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UN extends mandate for international forces fighting piracy off coast of Somalia

The UN Security Council has renewed for an additional three months its authorisation for states and regional organisations cooperating with Somalia to use all necessary means to fight piracy off the coast

5 December 2021

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At least 13 people died in Indonesia’s Mt Semeru eruption

At least 13 people died and 98 others were injured after Mount Semeru in Indonesia’s East Java erupted, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said…reports Asian Lite News “Two bodies have been

5 December 2021

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Omicron variant confirmed in 23 countries

Ghebreyesus pointed out those screening passengers before travelling and/or upon arrival at the airport, and mandatory quarantine of international travellers are some ways to check the spread of the Omicron variant in

2 December 2021

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Icelandic ruling coalition starts new term with climate agenda

The coalition parties have 37 members in the country’s 63-seat parliament and the government program highlighted climate issues…reports Asian Lite News Iceland’s new government leadership was announced at a press conference. Katrin

29 November 2021

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Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor denies misusing public funds

Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor, Riad Salameh has denied media allegations that he transferred public funds to a company owned by his brother…reports Asian Lite News Salameh said in a statement that “not

18 November 2021

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Turkey, US agree to continue F-16 talks

The US imposed sanctions on Turkey over the S-400s, targeting the Turkish defence procurement agency and its officials…reports Asian Lite News Turkey and the US have agreed to continue talks on Ankara’s

18 November 2021

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Nobel Peace Laureate to address human rights forum

The event comes at a critical juncture of the Covid-19 crisis and the UN climate summit, and will address how the pandemic has deepened longstanding social and economic inequalities…reports Asian Lite News

14 November 2021

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UNESCO @75

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the role of Unesco in promoting dialogue and mutual understanding…reports Asian Lite News Some 28 heads of state and government gathered in Paris to celebrate the 75th

14 November 2021

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UN Chief Welcomes COP Deal

Says collective political will not enough to overcome deep contradictions, reports Asian Lite News Calling the approved texts at the conclusion of the COP26 as a “compromise”, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said

14 November 2021

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UN official urges reform measures amid crisis in Lebanon

Lebanon has been going through an unprecedented financial crisis with the local currency depreciating by over 90 per cent, limiting people’s ability to afford their basic needs…reports Asian Lite News A senior

14 November 2021

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