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US Funds Taiwan’s Missiles

These missiles are integral component of an arms sale package sanctioned by Washington in June 2017…reports Asian Lite News The United States Department of Defence (DoD) has recently allocated a contract worth

February 6, 2024

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‘Afghanistan’s Economy Hit by Deflation, Poverty’

Afghanistan has witnessed a significant decrease in headline inflation, with a negative 9.7 per cent year-on-year rate in December 2023…reports Asian Lite News Afghanistan’s struggling economy has led to deflation and poverty,

February 6, 2024

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UN Rapporteur Backs Ending Girls’ Detentions

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights has praised the organization’s experts’ report on the cessation of “arbitrary” detentions of women in Afghanistan…reports Asian Lite News Richard Bennett, the United Nations

February 6, 2024

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10 policemen killed in attack on Pak police station

Tense Situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as Terror Attacks Spike Before Polls…writes Hamza Ameer At least 10 police officials were martyred and six critically injured in yet another targetted terror attacks on a

February 6, 2024

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Pakistan extends residency for Afghan refugees

Refugee rights activists urged the Islamic Emirate to address the challenges faced by Afghan refugees in Pakistan…reports Asian Lite News The caretaker government of Pakistan reportedly approved the extension of residency for

February 6, 2024

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Only 24 Maldives MPs attend opening sitting of People’s Majlis

A total of 56 MPs boycotted the opening sitting. This includes 13 MPs from the Democrats and 44 MPs from the MDP….reports Asian Lite News Only 24 Maldives Members of Parliament (MPs)

February 6, 2024

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Amid India tensions, China emerges key market in Maldives tourism

In the midst of escalating tensions between the Maldives and India, official data reveals a notable shift in tourism demographics, with Chinese visitors now outnumbering their Indian counterparts in the archipelago….reports Asian

February 6, 2024

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Rahul meets Soren’s wife

Rahul Gandhi met Kalpana Soren at her residence in Ranchi….reports Asian Lite News Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday met Kalpana Soren, the wife of former Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Sore,

February 6, 2024

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Champai Soren-led coalition govt wins Jharkhand trust vote

The coalition government won the floor test with a 47:29 majority….reports Asian Lite News The newly formed government of Jharkhand, led by Chief Minister Champai Soren, passed the confidence motion in the

February 6, 2024

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Nitish to meet PM ahead of floor test

This will be the first meeting between the two leaders after the formation of the NDA Government in Bihar….reports Asian Lite News Days after the formation of the NDA Government in Bihar,

February 6, 2024

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