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After giving India’s troops their marching orders, Maldives signs defence deal with China
The Maldivian defence ministry said it signed an “agreement on China’s provision of military assistance” with Beijing late on Monday, saying the agreement was “gratis”, or without payment or charge, but giving no further details.
Long wait for families of PTI leaders jailed over 2023 protests in Pakistan
Two parliamentarians, one still serving, languish in jail for alleged violence during the deadly protests following Imran Khan’s brief arrest in May.
Russia can't reach a pro-Russian region in Moldova easily — but there are ways it can cause trouble
Moscow is continuing its saber-rattling over the pro-Russian region of Transnistria in Moldova, and analysts are saying that while Russian authorities would find it hard to physically reach the breakaway region to annex it, there are still ways it can stir up pro-Russian unrest — and trouble for Moldova.
What you should know from the opening of China’s legislature
BEIJING (AP) — China’s Premier Li Qiang promoted an image of confidence as he announced modest economic growth goals for the world’s second largest economy, at one of the country’s most important political gatherings.
Nepal’s communist parties join forces to form a new coalition government
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s two largest communist parties joined forces to form a new coalition government on Monday that will also include smaller parties as partners.
India’s tiny Himalayan tribe, forgotten by the world’s largest democracy
As India braces for elections, the Totos, one of the world’s smallest tribes, have little hope that they’ll be heard. They’ve learned that from experience, they say.
Japan PM Kishida to address U.S. Congress on April 11
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will address a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress on April 11, congressional leaders said in a statement on Monday.