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US jails ex-Honduran president for 45 years on drug charges

Prosecutors had accused Hernandez, 55, of conspiring with drug cartels during his tenure…reports Asian Lite News A US judge has sentenced former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez to 45 years in prison

June 27, 2024

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Assange walks free post US plea deal

Assange walked out of the courtroom as a free man into the bright Saipan sunshine, raised one hand to reporters before leaving in his car for the airport…reports Asian Lite News WikiLeaks

June 26, 2024

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Delhi hosts Quad Policy Planners’ meet

Quad is notably a diplomatic partnership between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States committed to supporting an open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific …reports Asian Lite News The third meeting of the

June 26, 2024

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What is China’s Agenda at FAO?

A former FAO insider alleged that Chinese officials within the organisation are influencing it for geopolitical objectives, aiding the Beijing’s strategic goals through institutional means….reports Asian Lite News The Food and Agriculture

June 23, 2024

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UN chief calls for global efforts to protect refugees

A total of more than 120 million people around the world are forcibly displaced, including 43.5 million refugees…reports Asian Lite News UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for global efforts to protect

June 21, 2024

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G7 and the growing importance of Global South

Several leaders from the Global South participated for an Outreach Summit to discuss issues relating to Africa, the Mediterranean, the Indo-Pacific and Artificial Intelligence. This was a recognition of the growing importance

June 21, 2024

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WHO: Fake Diabetes Medications Pose Global Risk

The counterfeit version looks identical to the real medicine. Because the product also suppresses the appetite, it is increasingly being prescribed for weight loss…reports Asian Lite News Counterfeit diabetes drugs have been

June 21, 2024

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UN report says Israeli strikes may have violated laws of war

The UN verified that these attacks resulted in at least 218 fatalities and the destruction of civilian structures…reports Asian Lite News The UN Human Rights Office has reported that Israeli air strikes

June 20, 2024

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Philippine VP Duterte exits Marcos cabinet

Marcos had accepted Duterte’s resignation from the posts of education minister and vice chair of an anti-insurgency task force…reports Asian Lite News Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte resigned on Wednesday from the

June 20, 2024

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India seeks global condemnation of countries aiding terrorists

Under-Secretary-General Izumi Nakamitsu, speaking earlier, mentioned the dangers of terrorists getting small arms….reports Arul Louis Warning about the increased sophistication of small arms and the use of drones to get them to

June 20, 2024

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