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Taiwan cabinet approves bill requiring lawmakers to seek approval before C
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The Executive Yuan has approved modifications to the Act Governing Relations Between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area, which mandates that legislators seek prior authorisation before travelling to China, as reported by the Taipei Times.
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Bangladesh Awami League will not be able to participate in the upcoming el
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh, Shafikul Alam, has said that the Bangladesh Awami League, whose political activities are currently banned in the country, will not be able to participate in the upcoming national parliamentary election scheduled to
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US lawmakers warn Bangladesh against party bans, flawed tribunal ahead of
Updated : 3 months ago IST
US lawmakers warned Bangladesh's interim government that suspending political parties and reviving the International Crimes Tribunal could hurt election credibility, urging an inclusive democratic process ahead of February polls, while reaffirming US support for Bangladesh's democratic trans
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Pakistan: Sindh Assembly flags Karachi water shortage, alleges theft by ta
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Opposition lawmakers in the Sindh Assembly raised concerns over Karachi's worsening water crisis, blaming illegal hydrants and the tanker mafia. They criticised the provincial government's failures, demanded action against water theft, and also flagged rising drug trafficking, while protests
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Nine US lawmakers urge War Department to list Chinese tech firms tied to P
Updated : 3 months ago IST
A group of nine legislators has addressed a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, requesting the inclusion of several Chinese tech companies in a department-maintained list for allegedly supporting the military of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), as reported by The Epoch Times (TET).
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'Afghan allies matter': Bush Center criticises suspension of Afghan immigr
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The George W. Bush Presidential Centre has criticised America's decision to suspend the immigration of Afghans, saying that the action punishes allies who risked their lives supporting American forces over decades, Khaama Press reported on Sunday.
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65 Canadian MPs denounce CCP repression of Falun Gong worldwide
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Canadian lawmakers have urged Beijing to end repression of Falun Gong practitioners, condemning the CCP's persecution in China and abroad. A joint declaration backed by 65 parliamentarians highlights human rights abuses, transnational repression in Canada, and recent threats against Shen Yun
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Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed personally drives PM Modi to airport, bids farewel
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The warm send-off capped a high-profile visit during which Prime Minister Modi received an exceptional reception in Ethiopia, including what has been described as the longest standing ovation in the Ethiopian Parliament following his address. The Prime Minister's speech was punctuated by
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Sindh sets up bipartisan assembly panel to reassess heavy traffic fines un
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Pakistan's provincial government has formed a cross-party committee to review high traffic fines under the e-ticketing system after public backlash. Lawmakers also discussed university transport shortages, illegal water connections, power raids and a court assault incident in the assembly.
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US engagement with Pakistan's military leadership is a challenge: Dhruva J
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Dhruva Jaishankar told US lawmakers that renewed American engagement with Pakistan's military poses challenges for India-US ties. His remarks came as Washington announced major investments in Pakistan, drew praise from Islamabad, and revived diplomatic and security concerns for India amid
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Pakistani lawmakers rally behind military, accuse PTI of “anti-state narra
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pakistani political leaders from several parties defended the military and accused PTI of attacking state institutions. Government figures condemned Imran Khan's rhetoric as dangerous, while PTI said Imran has always defended national interests. The dispute followed sharp remarks from the
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US border czar Tom Homan defends Trump after president calls Somali commun
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US border czar Tom Homan backed Donald Trump's plan to target Somali immigrants in Minnesota after Trump called the community "garbage." Homan defended the administration's deportation approach on CNN, while critics, including lawmakers, condemned Trump's remarks as racist and divisive amid
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