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Xi keen to deepen ties with Kim

The Chinese leader expressed his willingness to elevate Beijing-Pyongyang relations…reports Asian Lite News Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, expressing his willingness to strengthen

April 18, 2023

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UK PM Rishi Sunak faces Parliament probe

The Commissioner, Daniel Greenberg, opened an investigation into the Prime Minister on Thursday last week…reports Asian Lite News UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is being investigated by UK Parliament’s commissioner for standards

April 17, 2023

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‘Lender’ China wanes

Organisationally, China uses the power of the purse for influence. It is the second largest contributor to the UN’s budget sending $438 million last year….reports Arul Louis China’s influence at the world

April 17, 2023

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Chinese national arrested in Pakistan for alleged blasphemy

The complaint invokes Section 295-C (use of derogatory remarks, etc., in respect of the Holy Prophet) of the Pakistan Penal Code…reports Asian Lite News A Chinese national, working at Pakistans Dasu hydropower

April 17, 2023

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Pak arch foes ready for indirect talks

The impasse between the two warring parties was broken by Jamaat-i-Islami emir Sirajul Haq…reports Asian Lite News After more than a year of simmering political tensions between the ruling coalition led by

April 17, 2023

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Myanmar to free 3,000 prisoners on New Year’s Day

It is to mark the Southeast Asian country’s traditional New Year with peace in mind and on humanitarian grounds…reports Asian Lite News Myanmar’s State Administration Council pardoned more than 3,000 prisoners in

April 17, 2023

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Sikh bizwoman named to California Univ Board of Trustees

Brar, a California State University (CSU), Bakersfield double alumna, will be welcomed on board at its meeting in Long Beach in May….reports Asian Lite News Indian-origin Sikh community leader and Kern County

April 17, 2023

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Blinken, Jaishankar discuss regional and global issues

Both sides discussed current regional and global issues…reports Asian Lite News External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and discussed regional

April 17, 2023

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G7 diplomats reject Chinese, Russian aggression

Russia’s war in Ukraine will consume much of the agenda Monday as the envoys gather in this Japanese hot spring resort town for Day Two of talks..reports Asian Lite News Top diplomats

April 17, 2023

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US warship sails through Taiwan Strait

Milius’ transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the United States’ commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, said the statement…reports Asian Lite News The United States Navy, on Sunday, said that its

April 17, 2023

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