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Pasargadae covers the archaeological remains of the first capital of the Persian Empire, dating from the 6th century BC. Its most important monument is the tomb of "Cyrus the Great", the founder of the Achaemenid Empire who went on to conquer much of the ancient Near East, Southwest Asia, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, Shiraz, Oct 12, 2019. |
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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived on Saturday for a state visit to Nepal. It is the first visit by a Chinese president to the South Asian country in 23 years. Chinese President Xi Jinping [File Photo: Xinhua] In a signed article published Friday on Nepali newspapers, Xi said "since China and.... |
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The literary tradition of dystopia is getting ever stronger. Rise of the far-right ideologies has seen many writers shift their attention to this genre. One of the best dystopian books to emerge from South Asia in recent times is Leila . Written by Prayaag Akbar, Leila depicts an India where the.... |
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Economics, Politics and Public Policy in East Asia and the Pacific
China remains Pakistan’s key partner 12 October 2019 Author: Ghulam Ali, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering. While meeting with a visiting Chinese military delegation led by General Xu Qiliang, Pakistani Prime Minister.... |
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said. The comments, by a senior EU official, come amid concerns that oil-rich countries such as Kazakhstan may be tempted to move towards the east, namely Russia, or Europe and the west in the future. Peter Burian, EU Special Representative for Central Asia at the European External Action Service.... |
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KATHMANDU, Nepal — Xi Jinping touched down in Nepal on Saturday, the first visit by a Chinese president to the country in more than two decades, underscoring Beijing’s increasing interest in South Asia as a strategic hub for defense and transit projects. Ahead of Mr. |
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High levels of atmospheric concentration of PM 2.5 (particulate matters less than 2.5 m in size) are one of the most urgent societal issues over the East Asian countries. Air quality models have been used as an essential tool to predict spatial and temporal distribution of the PM 2.5 and to support relevant policy making. |
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Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI. Headline: ASIA/PAKISTAN – Churches: “No” to the nationalization of an ancient Christian college. Lahore – “Christian Churches are doing a great job for the development of the Country; we want to continue working to improve the community, especially in the education sector. |
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SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Noble Group Holdings said Paul Brough, who rescued the once mighty commodity trader from near-collapse, had stepped down as executive chairman. It named James Dubow, the Asia head of turnaround firm Alvarez & Marsal, as its non-executive chairman. |
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In China, the recently opened Airbus China Innovation Center (ACIC) battery lab is looking to power a new generation of electric-powered aerial vehicles. Asia is the global epicenter of battery development and production, with Japan and Korea as the worldwide leaders. However, China is rapidly catching up to the traditional heavyweights. |
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University of the Philippines survived a determined University of the East to win 78-75 in UAAP Season 82 men's basketball at Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday. UP raised its record to 6-3, strengthening its hold of second place, while UE slipped to 3-7. (More details to follow. |
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If they moved Monet, don’t despair. There are stimulating ideas and unexpected talents at every turn in the Museum of Modern Art — from Africa, Asia, South America, and African America. (And plenty of works by women.)
Welcome to the lawless heart of the Brazilian Amazon. |
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The third edition of the leading international data festival in Eastern Europe and Central Asia returns with its bigger version. The event will take place on 14-16 November in the historic buildings of Tbilisi State University. EU Neighbors East is partnering again with ForSet to support up to 35.... |
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World Bank vice president for East Asia and Pacific Victoria Kwakwa was more than correct when underlining the importance of ASEAN in investing in people as key to better development (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 10). She wrote that while ASEAN “as a whole has been a standout success story”, “[y]et on.... |
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Near the People's Air Force Base in the port city of Vung Tau, Vietnam, a state-of-the-art helicopter engine maintenance and repair facility opened this April to service Russian-made helicopters. Though Moscow does not often give its arms customers the ability to maintain and repair Russian-made.... |
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Hong Kong's protests started in opposition to a now-abandoned extradition bill but have mushroomed in four months into a pro-democracy movement and an outlet for anger at social inequality in the Asian financial hub. Hong Kong has experienced relative calm since last weekend, when a peaceful march.... |
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National University clinched win no. 90 with a 75-56 victory over Adamson Saturday in the UAAP Season 82 Women's Basketball Tournament at SM Mall of Asia Arena. Congolese center Rhena Itesi was the rock in the middle for the Lady Bulldogs with 22 points, 18 rebounds, and a block as they remained.... |
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India and China, two economic powerhouses of Asia are not only the key drivers of the economic renaissance that Asia is undergoing in the global economy but central to redefining the global economic order and heralding the Asian Century as well. However, an Asian century, in real terms, to be.... |
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Hong Kong's protests started in opposition to a now-abandoned extradition bill but have mushroomed in four months into a pro-democracy movement and an outlet for anger at social inequality in the Asian financial hub. Hong Kong has experienced relative calm since last weekend, when a peaceful march.... |
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A Chinese-owned firm drew fire from animal conservation activists when it brought in 10 elephants from the north of the country to entertain tourists in a special economic zone in the Lao capital Vientiane during Visit Laos-China Year 2019. The year-long promotional campaign officially encourages.... |
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The Mekong River Commission (MRC) Wednesday defended its decision to wait nearly seven weeks before officially notifying the public that Laos began a preliminary procedure for the construction of a large dam that would be its fifth on the Mekong river. |
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Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading multi-service super app, has officially launched GrabKitchen, a new solution that helps merchants accelerate expansion conveniently and efficiently, after weeks of trial. Featuring 12 favourite restaurants on the GrabFood platform, GrabKitchen offers users in.... |
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - More than 40 airmen and six F-15 fighter jets returned home to Jacksonville on Friday afternoon from deployment. The members of the Florida National Guard's 125th Fighter Wing, who had been in Southwest Asia in support of Operation Spartan Shield, were welcomed back by anxious.... |
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NEW DELHI: Chinese President Xi Jinping is coming to India to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, just weeks after Beijing supported India's rival Pakistan in raising the issue of New Delhi's recent actions in disputed Kashmir at the U.N. General Assembly meeting. |
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KUALA LUMPUR (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Malaysia's ex-prime minister Najib Razak is expected to be questioned by the police soon over a Facebook page that allegedly insulted Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. Bukit Aman CID D5 (Prosecution and Legal division) principal assistant.... |
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