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Bangladesh protests threaten safety of religious minorities as temples burned, homes ransacked

August 7, 2024

Bangladesh protests threaten safety of religious minorities as temples burned, homes ransacked

Student protests against economic turmoil in Bangladesh led to the resignation of the prime minister, who then fled to India for safety as riots spread throughout the country.

Bangladesh student protesters to meet with military chief after ousting country's PM

August 6, 2024

Bangladesh student protesters to meet with military chief after ousting country's PM

Nahid Islam, a 26-year-old sociology student, led a movement against job quotas that grew into a campaign to remove Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after 15 years in power.

Death toll from landslide in southern India reaches 151 as search operations continue

July 31, 2024

Death toll from landslide in southern India reaches 151 as search operations continue

At least 151 people have been confirmed dead after multiple landslides devastated Kerala state’s Wayanad district in southern India this week, according to police.

More than 50 dead, many missing after landslides devastate India's Kerala district

July 30, 2024

More than 50 dead, many missing after landslides devastate India's Kerala district

More than 50 people have been confirmed dead after landslides swept through tea estates in southern India's Kerala state on Tuesday, according to authorities.

Man from India arrested in Texas for allegedly selling fake cancer treatment drugs to people in the US

July 29, 2024

Man from India arrested in Texas for allegedly selling fake cancer treatment drugs to people in the US

An Indian national is accused of selling and shipping counterfeit cancer drugs worth tens of thousands of dollars to people in the U.S., the Justice Department said.

India's Modi sets aside billions for jobs, allies in post-election budget

July 23, 2024

India's Modi sets aside billions for jobs, allies in post-election budget

In a budget aimed at winning back voters following PM Modi's election setback, India's government has set aside billions of dollars to create jobs as well as for rural programs.

Indian PM Modi visits Russia visit for first time since start of Ukraine war

July 8, 2024

Indian PM Modi visits Russia visit for first time since start of Ukraine war

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his first visit to Russia since Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine, complicating the relationship between India and Russia.

Putin, Xi meet to bolster alliance against West ahead of NATO summit

July 3, 2024

Putin, Xi meet to bolster alliance against West ahead of NATO summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin will meet at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization conference ahead of the NATO summit to bolster their alliance against the West.

Stampede that killed 121 in India was caused by severe overcrowding and lack of exits, authorities say

July 3, 2024

Stampede that killed 121 in India was caused by severe overcrowding and lack of exits, authorities say

Authorities say severe overcrowding and a lack of exits contributed to a stampede at a religious festival in northern India that left at least 121 people dead.

Death toll climbs to 116 in religious gathering stampede in India

July 2, 2024

Death toll climbs to 116 in religious gathering stampede in India

At least 116 people have been reported dead and numerous others injured following a stampede at a religious gathering in northern India's Uttar Pradesh state.