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Li Qiang appointed new premier of China

Chinese President Xi Jinping nominated Li Qiang for the post of premier during the ongoing first session of the 14th National People’s Congress. China’s Shanghai Party Secretary Li Qiang became the new

March 11, 2023

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China’s lockdown plans for flu draws flak

China’s zero-Covid lockdown plans were implemented throughout the country during the pandemic and were seen as extreme by many….reports Asian Lite News Chinese officials want to bring in lockdowns to combat the

March 10, 2023

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Russia pummels forces in battle for Bakhmut

Ukrainian military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov told USA Today that Russia’s losses rendered it unable to mount a major offensive after this spring…reports Asian Lite News Ukrainian troops slowly eased out of

March 10, 2023

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Paudel elected new Nepal president

Paudel was supported by eight parties while Subash Chandra Nembang, the sole candidate from CPN-UML, was tipped to be backed by independent lawmakers…reports Asian Lite News Ram Chandra Paudel has been elected

March 10, 2023

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Explosion kills Afghan provincial governor

They did not, however, specify which “rebel” group these individuals were allegedly affiliated to…reports Asian Lite News The governor of Afghanistan’s northern Balkh province was killed in a blast that targeted his

March 10, 2023

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Afghan women protest for right to education, work

The female protestors issued a statement saying the current challenges against women should not be forgotten…reports Asian Lite News Young Afghani women protested against the Taliban demanding women’s access to education and

March 10, 2023

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Fuel crisis cripples Pakistan

Cash-strapped Pakistan could go dry on the fuel front soon. Such an unenviable situation, analysts point out, is caused by its bad foreign policy choices made amidst domestic political turmoil and economic

March 10, 2023

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China to build railway line along disputed Aksai Chin

The planned route will travel through Rutog and around Pangong Lake on the Chinese side of the LAC…reports Asian Lite News China has unveiled an ambitious plan to construct a new railway

March 10, 2023

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Pakistan’s Chief Justice to skip SCO meet

India is the current president of the SCO, which also comprises China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan on Thursday announced it’s decision to skip the meeting

March 10, 2023

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Pak govt succumbs to IMF pressure again

The decision was reportedly taken as the IMF has been urging the government to impose more taxes…reports Asian Lite News The Pakistani government has increased the sales tax to 25 per cent

March 9, 2023

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