International

South Asia regime changes: Sri Lanka in July, Bangladesh in August, Nepal in Sept – Who’s Next in October?

TDS Desk: In a region long defined by political instability, South Asia has entered a new era of youth-led upheaval — one that follows a chillingly precise rhythm. July, August,

Nepal PM KP Sharma resigns amid deadly protests

Int’l Desk: Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned from his post on Tuesday, his secretariat confirmed. The announcement came after protesters vandalised several vital offices including the Parliament building,

16 killed as police open fire on Gen Z protest in Nepal

Int’l Desk: At least 16 protesters were killed on Monday after Nepal police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon to disperse demonstrators demanding the government lift its ban

Afghanistan earthquake death toll croses 800

AFP: The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan has risen to over 800, the Taliban government spokesman said Monday, with the majority in remote Kunar province.

Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi detained

NDTV, New Delhi: Delhi Police detained senior opposition MPs, including the Congress’ Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, on Monday morning as their

US reduces tariffs on Bangladesh to 20pc from 35pc

BSS, Washington, DC: The United States (US) has reduced its tariff rate on goods from Bangladesh to 20 percent, a significant reduction from the previous 35 percent, after a final