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US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged

The US Federal Reserve, in its latest monetary policy meeting, voted to leave the key interest rate unchanged at 5.25-5.50 per cent…reports Asian Lite News US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said

May 2, 2024

-Top News·Economy·USA

Protests Sweep US Universities, 282 Arrested

The NYPD reported as many as 282 arrests at Columbia University and the City College of New York, spanning from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning…reports Asian Lite News Demonstrations reverberated across university

May 2, 2024

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Khamenei Condemns US Police Violence

Khamenei said the US behaviour was indicative of its “partnership and complicity” with Israel in the latter’s “horrific crimes and unforgivable sin”….reports Asian Lite News Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has reaffirmed

May 2, 2024

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New US Sanctions Aim at Russia’s Weaponry Industry

The sanctions are also aimed at Russia’s production of chemical and biological weapons…reports Asian Lite News The US government is targeting Russia’s weapons production with new sanctions, the US Treasury Department said.

May 2, 2024

-Top News·Europe·USA

Austin pushes for more Patriot systems to Ukraine

Austin emphasised ongoing efforts to engage these countries, personally reaching out to their leaders in recent weeks…reports Asian Lite News US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has been actively lobbying nations with Patriot

May 1, 2024

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Blinken Holds Talks in Israel on Gaza Ceasefire

A meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planned for later in Jerusalem….reports Asian Lite News US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv on

May 1, 2024

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8 US newspapers sue OpenAI over copyright infringement

The lawsuit also includes MediaNews Group’s Mercury News, Orange County Register, and Tribune Publishing’s Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel, all under Alden Global Capital….reports Asian Lite News A group of

May 1, 2024

-Top News·Legal·USA

US yet to see Israel’s plan for entering Rafah

United States has reiterated its stance regarding the situation in Rafah, emphasising the need for a credible plan from Israel…reports Asian Lite News The United States has not seen Israel’s “credible plan”

May 1, 2024

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Cops enter Columbia University, arrest protesters

According to reports, the student protesters were taken by NYPD officers off Columbia University’s campus, one by one, and their hands were tied at the back with zip ties…reports Asian Lite News

May 1, 2024

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Biden talks with leaders from Qatar, Egypt on Gaza truce

The White House confirmed Biden’s commitment to working with Egypt and Qatar to ensure the full implementation of the ceasefire proposal’s terms….reports Asian Lite News US President Joe Biden engaged in separate

April 30, 2024

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