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Oli’s India visit will set the tone for Indo-Nepal ties

The Nepali PM’s visit is being read as an attempt by the Himalayan nation to tread lightly and carefully while…

7 years ago

Shifting gears on China

As India re-evaluates its stance and toes a new line on China, it must pause to reflect on the possible…

7 years ago

Myanmar parliament picks Suu Kyi confidant as new president

The outgoing president, Htin Kyaw, who was also close to Suu Kyi, retired "in order to take rest from the…

7 years ago

Pak: Thousands of officers lied about dual nationality

During the hearing, it was revealed that 32,000 government servants out of a total of over 172,000 did not submit…

7 years ago

Uber is selling its SE Asia operations to rival Grab

The move marks a further retreat from international operations for Uber, after it sold its China business to local rival…

7 years ago

King Abdullah’s visit has provided Modi an opportunity to get Muslims onboard

King Abdullah’s visit is a watershed moment for Modi and his attempts to break away from the image of being a muscular…

7 years ago

Is it possible to ‘safely’ Facebook anymore?

But for those who can't quite quit Facebook, there are ways to at least minimise the site's ability to monetize…

7 years ago

South Africa and the fable of the Guptas

At the same time, an increasingly uncomfortable spotlight is being shone on prominent politicians who, it is alleged, either partnered…

7 years ago

Myanmar president Htin Kyaw resigns

The statement posted on the presidency's Facebook page said Htin Kyaw wanted to "take a rest".

7 years ago

Vladimir Putin re-elected as the Russian president

"It's very important to maintain this unity. We will think about the future of our great Motherland," said Putin.

7 years ago