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Afghan Resistance Museum Gets Revamp Under Taliban Rule

An Afghan who fought against Soviet forces still visits a museum celebrating the resistance, but, in keeping with rules by the Taliban authorities, the displays have undergone notable changes recently.

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'Not Dilli, Not Pindi': Tarique Rahman Begins Campaigning With 'Bangladesh First Agenda

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman has officially kicked off his party's election campaign for the February 12 elections with a rally at Alia Madrasa ground in Sylhet-- some 242 kilometres from Dhaka.

Japan Restarts Fukushima Plant After 15 Years, But Shuts It Down Immediately

The restart of the No. 6 reactor at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant in north-central Japan was suspended due to a glitch related to control rods, which are essential to safely starting up and shutting down reactors, according to its operator, TEPCO.

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AI Stock Surge An Unlikely Boon For Japan Toilet Maker

Shares in Japanese toilet maker Toto, known for its high-tech bidet thrones, closed nearly 10 percent higher Thursday thanks to the company's unlikely link to the semiconductor supply chain.

Denmark To Discuss Arctic Security, Seeks Respect For Territorial Integrity

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that Denmark and Greenland will continue to engage in a constructive dialogue on security in the Arctic, provided that this is done with respect for her country's territorial integrity.