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‘Only half of asylum decisions meet its quality standards’

Only 52% of asylum decisions sampled in the Home Office’s internal quality assurance process were satisfactory in 2023/24, new figures show, down from 72% the previous year. …reports Asian Lite News Only half

December 8, 2024

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Sadiq may be in line to receive knighthood

Khan will be joined by other senior Labour MPs and Conservatives who either stepped down, or lost their seats at the last election. …reports Asian Lite News The mayor of London Sadiq Khan

December 8, 2024

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Council panels to be bypassed in bid to build more homes

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said the planning process was acting like a “drag anchor” on aims to deliver more housing and vowed to bring a “sweeping overhaul” of the local committee

December 8, 2024

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Storm Darragh rages

Gusts of 35-45mph are more widely expected inland, and up to 70mph in coastal areas, meaning some travel disruption and further power cuts are possible Forecasters say strong winds will continue to

December 8, 2024

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Fresh Israeli Airstrikes Hit Lebanon, Kill Five

A ceasefire, brokered by the US and France, went into effect on November 27, aiming to halt nearly 14 months of fighting between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah….reports Asian Lite

December 8, 2024

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Syrian opposition claims rebel fighters entered Damascus

Multiple media outlets have reported that Syrian President Bashar Assad has left the country, citing rebel forces…reports Asian Lite News Syrian Opposition said the rebel fighters entered the capital of Damascus at

December 8, 2024

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Moscow Rejects Opposition Control in Syria

Since November 27, Syrian rebel groups, led by the HTS, have launched major offensives on multiple fronts in Syria…reports Asian Lite News Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that the Syrian opposition

December 8, 2024

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Hamas Issues New Hostage Video, Calls for Truce

Darwish said Hamas is open to mediator proposals, provided they prioritise the interests of the Palestinian people and work to ease their suffering…reports Asian Lite News The Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing

December 8, 2024

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UN Chief Demands Immediate Release of Aid Workers Held by Houthis

The United Nations, NGOs and other relevant international partners are working through all possible channels and authorities to secure the immediate release …reports Asian Lite News UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called

December 7, 2024

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Pakistan: New Gwadar Airport Set to Start Ops

The airport, a donation by China, is a 4F-grade state-of-the-art facility that can handle the largest civil aircraft…reports Asian Lite News The New Gwadar International Airport is set to commence operations by

December 7, 2024

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