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Amir DaftariNewsweek Asia |
Between 90 to 100 million pilgrims had congregated to take ritual baths in sacred rivers at a festival in northern India.
Krishna Das Prabhu, 39, is accused of leading huge rallies against Bangladesh's government and demanding better security for minority groups.
U.S. Ambassador Mark Knapper emphasized America's commitment to supporting Vietnam's defense needs across land, sea, air, and cyberspace.
The president's statement came just hours before the main opposition party submitted a new impeachment motion against him.
Elliot Onil Eastman, 26, from Vermont, was allegedly shot twice with an M16 rifle by kidnappers posing as police officers.
Duterte is accused of violating The Philippine's Constitution, betrayal of public trust, making death threats and other "high crimes."
The unseasonal storm has caused significant disruptions in South Korea, grounding at least 220 flights and delaying others at airports nationwide.
Gautam Adani, one of Asia's richest men, is accused of paying millions to Indian government officials to get solar energy contracts.
Many Southeast Asian nations are looking for assurances from the U.S. before President-elect Donald Trump's return to power in January.
In several areas, pollution levels were more than 50 times higher than the World Health Organization's recommended safe limit.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's promise to hold corrupt officials accountable has fueled his public support.
Tropical Storm Trami, also known as Kristine, brings severe flooding and landslides to the Philippines.
Tensions have been high on college campuses in Pakistan as reports about an alleged rape in the city of Lahore went viral.
Soldiers from a nearby base were mobilized to aid medical workers and firefighters in the evacuation of patients.
Rescue teams, including police and soldiers, have been deployed across the country to assist those in need.