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Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, July 16
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JAKARTA — A separatist group on Saturday attacked civilians in Nduga district of Indonesia’s eastern Papua, killing 10 people and seriously injuring two...
Counter-terrorism officer shot dead in Pakistan’s Kharan
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Quetta [Pakistan], July 16 (ANI): Unidentified men in Pakistan shot dead a counter-terrorism officer in the Kharan district of Balochistan, while he was on his way back...
People can only dream about what you’ve done: Kevin Pietersen backs Virat Kohli
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London [UK], July 16 (ANI): Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen backed Virat Kohli, who has been out of form for a long time, saying that most people can only dream...
IOA announces 322-member strong squad for Commonwealth Games 2022
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New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) today announced a 322-member strong Indian squad including 215 athletes and 107 officials and...
SL vs PAK, 1st Test: Shaheen Afridi picks four to bundle out hosts for 222 on Day 1
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Galle [Sri Lanka], July 16 (ANI): The Pakistan bowling attack led by Shaheen Afridi ran through the Sri Lanka batting order to bowl them out for 222 before the hosts...
Sri Lanka: Wickremesinghe to implement urgent food, fuel relief programme amid economic turmoil
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Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 16 (ANI): Sri Lanka’s Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has decided to implement an urgent relief programme to provide fuel, gas and...
Singapore reports 9,153 new COVID-19 cases
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SINGAPORE, July 16 (Xinhua) — Singapore reported 9,153 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total tally to 1,589,099. Of the new cases, 807 cases were...
US Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation in South China Sea
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The U.S. Navy says it has asserted its “navigational rights and freedoms in the South China Sea” by sailing one of its destroyers near the disputed Spratly...
Singapore’s PM concludes visit to Brunei
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 16 (Xinhua) — Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong concluded his working visit to Brunei on Saturday after attending celebrations...
China a mute spectator as Sri Lanka’s political upheaval poses long-term implications for Beijing
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Beijing [China], July 16 (ANI): As the Sri Lankan political crisis continues to rage, China has not made any comments and this has made it evident that the ouster of the...
