Asian Lite Weekend, October 16, 2020 – MI5 Suspects China, Russia Threat On UK Security

MI5 Suspects China, Russia Threat On UK Security; G20 extends debt suspension for poor nations; Young, Healthy People May Have to Wait Longer For Vaccine; Pak to Face Tougher FATF Scrutiny; US Appoints New Officer to Oversee Tibetan Issues – all in Asian Lite Weekend – please click here to read.

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