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Biden, McCarthy narrow in on deal to lift debt ceiling

The Democratic president and Republican speaker hope to strike a budget compromise this weekend…reports Asian Lite News Days from a deadline, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are narrowing in

May 26, 2023

-Top News·Economy·USA

US suspends assistance operations in Ghor

The decision has been made following evidence of continued attempts by the Taliban” to divert assistance…reports Asian Lite News The US has suspended operations in Afghanistan’s Ghor province following “evidence of continued

May 26, 2023

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FBI reveals plot to kill Queen Elizabeth II in 1983

The alleged threat came on February 4, 1983 — about a month ahead of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip’s visit to California….reports Asian Lite News Newly released Federal Bureau

May 26, 2023

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India’s Russian oil purchase hits record high, displaces China

In 2022, Russia supplied 32 million tons of oil and petroleum products to India…reports Asian Lite News As more than 90 per cent of Russian oil is flowing into Asia since the

May 26, 2023

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US-India partnership holds immense potential: Envoy Garcetti

Garcetti and Jaishankar met to discuss the progress of the relationship between India-US….reports Asian Lite News Thanking External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for a “gracious welcome”, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti

May 26, 2023

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Oath Keepers founder gets 18 yrs in jail over US Capitol riot

While prosecutors had demanded for 25 years, this is the longest prison sentence yet given to a Capitol rioter….reports Asian Lite News Stewart Rhodes, founder of the far-right militia group Oath Keepers,

May 26, 2023

-Top News·Crime·USA

Meta to lay off almost 20% of Irish workforce

Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in March that the company will cut 10,000 jobs across two rounds of layoffs in late April and late May…reports Asian Lite News Meta Platforms

May 25, 2023

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South Korea, US troops to hold massive live-fire drills

The US-South Korean firing exercises, called “Combined annihilation firepower drills,” are the biggest of their kind…reports Asian Lite News The South Korean and US militaries conducted large live-fire drills near the border

May 25, 2023

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Capitol rioter who put feet on Pelosi’s desk jailed

The photos of Barnett lounging at a desk in Pelosi’s office made him one of the most memorable figures from the riot…reports Asian Lite News An Arkansas man who propped his feet

May 25, 2023

-Top News·Crime·USA

US approves $285 mn sale of air defence system to Ukraine

The acquisition and effective deployment of this air defense system will significantly enhance Ukraine’s ability to protect its citizens and critical national infrastructure….reports Asian Lite News In a move to strengthen Ukraine’s

May 25, 2023

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