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US Faces Ire Over USAID Shutdown

US President Donald Trump’s adviser and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Elon Musk said on Monday that Trump had agreed to shut down USAID, the main agency for foreign

February 4, 2025

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UNGA President Lands in India for Key Talks

UNGA President Philemon Yang to visit India Feb 4-8 at India’s invitation….reports Asian Lite News United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Philemon Yang is set to embark on an official visit to

February 4, 2025

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Direct flights from East Turkestan to UK spark fears

Since the summer of 2024, three new direct air routes have connected the East Turkestan region to major British airports, sparking alarm over the potential use of forced labour in the supply

February 2, 2025

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UN appeals for $500 mn to address human rights needs

Türk reiterated the Office’s commitment to advocating for the protection and empowerment of human rights defenders, survivors of abuse, and marginalized groups UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has launched

January 31, 2025

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Trump emerging as the Ronald Reagan of 21st century

Ronald Reagan as President of the US weakened the Soviet Union to its extinction soon after his term. In like fashion, Donald Trump could best the PRC, writes Prof. Madhav Das Nalapat

January 23, 2025

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Sisi, Putin Address Gaza Crisis

Sisi emphasised the recently-reached Gaza ceasefire-for-hostage release deal is the main pillar for restoring calm in the region…reports Asian Lite News Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, discussed

January 22, 2025

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Trump Cuts Ties with WHO, Cites Pandemic Mishandling

President Donald Trump took a bold step on Monday by announcing the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) on his first day back in office. This decision, which comes

January 20, 2025

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North Korea Slams Japan’s NATO Move

Since Russia’s war against Ukraine and its growing ties with North Korea, NATO has strengthened its links with Japan…reports Asian Lite News North Korea on Monday denounced Japan’s recent opening of a

January 20, 2025

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New Zealand, UAE Seal FTA

New Zealand’s key exports to the UAE include dairy, industrial products, meat, horticultural products and travel services…reports Asian Lite News New Zealand has signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United

January 15, 2025

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NATO Bolsters Baltic Defence

NATO plans to strengthen its Baltic Sea presence with an enhanced vigilance initiative, as announced during a major summit in Helsinki….reports Asian Lite News NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the plan

January 14, 2025

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