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Spanish archaeological mission discovers two adjacent tombs in Egypt

A Spanish archaeological mission discovered two adjacent tombs in Egypt’s Minya Governorate dating back to the Saite Dynasty (664 BC-525 BC), the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in Cairo announced…reports Asian Lite

December 6, 2021

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UNHCR launches winter bazaar to support refugees in Jordan

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has launched its 4th “With Refugees” winter bazaar in Amman to support refugees across Jordan…reports Asian Lite News Around 60 refugee vendors will participate in the one-week

December 6, 2021

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LEXUS UNVEILS ON AT DESIGN MIAMI 2021

The installation is punctuated by electrification, technology, and bespoke design…reports Asian Lite News Lexus unveiled ON/ at Design Miami/, presenting a vision by Germane Barnes and his team at the University of

December 5, 2021

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UNHCR: 11,500 Nigerians forced to flee to Niger due to armed forced attacks

Armed banditry has been a primary security threat in Nigeria’s northern and central regions, leading to deaths and kidnappings in recent months…reports Asian Lite News The office of the UN High Commissioner

December 5, 2021

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UN extends mandate for international forces fighting piracy off coast of Somalia

The UN Security Council has renewed for an additional three months its authorisation for states and regional organisations cooperating with Somalia to use all necessary means to fight piracy off the coast

December 5, 2021

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At least 13 people died in Indonesia’s Mt Semeru eruption

At least 13 people died and 98 others were injured after Mount Semeru in Indonesia’s East Java erupted, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said…reports Asian Lite News “Two bodies have been

December 5, 2021

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UN Chief: We need everyone, including persons with disabilities

About 80 per cent of people with disabilities live in developing countries, according to the UN. Nearly 46 per cent of people aged 60 and older have a disability…reports Asian Lite News.

December 4, 2021

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India joins G20 Troika, to assume presidency on Dec 1 next year

As a Troika-member, India will work closely with Indonesia and Italy to ensure consistency and continuity of the G20’s agenda, the MEA maintained…reports Asian Lite News. India on Wednesday joined the G20

December 2, 2021

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Omicron variant confirmed in 23 countries

Ghebreyesus pointed out those screening passengers before travelling and/or upon arrival at the airport, and mandatory quarantine of international travellers are some ways to check the spread of the Omicron variant in

December 2, 2021

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Icelandic ruling coalition starts new term with climate agenda

The coalition parties have 37 members in the country’s 63-seat parliament and the government program highlighted climate issues…reports Asian Lite News Iceland’s new government leadership was announced at a press conference. Katrin

November 29, 2021

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