How Myanmar’s war drives the Rohingya crisis

Video shows scale of flash flood hitting Nepal-Tibet borderThis video has been edited by the BBC with white flashes, due to the distressing content.2 hrs agoAsia

At least 15 newborns killed in Pakistan hospital fire

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Rohingya refugees rally in Bangladesh nine years after Myanmar exodus

LIVEAt least 14 newborn babies killed after fire breaks out in Pakistan hospitalThe fire broke out in an air-conditioning unit in the ward and was ignited by oxygen connections, a spokesperson said.

China says will safeguard its own interests as US expands Iran sanctions

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Trump administration seeks to formalise H-1B fee of more than $100,000

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Taliban release two detained UN staff members in Afghanistan

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