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Experts are transforming how countries share water, using real-time satellite data and AI to help 630 million people facing water shortages. A time-tested treaty that survived wars and climate change is showing the way forward.
After years of political turmoil, Bangladesh has sworn in a new prime minister following elections that brought nearly 60% of voters to the polls. The peaceful transition marks a hopeful turning point for the South Asian nation's democracy.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus successfully handed power to an elected government 18 months after a student-led uprising toppled an authoritarian regime. The peaceful transition marks a historic moment for democracy in the South Asian nation of 170 million people.
After two decades, Bangladesh is restoring its democratic process with 297 newly elected members of Parliament preparing to take office. The election marks a significant return to stability following months of political uncertainty.
After nearly two decades without democratic choice, millions of Bangladeshi citizens cast ballots in a historic free election that could reshape their nation's future. The peaceful vote represents a major win for democracy in South Asia.
After nearly two decades of authoritarian rule, Bangladeshis cast ballots Thursday in their first genuinely free election since 2009. Millions turned out hoping to shape a new political era focused on transparency, safety, and economic opportunity.
More than 127 million people in Bangladesh are voting in their first parliamentary election since a Gen Z-led uprising toppled the government in 2024. The historic vote marks a fresh chance for democracy after years of political turmoil.
Bangladesh is making history today as millions cast ballots in the country's first parliamentary election since a Gen Z-led movement peacefully ousted the previous government in 2024. The vote marks a fresh democratic start for the South Asian nation of 170 million people.
Aamilah Aswat just won her first professional horse race, becoming the first Black and South Asian female jump jockey to win in Britain. On just her fourth ride, the 20-year-old guided a 9-1 underdog to victory at Kempton.
Uzbekistan is transforming into a major transit hub with high-speed trains that cut journey times in half and new rail corridors connecting Europe, Asia, and South Asia. The country's green railway revolution is making trade faster while protecting the planet.