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‘Political Motive Behind Protests Against India’

Indian External Affair Minister Jaishankar says protests in front of Indian missions abroad aren’t being held by “nice people” who want a debate over an issue …. reports Asian Lite Newsdesk In

March 15, 2021

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Pak student dies in police custody

This happened a few days after a student was shot dead by the cops in Peshawar The student was arrested on Sunday after a heated argument with a shopkeeper and a pointing

March 15, 2021

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Iran’s special rapporteur on sanctions

Iran has been demanding lifting Western sanctions that have crippled its economy. “The rapporteur will also take steps to form a global front against violation of human rights of independent nations as

March 15, 2021

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Iran bans flights from Iraq

The new Covid strain triggers concerns in Iraq Covid cases are on the rise in Iran. The decision to ban the Iraqi flight was made on Sunday as a pre-emptive measure to

March 15, 2021

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Kabul to attend Turkey, Russia summits

High-level officials, including President Ghani, Abdullah and foreign envoys, along with Taliban representatives, are expected to attend the meeting in Moscow…..reports Asian Lite News Afghanistan’s National Security Adviser Hamdullah Mohib said that

March 14, 2021

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UN seeks swift probe into Beirut blasts

No justice has been served even after 7 months Two huge explosions ripped through the Port of Beirut on August 4, 2020, killing about 200 people, injuring at least 6,000 others and

March 14, 2021

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Anti-coup protesters turn against Chinese projects

Myanmar’s anti-coup protest leaders said they have decided to initiate a nationwide boycott of Chinese goods, reports Subir Bhaumik The wrath of Myanmarese protesters seeking a return to parliamentary democracy have turned

March 13, 2021

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Freedom@50: Dhaka set to welcome world leaders

Bangladesh government has chalked out elaborate programmes to be held at National Parade Square in the capital, reports Sumi Khan Bangladesh is all set to welcome world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister

March 13, 2021

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Pakistan blocks TikTok again

The country banned the ByteDance-owned platform in October 2020 for a brief 10-day period for hosting “immoral” and “indecent” videos…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan has once again banned Chinese short-video making app

March 12, 2021

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Benegal’s Tribute to ‘Bangabandhu’

Bangabandhu, Shyam Benegal’s biopic on Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rehman “Bangabandhu was meant to celebrate the birth centenary of Mujibur Rahman. Unfortunately, the film could not be ready in time to celebrate

March 12, 2021

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