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Airstrikes hit Iraqi paramilitary base

Forces said that the first airstrike, carried out by a drone at 3.30 p.m. on Monday targeted an ammunition warehouse at the base housing paramilitary Imam Ali Division…reports Asian Lite News Two

July 27, 2021

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Indian needs to boost its Russian and Central Asian ties

Given India’s stakes in Afghanistan, it would want to avoid the country again becoming a springboard for terror attacks against Indian interests, it needs to protect its investments there, while seeking to

July 27, 2021

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Chinese Pvt Military Companies to expand its size in Central Asia

Beijing has planned to expand the size of its Private Military Companies (PMCs) which have been working as a shield to protect China’s construction projects across Central Asia….reports Asian Lite News Increase

July 27, 2021

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Drone attacks Iraq base hosting US troops

The attack comes with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi expected to meet US President Joe Biden in Washington on Monday to discuss a possible full US troop withdrawal from his country…reports Asian

July 25, 2021

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India, Maldives ink deal for community development projects

The funds are meant to carry out high-impact projects in Maldives through Local Councils, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk As a part of India’s neighbourhood first policy, the country on Friday signed a

July 25, 2021

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‘Golden Crescent’ targets Southeast Asia

The increased demand for drugs from the emerging south East Asian markets such as Maldives has provided an impetus for the drug smugglers…reports Asian Lite News The recent investigation by naval authorities

July 22, 2021

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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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