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Global Covid-19 Cases Top 197.2 Mn

The Covid-19 outbreak first detected in the Chinese city of Nanjing has now spread to five provinces and Beijing, with state media calling it the most extensive contagion after Wuhan, reports Asian

July 31, 2021

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Olympic city Tokyo’s daily Covid cases cross 3,000 for 1st time

The Japanese government has placed Tokyo under a fourth state of emergency from July 12 to August 22…reports Asian Lite News The number of new Covid-19 cases in Tokyo reached 3,177 for

July 28, 2021

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France and UK Come to Terms on Channel

France will double the number of police patrolling its beaches as part of a deal with the UK to stem the number of migrants crossing the English Channel, the media reported citing

July 22, 2021

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Vietnamese parliament to elect top leaders at upcoming session

Bui Van Cuong, Secretary-General of the NA, made the remarks at a press briefing held here about the agenda of the session…reports Asian Lite News The 15th National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam,

July 18, 2021

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Nigeria Annually Losing $26.3B to Piracy

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has said the country annually loses about USD 26.3 billion to piracy and sea robbery, among other forms of maritime crimes. In this light, securing the shipping lanes

July 14, 2021

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SPECIAL: Hidden Facts of Child Abuse in Pakistan

Child abuse is under-reported due to social and economic reasons. The abusers are politically and economically powerful, while the victims are the underdog, punished further if they complain … writes Dr Sakariya

July 12, 2021

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Brazil suspends Covaxin deal as Bolsonaro faces graft charges

The minister, Marcelo Queiroga, made the announcement about Covaxin at a press conference, following the guidance of the federal Comptroller General of the Union (CGU)…reports Asian Lite News Brazil’s health minister has

June 30, 2021

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Guterres sworn in for second term as UN chief

Antonio Guterres ran unopposed because none of the self-nominated candidates was sponsored by a member nation, reports Arul Louis The UN General Assembly on Friday appointed Antonio Guterres, to a second term

June 19, 2021

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Israel Launches Air Strikes against Palestine

Israel has launched air strikes against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, after incendiary balloons were launched from the territory. Explosions were heard in Gaza City in the early hours of Wednesday.

June 16, 2021

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SGPC Seeks Preservation of Sikh Shrines in Pakistan

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has approached the Pakistan government for immediate repair of the historical Gurdwara Nanaksar Sahib, whose building is on verge of collapse The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the

June 16, 2021

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