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Africa March 13, 2024

EU tracking Bangladeshi ship hijacked off Somalia's coast

The European Union is tracking a Bangladesh-flagged cargo ship whose 23 crewmembers were taken hostage this week by pirates off Somalia's coast.

Pakistan March 13, 2024

IMF to meet with Pakistani government, assess billion-dollar bailout eligibility

The International Monetary Fund will conduct key talks with the new Pakistani government this week to determine the nation's eligibility for $1.1 billion in bailout funds.

Asia March 13, 2024

Vietnam's Mekong Delta residents increasingly migrate to cities due to climate concerns

In Vietnam's Mekong Delta, people from impoverished backgrounds are increasingly drawn to cities, seeking refuge from the region's climate vulnerability.

Pakistan March 12, 2024

9 dead, 2 injured in Pakistan building collapse

A three-story residential building collapsed early Tuesday in Multan, Pakistan, on Tuesday, resulting in nine deaths and injuries to at least two others.

Asia March 12, 2024

New wave of protests in Nepal calls for return of thrown out king, monarchy

Royalist groups and supporters of ousted King Gyanendra Shah are demanding his restoration amid claims of corruption, failed governance and frustration with politicians.

Pakistan March 12, 2024

Visitation privileges revoked for imprisoned ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan after reports of possible attack

Pakistani authorities barred visitors for imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan after receiving intelligence reports about a possible attack on the prison where he is being held.

Pakistan March 11, 2024

Pakistani court sentences 22-year-old to death for insulting Prophet Muhammad

A Pakistani court has sentenced 22-year-old Junaid Munir to death for insulting the Muhammad, the prophet of the country's state-enforced Islamic religion.

Japan March 11, 2024

Q4 economic growth spares Japan from recession

The Japanese economy managed to see some growth in the fourth quarter of last year, avoiding contraction that would have led to a technical recession.

Pakistan March 11, 2024

Pakistan swears in new prime minister's Cabinet

Newly-elected Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's 19-member Cabinet was sworn in Monday by President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad.

Asia March 11, 2024

26 dead, 11 missing in Indonesia after flash floods and landslides on Sumatra island

Flash floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains in Indonesia's Sumatra island have led to at least 26 deaths, with 11 people still missing, officials say.

This Day in History March 11, 2024

On this day in history, March 11, 1942, MacArthur leaves Philippines, vows to return

General Douglas MacArthur was forced to flee the Philippines on this day in history, March 11, 1942. MacArthur was trying to avoid capture by the Japanese.