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• Taiwan revokes visa of pro-Beijing Chinese influencer

  The woman has attracted criticism over videos calling for the unification of Taiwan with mainland China.

• India watches warily as Bangladesh-Pakistan ties thaw

  Dhaka and Islamabad are growing closer after years of mistrust, but what does this mean for India?

• Creativity or cultural invasion? A fashion show sparks a row in Kashmir

  A fashion show in a snowy town has sparked a controversy in Indian-administered Kashmir.

• 'For holding a wombat, thousands threatened my life'

  Sam Jones says she was trying to get the wombat safely off the road, and the video was not staged for social media.

• 'Their untold stories need to be told': Teens capture India's labourers in pictures

  Teen photographers showcased the backbreaking work done by India's 400 million labourers.

• Power bank likely caused S Korea plane fire - investigators

  The Air Busan plane was destroyed in January when a fire broke out inside the cabin.

• USAID kept them alive - then Trump's cuts came

  USAID was integral to Bangladesh's fight against tuberculosis but cuts now leave tens of thousands at risk.

• Holi 2025: India comes alive with the festival of colours

  The festival, celebrated in India and abroad, commemorates the victory of good over evil.

• Duterte's first night in ICC custody is a pivotal moment for the court

  Duterte's arrest sends a strong signal that even powerful individuals may be held accountable for their actions.

• Pakistan army says 300 hostages freed from train

  More than 30 militants were killed in the operation, a military spokesperson says.

• Actor arrested for evading conscription begins military service

  Darren Wang allegedly used forged medical documents to try to get a military service exemption.

• Hotpot chain compensates diners after teenagers urinate in soup

  A video of two teens urinating into the broth in a Shanghai outlet is being shared widely online.

• 'Killed in front of our eyes': How the Pakistan train hijacking unfolded

  Passengers tell the BBC of the 30-hour siege and their escape.

• US tariffs on India will be a bitter pill to swallow

  Nearly half of all medicines consumed in the US come from India. Tariffs will make them expensive.

• Not enough power to share: The political feud behind Rodrigo Duterte's downfall

  The ex-president is on his way to the International Criminal Court following his arrest in Manila.