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‘Israel-style iron dome defence system needed in UK’

The UK currently spends just over 2 per cent of GDP on defence, but there are growing calls for this to be increased to at least 2.5 per cent, with some figures

April 22, 2024

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Sunak set for week-long blitz of announcements

Sunak is undertaking a week-long blitz of activity and announcements at home and abroad in a bid to convince a sceptical party he has the ideas to continue as PM…reports Asian Lite

April 22, 2024

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UK returns looted Ghana artefacts on loan after 150 years

Nigeria is also negotiating the return of thousands of 16th to 18th-century metal objects looted from the ancient kingdom of Benin and currently held by museums and art collectors across the United

April 21, 2024

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Sunak has set us back, says climate watchdog head

The Government remains formally committed to reaching net zero by 2050, but has delayed a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles and weakened targets on home insulation and

April 21, 2024

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UK’s most lethal tank rolls off the production lines

The first tank is already showing its capabilities on trials. All will be tested under operational conditions to validate their performance and make refinements, before another 140 are built and delivered to

April 19, 2024

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‘We must start with fixing the immediate crisis in Gaza’

Gaza, designated as Occupied Palestinian Territory, holds significant importance in the establishment of a future Palestinian state…reports Asian Lite News UK Ambassador to UN Barbara Woodward emphasised the urgency of addressing the

April 19, 2024

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Prince Harry renounces British residency

This legal move comes amidst ongoing discussions about the couple’s status within the royal family and their future plans…reports Asian Lite News Prince Harry has officially declared the United States as his

April 19, 2024

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Oil, gold prices rise amid Iran-Israel tensions

The benchmark Brent crude price rose to around $90 a barrel U.S. West Texas hovered at around $85 a barrel…reports Asian Lite News Oil and gold prices have jumped amid reports of

April 19, 2024

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UK says Palestinians in Gaza facing imminent risk of famine

Woodward stressed the vital importance of UNRWA’s role in aid delivery within Gaza and called upon Israel to grant unhindered access to UNRWA and other humanitarian agencies operating in the region…reports Asian

April 18, 2024

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Whistleblower alleges UN cover-up of special favours for China

The evidence also includes a submission from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)…reports Asian Lite News In a significant revelation, former Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) employee

April 18, 2024

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