports and social media posts suggest that the virus is spreading rapidly across the country. S...

January 3, 2025 11:54 AM

South Korean authorities fail to arrest impeached President Yoon due to security stand-off

South Korean authorities failed to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday over his martial law declaration, after evading a crowd of protesters outside his compound but coming to a standoff with presidential security forces inside. Yoon ...

January 2, 2025 11:06 AM

Pakistan: Lahore ranked world’s most polluted city as air quality hits hazardous levels

Lahore has been declared the world’s most polluted city, with an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 354, marking it as “Hazardous,” according to IQAir’s latest rankings. Karachi, another major city in Pakistan, ranks 13th on the list, ...

January 2, 2025 9:04 AM

Israel continues strikes in northern Gaza on New Year, 15 killed, 20 injured

Israeli forces continued their strikes on Jabalia in Northern Gaza, killing 15 people and injuring 20 others on Wednesday (local time), France 24 reported. The Israeli forces have been continuously targeting the town of Jabalia in recent months. Gaz...

January 1, 2025 10:38 AM

Protesters in Bangladesh demand July uprising proclamation by January 15

Thousands of protesters gathered in Dhaka on Tuesday to demand justice for victims of the July uprising against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government. Organized under the banner of "Students Against Discrimination," the protest saw a massi...

January 1, 2025 8:53 AM

No one can ever stop China’s reunification: President Xi Jinping

Chinese President Xi Jinping underlined that no one could prevent China's 'reunification' with Taiwan, and affirmed that China will continue its "united front" efforts. In his New Year's message on Tuesday, Xi also highlighted China's aim to strength...

December 31, 2024 6:06 PM

Health, convenience key focus for food companies in Asia Pacific: report

Health and convenience have become key focus areas for packaged food companies in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, according to a report on Tuesday. As food companies navigate increasing input costs, especially in oils and fats, their innovations rem...

December 31, 2024 1:32 PM

India targets $1 billion banana exports as sea route trial proves successful

India has achieved a tenfold increase in banana exports over the past decade and aims to reach $1 billion in exports within the next five years, according to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The surg...

December 31, 2024 11:24 AM

Pakistan: ASWJ announces protests across 60 locations in Karachi amid MWM demonstrations

The Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) has announced plans to stage protests at 60 different locations across Karachi, escalating tensions in the city following demonstrations by the Majlis-e-Wahdatul-Muslimeen (MWM). The announcement came as ASWJ issued ...

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