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CPN-UML quits Nepal’s fragile ruling coalition

The decision by the party comes in the wake of a changed political equation in the run-up to the presidential election…reports Asian Lite News Ahead of the Presidential elections in Nepal, the

February 28, 2023

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Nepal records lowest Q1 growth in 7 years

Mining and quarrying and the construction industry had suffered the most, as they reported 29.2 per cent and 24 per cent in negative growth respectively…reports Asian Lite News Nepal’s economy grew at

February 28, 2023

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Argentina reopens embassy in Dhaka

The Argentine Embassy in Dhaka was previously closed down in 1978…reports Asian Lite News Argentina has reopened its embassy in Bangladesh capital Dhaka. Argentina’s Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero arrived in Dhaka on

February 28, 2023

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Bangladesh allows dual citizenship of 44 more countries

Previously, Bangladeshis could hold dual citizenship of 57 countries besides their country of birth, which will now go up to 101 countries…reports Asian Lite News A Cabinet meeting chaired by Bangladesh Prime

February 28, 2023

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Japan may miss Quad gathering in New Delhi

The Quad meeting between the Foreign Ministers of India, the United States, Japan, and Australia will be immediately followed by a ministerial panel discussion at India’s annual premier conference on geopolitics and

February 28, 2023

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How hair became an act of defiance for Iranian women

While acts of defiance such as flaunting hair are rarer in more conservative areas, they are increasingly being seen in towns and cities…reports Asian Lite News Women are suddenly flaunting their hair:

February 27, 2023

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First Israeli flight enters Saudi-Omani airspace

The new route would shorten flights to some Asian destinations by about two hours…reports Asian Lite News Israel’s national air carrier El Al began operating a new time-saving route via the airspace

February 27, 2023

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Russia halts oil supply to Poland

The company on Saturday said it is fully prepared for such a situation and that deliveries to its refinery can be made entirely by sea…reports Asian Lite News Russia has halted oil

February 27, 2023

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Oppose unipolar world running in US interests, says Putin

Putin emphasised that Russia “cannot and will not behave like this”…reports Asian Lite News Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Sunday said that the main cause of his country’s difference with the US

February 27, 2023

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Nepal’s ruling coalition in a fix

A secretariat meeting of the CPN-UML held on Monday morning decided to quit the government after withdrawing its support…reports Asian Lite News The CPN-UML has decided to quit the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led

February 27, 2023

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