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Asia November 17, 2023

Maldives swear in new, pro-Beijing president, who vows removal of Indian troops

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, largely regarded as a proponent of Chinese interests, was sworn in Friday, succeeding Ibrahim Solih and vowing sovereignty over India.

India November 17, 2023

Rescue efforts in India ramp up to rescue 40 trapped workers

Rescuers drilled deeper into the rubble of a collapsed road tunnel in northern India to fix wide pipes for 40 workers trapped underground for a sixth day to crawl to their freedom.

India November 16, 2023

Indian rescuers drill through rubble to reach workers trapped in collapsed tunnel

Rescuers in India are working to free 40 construction workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel. The operation involves using a machine to drill through debris.

World November 15, 2023

More than 30 dead, 18 injured after bus plunges into gorge in India

Dozens of people are dead and 18 others are injured after a bus plunged into a gorge in northern India on Wednesday with reports indicating the vehicle was speeding.

OPINION November 14, 2023

Did China just kill peace in the Middle East?

Chinas sees Russia in Ukraine and Iran in Israel creating challenging obligations and headaches for the U.S., making any pivot to Asia ever more difficult.

India November 13, 2023

Indian rescuers locate 40 workers trapped inside collapsed tunnel by landslide

Rescuers have reportedly located and established contact with 40 construction workers trapped in a tunnel that collapsed following a landslide in India's Uttarakhand state.

India November 9, 2023

What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated in India and the diaspora?

Diwali is the most important festival for Hindus, and is celebrated by multiple faiths by over a billion people in the world, over the course of five days.

This Day in History November 5, 2023

On this day in history, November 5, 1913, iconic actress Vivien Leigh is born in India

In India, on this day in history, Nov. 5, 1913, actress Vivien Leigh was born. She became an Oscar-winning actress, well-known for her role in "Gone with the Wind" and other films.

World November 4, 2023

Nepal earthquake left at least 128 dead, dozens injured, prompting massive search and rescue effort

At least 128 people are dead after an earthquake shook northwestern Nepal on late Friday evening, officials said. A mass search and rescue effort is underway for survivors.

Asia November 3, 2023

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake rocks Nepal, is felt in neighboring India

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake rattled northwestern Nepal late Friday night. Despite being felt as far away as New Delhi, India, no immediate reports of damage have surfaced.

Missing Persons November 2, 2023

Mom who ditched 'evil' disabled son, then fled country with rest of family slapped with murder charge

Cindy Rodriguez-Singh was indicted in the murder of her 6-year-old son Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez on Monday after a monthslong investigation into his disappearance.