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UK liaison officer joins Navy’s information fusion centre

Lieutenant Commander Smith will be based full-time at the Centre, working directly with the Indian Armed Forces …reports Asian Lite News In a step towards closer cooperation in the maritime sector, the

June 23, 2021

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Vaccinated amber-list travellers could skip quarantine

Currently travellers arriving from countries on the red or amber travel lists have to isolate for 10 days…reports Asian Lite News. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the ministers are “working on” plans

June 23, 2021

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Raab’s visit to Vietnam aims to boost ASEAN ties

Speaking in Vietnam, Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, said: “The UK greatly values our friendship with Vietnam. Since my last visit, we have made progress on trade and economic ties.”…reports Asian Lite News.

June 23, 2021

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UK aircraft carrier joins fight against Daesh

For the task group, which has spent previous weeks in the Mediterranean working with NATO allies and partners, it marks a change of emphasis…reports Asian Lite News. The British aircraft carrier HMS

June 23, 2021

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EU, UK slap fresh sanctions on Myanmar

The four entities are either state-owned or controlled by the Myanmar Armed Forces, contributing directly or indirectly to the military’s revenues or activities…reports Asian Lite News. The European Union (EU) and the

June 22, 2021

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UK sanctions Belarusian individuals, entity

He said “UK and our partners have today sanctioned those responsible for the continued suppression of democracy and human rights in Belarus.”…reports Asian Lite News. Joining the US, Canada and EU, the

June 22, 2021

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Raab begins S-E Asia trip to boost post-Brexit ties

This is Raab’s fifth visit to South East Asia since becoming Foreign Secretary, demonstrating the growing importance of the Indo-Pacific, as set out in the UK’s Integrated Review…reports Asian Lite News. Foreign

June 22, 2021

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Social platforms unite to support vax drive

The platform is also hosting a series of question and answers with medical experts on the Prime Minister’s snapchat account…reports Asian Lite News. Leading social media platforms including Snapchat, Reddit, TikTok, and

June 22, 2021

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Sadiq hails ‘phenomenal’ mass vax drive

“From football stadiums to shopping centres, churches to community pharmacies, this weekend saw a phenomenal effort to get tens of thousands of Londoners vaccinated,” Khan said…reports Asian Lite News. Tens of thousands

June 22, 2021

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‘July 19 looking good for end of lockdown’

The government is looking at scrapping the 10-day self-isolation requirement for people who have had two jabs upon return to England from the amber-list countries, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Prime Minister Boris

June 22, 2021

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