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Another district in eastern province falls to Taliban

At least three districts have fallen to the Taliban since Thursday night…reports Asian Lite News Taliban militants have captured another district in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Nuristan, adding to recent military gains,

6 June 2021

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US stepping up humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan

The US embassy in Kabul announced USD 266 million in new humanitarian assistance from the US Department of State and the US Agency for International Development (USAID)…reports Asian Lite News US Charge

6 June 2021

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‘Hamas tunnels damaged by Israel renovated’

“Israel had only succeeded to destroy 3 per cent of Hamas tunnels and our fighters fixed them all,” Sinwar said in a meeting on Saturday….reports Asian Lite News Yehya Sinwar, leader of

6 June 2021

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Myanmar buckles to ASEAN

Min Aung Hlaing, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, made the remarks on here Saturday during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar…reports Asian Lite News Myanmar is willing to

6 June 2021

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India opposes vaccine passports at G7 meet

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan raises concerns about the availability of vaccines and low rates of inoculation in developing nations, reports Asian Lite News. With little over 3 per cent of its population

6 June 2021

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FATF regional body retains Pakistan on ‘Enhanced Follow-up List’

The latest development comes only a few weeks ahead of a meeting of the FATF –the Paris-based global watchdog– to decide on Pakistan’s grey list status, reports Asian Lite News A regional

5 June 2021

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UN suspends Iran voting rights over unpaid dues

Iran and the Central African Republic will lose their voting rights at the UNGA since the countries are in arrears on paying their dues…reports Asian Lite News Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad

4 June 2021

Asia News·World News

UN help sought for funding Special Tribunal for Lebanon

The popular Sunni businessman-turned-politician’s death soon led to a wave of protests – the “Cedar Revolution” – that ultimately forced Syria to wind up its long-standing military presence in Lebanon…reports Asian Lite

4 June 2021

Asia News·Economy

Gantz pledges quieter tone with US

Gantz’s visit came as Israel’s opposition reached a deal to form a coalition government that would end the 12-year rule of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu….reports Asian Lite News The visiting Defence Minister

4 June 2021

Asia News·USA

A Rare Chance To Chart A New Course Toward Peace

There has never been an Israeli government representing the entire political spectrum from the extreme left to the extreme right. This offers a rare chance to chart a new course to gradually

4 June 2021

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