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Concerns mount among US lawmakers over Chinese police presence in Kiribati
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
US lawmakers and officials expressed concern over the Pacific island nation of Kirabati's using police from China for security, even as the State Department warned that such cooperation could bring new risks to the island bordering Hawaii, Voice of America reported.
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PM Modi, Mauritius counterpart to jointly inaugurate new airstrip, jetty,
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritius counterpart Pravind Jugnauth, will on Thursday jointly inaugurate the new Airstrip and St. James Jetty along with six community development projects at the Agalega Island in Mauritius via video conferencing.
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Sri Lanka inflation to reach 5% target during Q3-Q4: Central bank official
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The island nation defaulted on its overseas debt in May 2022 after depleted foreign exchange reserves triggered the worst financial crisis since its Independence.
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Maldives President Muizzu calls to fortify military capabilities
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Monday highlighted the need to fortify the military capabilities of the island nation and augment its modern capabilities for a comprehensive defence strategy encompassing terrestrial, aerial, and maritime domains.
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Maldives' two main opposition parties to boycott presidential statement by
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
As the political turmoil continues in the Maldives, the island nation's two main opposition parties--the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats Party--have chosen not to attend the presidential statement scheduled for February 5, Maldives-based media outlet Mihaaru reported. Read More
India, Maldives 2nd core group meeting to be held today over presence of I
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
India and Maldives "agreed to fast-track the withdrawal of Indian military personnel" from the island nation, the Maldivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said following the first core group meeting.
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Taiwan Foreign Ministry denounces claim of video showing diplomatic staff
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan has strongly denounced a video allegedly showcasing the diplomatic staff destroying the flag of Pacific island nation Nauru while withdrawing from the country, according to Taiwan News.
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Island nation Tuvalu heads to polls today
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The country will examine its ties with Taiwan and China if Finance Minister Seve Paeni becomes prime minister following the election.
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As island nation Tuvalu heads to polls tomorrow, here's what it could sign
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The island nation of Tuvalu, which is all set to head to polls tomorrow, will examine its ties with Taiwan and China if finance minister Seve Paeni becomes prime minister following Friday's election.
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Pacific island nation Nauru moves to 'One-China principle', severs diploma
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The island nation of Nauru, which is situated in the Pacific has announced severing ties with Taiwan, and will be moving to the "One-China Principle" now, a government release said.
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MK Stalin writes to EAM Jaishankar, requests to secure 'immediate release
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishnkar to work for the 'immediate release' of 12 fishermen who were detained by Sri Lanka while fishing near the island nation.
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Maldives President Muizzu asks Indian government to withdraw troops by Mar
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has asked the Indian government to withdraw the Indian troops from the island nation before March 15, Maldives-based Adhadhu newspaper reported on Sunday.
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