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Narendra Modi expressed confidence that India will navigate the West Asia crisis successfully, drawing parallels with the nation’s resilience during Covid-19. He urged citizens and leaders to stay united, prepared, and proactive in addressing emerging regional challenges and risks.
Balen Shah, the rapper-turned-mayor of Kathmandu, is emerging as a strong voice in Nepal’s youth-driven political wave. As Gen-Z activism reshapes the nation’s politics, many wonder if the outspoken leader could someday rise from city hall to the country’s top leadership role.
Authorities have shifted focus to Mexico as investigators search for new leads in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Officials hope international cooperation will uncover critical evidence, as the prolonged case intensifies efforts to find answers and bring closure to her family.
Bangladesh’s opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, has declared victory in the 2026 general election and says it has enough seats to form the next government, even as the Election Commission has yet to release official results. Delay in formal results has sparked debate, but early trends…
Interim leader Muhammad Yunus cast his ballot in Dhaka as Bangladesh holds elections, its first since the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Voters across the country are participating today, with vote counting and live updates unfolding as political parties await results.
