India’s new voter registration rules spark protests, ‘mission of exclusion’ warnings
Pacific Asia • Jul 26, 2025, 2:03 PM
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A new law in the Indian state of Bihar, which requires voters to verify their citizenship, has been widely condemned by critics and citizens. But the Election Commission of India defends the move as a constitutional clean-up — with similar voter list revisions expected across the country.
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China and Russia hold joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan
Pacific Asia • 4:13 PM
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#Russia and #China have launched their three-day Joint Sea-2025 naval exercises in the Sea of #Japan, demonstrating military coordination aimed at countering #US influence in the region.
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South Korea removes anti-North Korean loudspeakers on border
Pacific Asia • 9:31 AM
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South Korean authorities began removing on Monday (August 4) loudspeakers blaring anti-North Korea broadcasts along the country's border, Seoul's defence ministry said, as the new government of President Lee Jae Myung seeks to ease tensions with Pyongya
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Seoul dismantles border loudspeakers in bid to ease tensions with North Korea
Pacific Asia • 9:21 AM
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South Korea said Monday it was dismantling loudspeakers alongside the border with North Korea. The move marks President Lee Jae Myung’s first step to ease tensions and pursue dialogue after years of escalating hostilities.
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