Tag #South Asia

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China-South Asia Conference Highlights Belt and Road Initiative's Impact

An international conference on "China-South Asia Civilization and Connectivity" opened in Dhaka on December 28th, 2023, bringing together over 100 scholars to discuss cultural exchanges, geopolitics, and economic development within the framework of China's Belt and Road Initiative.

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Reduced Inequality
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Bangladesh Seeks India's Help in Extradition of Ousted Prime Minister

Bangladesh officially requested India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after her ouster amid protests, to face charges of "massacres, killings, and crimes against humanity," significantly impacting relations between the two countries.

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US Sanctions on Pakistani Missile Program Spark Regional Tensions

The U.S. imposed sanctions on four Pakistani entities for allegedly supporting the country's ballistic missile program, prompting condemnation from Pakistan's Foreign Ministry, which claimed the actions were discriminatory and destabilizing for the region.

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"Indian Farmers Clash with Police Amid Demands for Crop Price Guarantees"

"Protesting farmers in northern India clashed with police over the weekend, resulting in eight injuries, as they demanded government guarantees on crop prices, echoing similar protests in 2020-2021 that led to the repeal of farm laws."

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Zero Hunger
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China-Nepal BRI Cooperation to Boost Nepal's Infrastructure and Economic Development

Nepal and China signed a memorandum of understanding to advance Belt and Road Initiative projects, aiming to improve Nepal's infrastructure and attract Chinese investment in energy, IT, and hospitality, potentially transforming Nepal's economic status and regional connectivity.

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No Poverty
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India-Bangladesh Tensions Rise After Attack on Consulate

Protests over alleged mistreatment of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh have led to an attack on a Bangladeshi consular office in India, prompting heightened security and diplomatic tensions between the two countries, as India and Bangladesh grapple with the aftermath of the ouster of former Bangladesh...

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Bangladesh Demands Extradition of Sheikh Hasina from India

Bangladesh formally requested India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is facing multiple charges including genocide and embezzlement of \$5 billion related to the Rooppur nuclear power plant, following violent protests that led to her fleeing to India in August.

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US Sanctions on Pakistani Missile Program Spark Tensions

The US imposed sanctions on four Pakistani entities—National Development Complex, Akhtar and Sons, Affiliates International, and Rockside Enterprise—for their alleged roles in Pakistan's ballistic missile program, prompting Pakistan to condemn the actions as discriminatory and destabilizing for the ...

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Bangladesh Elections Planned for Late 2025 or Early 2026

Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, announced general elections are planned for late 2025 or early 2026, contingent on electoral reforms, following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amidst allegations of human rights abuses and unfair elections.

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"South and Southeast Asian Media Network Boosts Regional Communication through Collaboration"

"Over 100 media outlets from 12 countries joined the South and Southeast Asian Media Network in Xishuangbanna, China, on Monday, aiming to improve international communication through collaboration on content creation, technological innovation, and cultural exchange."

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Partnerships for the Goals
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Khan Launches Civil Disobedience Movement in Pakistan

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan initiated a civil disobedience movement on December 14, demanding the release of detained Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and an independent investigation into violent crackdowns on protests in May 2023 and November 2024, urging overseas Pakistanis t...

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India-Bangladesh Tensions Escalate After Mission Attack

Tensions between India and Bangladesh soared after a Bangladeshi mission in India was attacked following the arrest of a Hindu leader in Bangladesh on sedition charges, prompting accusations of minority ill-treatment and raising concerns about regional stability.

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