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North Korean Ballistic Missiles Have Range Of 110 Km, Aimed At Seoul

Reuters | Monday August 26, 2024, Seoul

Ballistic missile launchers that North Korea has said it plans to deploy on the border with South Korea are believed to have a range of 110 km (68 miles), allowing them to target Chungcheong Province south of Seoul, the Yonhap news agency reported.

Philippines Confirms 2 New Mpox Cases, Says They Are "Milder Variant"

Reuters | Monday August 26, 2024, Manila

The Philippines has confirmed two more mpox virus infections of the milder clade 2 variety, its health ministry said Monday, bringing the number of active cases to three.

2 Bangladesh Diplomats In India Suspended By Muhammad Yunus Government

Reported by Mohammed Ghazali, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Monday August 26, 2024, New Delhi

Two Bangladeshi diplomats serving in India were dismissed from their duties following an order from the interim government of Bangladesh.

22 Killed In Pakistan After Gunmen Stop Vehicles, Start Shooting

Agence France-Presse | Monday August 26, 2024, Quetta, Pakistan

Gunmen shot and killed at least 22 people in southwest Pakistan on Monday, after forcing them out of vehicles and checking their ethnicity, government officials said.

Several Injured After Fresh Clashes Erupt In Dhaka Amid Political Turmoil

Asian News International | Monday August 26, 2024, Dhaka

Violent clashes erupted between students and Ansar members near the Secretariat in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Sunday night. The confrontation left several people from both sides injured, the Dhaka Tribune reported.

Mid-Air Refuel, Precision Strikes: How Israeli Air Force Hit Hezbollah

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Monday August 26, 2024, New Delhi

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) on Sunday conducted a series of precision strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, thwarting what Israeli officials described as a large-scale attack.

Middle East On Edge, Day After Israel, Hezbollah Exchange Heavy Fire

Ethan Bronner, Bloomberg | Monday August 26, 2024

Hours after 100 Israeli warplanes swooped over southern Lebanon, taking out thousands of Hezbollah missile launchers in what was called a preemptive strike, the Middle East braced for an expanded conflagration.

Hamas Rejects "New Conditions" In US-Led Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Agence France-Presse | Monday August 26, 2024, Doha, Qatar

Hamas said Friday it rejected "new conditions" in a Gaza ceasefire proposal that US-led mediators presented during two days of talks in Qatar.

"Mountain-Like Challenges": Muhammad Yunus Asks Bangladesh For "Patience"

Press Trust of India | Sunday August 25, 2024, Dhaka

Bangladesh interim government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Sunday appealed to the people to have "patience" as it is difficult to address the "mountain-like challenges" overnight while promising them a free, fair and participatory election.

Andhra Woman Swept Away In Malaysia Sewage Drain After Footpath Collapses

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Sunday August 25, 2024, Kuala Lumpur

A 45-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh has gone missing in Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur after being swept away into a sewage drain after the footpath she was walking on collapsed suddenly.

35 Killed In 2 Separate Bus Accidents In Pakistan

Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 25, 2024, Rawalpindi

At least 35 people were killed in two separate bus accidents in Pakistan on Sunday, including 12 pilgrims who had been trying to reach Iran, rescue and hospital officials said.

Ex Bangladesh Minister Arrested Amid Crackdown On Awami League Leaders

Press Trust of India | Sunday August 25, 2024, Dhaka

Bangladesh's former textile and jute minister Golam Dastagir Gazi has been arrested as the police take stern measures against officials and ministers of the ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League government, according to media reports.

Iran-Backed Hezbollah Says It Launched Over 320 Katyusha Rockets At Israel

Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 25, 2024, Beirut

Hezbollah said Sunday it had launched more than 320 rockets at Israel overnight, targeting a string of military positions, even as Israel's military said it was carrying out pre-emptive strikes against the group.

"Self-Defence": Israel Says Fired On Lebanon To Prevent Hezbollah Attack

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Sunday August 25, 2024, Tel Aviv

Israel today said that is launched strikes inside Lebanon as a "self-defence act" to prevent a Hezbollah attack on civilians, Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari said.

Exclusive: Bangladesh Top Adviser On Growth, Minorities And Neighbourhood

Reported by Sikta Deo, Edited by Debanish Achom | Saturday August 24, 2024, New Delhi

Bangladesh is carrying out "fundamental, philosophical" reforms to bring back the country on the path of growth after living through years of entrenched corruption under the now ousted Awami League government.