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This Terror Group Is "Most Serious Threat" In South Asia, Has 2,000 Fighters
A recent United Nations report has described the so-called Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISIL-K) as the "most serious threat" in South Asia, both regionally and internationally.
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"To Protect Moral, Ethical Values": Kyrgyzstan Bans Online Porn
Japarov's office said the ban on pornography is to "protect moral and ethical values" in mostly Muslim Kyrgyzstan, a mountainous Central Asian country of 7 million people which gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
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4 Dead, 8 Missing As Heavy Rain Hits China, Highest Level Flood Alert Issued
Heavy rain intensified around Beijing and nearby provinces on Monday, with 4 people killed in a landslide in northern Hebei and 8 people missing, as authorities warned of intensifying conditions and heightened disaster risks in the coming days.
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South Korea's Yoon Indicted On Additional Criminal Charges Over Martial Law
South Korea's ousted conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted Saturday on additional criminal charges related to his ill-fated imposition of martial law, about three months after he was formally thrown out of office.
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Pakistan, Russia To Expand Connectivity For Access To Warm Waters: Report
Pakistan and Russia agreed to accelerate infrastructure development across the region to facilitate trade and economic integration.
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Reincarnation Of Dalai Lama Must Be Approved By Central Government: China
China said on Wednesday that the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama "must be approved by the Central government", after Tibet's exiled spiritual leader said he would have a successor after his death.
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Massive Protests In Bangladesh After Hindu Woman Raped By Local Politician
The brutal rape of a Hindu woman in central Bangladesh's Cumilla district last week sparked nationwide outrage on Sunday, after a video of the assault went viral on social media.
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Have Noted That US Has Updated Travel Advisory For India: Foreign Ministry
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this in response to a query on the advisory issued recently by the US for its citizens travelling to India.
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China Accuses CIA Making "Absurd" Attempt To Recruit Spies
Beijing accused the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on Wednesday of making an "absurd" attempt to recruit Chinese citizens via videos posted to social media.
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Video: Israel Attacks Iran Airfields, Destroys F-14 Jet, Missile Storage Sites
The Israeli military said it carried out air strikes on at least six airports in western, eastern and central Iran and destroyed at least six Iranian airfields.
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Why We Needn't Worry About Oil Prices Amidst Israel-Iran Conflict (For Now)
The unexpected attack by Israel on Iran, a major oil-producing nation, may undermine anaemic global economic growth and hinder central banks ability to cope in an already uncertain market.
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China's Xi Jinping Signs Treaty To Elevate Ties With Central Asia
China President Xi Jinping signed a treaty to elevate ties with Central Asian nations on Tuesday, as Beijing looks to further deepen cooperation on trade, energy and infrastructure with the resource-rich region.
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Meet S Paul Kapur, Trump's Indian-American Pick For South Asia Diplomatic Role
Delhi-born S Paul Kapur was nominated by the Trump administration for a diplomatic role in South and Central Asian affairs.
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Need Both Pakistan And India, Islamabad "A Phenomenal Partner": Top US General
A top US General, in a statement under oath, has stressed that Washington needs to have a strong relationship with both New Delhi and Islamabad/Rawalpindi, suggesting that the equation cannot be binary in nature.
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"Incomprehensible": Turkmenistan Expresses Concern Over Trump's Travel Ban
Turkmenistan said Tuesday it was "concerned" after the Central Asian state, one of the most closed in the world, was targeted by US President Donald Trump's travel ban it called "incomprehensible".
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This Terror Group Is "Most Serious Threat" In South Asia, Has 2,000 Fighters
A recent United Nations report has described the so-called Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISIL-K) as the "most serious threat" in South Asia, both regionally and internationally.
-
"To Protect Moral, Ethical Values": Kyrgyzstan Bans Online Porn
Japarov's office said the ban on pornography is to "protect moral and ethical values" in mostly Muslim Kyrgyzstan, a mountainous Central Asian country of 7 million people which gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
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4 Dead, 8 Missing As Heavy Rain Hits China, Highest Level Flood Alert Issued
Heavy rain intensified around Beijing and nearby provinces on Monday, with 4 people killed in a landslide in northern Hebei and 8 people missing, as authorities warned of intensifying conditions and heightened disaster risks in the coming days.
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South Korea's Yoon Indicted On Additional Criminal Charges Over Martial Law
South Korea's ousted conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted Saturday on additional criminal charges related to his ill-fated imposition of martial law, about three months after he was formally thrown out of office.
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Pakistan, Russia To Expand Connectivity For Access To Warm Waters: Report
Pakistan and Russia agreed to accelerate infrastructure development across the region to facilitate trade and economic integration.
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Reincarnation Of Dalai Lama Must Be Approved By Central Government: China
China said on Wednesday that the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama "must be approved by the Central government", after Tibet's exiled spiritual leader said he would have a successor after his death.
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Massive Protests In Bangladesh After Hindu Woman Raped By Local Politician
The brutal rape of a Hindu woman in central Bangladesh's Cumilla district last week sparked nationwide outrage on Sunday, after a video of the assault went viral on social media.
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Have Noted That US Has Updated Travel Advisory For India: Foreign Ministry
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this in response to a query on the advisory issued recently by the US for its citizens travelling to India.
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China Accuses CIA Making "Absurd" Attempt To Recruit Spies
Beijing accused the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on Wednesday of making an "absurd" attempt to recruit Chinese citizens via videos posted to social media.
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Video: Israel Attacks Iran Airfields, Destroys F-14 Jet, Missile Storage Sites
The Israeli military said it carried out air strikes on at least six airports in western, eastern and central Iran and destroyed at least six Iranian airfields.
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Why We Needn't Worry About Oil Prices Amidst Israel-Iran Conflict (For Now)
The unexpected attack by Israel on Iran, a major oil-producing nation, may undermine anaemic global economic growth and hinder central banks ability to cope in an already uncertain market.
-
China's Xi Jinping Signs Treaty To Elevate Ties With Central Asia
China President Xi Jinping signed a treaty to elevate ties with Central Asian nations on Tuesday, as Beijing looks to further deepen cooperation on trade, energy and infrastructure with the resource-rich region.
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Meet S Paul Kapur, Trump's Indian-American Pick For South Asia Diplomatic Role
Delhi-born S Paul Kapur was nominated by the Trump administration for a diplomatic role in South and Central Asian affairs.
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Need Both Pakistan And India, Islamabad "A Phenomenal Partner": Top US General
A top US General, in a statement under oath, has stressed that Washington needs to have a strong relationship with both New Delhi and Islamabad/Rawalpindi, suggesting that the equation cannot be binary in nature.
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"Incomprehensible": Turkmenistan Expresses Concern Over Trump's Travel Ban
Turkmenistan said Tuesday it was "concerned" after the Central Asian state, one of the most closed in the world, was targeted by US President Donald Trump's travel ban it called "incomprehensible".
