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BEIJING (Reuters) – The association overseeing Chinese journalists issued a rare statement of protest after reporters were blocked by local residents and security guards while trying to report on the aftermath of a blast outside Beijing. A powerful explosion on Wednesday morning suspected to have been triggered by a gas leak at a fried chicken …

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MUMBAI (Reuters) – A government-appointed panel on Thursday recommended India hold elections to state assemblies and the national parliament at the same time, saying the process would increase transparency and inclusivity and improve governance and growth. The panel, appointed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in September, submitted its report to President Droupadi Murmu on …

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By Shivangi Acharya, Sakshi Dayal and Adnan Abidi NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Thousands of farmers rode buses and trains from across India to gather on Thursday at a rally in the capital, New Delhi, pressing a demand for higher guaranteed prices for their crops, as they faced down police barricades and tough security. The rally, days …

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BEIJING (Reuters) – There is “no fairness to speak of” in citing national security to reduce the competitive advantage of other countries, a spokesperson of the Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday, criticising a U.S. bill to force a TikTok divestiture or ban. The measure is the latest in a series of moves in Washington …

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SEOUL (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit South Korea next week and hold a meeting on Monday with his counterpart, Cho Tae-yul, the foreign ministry in Seoul said on Thursday. Blinken will be attending the third Summit for Democracy hosted by South Korea taking place from Monday to Wednesday, Foreign Ministry …

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(Reuters) – China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, will visit Australia and New Zealand from March 17 to 21, a spokeseperson said on Thursday at a regular press briefing. Wang Wenbin said this year marks the 10th anniversary of the strategic partnership between China and Australia, and will also kick off high-level exchanges between China and …

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By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) -China’s top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, will visit Australia and New Zealand next week, officials from both countries said on Thursday. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed the visit, which comes days after China hinted it was close to removing restrictions on Australian wine, first imposed during a diplomatic …

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By Ariba Shahid KARACHI (Reuters) – Pakistan’s central bank is widely expected to hold its key interest rate at a record 22% for the sixth straight policy meeting on Monday as inflation risks continue to loom, but a majority of analysts expect rate cuts from the second quarter of this year. Monday’s policy decision would …

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