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  • Boris rules out full national lockdown

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    The UK Prime Minister’s statement came after Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced big changes to the Job Support Scheme set to replace furlough in November in a bid to support businesses affected by the pandemic in England’s “high alert” Tier Two areas…reports Asian Lite News UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reiterated his stand to avoid…

  • Erdogan’s Calamitous Authoritarianism

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    A brief synopsis of Erdogan’s criminal domestic practices and his foreign misadventures tell the whole story…writes Dr. Alon Ben-Meir Turkey’s President Erdogan is becoming ever more dangerous as he continues to ravage his own country and destabilize scores of states in the Middle East, the Balkans, and North Africa, while cozying up to the West’s…

  • Muted mics, masks rock final presidential debate

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    Through the 90 minute final presidential debate on Thursday night in Nashville, Tennessee, a mute button, described as “unfair” by US President Donald Trump, cut off interruptions for the initial two minutes of each candidate’s opening remarks…..Nikhila Natarajan reports It’s so 2020. Not to be outdone by a housefly on US Vice President Mike Pence’s…

  • Climate change: Trump puts blame on India, China, Russia

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    “Look at India, it’s filthy, it’s air is filthy,” Donald Trump said during the debate. That was the only mention of India during a debate that mostly stayed clear of foreign policy and strategic interests…reports Arul Louis US President Donald Trump has described India and its air as “filthy” during the last presidential debate with…

  • Biden warns of ‘dark winter’ if Trump stays in power

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    Biden tore into Trump with the country’s virus caseload. Coronavirus has killed more than 222,000 Americans and sickened more than 8 million….Nikhila Natarajan reports Democratic nominee for president, Joe Biden, currently leading in national and battleground polls, waded into a final, high stakes presidential debate in Nashville, Tennessee, slamming US President Donald Trump as a…

  • Covid 19: France extends overnight curfew

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    The 21:00 to 06:00 curfew will come into force at midnight on Friday, and some 46 million people will now be affected by the measure…reports Asian Lite News France will extend an overnight curfew to dozens more areas in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Jean Castex has announced. “The second…

  • Japan Explores Vietnam, Indonesia As New Indo-Pacific Partners

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    Japanese Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga’s visit to Vietnam and Indonesia could feed into the emergence a new balance of power in the region, experiencing intense rivalry, between China and the US…writes ATUL ANEJA Just a few days after foreign ministers of the Indo-Pacific Quad comprising India, Australia, Japan and the United States met in Tokyo,…

  • Sindh Police in Open Revolt Against Pakistan Army

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    In Karachi in Sindh province, headed by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), the Sindh Police in a major show of defiance against the Pakistan Army have threatened to go on leave after they were pressurised to arrest PML(N) Vice President Marayam Nawaz’s husband Safdar Awan…reports AARTI TIKOO SINGH…

  • Asian Lite Daily Digital, October 22, 2020 – UK to resume Brexit Talks With EU Team

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    UK to resume Brexit Talks With EU Team; South Yorkshire in Tier 3 from Saturday; Sadiq Condemns ‘Draconian’ Proposal for TfL Funding; OCT 22 BLACK DAY: Hoardings Across Kashmir Condemn Pakistan; Sindh Police in Open Revolt Against Pakistan Army – all in Asian Lite Daily Digital – please click here to read.

  • Iraq PM Al-Kadhimi arrives in the UK

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    Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi arrived in the UK on Wednesday as part of a Europe tour to meet key leaders in the region.  The prime minister’s office announced his arrival through the official twitter handle. Prior to his UK trip, Al-Kadhimi had meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris and German Chancellor Angela Merkel…

  • Spain mulls curfews to curb Covid-19 flare ups

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    The Spanish government announced that was considering fresh curfews to tackle a resurgence in the number of new coronavirus cases, Addressing the media here on Tuesday, Health Minister Salvador Illa said that imposing a curfew in Madrid and also in some other parts of the country would require invoking a State of Emergency, the Guardian…

  • OCT 22 BLACK DAY: Hoardings Across Kashmir Condemn Pakistan

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    The government will set up a museum to showcase history of the raid and atrocities committed by the raiders supported by the Pakistan army…reports Sumit Kumar Singh India will observe October 22 — the day of the raid in 1947 in Jammu and Kashmir — as the ‘Black Day’ to protest against Pakistan’s role in…

