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‘We will use nukes’: China threatens Japan over Taiwan intervention

The threats follow comments made two weeks ago by Japanese officials about Taiwan’s sovereignty…reports Asian Lite News The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) aired a video in which it threatened Japan with a

July 21, 2021

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US, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan to form quad group

The formation of the new quad group is important amid China’s desire to extend its Belt Road Initiative (BRI) to Afghanistan….reports Asian Lite News The US, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed

July 19, 2021

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‘Iran capable of enriching uranium to n-weapons grade’

“If one day 90 per cent (enriched uranium) is needed for a reactor, we have no problem in doing so in a peaceful way,” Rouhani added….reports Asian Lite News Outgoing Iranian President

July 15, 2021

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India set to showcase support of transport corridors in Central Asia

The discussions have already begun as Jaishankar met Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov and Mohammed Haneef Atmar, the Foreign Minister of Afghanistan…reports Asian Lite News India’s long-term plan of reviving the rich

July 15, 2021

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Blinken underscores ASEAN’s role in Indo-Pacific

This comes as Blinken’s met with foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the ASEAN Secretary-General…reports Asian Lite News US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has underscored ASEAN’s

July 15, 2021

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UN urged to protect Baloch refugees in Afghanistan

Many of the persecuted Balochs managed to reach the neighbouring country, Afghanistan, after great difficulties…reports Asian Lite News The United Nations should take immediate steps to protect and secure the lives and

July 15, 2021

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UAE Inaugurates Embassy in Tel Aviv

The historic event, with the presence of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, follow the Abraham Accords Peace Agreement signed between the UAE and Israel in September 2020, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Mohamed Al

July 14, 2021

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Blow to China as India, Maldives hold naval exercise

Building bridges of friendship, Indian Navy’s elite marine commandos unit MARCOS have held joint training exercises with the strategically located neighbour since 2017…reports Ateet Sharma In yet another blow to China, navies

July 14, 2021

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Israel cuts $183mn from Palestinian tax revenues

The security cabinet on Sunday decided to deduct 597 million shekels ($183 million) from funds that were supposed to be transferred to the PA…reports Asian Lite News Israel’s security cabinet has decided

July 12, 2021

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Isaac Herzog sworn in as Israel’s president

Herzog, 60, took his oath on Wednesday before the Knesset became Israel’s 11th president…reports Asian Lite News Former Labor party leader Isaac Herzog has been sworn in as Israel’s new president. Herzog,

July 8, 2021

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