Mapping Afghanistan’s untapped natural resources
September 25 ,2021
Deep beneath the ground in one of the world’s poorest countries sits at least $1 trillion of untapped mineral resources, accordin...
Indian photographer in video stomps on man shot by Assam p...
September 25 ,2021
Assam police said they 'did what they had to do' in 'self-defence' [File: EPA]
A video of a photographer stomping and attacking th...
Defence ministry orders 118 Arjun Mark 1-A tanks: Here’s w...
September 25 ,2021
Arjun Mark 1-A tank | Credit: Ministry of Defence
The defence ministry Thursday placed an order for 118 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) A...
Afghan newspapers stop printing, go online
September 25 ,2021
The Afghanistan National Journalists’ Union on Wednesday reported that due to the financial crisis, around 150 print media outlet...
Sri Lanka arrests Tamil MP for commemorating separatist re...
September 25 ,2021
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Top UN official urges Myanmar action ‘before it’s too late...
September 25 ,2021
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