South Asia
Pakistan closes airspace to Indian airlines amid rising tensions
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan due to the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan yesterday said it will bar Indian airlines from using its airspace.
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WB praises Sri Lanka’s efforts to stabilize its economy through structural reforms
The World Bank has praised Sri Lanka’s economic performance in 2024, noting that the country exceeded expectations with a growth rate of five per cent driven by strong performances in industry and tourism.
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China denies reports of progress in trade talks with USA
China denied reports of tariff talks with the United States, saying there’s “no factual basis” for claims of progress in the trade dispute.
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Pakistan government’s X handle withheld in India following Pahalgam terror attack
Following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, tensions between India and Pakistan have further escalated and the official X account of the Government of Pakistan has been withheld in India.
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China launches Shenzhou-20 mission to Chinese space station
China sent three astronauts to its permanently inhabited space station on Thursday, in its 15th crewed spaceflight and the 20th overall in the Shenzhou program that started over three decades ago.
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Pakistan Suspends All Bilateral Agreements And Trade Activities, Closes Airspace For Indian Flights
Pakistan on Thursday suspended all its trade ties with India and closed its airspace to all Indian-owned or operated aircraft, in a response to India’s action after the Pahalgam terror attack.
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Postal voting begins in Sri Lanka for Local Government elections
In Sri Lanka, marking of postal votes for this year’s Local Government elections has commenced today, with over 648,000 eligible voters expected to cast their ballots by mail.
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India, Nepal discuss cooperation in energy sector
Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli today.
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Pakistan: 16 killed, 30 injured in road accident in Sindh Province
In Pakistan, at least 16 people were killed and 30 others injured after a speeding van fell into a ravine in Jamshoro district of the Sindh province.
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Philippines’ military drills with U.S. opposed by regional countries: Chinese FM spokesperson
The Philippines’ decision to conduct the large-scale military drills with the United States has been detested and opposed by regional countries, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said here on Monday.