  • Obama calls on youth to create a ‘new normal’

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    “one of the most inspiring things about this year has been to see so many young Americans fired up, organizing, marching and fighting for change.” said Obama…reports Asian Lite News As he readies to hit the campaign trail for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, former US President Barack Obama urged the country’s youth to vote…

  • Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs meet Pompeo in Washington

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    The Foreign Ministers of the warring countries of Armenia and Azerbaijan will separately meet US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday…reports Asian Lite News Amid the ongoing military conflict over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, the Foreign Ministers of the warring countries of Armenia and Azerbaijan will separately meet US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo…

  • Asian Lite Daily Digital – October 21, 2020 – No 10 Vs North as Boris puts MCR into Tier 3

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    No 10 Vs North as Boris puts MCR into Tier 3; Thousands support local businesses through Pay It Forward London; UNICEF Prepares For Efficient Delivery of Covid Vaccine; Pakistan, Turkey Meddling Disrupts Armenia-Azerbaijan Ceasefire; COVID-19: Modi Alerts Nation To Remain Vigilant – all in Asian Lite Daily Digital – please click here to read.

  • Trump knocks Fauci, calls him ‘disaster’

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    Trump’s rant came a day after Fauci said during a CBS News interview on Sunday that he was not surprised when Trump had tested positive for Covid-19 after “super spreader” cermony…reports Asian Lite News During a call with his re-election campaign staff, US President Donald Trump slammed Anthony Fauci, America’s top infectious disease expert, and…

  • Trump to remove Sudan from terror list

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    The US and Sudan reached the settlement in which the latter would pay $335 million to compensate survivors of the bombings and the victims’ families…reports Asian Lite News US President Donald Trump has announced his intention of removing Sudan from the state sponsor of terrorism list once the African country deposits the settlement amount for…

  • Mics to be muted in final presidential debate

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    The Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) said the decision was taken on after it met on Monday to discuss changes to the format of the debate…reports Asian Lite News The microphones of US President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden will be muted during segments of Thursday’s presidential debate, the last direct face-off…

  • Afghan Peace Talks Hit Snag Over Ghani Presidency

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    By visiting Islamabad and New Delhi, Abdullah Abdullah is positioning himself to step in as soon as the opportunity arises. This is not a process that is likely to reach fruition before the end of the year…writes Saeed Naqvi President Donald Trump and his National Security Adviser, Robert C. O’ Brien are aching to announce…

  • Opposition Intensifies Protests To Oust Imran

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    Sunday’s event also coincided with the 13th anniversary of the October 18, 2007 attack on the homecoming procession of late Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in Karachi that killed more than 200 people…reports Hamza Ameer Just two days after its debut power show, the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), an alliance comprising 11 of the country’s opposition…

  • NY Foundation’s Grant to Boost Testing in India

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    These grants are part of The Rockefeller Foundation’s ongoing Covid-19 response strategy, a global $100 million commitment to improve public health and expand equitable access to testing and contract tracing…reports Asian Lite News New York-based Rockefeller Foundation on Monday announced two new grants totalling $5.5 million (approximately Rs 40.3 crore) to support the expansion of…

  • India, Taiwan Boost Business Ties

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    Taiwan’s deputy foreign minister Tien Chung-kwang said that with the government’s New Southbound Policy, India is a good place for Taiwanese businesses to build production bases, given its democracy, ample human resources and strategically important location….reports ATUL ANEJA Taiwan has launched its “new southbound policy”, which is looking at setting up large scale production bases…

  • Asian Lite Daily Digital October 20, 2020 – Wales Set For ‘Firebreak’ Lockdown Amid Covid Spike

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    Wales Set For ‘Firebreak’ Lockdown Amid Covid Spike; Healthcare Workers Still Experiencing PTSD; WHO Cautions Against Complacency; India, Taiwan Boost Business Ties; Pulwama boy Basit becomes J&K topper despite challenges; NY Foundation’s Grant to Boost Testing in India – all in Asian Lite Daily Digital – please click here to read.

