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Nepal mountaineers mourn ‘lost generation’ in Pakistan avalanche

A candlelight vigil in held in Kathmandu on Aug 4 in memory of the 10 climbers killed in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak.

Bangladesh proposes death penalty for enforced disappearances

Deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina was accused of using the security forces to crush dissent.

Bangladesh measles outbreak drives families into debt: Aid groups

Children receiving treatment after showing measles-like symptoms at Mugda Medical College Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on July 28.

Court acquits former India wrestling chief of sexual harassment

Indian wrestlers Sakshi Malik (left) and Vinesh Phogat were among the medal-winning athletes who accused ex-federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment and stalking.

Leaked exams, dashed dreams: Why India’s ‘cockroach’ youth turned on Modi

Complaints include widening economic inequality, high youth unemployment and an erosion of free speech rights.

At least 14 killed in suicide attack at police station in northern Pakistan

People evacuating an injured victim after a suicide bombing during a protest in Pakistan’s Swat district on Aug 2.

Rescuers recover climber Nirmal Purja’s body after avalanche disaster

Among those killed in the avalanche at Pakistan’s 8,051m Broad Peak on July 30, was world-renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja.

Sri Lanka deploys troops after prison riot

The authorities said the situation is now under control after inmates destroyed multiple buildings on Aug 1.

Battle continues for doctor who taught India to spot real oral rehydration solutions formula

Hyderabad-based pediatrician Sivaranjani Santosh led the campaign in India against juices mislabelled as ORS drinks.

Nepal mourns ‘big loss’ of mountaineer Nirmal Purja

A 2021 photo showing British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja in an interview with AFP in northern Pakistan.

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