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Nepal and India initiate talks on Delhi-Kathmandu connectivity project

The proposed railway line is considered as counter weight to China’s proposed Kerung-Kathmandu Railway…reports Asian Lite News India and Nepal have begun detailed discussions on building a cross-border Kathmandu to Raxaul railway—a

July 14, 2023

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India completes Phase 1 of Colombo-Jaffna rail project

India’s assistance to Sri Lanka has further boosted New Delhi’s position as a credible and reliable partner upstaging China, which enjoyed significant control in the island nation…reports Mahua Venkatesh As Sri Lanka

July 14, 2023

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CPEC power projects in jeopardy as China pulls the plug off Thar Coal Block-1

The off-tracking of CPEC power projects is being attributed to a lack of Chinese interest in providing more finances amid pilling up of debt in the sector. Critics also contend that the

July 13, 2023

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BEIJING’S BOUNTY THREAT: Britain Urged to Withdraw Judges From Hong Kong

As Beijing’s threat of bounties on exiled pro-democracy activists raises concerns over their safety, the UK government faces mounting pressure to withdraw all British judges from Hong Kong courts The British government

July 13, 2023

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Pakistan upgrades flood warning

District administration have evacuated over 900 villagers who were sheltered in government schools in Sahira and Shekhupura Nau villages. …reports Asian Lite News Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning

July 13, 2023

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UAE granted observer status at Asia/pacific Group on Money Laundering

Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State to the UAE Cabinet, welcomed the decision of the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering Pleanry to grant observer status to the UAE….reports Asian Lite News

July 13, 2023

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Taliban shut down ‘Teacher Training Centers’

The instructors of the training centres that have been dissolved expressed their concerns and urged the Taliban to review its decision…reports Asian Lite News The Taliban has shut down “Teacher Training Centers”

July 13, 2023

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Meta accused of anti-Asian bias

Vaishnavi Jayakumar said she was punished for asking how to move up the ranks at Meta, left out of opportunities, and layered under less experienced colleagues…reports Asian Lite News An Indian-origin tech

July 13, 2023

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Razorpay launches first int’l payment gateway in Malaysia

The Razorpay release, citing unnamed reports, said digital trade in Malaysia today contributes to 22.6 per cent to it’s GDP and is expected to rise to 25.5 per cent by 2025…reports Asian

July 13, 2023

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India’s defence influence grows in Southeast Asia

With office in Malaysia, Indian defence major HAL establishes footprint in South-East Asia as India and Malaysia are identifying ways to strengthen industrial cooperation…reports Asian Lite News In a major step towards

July 13, 2023

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