Leading Pakistani human rights lawyer taken by armed men in port city of Karachi, his family says
Karachi (AP) — A leading Pakistani human rights lawyer in the southern port city of Karachi is missing after more
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BRICS ministers put on show of strength as Putin arrest warrant looms large
Cape Town (Reuters) – BRICS foreign ministers on Thursday asserted their bloc’s ambition to rival Western powers but their talks
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Asia security summit kicks off amid US-China tensions
Singapore (Reuters) – Asia’s top security meeting opened on Friday, with intensifying competition between the United States and China expected
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Indonesia pushes tourism to boost mangrove restoration
Jakarta (Reuters) – Tourists in Indonesia are discovering the benefits of mangroves as the archipelago pushes to replant or conserve
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IMF says Sri Lanka’s economic recovery shows signs of improvement but challenges remain
Colombo (AP) — Debt-stricken Sri Lanka, which declared bankruptcy last year, is showing signs of economic improvement but its recovery
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India, Nepal prime ministers meet to deepen ties as China’s influence grows in region
New Delhi (AP) — Nepal’s prime minister held talks with his Indian counterpart on Thursday as India and its rival
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Sri Lanka reduces interest rates for 1st time since bankruptcy as economy shows signs of rebounding
Colombo (AP) — The Central Bank of Sri Lanka reduced its interest rates Thursday for the first time since the island
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Bishop acquitted of raping nun resigns as leader of Catholic diocese in Indian city
New Delhi (AP) — A bishop acquitted of raping a nun resigned as leader of the Catholic diocese in an
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Sri Lanka reduces interest rates for 1st time since bankruptcy as economy shows signs of rebounding
Colombo (AP) — The Central Bank of Sri Lanka reduced its interest rates Thursday for the first time since the island
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Indian shares rise on strong domestic growth data, broader equities strength
Bengaluru (Reuters) – Indian shares traded higher on Thursday as stronger-than-expected domestic growth data boosted sentiment and as broader Asian
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