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Sacha Jafri teams up with Artfi

Jafri’s artwork routinely sells for millions of dollars. “Journey of Humanity,” recognised by Guinness as the world’s largest art canvas at 1,800 square meters, fetched $62 million at a 2021 auction in

November 15, 2022

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Iraq releases Scottish engineer after Qatar drops extradition claim

A crowdfunding campaign established by the family to aid in legal bills has raised more than $36,000…reports Asian Lite News A Scottish engineer detained in Iraq over alleged outstanding debt owed to

November 15, 2022

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Public utility worker nabbed in Canada for ‘spying for China’

According to the police, Wang is accused of obtaining trade secrets, unauthorised use of a computer, breach of trust by a public officer and fraud for obtaining trade secrets…reports Asian Lite News

November 15, 2022

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Pakistan’s default risk surges significantly

The spike in the yield suggests that investors are thinking the country may default on the $1 billion Sukuk…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan’s risk of default, measured through the five-year currency default

November 15, 2022

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G20 hold tough on Russia

The G-20 draft statement also noted there were different views on the situation and sanctions against Russia, saying that the G20 was not the forum for resolving security issues…reports Asian Lite News

November 15, 2022

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Time to confirm envoy to India, says Ro Khanna

This is the longest period since 1947 that the US Embassy in Delhi has been without an envoy….reports Asian Lite News It is time to confirm an Ambassador to India to strengthen

November 15, 2022

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US Prosecutor returns looted antiquities to India, Pakistan

The smuggled items were sold through Kapoor’s Art of the Past gallery in Manhattan, the office said…writes ARUL LOUIS New York public prosecutor Alvin Bragg has returned to India and Pakistan hundreds

November 15, 2022

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Pak-Afghan border shut amid tensions

The attack was followed by hours-long firing between Pakistani and Afghan border troops, prompting the closure of the key trade border between the two neighbours….reports Asian Lite News The Pakistan-Afghanistan border remained

November 15, 2022

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UAE & Indonesia partner on climate action, infra development

The agreements included an MoU between the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Kilang Pertamina Internasional on cooperating in the petrochemical sector…reports Asian Lite News President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al

November 15, 2022

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US says UAE is a committed partner for climate actions

The country’s latest project in this space is the Food Tech Valley, a first-of-its kind AgTech city that aims to serve as a testbed for pioneering innovations that drive the transition to

November 15, 2022

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