Reluctant critic China urges Afghan changes on women’s roles
Beijing (AP) — China on Wednesday called on Afghanistan to reform its radical policies excluding women from education and public life and
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Pakistan deploys troops to halt unrest after ex-Prime Minister Khan is ordered held on new charges
Islamabad (AP) — Pakistan’s government called out the military Wednesday in areas roiled by deadly violence following the arrest of former
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India’s Modi to visit White House in June as Biden seeks stronger ties amid competition with China
Washington (AP) — President Joe Biden will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House next month, courting an Indo-Pacific leader with
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ASEAN leader acknowledges no progress toward ending Myanmar’s deadly civil strife
Labuan Bajo (AP) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo somberly acknowledged to fellow Southeast Asian leaders Thursday that no progress has
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Myanmar shadow govt welcomes ASEAN peace talks but distrusts junta
(Reuters) – Myanmar’s shadow government welcomes efforts by ASEAN chair Indonesia to kickstart peace talks in the strife-torn Southeast Asian
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Pakistan rupee, bonds fall to new low after Imran Khan arrest
Karachi (Reuters) – The Pakistani rupee fell 1.3% to a record low of 288.5 against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday,
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Southeast Asia leaders seek halt on Myanmar violence, inclusive dialogue- statement
Labuan Bajo (Reuters) – Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Wednesday called for an end to
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Supporters of Pakistan ex-PM Khan plan march to capital to protest arrest
Islamabad (Reuters) – Supporters of Imran Khan were planning to march to Islamabad on Wednesday where the former Pakistan prime
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India builds more hospitals as population surges but doctors in short supply
New Delhi (Reuters) – Mithilesh Chaudhary, 21, coughs weakly as he struggles to his feet after spending the night outside
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Imran Khan’s Wednesday hearing to take place at location of his custody – police
Islamabad (Reuters) – Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will not be brought to court and his scheduled hearing on
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