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BASIC ministers agree to support UK presidency at COP26

In a joint statement issued by members at Glasgow, it was highlighted that despite the tremendous developmental challenges and pressures of poverty eradication, BASIC countries continue to lead from the front on

November 12, 2021

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Govt calls for strong int’l reaction to Belarusian activities

In a joint statement read out by Estonian Ambassador Sven Jurgenson in the UN Security Council, the countries accused Belarus of triggering a border migration crisis to exert pressure on the EU…reports

November 12, 2021

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Imperial Draws Flak Over Chinese, Qatari Funds

The report said the university debating whether to ‘cancel’ a 19th Century scientist over his theories on race has close links with some of the world’s most sinister regimes….reports Asian Lite News

November 8, 2021

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Boris, Priti Visit Neasden Temple For Diwali

This was the Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s fifth visit to the Neasden Temple, reports Asian Lite News UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Home Secretary Priti Patel celebrated the Diwali festival at

November 8, 2021

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Youth Take Centre Stage at COP26

The day was co-chaired by YOUNGO, the Official Children’s and Youth constituency of the UNFCCC which opened with a session called Unifying for Change: Global Youth voice at COP26, reports Asian Lite

November 6, 2021

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Britain, 190 countries consign coal to history

To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement to limit global temperature rises to 1.5 degrees, the global transition to clean power needs to progress four to six times faster than at

November 5, 2021

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Insulate Britain climate protesters block roads around parliament

The group has also targeted London’s financial district. Dozens of protesters have been arrested…reports Asian Lite News. Dozens of climate change activists blocked roads outside the Parliament in London on Thursday, some

November 5, 2021

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UK-Kerala Business Forum push to preserve Western Ghats

Due to deforestation, the effective strength of Western Ghats has lessened causing erratic and unpredictable patterns to monsoon rains…reports Asian Lite News. As world leaders discuss climate change in Glasgow, the UK-Kerala

November 5, 2021

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Britain-France hold talks to ease tensions over fishing row

However, French President Emmanuel Macron subsequently ruled out these retaliatory measures, saying: “It is not while we are negotiating that we will impose sanctions.”…reports Asian Lite News. Britain’s Brexit Minister David Frost

November 5, 2021

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Prince William, Indian girl take centre stage at COP26

Prince William later posted a message of appreciation for Umashankar, saying how proud he was to see her speak on the global platform….reports Asian Lite News Recognising climate change as an existential

November 4, 2021

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