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New town called Mercy approved for Gaza area

The new town will be called “Hanun” (merciful) and will be part of the Sdot Negev Regional Council….reports Asian Lite News Israel’s Ministry of the Interior announced plans for the establishment of

November 8, 2023

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US House censures lone Palestinian-American lawmaker

22 Democrats joined with most Republicans in the chamber to censure Tlaib for allegedly “promoting false narratives” on Hamas’ Oct. 7 gun rampage in Israel…reports Asian Lite News The US House voted

November 8, 2023

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Yellen to Host Lifeng Ahead of APEC Summit

Yellen will host the Chinese Vice President for two days of bilateral meetings on November 9 and 10 in San Francisco, California….reports Asian Lite News US Secretary of the Treasury Janet L

November 8, 2023

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Key State Elections Begin in the US

Since Democrats currently have a 4-2 edge on the apex court, any loss can’t flip partisan control to the GOP. But it could make the court easier to flip Republican during the

November 8, 2023

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US $10 Trillion Shortage in Metals Imperils EV Industry Growth

Wall Street’s Insider says the $10 trillion shortfall in rare earth minerals like lithium, the white gold that runs the EVs, could upset the apple cart of the manufacturers and government plans…reports

November 8, 2023

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Armed Man Arrested Near US Capitol

After failing orders to drop his weapon, an officer deployed a taser in his back, the police chief added…reports Asian Lite News An man armed with a gun was arrested near the

November 7, 2023

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Canadian Sikh Poet Rupi Kaur Snubs Biden’s Diwali Invite in Gaza Protest

Kaur implored other South Asians in the US to do the same and hold the Biden administration accountable in the wake of the spiralling civilian death toll….reports Asian Lite News Indo-Canadian Sikh

November 7, 2023

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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Block Road at Tacoma Port

The Cape Orlando drew similar protests in Oakland, California, where it docked on Friday before it sailed to Tacoma…reports Asian Lite News Traffic at the Port of Tacoma was blocked by hundreds

November 7, 2023

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Biden, Netanyahu Discuss ‘Tactical Pauses’ in Gaza War

White House representative John Kirby emphasised ongoing communication between the U.S. and Israeli governments concerning potential short-term ceasefires….reports Asian Lite News U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged

November 7, 2023

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Blinken’s West Asia Tour Concludes with Mixed Results

While Washington has advocated for a “humanitarian pause” in the fighting, it has not fully endorsed the widespread call for a complete ceasefire…reports Asian Lite News US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

November 7, 2023

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