  • Boris Seeks United Front Against Covid

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    The British prime minister says the entire world needs to pull together to recover from the impact of Covid-19 … reports Asian Lite News With the United Kingdom set to take leadership of the G7 and chair the global climate change conference COP26 in 2021, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the country will play an…

  • Biden slams Trump’s lies about Covid 19

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    “Turn the corner? Things are getting worse. He continues to lie to us about the circumstances,” the former Vice President added…Reports Asian Lite News Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has said that US President Donald Trump continues to “lie about the circumstances” of the Covid-19 pandemic in the country. “The other night, Trump said in…

  • Over 100 arrested during anti-curb protests in Prague

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    The demonstration took place on Sunday at the capital city’s Old Town Square, ended up in clashes between protesters and police…Reports Asian Lite News More than 100 people were arrested in Prague on suspicion of rioting and attacking officers following a protest against the incumbent Covid-19 restrictions imposed in Czech Republic. The demonstration, which took…

  • UK police gains access to NHS’s test and trace details

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    People who fail to self-isolate “without reasonable justification” could have their names, address and contact details passed on to their local authority and then to the police…Reports Asian Lite News People who have been asked to self-isolate through the test and trace system of the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) could have their contact details…

  • Italy announces new anti-Covid restrictions

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    “The curve of contagion is worrisome, the numbers are serious, and there is a need to intervene urgently.”said Conte…Reports Asian Lite News Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced that his government has approved fresh anti-coronavirus curbs after more than 11,000 new cases were reported in just 24 hours. “The curve of contagion is worrisome, the…

  • EU hails new Armenia-Azerbaijan ceasefire

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    “The EU strongly condemns all such attacks irrespective of their origin.”said Borrell…Reports Asian Lite News The European Union (EU) welcomed the new ceasefire reached between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the conflict-ridden Nagorno-Karabakh region, but denounced any violation of the latest humanitarian truce. In a statement issued on Sunday by the EU’s high representative for foreign…

  • Pelosi sets 48-hour deadline on relief package

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    Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin have been negotiating a new COVID-19 relief package for months…Reports Asian Lite News US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that White House and congressional lawmakers must reach an agreement in 48 hours if they want to pass a new COVID-19 relief package before the presidential election in November. “The…

  • Asian Lite Daily Digital October 19, 2020 – Brexit Deal: Gove Pins Hopes On Talks

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    Brexit Deal: Gove Pins Hopes On Talks; Vaccine for most vulnerable ‘by Christmas’; ‘3 Billion People Lack Handwashing Facilities’; Pak Anti-Government Campaigns Gain Momentum; ‘Al-Qaeda Maintains Close Ties With Taliban’ – all in Asian Lite Daily Digital – please click here to read.

  • Thousands gather in London to protest against lockdown

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    As a second wave of infections gathers pace, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government has stepped up local restrictions in parts of England where cases are surging…Reports Asian Lite News Anti-lockdown demonstrators gathered in central London on Saturday, hours after the British capital moved to the second highest COVID-19 alert level. As a second wave of…

  • Covid-19 reinfections ‘to be expected’: UK scientists

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    It was unclear how soon people who had recovered from Covid-19 could become vulnerable to reinfection, but emerging reports showed the timeframe was “relatively short”…Reports Asian Lite News UK scientists have warned that Covid-19 reinfections were “to be expected” amid a recent surge in the number of fresh cases, according to a media report. The…

  • NY theatres to reopen at 25% capacity

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    Movie theatres in New York State, except New York City, can reopen at 25 per cent capacity with up to 50 people per screen starting from October 23, state Governor Andrew Cuomo said. Theatres will only open in counties that are below 2 per cent of COVID-19 test positivity rate on a 14-day average and…

  • NZ PM to form new govt before official results

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    According to the preliminary count results for the election held on Saturday, the Labour Party won 49 per cent of the vote, which transfers to 64 seats in the 120-member Parliament…Reports Asian Lite News New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Sunday said that she expected to form a new government within the next…

  • Facebook Bans 22 lakh Ads Ahead Of U.S Election

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    Facebook has withdrawn over 22 lakh advertisements and 120,000 posts on Facebook and Instagram that attempted to obstruct the November 3 US presidential election, Facebook’s head of global affairs Nick Clegg revealed on Sunday. In an interview to French media outlet Journal du Dimanche, Clegg informed that the company posted warnings on 150 million fake…

  • New York Targets Individual Blocks To Curb Spread

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    New York will target individual blocks rather than entire neighbourhoods as the state tries to fight the coronavirus in fall and winter, said Governor Andrew Cuomo…reports Asian Lite News. “You draw a very tight focus, bring it down within that targeted area and you don’t disrupt anyone else in the meantime,” said Cuomo on Saturday,…

