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Lanka defaults on debt for first time

It comes after a 30-day grace period to come up with $78m of unpaid debt interest payments expired on Wednesday….reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka has defaulted on its debt for the

May 20, 2022

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Female TV presenters must cover their faces: Taliban

The ruling comes two weeks after all women were ordered to wear a face veil in public, or risk punishment….reports Asian Lite News The Taliban have ordered female Afghan TV presenters and

May 20, 2022

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China stresses ‘solidarity’ with BRICS

China is ready to work with all countries, including the BRICS countries, to accelerate the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development…reports Asian Lite News China is willing to work

May 20, 2022

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Bilawal backs Imran’s Russia visit

The former prime minister, Imran Khan, had visited Moscow on February 3 as part of his two-day visit, which coincided with escalating tensions between Russia and neighbouring Ukraine….reports Asian Lite News Pakistan

May 20, 2022

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‘We keep naughty women at home’: Haqqani

Haqqani also set out some parameters for the future of women and work, which will be limited by the Taliban’s interpretation of Islamic law and “national, cultural and traditional principles”….reports Asian Lite

May 20, 2022

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UN rights chief blasts Taliban for dissolving human rights commission

Rights activists said the AIHRC that was abolished by the Taliban was not perfect but it mattered enormously to have a place to demand justice….reports Asian Lite News UN High Commissioner for

May 20, 2022

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Ex-Maldivian Prez roped in to coordinate relief efforts in Lanka

According to Prime Minister’s Office, Wickremesinghe accepted the former President’s offer and appointed him to coordinate the relief efforts….reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed former Maldives

May 20, 2022

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Lanka seeks India’s assistance to garner global economic support

Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis since independence with food and fuel shortages, soaring prices, and power cuts affecting a large number of the citizens…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s

May 20, 2022

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Pakistan bans import of non-essential luxury items

The decision is part of the bold and unpopular decisions the coalition government has opted for in view of the increasing pressure after the Imran Khan government was ousted from power…reports Asian

May 20, 2022

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Balochistan CM faces risk of ouster

As per details, the no-confidence motion against the Balochistan CM carries signatures of at least 14 lawmakers of the provincial assembly…writes Hamza Ameer In the midst of what seems like a never-ending

May 20, 2022

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