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UN refugee agency says attacks on Rafah ‘horrifying’

The Israeli military said its air force struck a Hamas compound in Rafah, and that the incident was under review…reports Asian Lite News Palestinian health workers said Israeli airstrikes killed at least

May 28, 2024

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WHO chief urges countries to quickly seal pandemic deal

Tedros said the task before negotiators had been “immense, technically, legally, and politically,” and that they had been “operating on a very ambitious time line.”…reports Asian Lite News The World Health Organization

May 28, 2024

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Iran Sets Presidential Election for June 28

During the meeting, the participants also set the schedule for the election processes, including the formation of executive delegations, the registration of candidates, and the launch of electoral campaigns, according to IRNA…reports

May 20, 2024

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Spain recalls envoy to Argentina over ‘insult’

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares emphasised the expectation for an apology from Milei…reports Asian Lite News Spain took a significant diplomatic step on Sunday by recalling its ambassador to Buenos Aires

May 20, 2024

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Indian Talent In High Demand Globally: Jaishankar

The Indian External Affairs Minister said the developed countries of the world are now manifesting interest in concluding mobility agreements with India. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday stressed the

May 18, 2024

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UN Hears Plea from Families of Hamas Hostages

Security Council reps and other UN members, including Germany, vowed to keep working for the hostages’ release….reports Asian Lite News Relatives of the Israeli hostages being held by the Palestinian militant organisation

May 17, 2024

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Aid Access to Gaza Severely Hampered, Says UN

Shortly after its reopening on May 8, militants fired eight rockets from southern Gaza’s Rafah toward the Kerem Shalom crossing area in Israel…reports Asian Lite News The United Nations (UN) Office for

May 16, 2024

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Death toll hits 143 from Brazil’s ‘worst-ever’ weather catastrophe

Governor Eduardo Leite said this week it will take nearly 19 billion reais ($3.7 billion) to rebuild Rio Grande do Sul after the floods….reports Asian Lite News The death toll rose to

May 13, 2024

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Powerful Solar Storm Could Disrupt Earth’s Communication, Power Grids

Alongside the breathtaking auroras, concerns loom over potential disruptions to Earth’s communications networks, tonight and into the weekend A remarkable celestial event is underway as a series of solar flares and coronal

May 11, 2024

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UN Votes To Back Palestinian Bid For Full Membership

The resolution on Friday won a resounding majority of 143 votes in favour, including by India. 25 countries abstained, while nine nations, including Israel and the United States, voted against the text,

May 10, 2024

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