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6 killed, over 1000 stranded in Sikkim landslides

A newly-constructed bailey bridge at Sangkalang collapsed, severing the connection between Mangan and the towns of Dzongu and Chungthang. …reports Asian Lite News At least six people have been killed and 1,500

June 14, 2024

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Pak opposition leader applauds Indian electoral process

Shibli Faraz praised India’s electoral process in the Pakistani Parliament to highlight a positive example of smooth and transparent elections…reports Asian Lite News In the Pakistani Parliament, opposition leader Shibli Faraz praised

June 14, 2024

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China stunned by Canada’s backing of Tibetan self-determination

The relationship between China and Tibet has long been complex and marked by historical tensions….reports Asian Lite News The recent motion passed by the Canadian House of Commons acknowledging Tibetan self-determination has

June 14, 2024

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‘Some of Hamas’ proposed changes workable’

The ceasefire proposal has global support but has not been fully embraced by Israel or Hamas…reports Asian Lite News Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that mediators would keep trying to

June 13, 2024

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Let girls study: UNICEF urges Taliban after 1,000 days of school ban

The statement emphasised the far-reaching consequences of the ban, extending beyond the immediate loss of education….reports Asian Lite News Marking 1,000 days since girls in Afghanistan were banned from secondary school, a

June 13, 2024

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‘Privatisation of SriLankan Airlines part of IMF program’

Nuttall shared that one of the steps taken in that direction is the government helping with the balance sheet which will be completed in a month or two. …reports Asian Lite News

June 13, 2024

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IMF releases $330m to crisis-hit Sri Lanka

The third IMF tranche out of a $2.9-billion bailout package to recover from the worst-ever economic crisis since Sri Lanka’s Independence….reports Asian Lite News The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund

June 13, 2024

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‘Taiwan has never been an independent country, never will be’

Beijing emphasised that both sides of the Taiwan Straits are part of one China, with Taiwan being an integral component….reports Asian Lite News During a routine press briefing in Beijing, Chen Bihua,

June 13, 2024

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Rights Situation Deteriorates in Pak’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The report underscored the alarming number of children not attending school in the province, with findings indicating that over 4.7 million children, comprising at least 66% girls, were out of school….reports Hamza

June 12, 2024

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Hamas says it creates broad prospects for Gaza truce

Hamas submitted its formal response to the proposal outlined by US President Joe Biden on May 31….reports Asian Lite News Hamas has responded positively to a US ceasefire plan aimed at ending

June 12, 2024

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