Afghan farmers lose income of more than $1 billion after the Taliban banned poppy cultivation

A report from the U.N. drugs agency says Afghan farmers lost more than $1 billion of cash income from opium sales after the Taliban banned poppy cultivation

Iranians mark the anniversary of the 1979 US embassy takeover while calling for a ceasefire in Gaza

Thousands of Iranians gathered on the streets to mark the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the U.S. embassy in Tehran, while condemning Washington’s support of Israel as it strikes the Gaza Strip as part of its war against Hamas

Taliban appeal to Afghan private sector to help those fleeing Pakistan’s mass deportation drive

The Taliban are appealing to Afghanistan's private sector to help those fleeing Pakistan's mass deportation drive

Nepal villagers cremate loved ones who perished in earthquake that shook its northwest, killing 157

Villagers in the mountains of northwest Nepal have cremated the bodies of some who perished in an earthquake that shook the area Friday night

Nepal villagers cremate loved ones who perished in an earthquake that killed 157 people

Villagers in the mountains of northwest Nepal have cremated the bodies of some who perished in an earthquake that shook the area Friday night

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Troops kill 3 militants, foiling attack on an airbase in Punjab province, Pakistani military says

A group of militants have targeted a training airbase in eastern Punjab province, leaving three attackers dead

Pakistani troops kill 9 militants and foil an attack on an airbase in eastern Punjab province

Pakistan’s military says it foiled an attack by militants on a training air base in eastern Punjab province, killing all nine assailants

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Quake shakes northwest Nepal, killing at least 128 and injuring dozens. Officials fear toll to rise

A strong earthquake has shaken northwestern Nepal, and officials say at least 128 people are dead and dozens more injured as rescuers search mountain villages