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"South Korea's Yoon Raised Risk Of Nuclear War": North Korea
North Korean state media released a white paper on Sunday accusing South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol of exposing his country to the danger of nuclear war through his policies toward the North.
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South Korea President Admits "Shortcomings" In Rare Press Conference
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol held a rare press conference Thursday, admitting "shortcomings" after his party's recent electoral defeat, and laying out policies on issues from the country's low birthrate to Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Satellite Images Show Floating Barrier At Disputed South China Sea Reef
Satellite images of the hotly disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea show a new floating barrier across its entrance, near where Philippine ships and China coast guard vessels have had frequent run-ins.
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X's Senior India Employee Samiran Gupta Resigns: Report
Social media platform X's head of policy for India and South Asia, Samiran Gupta, has resigned, two sources said, a top departure that comes ahead of India elections and as the company fights a court battle with New Delhi over content removal.
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"Act East" And "Neighbourhood First" To Impact Beyond S Asia: Minister
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today said that the coming together of 'Act East' and 'Neighbourhood First' policies will have an enormous reinforcing impact for the country beyond the confines of South Asia.
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Elon Musk's Vision for Twitter Could Face Hurdles in Asia
For Elon Musk and Twitter, Asia is a huge growth opportunity, but also a challenge. Musk's censorship scrapping policy on Twitter will see a plethora of perplexing regulations, wielded by sometimes authoritarian governments, pushed to the limits by a horde of first-time internet users.
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Bangladesh Is India's South Asian Largest Trade Partner: Foreign Secretary
With Bangladesh being the central pillar of India's Neighbourhood First policy, Dhaka is New Delhi's largest trade partner in South Asia and bilateral trade between the two countries grew at an unprecedented rate of 14 per cent during the pandemic.
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Twitter's India Public Policy Director, Mahima Kaul, Quits
Twitter's Public Policy Director for India and South Asia, Mahima Kaul, resigned from her post in January to focus on her personal life, a senior official of the company has informed. She will continue in her role till March end, the official added.
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Facebook Public Policy Director for India, South and Central Asia Ankhi Das Steps Down
Facebook's public policy director for India, South and Central Asia, Ankhi Das, has stepped down to pursue interests in public service, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
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Newly Declassified Tapes Reveal Ex-US President Richard Nixon's Hatred Towards Indians
Newly declassified White House tapes disclose former US president Richard Nixon speaking disparagingly about Indians and reveal the bigotry he and his national security adviser Henry Kissinger held that influenced US policy toward India and South Asia under his presidency.
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US Eager To Work With Restored Sri Lankan Prime Minister
The United States yesterday praised the restoration of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe -- controversially replaced by a former strongman in October -- and voiced eagerness to work with him.
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Orderly Rupee Depreciation To Increase Competitiveness, Says World Bank Official
The remarks by Martin Rama, the Chief Economist for the South Asia region at the World Bank, came as the rupee hit an all-time low of 74.45 against the US dollar on Thursday. Elevated oil prices, a recent hike in agricultural support prices, and further exchange rate depreciation, could keep the inflation outlook challenging, possibly resulting in ...
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US Sees Changes In Pakistan's Behaviour After Donald Trump's New South Asia Strategy
There have been changes in Pakistan's behaviour with respect to fight against terrorism after President Donald Trump blasted Islamabad for providing safe havens to terrorists and suspended more than $ 1 billion security aid to the country, a top American official has said.
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India Is Key Player In US' South Asia Strategy, Says Pentagon
India is a key player in President Donald Trump's South Asia Strategy, the Pentagon has said, adding that New Delhi has offered the United States with aviation maintenance and developmental aid.
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US Security Policy Outlines Role For 'Leading Global Power' India
Describing India as a "leading global power" in its newly unveiled National Security Strategy, the Trump administration said it will deepen US' strategic partnership with India and support its leadership role in maintaining security in the Indo-Pacific region.
