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US pays peanuts to UN

Washington has arrears of around $1.8 billion linked to the separate peacekeeping budget that supports missions across conflict zones worldwide…reports Asian Lite News The United States has paid roughly $160 million towards

February 20, 2026

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Bill Gates pulls out of India’s AI summit

Gates’s withdrawal comes amid a controversy over his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after he was named in new files released by the US Department of Justice in January…reports

February 20, 2026

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White House Presses Iran to Make Deal

Trump had not yet made a final decision about whether to attack and ongoing conversations were described as fluid…reports Asian Lite News The White House has warned Iran would be “very wise”

February 20, 2026

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UK, California Sign Clean Energy Pact

The agreement aims to create stronger links between the UK’s fast-growing clean energy sector and the Californian market, opening new export opportunities and supporting skilled jobs across the UK…reports Asian Lite News

February 20, 2026

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Former UK Prince Andrew Arrested Amid Epstein Files Probe

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested from Norfolk, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, confirming he remains in custody as officers carry out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has

February 19, 2026

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China outpaces US in sub race

China surpasses US in nuclear submarine launches from 2021–25, signalling industrial momentum and intensifying strategic competition beneath Indo-Pacific waters….reports Asian Lite News China has accelerated production of nuclear-powered submarines over the past

February 19, 2026

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Hamas Urges ‘Peace Board’ to Act on Gaza

Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem urged the board, due to meet later this week, to turn its stated principles into concrete action to secure peace in Gaza and halt what he described as

February 18, 2026

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Washington Moves to Tighten AI Chip Ban on China

The bill reflects growing bipartisan concern in Washington over technology transfers and export enforcement, particularly involving advanced AI chips….reports Asian Lite News US lawmakers moved to tighten controls on advanced American chips

February 18, 2026

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Ro Khanna Blasts Trump Over Taiwan

Khanna’s remarks followed President Donald Trump’s comments about consulting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping regarding arms sales to Taiwan…reports Asian Lite News A senior Democratic lawmaker has sharply criticised President Donald Trump

February 18, 2026

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‘Wall of Distrust’

Masoud Pezeshkian said that a “wall of distrust” created by the West and excessive U.S. demands are impeding progress in nuclear talks with Washington….reports Asian Lite news Iran said a “wall of

February 15, 2026

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