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Nepal political alliance challenges traditional party dominance

An aerial view of Kathmandu valley is pictured from an aircraft, in Kathmandu, on Dec 12.
An aerial view of Kathmandu valley is pictured from an aircraft, in Kathmandu, on Dec 12.

Bangladesh declares three-day state mourning for ex-PM Khaleda Zia

Earlier in November, Ms Khaleda Zia vowed to campaign as a candidate in elections set for February 2026.
Earlier in November, Ms Khaleda Zia vowed to campaign as a candidate in elections set for February 2026.

In India’s race for development, elephants are losing out as their habitat fragments

An elephant died after it was hit by a train in the eastern state of Assam, India, on Dec 20, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS
An elephant died after it was hit by a train in the eastern state of Assam, India, on Dec 20, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS

Bangladesh’s first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies at 80

Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia's health deteriorated since being admitted to hospital last week.
Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia's health deteriorated since being admitted to hospital last week.

Afghan Taliban visit Bangladesh ahead of polls

The South Asian nation of 170 million people – the vast majority Sunni Muslims – is preparing for the February elections.
The South Asian nation of 170 million people – the vast majority Sunni Muslims – is preparing for the February elections.

India’s navy sails into history with stitched vessel on ocean voyage

Named Kaundinya, after a legendary Indian mariner, its 20m long hull is sewn together with coconut coir rope rather than nailed.
Named Kaundinya, after a legendary Indian mariner, its 20m long hull is sewn together with coconut coir rope rather than nailed.

Bangladesh’s Gen Z party faces revolt over Islamist alliance, risking its future

Bangladesh Army soldiers stand guard next to supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) as they gather to welcome BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman after his return from London, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 25, 2025. REUTERS/Fatima Tuj Johora
Bangladesh Army soldiers stand guard next to supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) as they gather to welcome BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman after his return from London, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 25, 2025. REUTERS/Fatima Tuj Johora

Kolkata’s iconic trams face final stop as modernisation rolls in

Passengers sit inside a decorated tram during the 152nd anniversary celebrations of trams in Kolkata, India, February 24, 2025. REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary
Passengers sit inside a decorated tram during the 152nd anniversary celebrations of trams in Kolkata, India, February 24, 2025. REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary

Former rapper to run for Nepal PM in key election after Gen Z-led protests

Balendra Shah, 35, a former rapper and composer who currently serves as the mayor of Kathmandu,popularly known as "Balen", attends Indra Jatra festival at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 6, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
Balendra Shah, 35, a former rapper and composer who currently serves as the mayor of Kathmandu,popularly known as "Balen", attends Indra Jatra festival at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 6, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer

Bangladesh’s student-led party allies with Islamists ahead of election

FILE PHOTO: National Citizen Party (NCP) senior leaders Tasnim Jara and Nasiruddin Patowari speak with Shujon Khan, a rickshaw puller who wants to run for MP in the country's upcoming national election, at the party's candidate interviewing event in Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 24, 2025. REUTERS/Sam Jahan/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: National Citizen Party (NCP) senior leaders Tasnim Jara and Nasiruddin Patowari speak with Shujon Khan, a rickshaw puller who wants to run for MP in the country's upcoming national election, at the party's candidate interviewing event in Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 24, 2025. REUTERS/Sam Jahan/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.