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Asia January 10, 2024

Nepal's former national cricket team captain receives 8-year prison sentence for rape

Nepal's former national cricket team captain, Sandeep Lamichhane, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for rape by the Kathmandu District Court.

Asia January 10, 2024

'Buddha Boy' arrested in Nepal on charges of rape, kidnapping after followers disappeared

The Nepalese spiritual leader known as "Buddha Boy" has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a minor and involvement in the disappearance of followers from his camps.

North Korea January 10, 2024

Kim Jong Un has 'no intention of avoiding war' with South Korea as buffer zones end

North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un said his regime has "no intention of avoiding war" with South Korea following the breakdown of buffer zones between the countries.

Asia January 9, 2024

Sri Lanka to join US-led Red Sea defense against Houthi rebels

Sri Lanka's navy is reportedly preparing to join Operation Prosperity Guardian, a U.S.-led operation in the Red Sea to protect merchant vessels from Houthi attacks.

Pakistan January 9, 2024

Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan indicted on graft charges alongside wife

A Pakistani court indicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife on graft charges Tuesday, another serious political blow to the country's main opposition figure.

South Korea January 9, 2024

South Korea says buffer zones invalidated by North's artillery, plan to conduct drills at the border

The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff announced Monday that the buffer zones it previously respected with North Korea "no longer exist" after this month's artillery drills.

Asia January 9, 2024

Bhutan's People’s Democratic Party wins elections, vowing to address economic challenges

The People’s Democratic Party was victorious in Bhutan's parliamentary elections on Tuesday, securing 30 out of 47 National Assembly seats, officials say.

Pakistan January 9, 2024

Pakistan bombing death toll climbs to 7 after wounded officer dies

A police officer critically wounded in a roadside bombing during a polio vaccination protection mission in northwestern Pakistan has died, bringing the death toll to seven.

South Korea January 9, 2024

South Korea passes legislation to end its controversial dog meat trade

South Korea's lawmakers passed a bill banning breeding and slaughter of dog meat for consumption on Tuesday which will eventually bring an end to the country’s centuries-old practice.

World January 9, 2024

Taiwan apologizes after emergency alert mistranslation led to ‘missile' warning for Chinese satellite launch

Taiwan's defense ministry apologized after a national emergency alert identified a Chinese satellite launch as a "missile flyover" in the English translation.

North Korea January 6, 2024

North Korea fires hundreds of artillery shells into disputed border area with South Korea

North Korea continues to fire hundreds of artillery rounds into the area of its western sea border with South Korea, sparking escalating tensions in the region.