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Stop crackdowns on peaceful protests, US tells Dhaka

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller reiterated that the US supports the right to peaceful protest and opposes any government engagement…reports Asian Lite News The United States has clarified to Bangladesh that

November 19, 2024

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Trump’s NSA pick Waltz pushes arms support for Taiwan

Waltz, considered a China hawk, serves on the House China Task Force, and is a member of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus…reports Asian Lite News United States President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for national

November 19, 2024

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‘Trump to keep eye on Bangladesh situation’

Tarar emphasized that Trump is closely monitoring the situation, particularly following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August, which sparked protests and allegations of regular attacks on the minority Hindu

November 19, 2024

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Dissanayake swears in 21-member Cabinet

Dissanayake will directly oversee key ministries, including Defence, Finance, Planning, and Digital Economy. Harini Amarasuriya was appointed as the Prime Minister of the new government….reports Asian Lite News Sri Lankan President Anura

November 19, 2024

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Taiwan, Poland ink MoU to boost drone collaboration

This collaboration underscores Taiwan’s ambition to become a key hub for drone production and innovation in the Asia-Pacific region…reports Asian Lite News Taiwan’s government-backed drone supply chain alliance and the Polish-Taiwanese Chamber

November 19, 2024

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Sri Lanka’s new cabinet sworn in

The new cabinet ministers were chosen among the 159 members of parliament from the National People’s Power (NPP) elected in the November 14 parliamentary election….reports Asian Lite News Twenty-one cabinet ministers were

November 18, 2024

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Pope seeks Gaza genocide probe

In excerpts – from Hernan Reyes Alcaide’s new book – published by La Stampa, Pope Francis stated, “What is happening in Gaza may have the characteristics of a genocide, according to some

November 18, 2024

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Lammy assures no military trial for incarcerated Imran Khan

The development comes as a major victory for the PTI, which has been intensifying efforts in recent months to bring attention to Mr Khan’s incarceration..reports Asian Lite News In response to concerns

November 18, 2024

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‘Taiwan’s existence is very important to Japan’

Katayama highlighted the strategic and economic significance of the Taiwan-Japan relationship…reports Asian Lite News Japan views Taiwan’s existence as “very, very important,” Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chief Representative Kazuyuki Katayama stated in an

November 18, 2024

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US lawmakers call on Biden to press for Imran Khan’s release

In a letter to outgoing President Biden, as many as 46 members of Congress urged Biden to take steps and act for the release of the incarcerated PM….reports Asian Lite News In

November 18, 2024

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