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World Bank Plans Packages For Poorest Nations

The World Bank has announced a $93 billion replenishment package of the International Development Association (IDA) to help the poorest countries respond to the raging Covid-19 crisis and boost economic growth…reports Asian

December 16, 2021

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SAHRC calls for calm after judgment against ex-S.African Prez

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has called for calm following a court verdict which said former President Jacob Zuma has to be sent back to jail…reports Asian Lite News This

December 16, 2021

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Jordan faces unprecedented water poverty: PM

Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher al-Khasawneh said that the country is facing unprecedented water poverty…reports Asian Lite News When addressing the lower house of the country’s Parliament, he said the annual per capita

December 16, 2021

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S.African govt welcomes removal of travel curbs by UK

South African Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu welcomed the UK’s decision to lift travel restrictions to the country in the wake of the outbreak of the Omicron Covid variant…reports Asian Lite News “The

December 16, 2021

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Global Covid caseload tops 272 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 272 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.32 million and vaccinations to over 8.54 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University…reports Asian Lite News

December 16, 2021

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Kenyan police foil abduction of 40 civilians in border region

Kenyan police have foiled an attempt by suspected al-Shabab militants to abduct faithful at a mosque in Konton, Wajir County, in the northeastern border region…reports Asian Lite News Wajir County Police Commander

December 15, 2021

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AFGHAN DRONE TRAGEDY: Pentagon Rejects Punishment

No military personnel involved in a drone strike that killed 10 civilians, including seven children, in Afghanistan’s Kabul, in August will face punishment…reports Asian Lite news US Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin approved

December 15, 2021

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Terrorist groups unleashed reign of terror in B’desh: Hasina

Bangladesh on Tuesday observed the Martyred Intellectuals Day in a befitting manner…writes Sumi Khan Martyred Intellectuals Day is observed on December 14 to commemorate those intellectuals who were killed by Pakistani forces

December 15, 2021

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Bulgarian customs seizes 58.766 kg of heroin at the border with Turkey

Bulgarian customs inspectors have seized 58.766 kg of heroin at the country’s Lesovo checkpoint at its border with Turkey…reports Asian Lite News The drug, split into 114 packets, was found on Saturday

December 15, 2021

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2021 record year for global IPO market: EY

Global IPO issue volume went up 67 per cent to $453 billion…reports Asian Lite News The number of new initial public offerings (IPOs) worldwide in 2021 increased 64 per cent year-on-year to

December 15, 2021

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