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UK destroyer downs suspected attack drone

Britain announced last month that it was sending HMS Diamond, one of its most advanced naval vessels, to the Gulf to shore up its presence in the region….reports Asian Lite News A

December 17, 2023

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Putin says 617,000 Russian soldiers now in Ukraine

In discussing the ongoing war, Putin noted that Ukraine had lost some of its best troops in attempting to secure a foothold in the Kherson region. “It is a tragedy, I believe,

December 15, 2023

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UK bans entry for extremist Israeli settlers

The move comes amid increasing international scrutiny of violence against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank…reports Asian Lite News Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on Thursday that those responsible for settler violence

December 15, 2023

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Hungary Blocks €50 Billion EU Funding to Ukraine

Hungary has long opposed membership for Ukraine but did not veto that move…reports Asian Lite News The Hungarian government has blocked 50 billion euros ($55 billion) in European Union (EU) funding for

December 15, 2023

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Finland-US Defence Deal Soon

In August 2022, Finland opened negotiations with the US on a DCA….reports Asian Lite News The government of Finland has decided to sign the so-called Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the US,

December 15, 2023

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UN refugee agency says needs $400m by end of Dec

Among them, nearly 36.5 million have fled across borders and are living as refugees, according to UNHCR — a number that has doubled in the past seven years and looks set to

December 14, 2023

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EU leaders wrestle with Orban over Ukraine support

Tusk’s Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte agreed that it was “vital that we agree on the 50 billion for Ukraine.”…reports Asian Lite News EU leaders will face off against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor

December 14, 2023

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56 MPs demand Israeli settler travel ban

The letter describes Israel, as the occupying power in the West Bank and Gaza, as having “sole responsibility” for controlling settlers...reports Asian Lite News A group of 56 UK parliamentarians representing all

December 14, 2023

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Sunak’s favourability rating hits new low

Only 21% had a favourable opinion of Sunak, according to a YouGov poll conducted just before he won the crucial vote on the Rwanda bill…reports Asian Lite News British Prime Minister Rishi

December 14, 2023

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Biden Meets Zelensky, Urges Congress Action on Ukraine Funding

Zelenskyy thanked the US and other partners for their support and called it a “special day” for Ukraine, with almost 600,000 soldiers now fighting in the ongoing war against Russia…reports Asian Lite

December 13, 2023

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