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Exclusive-India considering allowing foreign investment in nuclear power -sources

By Sarita Chaganti Singh NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India is considering overturning a ban on foreign investment in its nuclear power industry and allowing greater participation by domestic private firms, two government sources told Reuters, as part of a push for cleaner energy. The measures have been recommended by a government panel, set up by …

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Five Indian soldiers killed in operation against Kashmir militants

(Reuters) -Five Indian Army soldiers were killed and one wounded during an operation against militants in Kashmir on Friday, the army said. Indian defence forces have launched several operations in the Rajouri sector of the Himalayan region since unidentified attackers opened fire on an Indian Army vehicle last month. A military search team came across …

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Thailand’s Pita tops PM poll as opposition leads opinion surveys

BANGKOK (Reuters) – Another opposition leader emerged as the favourite to be Thailand’s next prime minister in a new opinion poll on Friday, just days out from an election that could see an end to nine years of military-backed government. Pita Limjaroenrat, 42, the charismatic leader of the Move Forward party, jumped ahead of Paetongtarn …

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India, Russia, Pakistan urge Taliban to respect rights of all Afghans

By Krishn Kaushik GOA, India (Reuters) – The foreign ministers of India, Russia and Pakistan on Friday called for a representative government in Afghanistan and the protection of women’s rights, almost two years after the Islamist Taliban swept to power in Kabul. They were speaking at the day-long meeting of foreign ministers of the Shanghai …

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Malaysia in talks to bring back 1MDB-linked fugitive Jho Low

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia is negotiating with other countries to speed up the return of fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, wanted for his role in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Friday. Low, better known as Jho Low, has been charged in Malaysia and the United States for allegedly masterminding …

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China’s aircraft carriers play ‘theatrical’ role but pose little threat yet

By Greg Torode, Eduardo Baptista and Tim Kelly HONG KONG (Reuters) – When China sailed one of its two active aircraft carriers, the Shandong, east of Taiwan last month as part of military drills surrounding the island, it was showcasing a capability that it has yet to master and could take years to perfect. As …

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Marcos says Philippines bases could be ‘useful’ if Taiwan attacked

By Michael Martina, Don Durfee and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday that granting U.S. access to Philippine military bases was a defensive step that would be “useful” if China attacked Taiwan. Marcos, speaking at the end of a four-day visit to Washington that included a summit with …

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Japan earthquake of magnitude 6.5 injures some, damages buildings

TOKYO (Reuters) -An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 struck on Friday off Japan’s western prefecture of Ishikawa, authorities said, as media reported some buildings had collapsed while people were injured. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told an emergency press conference that one person was in cardiac arrest after the quake, but gave no further …

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Australia PM says ‘frustrated’ over continued detention of Julian Assange

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday he was frustrated for not yet finding a diplomatic fix over the continued detention of Julian Assange and that he remained concerned about the mental health of the WikiLeaks’ founder. “I know it’s frustrating, I share the frustration,” Albanese told ABC television from London …

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Chinese troops to hold rare joint military exercise in Laos

BEIJING (Reuters) – China will hold a rare joint military exercise with its landlocked neighbour Laos this month as Beijing tries to bolster security ties with regional allies to counter an expanding U.S. presence in Southeast Asia. Southern Theater Command, one of the five theatre commands of the People’s Liberation Army, will send troops to …

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