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12th Asia-Europe Finance Ministers' Meeting calls for regional connectivity

The 12th Asia-Europe Finance Ministers' Meeting was held in Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia, on Friday, which called for increased connectivity between the two continents.

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Palestinians hope for sooner revival of stalled peace talks

​The Palestinians are focusing their bet on the progress of France initiative for holding an international conference for peace in the Middle East, although the road to achieve the target is not paved with flowers, according to analysts and observers.

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Drone attack damaged Pak-US mutual trust

A high-level meeting between the civil and military leadership at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Tuesday resolved to protect the core national interests and effectively counter any negative outside influence.

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Oil prices drops amid weak data, OPEC meeting

Oil prices ended lower on Friday as investors were sifting through the downbeat U.S. jobs data and the outcome of an OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) meeting.

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Chinese, Southeast Asian diplomats to meet on S. China Sea in Vietnam

Senior diplomats from China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states will hold their routine meeting on the South China Sea next week in Vietnam.

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Afghan president orders security forces to finalize election security plan

Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Monday ordered concerned security authorities to finalize a security plan for the upcoming elections, said the Presidential Palace.

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Chinese foreign minister to visit Canada, attend int'l meeting on Palestine

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will pay an official visit to Canada and attend an international meeting on Palestine in Paris from May 31 to June 4.

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Indonesia, Japan relations at crossroads

As signs abound that Indonesia’s current administration harbors little affection for Japan and amid China’s economic assertiveness, another bilateral meeting between Indonesia and Japan is expected to set the tone for more cordial relations.

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S. Korea, U.S., Japan defense chiefs to hold talks on DPRK nuke program

​Defense ministers of South Korea, the United States and Japan will hold talks on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s nuclear program on the sidelines of a regional security meeting scheduled for early next month, Seoul's defense ministry said Wednesday.

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Madhes-based parties boycott crucial all-party meeting called by PM

​Nepal's Madhes-based parties, who have been agitating nearly for a year demanding better representation in the parliament and the administrative divisions envisaged in the new constitution, boycotted an all-party meeting called by Prime Minister K.P Sharma Oli on Tuesday.

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MH17 among issues in Malaysia-Russia bilateral talks

Malaysia and Russia will explore expanding business ties to provide better connectivity, including establishing direct flights and exploring a free trade agreement (FTA) deal to enhance bilateral trade and tourist arrivals.

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Singapore's Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat suffers a stroke

​Singapore's Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat suffered a stroke during a Cabinet meeting, said the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Thursday.

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Chinese political advisors consulted about medical reform

China's political advisors on Tuesday put forward proposals on reforms of public hospitals and medical insurance.

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Legco budget debate collapses for third time in three weeks

The Legislative Council budget debate ground to a halt for the third time in as many weeks as too few lawmakers were present in the chamber on Friday, threatening not just to delay approval for public spending but also to add to the backlog of bills to be passed.

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EU Foreign Affairs Council discusses migration, security issues

The Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union (EU) on Monday kicked off a two-day meeting in Luxembourg, to discuss migration and security issues.

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Obama to hold trilateral meeting with S. Korean, Japanese leaders on DPRK

U.S. President Barack Obama will hold a trilateral meeting with South Korean and Japanese leaders on Thursday on the issue of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the White House said Monday.

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Indian External Affairs Minister, Pakistan top official meet in Nepal

India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Pakistan's National Security Advisor Sartaj Aziz held an extensive meeting in Nepal's western city of Pokhara Thursday.