2022 – Page 93 – Asian News from UK

Raisi: US acknowledges failure to stop Iran’s oil exports

Raisi called for vigilance against those who seek to sow discord in the Iranian society and have targeted Iranians’ faith and belief…reports Asian Lite News Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that

December 9, 2022

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US House passes bill protecting same-sex marriage

The House vote was 258 to 169 with 39 Republicans joining Democrats in supporting the legislation…reports Asian Lite News The US House on Thursday approved legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriage.

December 9, 2022

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Democrats corner Republicans on Capitol riots

Democrat Adam Schiff said that “facts support” indicting Trump but didn’t name specific charges. The committee is still weighing potential criminal referrals to the Justice Department…writes TN Ashok The Democrats have preempted

December 9, 2022

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Nearly a million immigrants became citizens in FY 2022

The top five countries of birth of immigrants who became naturalized US citizens in fiscal year 2022 were Mexico, India, the Philippines, Cuba and the Dominican Republic…reports Asian Lite News Nearly one

December 9, 2022

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Indian-origin breaks another ceiling in US

As First Vice President, Shukla, 54, will be the institution’s second ranking officer…reports Asian Lite News The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has appointed Indian-origin insurance veteran Sushmita Shukla as First

December 9, 2022

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INTERVIEW: Nirupama Rao

Nirupama Rao is a career diplomat who served as India’s Foreign Secretary from 2009 to 2011, as well as being India’s Ambassador to the United States, China and Sri Lanka. She is

December 9, 2022

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UK unveils plan to loosen bank rules

Hunt will announce a review of the system as one of 30 reforms to financial services regulation to be launched in Edinburgh…reports Asian Lite News Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is to overhaul the

December 9, 2022

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Xi Cements Ties With Saudi Arabia

King Salman and President Xi Jinping signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement and stressed the importance of expanding relations to set an example for developing countries….reports Asian Lie News Saudi Arabia’s King

December 9, 2022

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UAE-Saudi mediate high-profile US-Russia prisoner swap

The mediation secured the release of US basketball star Brittney Griner who had been held in Russia since February….reports Asian Lite News In a major development, Washington and Moscow have conducted a

December 9, 2022

-Top News·Saudi Arabia·USA

US climate envoy hails holding COP28 in UAE

“The UAE Leadership has taken very smart steps because they know that what’s coming out of the ground is not forever, either physically or politically,” said John Kerry…reports Asian Lite News John

December 9, 2022

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