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Afghanistan: UAE signs agreement with Taliban to manage airport operations

Officials from the Emirates have held series of discussions to handle Kabul airport

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Pakistan: Policeman killed, ex-PM Imran Khan supporters arrested in raid

Ousted Prime Minister urged his supporters to gather in Islamabad on May 25 for a protest rally

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South Asia’s intense heat wave a ‘sign of things to come’

India sweltered through the hottest March in the country since records began in 1901

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US considering $4 billion additional support for India

The ministry said the latest agreement "would lead to enhanced investment support provided by DFC"

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Sri Lanka President Rajapaksa swears in 8 more ministers

Cabinet expanded to ensure stability

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Australia's new PM Albanese sworn in ahead of Quad meet

Votes are still being counted and the makeup of government has yet to be finalised

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At least 7 dead after blaze on Philippine passenger ferry

Five women and two men dead, 120 passengers rescued

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Pakistan: Former PM Imran Khan calls for march on Islamabad

In his speech, Khan urged authorities not to oppose the march

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India: Rescue efforts underway after boy, 6, falls into borewell

A camera is monitoring the child's condition, pipes providing oxygen

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