  • German President In Quarantine

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    German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier entered quarantine after one of his bodyguards tested positive for COVID-19, according to a spokeswoman for the president’s office…reports Asian Lite News. Steinmeier’s first test was negative. Further tests are planned in the coming days, Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday. Germany on Saturday recorded 7,830 new infections of COVID-19 in…

  • Jacinda wins second term in landslide victory

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    New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Saturday won a landslide victory in the country’s general elections held earlier in the day, securing her a second term in office. With most ballots tallied, Ardern’s ruling Labour Party has won 49 per cent of the vote and is projected to win 64 seats – enough for…

  • Republican Senator mocks Kamala Harris by mispronouncing her name

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    A Republican Senator from the state of Georgia mispronounced Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ name, leading to racism accusations. While speaking against the Democrats at President Donald Trump’s re-election rally on Friday in Macon, Georgia, Senator David Perdue called Harris “Kah-mah-la or Kah-ma-la or Kamala-mala-mala, I don’t know, whatever”, The Hill news website reported.…

  • Europe reels under second Covid-19 wave

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    Europe has continued its battle with a second wave of the novel coronavirus, with several countries reporting a record surge in the number of single-day confirmed cases. On Friday, Germany, Greece and Slovenia set new records for daily cases, a day after Italy, Portugal and Lithuania hit their single-day highs, reports Xinhua news agency. German…

  • US rejects Russia’s proposal to extend nuclear treaty

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    The White House rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal earlier in the day to extend the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) for at least one year without conditions. “President Putin’s response today to extend New START without freezing nuclear warheads is a non-starter,” US President Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien said…

  • Ebola drug remdesivir ineffective against Covid-19: WHO

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    Trials with four drugs conducted among 11,000 patients in 30 countries “appeared to have little or no effect” on survival and on the progression of the disease among hospitalized patients…Reports Asian Lite News The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday dashed hopes that the Ebola drug remdesivir and three other existing medications could be useful tools…

  • UK Prepares For a No-Deal Brexit

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    British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday that as the European Union (EU) Summit in Brussels refused to offer London a Canada-style deal, Britain will prepare to embrace a no-trade deal scenario. Johnson’s remarks came following the EU Summit discussions on Brexit on Thursday. EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said he will continue…

  • Trump wants ‘honest election’ to leave peacefully

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    Trump’s remarks came after less than a month after he had refused to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he did not win the election, while adding that the result would be challenged in court…Reports Asian Lite News US President Donald Trump has said that he will accept a peaceful transfer of power…

  • 18 Days to go: Biden tops Trump by 7points

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    According to the poll, three per cent of the voters said they would prefer someone else as their candidate for President and another 3 per cent do not plan to vote…Reports Asian Lite News A new poll has revealed that Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden was currently leading US President Donald Trump by seven points…

  • 40% World’s population lack access to handwashing facilities: UNICEF

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    Although handwashing with soap is vital in the fight against infectious diseases, including the novel coronavirus, 40 per cent of the world’s population, or 3 billion people, do not have access to it, according to new Unicef estimates. The estimates issued on Thursday revealed that the number is much higher in the least developed countries,…

  • UK disappointed with EU summit outcomes

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    “Disappointed by the euco conclusions on UK/EU negotiations. Surprised EU is no longer committed to working ‘intensively’ to reach a future partnership,” Frost tweeted…Reports Asian Lite News British chief negotiator David Frost said that he was “disappointed” and “surprised” that the conclusions at a summit of the European Union (EU) said that the regional bloc…

  • Trump, Biden hold showdown in separate town halls

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    The two events took place on Thursday night. While Biden’s town hall was hosted by ABC News in Philadelphia, Trump’s 60-minute appearance in Miami was organised by NBC News….Reports Asian Lite News Symbolising the deep chasm in US politics, President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden could not even agree on holding a…

  • UK adds Italy to quarantine list

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    The latest announcement came after Italy recorded another 8,804 coronavirus cases, its biggest daily increase in infections since the start of the outbreak…Reports Asian Lite News Italy has been added to Britain’s quarantine list, which means travellers returning from the country will have to self-isolate for 14 days, a senior British official said. British Transport…