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UK pushes for safe passage of Afghans as US leaves

Ending their20-year presence, the United States forces pulled out from Afghanistan on Monday, leaving the Taliban in control of the country, reports Asian Lite News Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday said

August 31, 2021

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Afghan scientists fear loss of funding, research

Since 2001, research progressed, enrolment of female students as well as research burgeoned on topics from cancer to geology…reports Asian Lite News. The withdrawal of US forces and return of the Taliban

August 31, 2021

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Tory MP calls UK’s Afghanistan evacuation a ‘humiliation’

The British government is facing strong criticism for reportedly leaving behind hundreds of Afghans who were eligible for relocation in the UK behind…reports Asian Lite News. UK Conservative lawmaker Tobias Ellwood has

August 31, 2021

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UK sets out £8.6bn funding for affordable homes

“This huge funding package will make the ambition of owning a home a reality for families by making it realistic and affordable.”…reports Asian Lite News. Thousands of people will be helped onto

August 31, 2021

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English Heritage Sites Granted Protection

British cultural watchdog Historic England announced that official protection has been granted to six seaside heritage sites around the coast of England. Sites listed for conservation and protection by the Department of

August 30, 2021

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UK, France call for ‘safe zone’ in Kabul

Paris and London will call for the creation of a “safe zone” in the Afghan capital of Kabul, which is expected to allow the continuation of humanitarian operations, reports Asian Lite News

August 30, 2021

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British nationals killed in Kabul bombings

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace expressed “deep regret” that not everyone eligible had been evacuated, including around 800 to 1,100 Afghans and 100 to 150 Britons, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Prime Minister Boris

August 28, 2021

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Govt seeks data deals with US, Australia, S.Korea

The data adequacy partnerships, which will also prioritize Singapore, the Dubai International Financial Centre, Colombia, India, Brazil, Kenya and Indonesia…reports Asian Lite News The UK government said on Thursday that it is

August 27, 2021

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Canterbury risks losing World Heritage Status

Latest available figured show tourism is worth nearly $700 million a year to Canterbury’s economy….reports Asian Lite News Described as the “Rome of Britain”, the Unesco World Heritage city of Canterbury faces

August 27, 2021

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Seven new destinations added to travel green list

Travellers from these destinations will not have to quarantine regardless of whether they are fully vaccinated…reports Asian Lite News Seven countries has been added to the UK government’s travel green list while

August 27, 2021

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