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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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Ties Between India, Turkey Going Strong, Says Envoy

On the sidelines of the G20 Summit, he also held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed ways to strengthen trade relations and infrastructure connections…reports Asian Lite News Turkish

December 13, 2023

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Human Rights Watch, others call on UK to halt arms exports to Israel

Israeli authorities have also imposed a near-complete blockade on Gaza, which represented a tightening of the existing illegal blockade on the territory that has been in place for 16 years…reports Asian Lite

December 13, 2023

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Mediterranean route to Europe still busiest for migrants

The total number of migrants arriving in the EU via non-regular means this year reached at least 355,300 by the end of November, Xinhua news agency quoted Frontex as saying…reports Asian Lite

December 13, 2023

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Climate Minister leaves COP28 as talks reach final phase

Media reports said that Stewart has returned to London from the climate summit in Dubai for the second reading of the contentious Rwanda Bill in the UK Parliament on Tuesday night…reports Asian

December 13, 2023

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