Sri Lanka Launches Nationwide 5G Services in Digital Leap Forward
Sri Lanka launches commercial 5G networks through Dialog Axiata and SLT-Mobitel, accelerating digital transformation across industries and consumer markets.
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Devastating Floods in Nepal Leave Over 200 Dead and Thousands Homeless
Severe flooding and landslides caused by continuous heavy rainfall since September 26 have devastated Nepal, claiming at least 217 lives. Rescue efforts are underway as thousands are left homeless.
Devastating Floods in Bangladesh Claim 59 Lives in August
At least 59 people have died as devastating floods sweep across Bangladesh in August, affecting thousands and causing widespread damage, according to the National Disaster Response Coordination Center.
Climate Change Exacerbated Deadly Rains Leading to South India Landslides, Study Finds
A study finds human-caused climate change worsened the heavy rains leading to deadly landslides in southern India last month, highlighting the urgent need for climate resilience measures.
China-South Asia Expo Closes with $112 Million in Trade Deals
China-South Asia Expo concludes in Kunming with over $112 million in trade deals, showcasing increasing regional economic cooperation and participation from 82 countries and over 2,000 companies.
Yunnan Hosts 2024 China-South Asia Expo with Over 1,000 Enterprises
The eighth China-South Asia Expo in Yunnan’s Kunming City hosts over 1,000 enterprises from South and Southeast Asia, showcasing a wide array of products and fostering regional economic cooperation.
India and Pakistan Swelter Under Heatwave; Bangladesh Braces for Cyclone Remal
India and Pakistan face deadly heatwaves with temperatures soaring up to 50°C, causing numerous deaths. Bangladesh and eastern India brace for Cyclone Remal, highlighting Asia’s extreme weather challenges.
Heat Wave Claims Lives in Southern India and Bangladesh as Temperatures Soar
A deadly heat wave is gripping southern India and Bangladesh, with soaring temperatures claiming lives and causing widespread disruptions.
Bangladesh and Pakistan Lead World’s Worst Air Quality Rankings in 2023
Bangladesh and Pakistan ranked among the world’s most polluted countries in 2023, with air quality levels far exceeding WHO guidelines, raising health and economic concerns in South Asia.
Bangladesh’s First Underwater Tunnel Nears Completion Under the Karnaphuli River
The Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel, South Asia’s first under-river tunnel beneath the Karnaphuli River in Bangladesh, is nearing completion, promising to transform regional connectivity.