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ASEAN Unlocks New Connectivity Frontiers

This year’s theme focuses on “Strengthening Data Integration for Enhanced Connectivity and Resilience,” reflecting ASEAN’s commitment to a more connected and resilient future…reports Asian Lite News The ASEAN Community Statistical System (ACSS)

November 27, 2024

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Blinken set to testify in Congress on Afghanistan

This decision comes after months of tension between the committee, led by Republicans, and the State Department over Blinken’s appearance…reports Asian Lite News U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has agreed to

November 27, 2024

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Thousands returning home as ceasefire takes effect

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, stressed that the “length” of this ceasefire will depend on “what happens in Lebanon.” …reports Asian Lite News After months of skirmishes and thousands of casualties, Israel

November 27, 2024

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Philippine President meets UAE leaders

The two leaders discussed cooperation and opportunities to strengthen ties, particularly in the economic, trade, investment, and developmental fields..reports Asian Lite News President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed

November 27, 2024

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Why Israel Agreed to Ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement on Tuesday that there are three “main reasons” he wants a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon now…reports Asian Lite News As the Israeli

November 27, 2024

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Ex-President Sirisena quizzed by anti-graft commission on pardon

Sirisena, who served as president from 2015 to 2019, issued the pardon just days before leaving office ahead of the presidential election….reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s anti-graft commission, the Commission to

November 27, 2024

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Sri Lanka ratifies $14.2b debt restructuring pact

This milestone follows the IMF’s recent approval of a staff-level agreement enabling the disbursement of the fourth tranche of a USD 2.9 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF)…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s

November 27, 2024

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Tensions rise as Beijing tracks U.S. aircraft over Taiwan Strait

China claims sovereignty over Taiwan and jurisdiction over the strait, assertions disputed by Taiwan and the United States, who consider the strait international waters…reports Asian Lite News China’s military on Tuesday reported

November 27, 2024

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Major crackdown against PTI protestors in Islamabad

Violent clashes were witnessed throughout Tuesday with security forces using rubber bullets and tear gas to stop the PTI protestors, reports Hamza Ameer The Islamabad police along with Pakistan Rangers have started

November 27, 2024

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‘Ensure saftey of minorities’

India expresses concern after the arrest of Hindu leader in Bangladesh on charges of sedition for allegedly disrespecting Bangladesh’s national flag in Chattogram’s New Market area …reports Asian Lite News Responding on the

November 27, 2024

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