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US punishes Brazil with 50% tariffs

The administration also accused Brazilian authorities of undermining democratic norms and free expression by targeting Bolsonaro and his allies In a dramatic escalation of economic and political tensions, US President Donald Trump

August 1, 2025

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Massive Quake Rocks Russia’s Far East

Initially reported as an 8.0 magnitude quake, the USGS later revised its assessment to 8.7, citing updated data. A massive earthquake measuring 8.7 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of

July 30, 2025

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Cambodia-Thailand Agree to Truce

The border violence has claimed at least 35 lives and left more than 200 injured, based on figures from Thai and Cambodian officials….reports Asian Lite News Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to

July 28, 2025

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UK Govt Outlines New Approach at G20

UK is resetting its relationship with countries in the Global South and helping countries exit the need for aid The UK is resetting its relationship with countries in the Global South and

July 25, 2025

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US Quits UNESCO again

Bruce said the withdrawal would go into effect at the end of next year….reports Asian Lite News United Nations, July 23 (IANS) The United States is again withdrawing from UNESCO, accusing it

July 23, 2025

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Gita Gopinath to Exit IMF in August

The IMF’s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva confirmed Gopinath’s departure and said a successor will be named “in due course.”…reports Asian Lite News Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director of the International

July 22, 2025

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Peace fades fast as Sweida clashes escalate

Syrian interim authorities have begun implementing a phased ceasefire agreement in the troubled province of Sweida, even as fresh violence threatened to derail fragile efforts to restore order after nearly a week

July 19, 2025

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‘No water, no life’: Kabul faces worst-ever water crisis

Millions in Kabul face unprecedented water shortages as UN warns of disaster. Residents plead for urgent action, but Afghan authorities remain slow to respond. Afghanistan’s capital is on the brink of a

July 19, 2025

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India: Peacekeeper Attacks Can’t Go Unpunished

So far, 1,135 peacekeepers have died from criminal actions against peacekeeping operations, five as of now this year….reports Asian Lite News Ensuring attackers of peacekeepers are brought to justice is a “strategic

July 17, 2025

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Jaishankar Meets Russian, Iranian Counterparts in China

Moscow asserted that the heads of the foreign ministries discussed important topics on the bilateral and international agenda, as well as the schedule of upcoming contacts….reports Asian Lite News External Affairs Minister

July 15, 2025

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