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"South Korea's Yoon Raised Risk Of Nuclear War": North Korea
North Korean state media released a white paper on Sunday accusing South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol of exposing his country to the danger of nuclear war through his policies toward the North.
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South Korea President Admits "Shortcomings" In Rare Press Conference
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol held a rare press conference Thursday, admitting "shortcomings" after his party's recent electoral defeat, and laying out policies on issues from the country's low birthrate to Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Satellite Images Show Floating Barrier At Disputed South China Sea Reef
Satellite images of the hotly disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea show a new floating barrier across its entrance, near where Philippine ships and China coast guard vessels have had frequent run-ins.
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X's Senior India Employee Samiran Gupta Resigns: Report
Social media platform X's head of policy for India and South Asia, Samiran Gupta, has resigned, two sources said, a top departure that comes ahead of India elections and as the company fights a court battle with New Delhi over content removal.
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"Act East" And "Neighbourhood First" To Impact Beyond S Asia: Minister
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today said that the coming together of 'Act East' and 'Neighbourhood First' policies will have an enormous reinforcing impact for the country beyond the confines of South Asia.
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Elon Musk's Vision for Twitter Could Face Hurdles in Asia
For Elon Musk and Twitter, Asia is a huge growth opportunity, but also a challenge. Musk's censorship scrapping policy on Twitter will see a plethora of perplexing regulations, wielded by sometimes authoritarian governments, pushed to the limits by a horde of first-time internet users.
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Bangladesh Is India's South Asian Largest Trade Partner: Foreign Secretary
With Bangladesh being the central pillar of India's Neighbourhood First policy, Dhaka is New Delhi's largest trade partner in South Asia and bilateral trade between the two countries grew at an unprecedented rate of 14 per cent during the pandemic.
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Twitter's India Public Policy Director, Mahima Kaul, Quits
Twitter's Public Policy Director for India and South Asia, Mahima Kaul, resigned from her post in January to focus on her personal life, a senior official of the company has informed. She will continue in her role till March end, the official added.
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Facebook Public Policy Director for India, South and Central Asia Ankhi Das Steps Down
Facebook's public policy director for India, South and Central Asia, Ankhi Das, has stepped down to pursue interests in public service, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
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Newly Declassified Tapes Reveal Ex-US President Richard Nixon's Hatred Towards Indians
Newly declassified White House tapes disclose former US president Richard Nixon speaking disparagingly about Indians and reveal the bigotry he and his national security adviser Henry Kissinger held that influenced US policy toward India and South Asia under his presidency.
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US Eager To Work With Restored Sri Lankan Prime Minister
The United States yesterday praised the restoration of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe -- controversially replaced by a former strongman in October -- and voiced eagerness to work with him.
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Orderly Rupee Depreciation To Increase Competitiveness, Says World Bank Official
The remarks by Martin Rama, the Chief Economist for the South Asia region at the World Bank, came as the rupee hit an all-time low of 74.45 against the US dollar on Thursday. Elevated oil prices, a recent hike in agricultural support prices, and further exchange rate depreciation, could keep the inflation outlook challenging, possibly resulting in ...
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US Sees Changes In Pakistan's Behaviour After Donald Trump's New South Asia Strategy
There have been changes in Pakistan's behaviour with respect to fight against terrorism after President Donald Trump blasted Islamabad for providing safe havens to terrorists and suspended more than $ 1 billion security aid to the country, a top American official has said.
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India Is Key Player In US' South Asia Strategy, Says Pentagon
India is a key player in President Donald Trump's South Asia Strategy, the Pentagon has said, adding that New Delhi has offered the United States with aviation maintenance and developmental aid.
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US Security Policy Outlines Role For 'Leading Global Power' India
Describing India as a "leading global power" in its newly unveiled National Security Strategy, the Trump administration said it will deepen US' strategic partnership with India and support its leadership role in maintaining security in the Indo-Pacific region.
