Asia
China urges ceasefire, access for humanitarian relief in Gaza Strip
BEIJING, Oct 22 (APP): China has urged an immediate halt to military operations in the Gaza Strip that further aggravate...
Read moreIndia launches new ‘authorisation’ plan for imports of laptops, tablets
NEW DELHI, Oct 19 (Reuters) - India is launching a new system of "authorisation" for imports of laptops, tablets and...
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Pakistan regrets US veto on UN Security Council action on Israeli-Palestinian conflict
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 19 (APP): Pakistan Wednesday expressed regret over the United States veto on a U.N.Security Council resolution earlier...
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Unlocking SAARC’s Potential: Overcoming the Kashmir Dispute and Forging Regional Stability
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was founded with a noble vision – to promote and strengthen collective...
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Chinese premier meets Cambodian PM
BEIJING, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, who is...
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IMF says China property slowdown will weigh on Asia’s growth
SINGAPORE, Oct 18 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) downgraded its 2023 and 2024 growth forecasts for China, saying...
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China’s Q3 GDP growth, Sept activity show economic recovery gaining traction
BEIJING, Oct 18 (Reuters) - China's economy grew at a faster-than-expected clip in the third quarter, while consumption and industrial...
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Xi announces China’s major steps for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation
BEIJING, Oct 18 (APP): Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday announced that China will take eight major steps to support...
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India’s top court declines to legalise same-sex marriage
NEW DELHI, Oct 17 (Reuters) - India's top court on Tuesday said it cannot legalise same-sex marriages, with the chief...
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China tightens curbs on foreign travel by bankers, state workers
SHANGHAI/HONG KONG, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Chinese civil servants and employees of state-linked enterprises are facing tighter constraints on private...
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