South Asia News

A woman’s emotional video of shaving her head while chanting 'Free Tibet' while paying tribute to Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen has gone viral. The act was part of a solidarity campaign following Rangzen's death after he set himself on fire outside UN headquarters in New York. Viewers praised her courage, sacrifice and support for Tibetan cause.

Nirmal Purja was one of mountaineering’s biggest names. The Nepal-born ex-British Gurkha and Special Boat Service soldier climbed all 14 8-thousanders in 6 months and 6 days. An image of his team moments before tragedy on Broad Peak has surfaced.

Viral videos online show cats suddenly reacting and moving as powerful earthquake hit Japan's Kumamoto prefecture. The 7.1-magnitude quake killed at least one person, injured dozens, disrupted transport and left thousands of homes without power.

Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian body has claimed 44 members of minority communities were killed in 40 incidents during first six months of 2026. The group said it recorded 257 incidents of communal violence, including attacks on homes, businesses and religious sites, along with land grabbing, violence against women and alleged torture.

Police in Bangladesh's Narsingdi district have detained three family members after a viral video allegedly showed a woman trying to injure her three-month-old nephew. The accused aunt is absconding, while investigators are examining the footage and the child's condition. The incident has sparked widespread outrage online.

A viral letter claiming that Balochistan has declared independence from Pakistan has triggered widespread discussion on social media. The document says a 'Republic of Balochistan' has been formed and controls most of the region, but these claims remain unverified. While separatist unrest in Balochistan is real, there is no official confirmation yet

Thai police have arrested Australian national Simon Carman, 46, over the suspected murder of a girl whose body was found inside a suitcase near Pattaya. CCTV showed the pair entering a condominium before the suspect later left dragging a suitcase.

Bangladesh's Teesta River project, backed by Chinese financing, faces prolonged delays that risk increasing costs and debt obligations before construction even begins. Analysis argues rising financial commitments could gradually reduce Dhaka's flexibility, boost Beijing's leverage and limit Bangladesh's ability to pursue alternative partnerships.

A viral video from Vietnam shows a young girl crying in pain after stepping barefoot onto extremely hot yard tiles amid severe heatwave. With temperatures nearing 40°C, the child stood stuck and sat down, only to realise the ground was also burning.

China has long described the 1951 Seventeen-Point Agreement as a peaceful agreement that brought Tibet into the People’s Republic of China while protecting Tibetan autonomy and religion. Critics argue the agreement came after PLA had already entered Tibet by force in 1950. They say political control and restrictions on monasteries quickly followed.