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India and Maldives review defence ties

During the interaction, ongoing bilateral defence cooperation activities were reviewed, and both sides expressed satisfaction with the increasing engagements…reports Asian Lite news India and the Maldives have agreed to increase the complexity

March 21, 2023

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Russia open for negotiation, Putin tells Xi

Xi, who called Putin his “dear friend,” praised his Russian counterpart, saying the country’s development had “significantly improved”…reports Asian Lite News Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart

March 21, 2023

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Lanka secures $2.9bn IMF bailout

The development was confirmed to the media by State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe late Monday night…reports Asian Lite News As Sri Lanka is still undergoing its worst ever economic crisis since

March 21, 2023

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PTI leader, 9 others killed in Abbottabad attack

Pak official said that the vehicle caught fire and was completely destroyed, adding that 10 people, including PTI leader Atif Munsif Khan, died on the spot…..reports Asian Lite News A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf

March 21, 2023

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Kishida announces over $75 bn assistance for Indo-Pacific

“In September this year, I will again get the opportunity to welcome PM Fumio Kishida to India for the G20 Leaders’ Summit,” Modi said…reports Asian Lite News Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

March 21, 2023

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Putin, Xi discuss China’s plan to settle ongoing Ukraine crisis

Talks between the two leaders lasted four and a half hours on Monday, according to Russian state news agency RIA Novosti. Further formal meetings are expected to follow on Tuesday…reports Asian Lite

March 20, 2023

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SPECIAL: Talibanization of PoJK intensifies under Pakistani jackboot

The wearing of hijab is now mandatory for female students and teachers. Individuals are being required to register as Pakistani citizens in the 2023 census. Another development contributing to concerns of Talibanization

March 20, 2023

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Iran, Iraq ink security pact

The Iraqi Prime Minister, for his part, said Iraq’s government and people always appreciate their Iranian brothers’ support and assistance….reports Asian Lite News Iran and Iraq have signed an agreement on security

March 20, 2023

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Hasina offers India to access Chittagong, Sylhet ports

Hasina said that increased connectivity in the region will help enhance people-to-people contacts….reports Sumi Khan While stressing on the need to enhance regional connectivity to boost trade and commerce, Bangladesh Prime Minister

March 20, 2023

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Transit trade key to smooth India-Pak ties

Indian Deputy High Commissioner highlighted that the two neighbours will have to find ways to normalise ties…Hamza Ameer One key solution to resolve the decades-long disputes between India and Pakistan is through

March 20, 2023

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