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Myanmar initiates nationwide census for 2024

The census aimed to obtain accurate and up-to-date population and socioeconomic statistics for Myanmar…reports Asian Lite News Myanmar has kicked off a nationwide population and household census across the country on Wednesday.

October 3, 2024

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Concerned China opposes violations of Lebanon’s sovereignty

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that Beijing opposes moves that fuel antagonism and escalate tensions…reports Asian Lite News Reacting to reports that Israel has launched ground military operations in Southern Lebanon,

October 3, 2024

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India receives 8% more monsoon rains, four years high

IMD had in its pre-monsoon forecast predicted rainfall across the country to be above normal, at 106 per cent of the long period average….reports Asian Lite News Southwest monsoon rains in India

October 3, 2024

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Indian envoy calls on new Sri Lankan president

During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to further strengthen the “longstanding friendship” between two nations….reports Asian Lite News India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, called on Sri Lankan

October 3, 2024

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Erosion of Pakistan’s National Sovereignty

Many recent events vividly illustrate the extent of China’s leverage over Pakistan and, the significant decline in Pakistan’s autonomous decision-making apparatus…reports Asian Lite News It is highly unusual for a sovereign state

October 3, 2024

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India says it is deeply concerned about situation in West Asia

New Delhi said it is deeply concerned over the escalating security situation in West Asia and called for addressing all issues through “dialogue and diplomacy”…reports Asian Lite News In its first reaction

October 3, 2024

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World urges restraint after Iran strikes Israel

Pope Francis called for a day of prayer for peace on October 7, the anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel…reports Asian Lite News World leaders called on Iran and Israel to step

October 3, 2024

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Bangladesh extends bid deadline for offshore oil, gas blocks

The extension is aimed at providing international companies with a more accommodating timeline to prepare and submit proposals….reports Asian Lite BNews The Bangladeshi government has extended the deadline to December for submitting

October 2, 2024

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Tribal clashes: Pak-Afghan Kharlachi border reopens after 9 days

The closure of this key border crossing caused great trouble for the residents as essential items such as food commodities…reports Asian Lite News The major Afghanistan- Pakistan border crossing at Kharlachi in

October 2, 2024

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PIA stops flights from using Iranian airspace

The PIA issued a direction to all captains and flight operations of the airline in this regard….reports Asian Lite News Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) late on Tuesday announced that it has stopped

October 2, 2024

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