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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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NATO stumbling towards war with Russia

Alternate reality seems to have infected Atlanticist media as much as it has officialdom in NATO capitals, writes Prof. Madhav Nalapat Apart from those who live in a reality manufactured by themselves,

March 8, 2022

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UK launches £20 million plan to educate girls in developing countries

Funding from the programme will also help expand GenU’s `Passport to Earning’ (P2E) platform…reports Asian Lite News Prime Minister Boris Johnson is launching a new £20 million business partnership as the UK

March 8, 2022

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Russia attacking populated areas in Ukraine, reveals UK intel

An Indian student was among civilians killed in shelling in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city and a major target for Russian forces…reports Asian Lite News Russia is targeting populated areas in Ukraine, British

March 7, 2022

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Iran presses IAEA for independent, impartial approach

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has highlighted the need for an independent, professional and impartial approach by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to Tehran, according to the Foreign Ministry here…reports

March 6, 2022

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