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Crisis-hit Lanka gets $350 mn loan from ADB

The bank said that the program is part of a broader package of financial assistance anchored by the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility for the country…reports Asian Lite News The Asian Development Bank

May 29, 2023

-Top News·Asia News·Sri Lanka

Large drug bust in Khalid port

The narcotics were found concealed in various ways, including inside refrigerated containers, showcasing the smugglers’ increasing inventiveness in their attempts…reports Asian Lite News Dealing a significant blow to illicit drug trafficking, inspectors

May 29, 2023

Crime·Sharjah·UAE News

Visa Foundation teams up with Emirates Nature-WWF for green economy

Emirates Nature-WWF’s conservation work focuses on creating transformative impact for people and planet, in alignment with national and international goals….reports Asian Lite News Emirates Nature-WWF announced a $250,000 grant from Visa Foundation

May 29, 2023

Environment·Environment and WIldlife·UAE News

Fungal outbreak: WHO urged to declare public health emergency

Authorities have asked Americans who had an operation involving epidural anaesthesia at either of these clinics since January to immediately visit an emergency room or an urgent care facility…reports Asian Lite News

May 29, 2023

-Top News·Health·USA

2 Chinese suspects nabbed in connection with plot against Falun Gong

Federal prosecutors allege that in seeking to undermine Falun Gong in the US, Chen and Feng urged the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to revoke the organisation’s non-profit tax status…reports Asian Lite News

May 29, 2023

-Top News·China·USA

Indian-American launches Congressional bid in Illinois

Bhatia, a Democrat, says he is running for the US Congress as there is an urgent need to address problems faced by students outside the classroom…reports Asian Lite News An Indian-American Maths

May 29, 2023

-Top News·India News·USA

US to ‘look into’ case of Afghan pilot facing deportation from UK

The pilot, whose identity has been withheld over security fears, flew combat missions alongside British and American fighters against the Taliban…reports Asian Lite News The US said on Sunday it could intervene

May 29, 2023

-Top News·Afghanistan·USA

North Korea announces ‘satellite’ launch

Pyongyang has informed Japan’s coastguard that a rocket will be launched between May 31 and June 11 and will fall in waters near the Yellow Sea…reports Asian Lite News Japan said Monday

May 29, 2023

-Top News·Asia News·Science

China plans to land astronauts on moon before 2030

Deputy Director of the Chinese Manned Space Agency Lin Xiqiang confirmed China’s goal at a news conference Monday but gave no specific date…reports Asian Lite News China plans to land astronauts on

May 29, 2023

-Top News·China·USA

Biden, McCarthy reach a final deal to avoid default

President urges both parties in Congress to come together for swift passage…reports Asian Lite News With days to spare before a potential first-ever government default, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin

May 29, 2023

-Top News·POLITICS·USA