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Terror attacks in Afghanistan, Maldives threatening democracy, human rights in South Asia: Think tank

May 15, 2021

Amsterdam [Netherlands], May 15 : The deadly Kabul school blasts and the attempted 'terrorist attack' on former Maldives President Mohammed Nasheed points to an era of eroding adherence to democratic practices and slackening respect for human rights in South Asia, said a European think tank.

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Hong Kong authorities freeze Jimmy Lai's assets worth HKD 500 million

May 15, 2021

Beijing [China], May 15 : Hong Kong authorities have frozen nearly HKD 500 million of imprisoned media tycoon Jimmy Lai's assets under the draconian national security law.
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New York to send medical supplies to India amid second COVID-19 wave, says Mayor

May 15, 2021
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Biden revokes Trump's 2019 proclamation barring immigrants who cannot afford healthcare

May 15, 2021

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COVID-19 variant, first identified in India, likely to dominate in UK: England's top medical officer

May 15, 2021

London [UK], May 15 : The B.1.617.2 variant of COVID-19, first identified in India, is likely to take...
Center for American Progress (CAP) President Neera Tanden (Source: Twitter)

Indian-American Neera Tanden to serve as senior adviser to Biden

May 15, 2021

Washington [US], May 15 : The Biden administration has announced that Indian-American Neera Tanden, who had withdrawn her...
A consignment of oxygen concentrators being airlifted from the UK to India (Credit: India in the UK/Twitter)

COVID-19: 260 oxygen concentrators airlifted from UK to India

May 15, 2021

London [UK], May 15 : The High Commission of India in the United Kingdom said that 260 more...
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US warns extremists may seek to exploit easing of COVID-19-related restrictions

May 15, 2021
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Hundreds of Protesters including Uyghurs protest in Tokyo against Israeli attacks on Gaza

May 15, 2021
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3 Palestinians killed, 150 injured as Israel-Palestine conflict continues

May 14, 2021
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Google, other tech companies support work visas for spouses

May 14, 2021
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Chinese student denied US visa due to policeman father

May 14, 2021
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and new Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma (Twitter)

Bangladesh PM congratulates new Assam CM, invites him to reap benefits from Dhaka's economic growth

May 14, 2021
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US, Japan, Taiwan likely to hold dialogue to address growing pressure from China: Report

May 14, 2021
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Japan expands COVID-19 emergency state to 3 more prefectures

May 14, 2021
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Mysterious death of 17-year-old student in China's Sichuan province sparks public outcry

May 14, 2021
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'US companies finding it harder to operate in China'

May 14, 2021
First doses of Sputnik V administered in India, Deepak Sapra, Global Head of Custom Pharma Services at Dr Reddys Laboratories is getting a shot of Sputnik V in Hyderabad. (Twitter/Sputnik)

Covid-19: Vaccination with Sputnik V launched in India, first dose administered

May 14, 2021
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Islamic State targets Mozambique to re-establish its power

May 14, 2021