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US hits Iran with fresh round of sanctions

In a statement on Wednesday, the Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed the sanctions against the Islamic Revolution Mostazafan Foundation, also known as Bonyad Mostazafan…reports Asian Lite News The US

November 19, 2020

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Democrats nominate Pelosi as Speaker again

Pelosi will still need to secure a simple majority of the full House in January 2021 to be sworn in again as Speaker…reports Asian Lite News Democrats of the US House of

November 18, 2020

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UAE extends grace period for visa violators

The extension is for those who violated the entry and foreigners’ residence law before 1st March, 2020 and will be exempted from all fines, including National ID cards, provided they leave the

November 18, 2020

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Greek PM visits largest mosque in UAE

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center under the Ministry of Presidential Affairs is sponsored and followed-up by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs….reports Asian

November 18, 2020

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UN deploys peacekeepers in South Sudan

“So over the coming weeks in cooperation with security services, we will begin deploying peacekeepers to place like Manyabol, Likongule, Duk Padiat, Yuai, and Waat to set up temporary bases,”..said Shearer…reports Asian

November 18, 2020

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US Fed chief reiterates call for more fiscal support

Despite recent news on vaccine development, Powell cautioned that significant downside risks for the economy remain, as widespread vaccination is still months away even in the best case…reports Asian Lite News US

November 18, 2020

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Democrats seek negotiations on COVID-19 relief

The Democratic leaders noted that they agreed to compromise on a relief package and lowered their request by US $1.2 trillion during negotiations with White House earlier this year….reports Asian Lite News

November 18, 2020

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China, Russia to boost investment ties

The agreement was made at the seventh meeting of the China-Russia Investment Cooperation Committee co-chaired by Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng and Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov…reports Asian Lite News

November 18, 2020

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New Zealand Police to introduce hijab to uniform

New recruit Constable Zeena Ali will become the first officer to wear the official hijab…reports Asian Lite News New Zealand Police have introduced a hijab into their official uniform to encourage more

November 18, 2020

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Trump fires election official as retaliation

Krebs is the latest official to be dismissed by the US president following his defeat, with Defence Secretary Mark Esper also shown the door amid reports Trump doubted the Pentagon chief’s loyalty…reports

November 18, 2020

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