The police have received intelligence that militant outfit "Neo JMB" could try to carry out attacks in Bangladesh centring around the Eid-ul-Azha
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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Afghan air corridor exports decrease by 70%
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With over three dozen positions to fill, Nepal PM Oli, former PM Deuba want to share spoils
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Major terror bid foiled in Pakistan, key militant killed
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