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Assange faces key court hearing on extradition

The 52-year-old has been fighting extradition for more than a decade, including seven years in self-exile in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London…reports Asian Lite News Julian Assange’s lawyers will begin their final

February 20, 2024

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UK’s Rwanda Asylum Bill Under Fire

The UN human rights office has reiterated the concerns expressed by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) that the scheme is not compatible with international refugee law, the statement said…reports Asian Lite News

February 20, 2024

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Int’l Students Sue UK Home Office Over False Cheating Accusations

After the BBC report, then Home Secretary Theresa May asked ETS to investigate, which found that 97 per cent of its English tests taken in the UK between 2011 and 2014 were

February 20, 2024

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Cameron to visit Falklands amid sovereignty dispute

In a 2013 referendum, 99.8% of islanders voted to retain their status as a UK overseas territory, something often cited by British politicians to dismiss Argentina’s claim…reports Asian Lite News Foreign Secretary

February 19, 2024

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UK extends visas for Ukrainians amid war in Europe

The Home Office said the 18-month extension delivers on the government’s long-term commitment to Ukraine and comes as the world approaches two years since “Russia’s reprehensible full-scale invasion of Ukraine”…reports Asian Lite

February 19, 2024

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Starmer calls for Gaza ceasefire

The leader made the comments in a speech to the Scottish Labour conference, where he has faced renewed pressure ahead of a crucial Commons vote…reports Asian Lite News Keir Starmer has said

February 19, 2024

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India-UK Trade Talks Reviewed at Top Level

The commerce secretary emphasised India’s commitment to safeguarding its interests throughout the negotiations. …reports Asian Lite News Negotiations for the proposed India-UK free trade agreement have advanced significantly, with a review conducted

February 19, 2024

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Britain says it will take action over Navalny death

Russia’s prison service said that Navalny, 47, fell unconscious and died on Friday after a walk at the Arctic penal colony where he was detained…reports Asian Lite News Britain will take action

February 18, 2024

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Britain to supply thousands of drones to Ukraine

By creating a competition to produce these drones at scale and at an affordable price point, the UK will leverage the strength of Western industry…reports Asian Lite News Ukraine will receive thousands

February 16, 2024

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Yemen’s Houthis Fire Missiles at British Ship

The Houthis launched several missiles that hit the ship “directly and accurately…reports Asian Lite News Yemen’s Houthi group has claimed responsibility for attacking a British ship in the Gulf of Aden with

February 16, 2024

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