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India to build new naval base close to Maldives amid tensions over China ties
NEW DELHI (AP) — India announced plans for a new naval base off the country’s south-west coast and close to Maldives, as tensions are running high between Delhi and the island nation.
India says train drivers watching cricket caused crash that killed 14 in Andhra Pradesh
The fatal collision in Andhra Pradesh state in October took place as hosts India played England during the one-day World Cup.
Indians are being tricked into fighting for Russia with promises of work in Dubai
Some Indian nationals are being tricked into fighting for the Russian army after having been promised jobs in Dubai, according to reports.
Japan's Nikkei closes above 40,000 after Wall Street benchmarks hit record highs; China ‘Two Sessions’ meeting in focus
This is CNBC's live blog covering Asia-Pacific markets.
Malaysia says MH370 search must go on, 10 years after plane vanished
Malaysia is pushing for a renewed search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, the transport minister said on Sunday, as the 10th anniversary of its disappearance in one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries approaches.
Outrage at ‘whites only’ party spurs Sri Lanka to scrap long-term visas for Russians, Ukrainians
It follows outrage over a “whites only” event advertised at a Russian-run nightclub on the Indian Ocean island.