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Canada confirms first cases of Omicron variant

According to the World Health Organization, the variant was reported by South Africa on November 24, with the first confirmed case coming from a specimen collected on November 9…reports Asian Lite News

November 29, 2021

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Ex-US defence chief sues Pentagon in memoir dispute

Esper’s book, titled “A Sacred Oath” is due to be published in May 2022. Esper submitted the manuscript to the Pentagon for review in May 2021 and received a list of requested

November 29, 2021

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US economists warn of Omicron leading to stagflation

A noted economist has said that the rapid spread of Omicron could exacerbate supply chain woes and amplify record-high inflation pressures, reports Asian Lite News The rapid spread of the new Omicron

November 29, 2021

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US dropping punitive tariff on Indian exports after deal on DST

The announcement on Wednesday came after the visit of USTR Katherine Tai to India this week…writes Arul Louis The US is dropping the proposed 25 per cent additional duties on more than

November 28, 2021

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US scrambles to take actions over Omicron’s effect

Except for this “precautionary” measure, Biden again urged Americans and people around the world to get vaccinated against the virus, reports Nikhila Natarajan The newly discovered Omicron variant of Covid-19 in South

November 28, 2021

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Chinese planes enter Taiwan airspace amid US lawmakers’ visit

The five US lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Thursday to meet with government officials, reports Asian Lite News As US lawmakers’ visit to Taipei irked China, as Beijing sent eight military aircraft

November 27, 2021

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Poverty hits Canadian kids hardest

The report finds disproportionately higher rates of child poverty among communities marginalised by systemic barriers….reports Asian Lite News More than 1.3 million Canadian children, or 17.7 per cent, live in poverty, according

November 25, 2021

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After India, US gets tough on crypto

Throughout 2022, the US agencies plan to provide greater clarity on whether certain activities related to crypto-assets conducted by banking organisations are legally permissible …reports Asian Lite News The banking regulators in

November 25, 2021

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India, US reach deal on ‘Equalisation Levy’

The final terms of the agreement shall be finalised by February 1, 2022….reports Asian Lite News India and the US have agreed on a ‘transitional approach’ on ‘Equalisation Levy’ 2020. According to

November 24, 2021

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White House confirms Biden’s intention for 2024 run

The response is at a time when Biden is suffering a dip in his approval ratings in recently released polls….reports Asian Lite News The White House on Monday confirmed that US President

November 24, 2021

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