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India’s Influence Rises, China Takes Note

In yet another sign of thawing ties between the two countries, a Chinese diplomat on Thursday hailed India’s ascent in the Asia Power Index that was released last year. India now ranks

February 20, 2025

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Rise in repatriation of Afghan citizens from Pakistan

Since September 15, 2023, a total of 824,568 individuals have returned to Afghanistan, with 18,577 returning in January 2025 alone. More than 18,000 Afghan nationals returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan’s Rawalpindi and

February 20, 2025

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30 terrorists gunned down in South Waziristan

A recent report by the Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) highlighted the deteriorating security situation in Pakistan, noting that 2024 saw terror attack levels comparable to those of 2014. In a

February 20, 2025

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Geneva summit highlights China’s rights abuses

Rahima Mahmut, Executive Director of Stop Uyghur Genocide, was one of the event’s speakers. She gave a stirring address about China’s ongoing denial of its human rights violations. The 17th Geneva Summit

February 20, 2025

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India delivers key support for Bhutan’s economy

India handed over a cheque of 2.5 billion Bhutanese Ngultrum (Rs 250 crore) as the third tranche of its support of 15 billion Ngultrum (Rs 1500 crore) towards the Bhutan’s Economic Stimulus

February 20, 2025

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US Blasts China for ‘Dangerous Maneuvers’ Towards Philippines Plane

The Philippines Coast Guard said that the Chinese Navy helicopter flew within three metres (10 feet) of a surveillance flight carrying a group of journalists over the contested Scarborough Shoal. The United

February 19, 2025

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Japan Snubs China, Recognizes Taiwan in Registry

Earlier, the only option in the family registry for Chinese and Taiwanese individuals was China…reports Asian Lite News In a significant policy shift seen as a diplomatic snub to China, Japan announced

February 18, 2025

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Hasina Accuses Yunus Govt of Aiding Terrorism

Speaking to Awami League supporters online from India on Monday, she Hasina, “I will return, and the killers will be brought to justice in Bangladesh….reports Asian Lite News The ousted Prime Minister

February 18, 2025

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Trump’s Dealmaker in Saudi for Controversial Gaza Plan

A key agenda item for Rubio was promoting Trump’s Gaza relocation proposal, a plan that has drawn strong condemnation from Arab states…reports Asian Lite News US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived

February 18, 2025

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Hezbollah to Israel: Leave Lebanon Fully

Israel had previously postponed its full withdrawal from Lebanon to February 18 after missing the initial deadline…reports Asian Lite News Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem has set a deadline, demanding Israel’s complete withdrawal from

February 17, 2025

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