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February 09, 2024
Pakistan Election Results Are Delayed
By Associated Press
Early trends indicate wins for independents backed by Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.
February 09, 2024
Indonesia’s Presidential Hopefuls Woo Young Voters With Social Media, K-Pop
By Edna Tarigan
Around 205 million Indonesians are eligible to vote on February 14, more than half of them under the age of 43.
February 09, 2024
Climate Change Is Fueling the Disappearance of the Aral Sea
By Victoria Milko
It's taking residents' livelihoods, too
February 08, 2024
Ex-Pakistani Premier Nawaz Sharif Strikes Confident Note in Vote Marred by Rival’s Imprisonment
By Riazat Butt and Munir Ahmed
Interestingly, his jailed rival Imran Khan’s supporters showed up in large numbers in Sharif’s traditional stronghold of Lahore.
February 08, 2024
India’s Uttarakhand State Passes Uniform Marriage Legislation
By Biswajeet Banerjee and Ashok Sharma
Muslim groups are opposing the uniform code, as it interferes with their own customs and laws.
February 08, 2024
South Korean President Reiterates That Seoul Will Not Seek Its Own Nuclear Deterrent
By Kim Tong-hyung
Ultimately, Yoon said, acquiring nuclear weapons isn't a realistic option as the ensuing sanctions would ruin the country’s trade-dependent economy.
February 08, 2024
Bombings at Pakistani Political Offices Kill at Least 30 a Day Before Elections
By Abdul Sattar and Munir Ahmed
Two separate attacks on election offices underscored the volatile security situation in Balochistan province.
February 07, 2024
Pakistan’s Election: Who’s Running, What’s the Mood, and Will Anything Change?
By Riazat Butt
People on the street say they don't believe things will be different after this election.
February 07, 2024
UN Rights Body Concerned by ‘Pattern of Harassment’ of Imran Khan’s PTI
By Munir Ahmed and Jamey Keaten
The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights urged Pakistani authorities to ensure a fully free and fair voting process.
February 06, 2024
Myanmar Forces Flee Into Bangladesh During Fighting With Ethnic Armed Group
By Julhas Alam
More than 100 members of Myanmar's Border Guard Police fled during fighting with the Arakan Army in Myanmar's Rakhine state bordering Bangladesh.
February 06, 2024
China Gives Suspended Death Sentence to Chinese Australian Democracy Blogger
By Ken Moritsugu and Keiran Smith
Yang Hengjun has been in detention for over five years, despite frequent complaints from the Australian government. Now he's been found guilty of espionage.
February 05, 2024
Debt-stricken Sri Lanka Signs a Free Trade Pact With Thailand
By Bharatha Mallawarachi
The two countries have agreed to promote investment in areas such as fisheries, food processing, tourism, and green energy.