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Google suspends Play Store subscriptions in Russia

In the official statement from Google, the company stated that due to payment system disruptions, Google Play has paused its billing system for users in Russia as of March 10, 2022….reports Asian

March 13, 2022

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Wikipedia editor booked for “distributing anti-Russian information”

A video of Bernstein’s arrest was also posted, along with his photo and personal details….reports Asian Lite News Prominent Wikipedia editor Mark Bernstein has been detained in Belarus for editing Wikipedia articles

March 13, 2022

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Macron, Scholz dial Putin, urge ceasefire

Putin informed Macron and Scholz of “the real situation on the ground” in response to the issues raised by them “regarding the humanitarian situation on the territory of the military operation to

March 12, 2022

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IMF: War hits global growth

The IMF chief also warned that “if we are in a situation in which we cannot overcome tensions rapidly, we may see some negative impact on the multilateral capacity to cushion countries

March 12, 2022

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UN Chief seeks end to Syria war

UN chief Antonio Guterres says 11 years of “brutal fighting” in Syria must end…reports Asian Lite News UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a ceasefire in Syria in a statement marking 11

March 12, 2022

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Opinion divided as Russians close in on Kiev

The lightning strike reportedly launched at first by the Russians was according to western assessment neutralised by a strong fightback by the Ukrainians…reports Ashish Ray Opinion is divided among western military experts

March 12, 2022

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Ukraine conflict: WFP chief warns of global food price hike

Beasley said the conflict was putting more people at risk of starvation worldwide…reports Asian Lite News David Beasley, head of the World Food Programme (WFP), has warned that the conflict in Ukraine

March 10, 2022

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Moscow now prefers talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will fly to Turkey’s Antalya on Wednesday to attend a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba on Thursday…reports Asian Lite News Moscow is interested in holding

March 9, 2022

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Russia drops gold tax

Moscow has imposed restrictions on the purchase of some foreign currencies, including the US dollar and the euro, the common way for Russians to protect their savings in the past….reports Asian Lite

March 9, 2022

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175 nations stress environmental cooperation

In the spirit of celebrating UNEP@50, President Kenyatta concluded by announcing a new bi-annual award of $25,000 from the people of Kenya to persons or institutions who champion environmental sustainability and peace…reports

March 8, 2022

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