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US ‘looking closely’ at retaliation over ransomware attack

The latest ransomware attack came weeks after a similar cyberattack targeting Colonial Pipeline…reports Asian Lite News US President Joe Biden said that his administration was “looking closely” at whether to retaliate against

June 4, 2021

-Top News·Europe·USA

EU unveils plans to reform Schengen area

The Schengen area is home to more than 420 million people across 26 countries — 22 EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland…reports Asian Lite News. The European Commission has

June 4, 2021

-Top News·Europe

Air Arabia resumes flights to Vienna

Customers can now book their direct flights between Sharjah and Vienna by visiting Air Arabia’s website, by calling the call centre or through travel agencies….reports Asian Lite News Air Arabia airline has

June 4, 2021

Europe·UAE News

Italy marks 75th national day with low-key celebrations

Addressing the nation on TV, President Sergio Mattarella stressed the need for Italy and the European Union to be united during difficult times…reports Asian Lite News. People across Italy marked the country’s

June 4, 2021

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Germany to lift vax prioritisation scheme

Last week, the BioNTech-Pfizer Covid jab received the first authorisation in the European Union (EU) for adolescents…reports Asian Lite News. Germany will lift its vaccination prioritisation scheme on June 7, making all

June 4, 2021

-Top News·COVID-19·Europe

Holidays in doubt as Portugal taken off green list

The decision to move Portugal – including Madeira and the Azores – to the amber list follows increased concern in the spread of variants of coronavirus, including a mutation of the Delta

June 4, 2021

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Russian Parliament votes to exit Open Skies Treaty

Russia has presented concrete proposals aimed at preserving the treaty, but the US has not responded, according to Karasin…reports Asian Lite News The Russian Federation Council, or the upper house of parliament,

June 3, 2021

Defence·Europe·USA

Macron calls for end to ‘foreign intervention’ in Libya

Earlier, Macron also threatened that the country would withdraw troops from Mali if political turmoil there leads to greater Islamist radicalisation…reports Asian Lite News. French President Emmanuel Macron spoke in favour of

June 2, 2021

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Putin’s visit to Pakistan on the cards

Both Pakistan and Russia have been working to materialise Putin’s visit….reports Asian Lite News After Pakistan and Russia signed a fresh agreement to lay a gas pipeline, prospects of Russian President Vladimir

June 2, 2021

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3 Italian regions are now Covid ‘white zones’

Under “white zone” rules there is no curfew and no restrictions on the opening hours of bars and restaurants…reports Asian Lite News. Three of Italy’s 20 regions and autonomous provinces were moved

June 1, 2021

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