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The new US strategy to edge out China

by Newsdesk-Top NewsChinaUSAApril 16, 2021April 16, 2021

Strategic Competition Act of 2021′, a legislation that will allow the US to edge out China in all fields—strategic, economic, and diplomatic – is the brainchild of Robert Menendez—chairman of…

Ghani meets Blinken in Kabul

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAfghanistanUSAApril 16, 2021April 16, 2021

During the meeting held in the Afghan Presidential Palace on Thursday, Ghani stressed the common struggle of all countries against terrorism…reports Asian Lite News A day after US President Joe…

EU urges constructive engagement in Afghan peace talks

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAfghanistanEU NewsApril 16, 2021April 16, 2021

EU will continue to encourage “a politically negotiated settlement through continued direct talks between the parties” said EU spokeperson …reports Asian Lite News The European Union (EU) has called for…

Vax Shortages Hit China

by Newsdesk-Top NewsChinaApril 15, 2021April 15, 2021

Vax Shortages and ineffectiveness haunt China’s internal as well as global vaccine programme …. Writes Dr Varun Sharma The government and state-run media in China were jubilant after the figures…

Australian troops to exit Afghanistan by September

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAfghanistanAustralia NewsApril 15, 2021April 15, 2021

Morrison said Australia would follow the US in ending its military presence in Afghanistan after 20 years…reports Asian Lite News Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Thursday that the…

9/11:Biden sets deadline for pullout

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAfghanistanUSAApril 15, 2021April 15, 2021

“The United States will begin our final withdrawal, begin it on May 1 of this year,” said Biden…reports Asian Lite News US President Joe Biden has announced that all US…

Ghani calls for ceasefire during Ramadan

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAfghanistanAsia NewsApril 13, 2021April 13, 2021

“Once again I am calling upon the Taliban to give up fighting, enmity and observe permanent ceasefire which is the demand of the people of Afghanistan,”…reports Asian Lite News Afghan…

HIB: The rise of new extremist entity in Bangladesh

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAsia NewsBangladeshApril 12, 2021April 12, 2021

A comment published by European Foundation for South Asian Studies says that violent protests organised by the Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh (HIB) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’ recent visit to Bangladesh may…

Afghans urges ceasefire during Ramadan

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAfghanistanAsia NewsApril 12, 2021April 12, 2021

In war-torn Afghanistan, fighting and violence have been continuing…reports Asian Lite News Afghans from all walks of life are calling for ceasefire to be observed in Muslim fasting month of…

India, China agree to resolve outstanding issues

by Newsdesk-Top NewsChinaIndia NewsApril 11, 2021April 11, 2021

Talks held for complete disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, paving way for complete de-escalation, reports Asian Lite News India and China have agreed to…