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Afghanistan has highest maternal deaths in Asia-Pacific: Report
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 18 (ANI): Highlighting that Afghanistan has the highest maternal mortality rate in the Asia-Pacific region, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has raised concerns over the rise in maternal mortality during childbirth in the war-ravaged country.
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Maritime Security Coordinator meets Malaysian Navy Chief, discusses mariti
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): India's National Maritime Security Coordinator Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar (Retd) met Malaysian Navy Chief Admiral Tan Sri Mohd Reza Bin Mohd Sany on Thursday and held discussions on the maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region
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China seeks to alter status quo in Taiwan Strait: US State Dept
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 16 (ANI): The US Department of State on Monday (local time) said that China wants to alter the status quo in the Taiwan Strait.
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India ranks fourth with 24 firms in 'Forbes Asia Best Under A Billion'
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Singapore, August 15 (ANI): Last week Forbes Asia published its 2022 edition of the best 200 mid-sized companies in the Asia-Pacific region. These are publicly listed companies with annual revenue of below one billion dollars. This year, 24 Indian firms made the list titled "Best Under A
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Chinese military drills encircling Taiwan undermine status quo, create hig
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], August 5 (ANI): Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said that China initiated live-fire military exercises around Taiwan undermine the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, encroach upon the island nation's sovereignty and create high tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Australia announces participation of 17 nations in Exercise Pitch Black 20
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Canberra [Australia], August 1 (ANI): Australia on Monday announced the participation of 17 nations in Exercise Pitch Black 2022 (PBK22), after a hiatus of four-year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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US House Speaker Pelosi's Asia visit has no mention of Taiwan yet
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 31 (ANI): US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is leading a Congressional delegation to the Indo-Pacific region, including visits to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan. The trip will focus on mutual security, economic partnership and democratic governance in the Indo-
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India, France, UAE hold trilateral talk to boost maritime security
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 28 (ANI): A trilateral meeting of the Focal Points of India, France and the United Arab Emirates was held on Thursday where three sides exchanged views on the Indo-Pacific region and explored the prospects of maritime security among other areas of cooperation.
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China seeks to influence Indo-Pacific region through investments in Sri La
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 27 (ANI): China is seeking to increase its influence in the Indo-Pacific region by bolstering its investments in debt-ridden Sri Lanka along with aligning with "corrupt" politicians of the island nation, media reports said.
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French envoy Lenain pays tribute to IAF on Kargil Vijay Diwas
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): Ambassador of France to India, Emmanuel Lenain on Tuesday paid tributes to the brave soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces who laid down their lives in the 1999 Kargil War against Pakistan on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, when India commemorated 23 years
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With an eye on China, Seoul seeks to prevent tech leaks
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], July 24 (ANI): With the growing assertiveness of China in the Indo-Pacific region, the topic of relations with China, a top trading partner and powerful neighbour, remains a sensitive one among South Korean industry and government officials.
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Wavesys plans to appoint distributors with a Pan India presence
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 22 (ANI/SRV): Wavesys Global, an American multinational, is a video intelligence-based technology leader with deep knowledge of distinct vertical security requirements and offers global solutions. During this fiscal year, Wavesys is planning to appoint regional distri
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