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Yemen launches polio drive for 4mn kids

In August this year, a polio outbreak was declared in Yemen after 15 cases of vaccine derived poliovirus type 1 (cVDPV1) were reported..reports Asian Lite News Yemen’s health authorities have launched a

November 28, 2020

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Imran Asks PDM To Call Off Rallies

In the wake of an ongoing second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in Pakistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan has reiterated that his government will not permit the PDM opposition alliance to hold

November 28, 2020

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‘Global arrogance’: Iran blames Israel after top nuclear scientist assassinated

Iran’s most senior nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh has been assassinated near the capital Tehran, the country’s defence ministry has confirmed. Fakhrizadeh died in hospital after an attack in Absard, in Damavand county,

November 28, 2020

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EU urges swift establishment of Afghan Peace Council

“We encourage the swift establishment and operationalisation of the High Council of National Reconciliation as the body designated to provide guidance to the negotiations,” the EU said in a statement on Thursday…reports

November 27, 2020

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Iran’s Covid-19 cases top 90k

The pandemic has so far claimed 46,689 lives in Iran, up by 482 in the past 24 hours, said Sima Sadat Lari, spokeswoman for the Iranian Ministry of Health…reports Asian Lite News

November 26, 2020

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Turkey, Russia call for global support for Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire

Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a Russia-brokered cease-fire on Nov. 10 that halted six weeks of clashes in the mountain enclave, which is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan but is mainly populated

November 26, 2020

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Israel reopens shopping malls, museums

These places will be reopened for the first time since the start of a full lockdown in Israel on September 18…reports Asian Lite News Israel’s Corona Cabinet has decided to allow the

November 26, 2020

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UAE suspends visas to Pak, 12 other countries

The source did not say what those concerns are but said the visa ban is expected to last for a short period…reports Asian Lite News The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stopped

November 26, 2020

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Remembering 26/11

MARCOS braveheart Praveen Teotia remembers 26/11 Mumbai attacks “It was 8 p.m. and the vast expanse of the Arabian Sea looked calm. Heading towards my naval base, I had one final look

November 26, 2020

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S. Korea hopes for closer ties with Biden

“In the case of Blinken, the nominee for secretary of state, he is known for his ample experience and expertise in foreign affairs. He also has a deep understanding of South Korea-US

November 24, 2020

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