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Dalai Lama back in public eye

In 2021, the Dalai Lama, who is known worldwide as a statesman, spiritual teacher and theologian, had no public events, while it was just one in 2020, nine in 2019, 10 in

June 19, 2022

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‘Padma bridge not part of China’s BRI’

No foreign funds from any other bilateral or multilateral funding agency has financially contributed to its construction”, said official statement….reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh has refuted “misleading” Chinese media claims that the

June 19, 2022

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Hopes up as Pakistan-TTP peace talks conclude in Kabul

Mujahid said that in case the talks fail, then the Islamic outfit would not allow the Afghan soil to be used for attacks against Pakistan…reports Asian Lite News A senior Taliban spokesperson

June 19, 2022

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Lankan PM vows to mitigate food crisis in country

Wickremesinghe directed the officials to prioritise the fishing community in terms of providing them with food, gas, and fuel….reports Asian Lite News Amidst the unprecedented economic turmoil in the country, Sri Lankan

June 19, 2022

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Jaishankar: Unanimous support on need to stand with Lanka

Members of the Parliament including from Tamil Nadu are expected to ask the government about the impact that will have on the subcontinent….reports Asian Lite News External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on

June 19, 2022

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India, Bangladesh hold JCC meet

This will be the first physical JCC meeting since the onset of Covid-19 pandemic, with the previous edition held virtually in 2020….reports Asian Lite News India and Bangladesh will hold the 7th

June 19, 2022

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Afghan airport resumes civilian flights

According to the Taliban-led government’s Ministry of Transportation and Civil Aviation (MoTCA), there will be three to four flights each week…reports Asian Lite News The Jalalabad Airport in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province has

June 19, 2022

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Plans afoot in B’desh to save power

The latest notification aims at saving power and energy against the backdrop of worldwide continued price hike in power and energy price….reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked

June 19, 2022

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China’s BRI projects in Nepal await quiet burial

China’s image as a dependable economic partner has taken a beating as Beijing refused to provide any financial assistance to cash strapped Sri Lanka, reports Mahua Venkatesh China’s much-hyped Belt and Road

June 18, 2022

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Pakistan may get off FATF grey list after onsite check

The development came late Friday when FATF President Marcus Pleyer announced conclusion of the four-day plenary session in Berlin and announced approval of Pakistan’s performance report, adding that an onsite visit would

June 18, 2022

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