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Iran to upgrade fuel for Tehran reactor

Gharibabadi announced on Wednesday that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) released a report informing member states of the agency that Iran has started upgrading fuel for the Tehran Research Reactor…reports Asian

January 14, 2021

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South Korea: Ex-Prez Park’s Jail Term Upheld

South Korea’s top court on Thursday upheld former President Park Geun-hye’s a 20-year prison sentence at a retrial of the corruption scandal that led to the impeachment of the former head of

January 14, 2021

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Dhaka rejects Pompeo’s ‘Al Qaeda claim’

A Bangladesh government statement described Pompeo’s comment as “irresponsible” and “unfortunate”…reports Asian Lite News US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s claim of “Al Qaeda attacks” in Bangladesh has elicited an angry response

January 14, 2021

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Malaysia declares state of emergency amid Covid surge

In a televised speech on Tuesday, Muhyiddin said the emergency would last till August 1 or earlier depending on the Covid-19 situation…reports Asian Lite News Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said that

January 13, 2021

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Japan to ban entry of foreign nationals

The majority of entries were suspended in December, although travelers arriving on business and associated with some student programmes from certain countries had been exempt from the tightening restrictions…reports Asian Lite News

January 13, 2021

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Ethnic Rift: India’s backing essential for Sri Lanka

The new cycle of inter-ethnic tensions once again reinforces that Sri Lanka and India have a shared interest in preventing an uneasy situation from getting out of hand. Sri Lanka needs India’s

January 13, 2021

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Avalanche kills 4 in Pakistan

The deceased were on their way to a village in the district when their vehicle was buried under the avalanche…reports Asian Lite News Four people were killed when the vehicle they were

January 13, 2021

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India, B’desh to boost counter-terrorism cooperation

In the first delegation-level virtual Police Chiefs’ Dialogue both sides agreed to enhance cooperation against terrorist entities including global terrorist groups, as well as other fugitives, wherever they are present and active….reports

January 13, 2021

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Black box of ‘Sriwijaya’ retrieved

The authorities hope that data from the black boxes can give vital clues on the possible cause of the crash….reports Asian Lite News Indonesian search teams have retrieved one of the two

January 13, 2021

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Mufti: PAGD exists for a larger cause

Former Chief Minister and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said the purpose of People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) is to restore J&K’s special status. In a series of tweets she

January 12, 2021

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