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    Modi and Macron Discuss West Asia Situation, Prioritize Dialogue

    Paris/New Delhi, March 5 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, discussing "shared concerns" over the evolving situation in West Asia."I spoke with my friend, President Emmanuel Macron, today. We discussed our shared concerns regarding the...
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    US and Germany Discuss Post-Tehran Leadership Scenarios

    Washington, March 4 – US President Donald Trump warned that the "worst-case" outcome of the current conflict with Iran would be the emergence of another hardline leadership in Tehran, while acknowledging that exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi could be "an option" in a future political transition...
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    Kremlin: Putin Engaged in Diplomacy to De-escalate Gulf Crisis

    Moscow, March 3 Russian President Vladimir Putin is making every possible effort to de-escalate the crisis in the Gulf, and he is in close contact with regional leaders. This comes as Iran is retaliating with massive strikes on US facilities and infrastructure within its territory, the Kremlin...
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    Demonstrations Express Solidarity with Iran Amidst US-Israeli Strikes

    March 01, New Delhi – Several hundred people staged a protest near the United States Embassy in Baghdad against the recent U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.The demonstrators gathered near the heavily fortified Green Zone, where the U.S. embassy is located. They waved Iranian and Iraqi flags and...
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    Khamenei Dead: Trump Announces Continued Military Action

    Washington, March 1 – US President Donald Trump declared that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is dead and said that US bombing would continue “throughout the week or, as long as necessary.”“Khamenei, one of the most evil people in history, is dead,” Trump said in a statement. He...
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    Panneerselvam Joins DMK, Signaling Political Shift

    Chennai, February 27 – In a significant political development in Tamil Nadu, former Chief Minister and senior AIADMK leader O. Panneerselvam (OPS) formally joined the DMK in the presence of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin at the party headquarters, Anna Arivalayam, in Chennai.Panneerselvam, who had...
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    Sarma Highlights BJP's Strength, New Faces in Assam Elections

    Guwahati, February 25 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Wednesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is in a very strong position in the majority of Assembly constituencies across the state, and indicated that a significant number of new candidates will be fielded in the...
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    Pakistan Airstrikes in Afghanistan Spark Condemnation from India

    February 23, New Delhi – India has strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan, which resulted in civilian casualties during the holy month of Ramadan.In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said the airstrikes are another attempt by Pakistan to externalize its internal...
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    Continued Statehood Delay in J-K Fuels Public Disappointment

    Srinagar, February 22 Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah expressed concern on Sunday over the "continued delay" in restoring full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.In a statement, Abdullah said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have waited patiently and placed their faith in democratic...
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    Assam Opposition Alliance Talks Intensify Amidst Raijor Dal's Firm Stance

    Guwahati, February 21 – Akhil Gogoi, the leader of the Raijor Dal and MLA of Sivasagar in Assam, stated on Saturday that his party would not compromise on seat-sharing with the Congress and demanded at least 15 seats in the upcoming state Assembly elections. He said that even if the number is...
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    Thailand and Myanmar Discuss ASEAN Membership

    February 18, New Delhi — Thailand hopes to bring Myanmar back into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) almost five years after a military coup, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Wednesday after meeting his Myanmar counterpart.Sihasak and Myanmar Foreign...
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    ASEAN Considers Myanmar's Future After Elections

    February 18, New Delhi – Thailand hopes to re-admit Myanmar into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) almost five years after a military coup, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Wednesday after meeting his Myanmar counterpart.Sihasak and Myanmar Foreign Minister...
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    Thailand and Myanmar Discuss ASEAN Membership

    February 18, New Delhi – Thailand hopes to re-admit Myanmar into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) almost five years after a military coup, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Wednesday after meeting his Myanmar counterpart.Sihasak and Myanmar Foreign Minister...
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    Thailand and Myanmar Discuss ASEAN Future

    February 18, New Delhi — Thailand hopes to re-admit Myanmar into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) almost five years after a military coup, according to Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, who made the statement after meeting with his Myanmar counterpart.Sihasak and...
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    Thailand Aims to Restore Myanmar's ASEAN Membership

    February 18, New Delhi – Thailand hopes to re-admit Myanmar into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) almost five years after a military coup, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Wednesday after meeting his Myanmar counterpart.Sihasak and Myanmar Foreign Minister...
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    Asif's Confession Uncovers Decades of Pakistan-Afghanistan Policy

    Kabul, February 14 – Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's recent admission in the country's parliament – that Pakistan had "rented itself out" to the United States after 9/11 – proved to be consistent with the long-held views of Afghans, according to a report released on Saturday. The...
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