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UK passport 5th most powerful in the world, Singapore leads list

Japan is second in the ranking, with an open door to 193 destinations, having secured the silver medal by regaining visa-free access to neighboring China for the first time since the Covid-19

January 14, 2025

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Bangladesh orders banks to assist Siddiq’s graft probe

A BFIU document issued Tuesday showed that banks had also been told to provide transaction records for Hasina, her son and daughter, Siddiq’s two siblings and her mother Sheikh Rehana…reports Asian Lite

January 9, 2025

UK Front Pages Highlight Military Allegations, Public Health Crisis

In The Guardian, a major focus is on Meta’s (formerly Facebook) controversial decision to scale back fact-checking policies ahead of critical elections. CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended the move as a commitment to

January 8, 2025

Thousands Rally Outside Parliament to Demand Cover for Palestinian Health Workers

The International Court of Justice has indicated that Israel’s actions could be classified as genocide, a claim that has intensified calls for accountability. Protesters also criticized the British government for its continued

January 7, 2025

King, Starmer honour former US president Jimmy Carter

Former President Donald Trump also paid tribute, stating on his Truth Social platform, “While I strongly disagreed with him philosophically and politically, I respected his dedication to making America a better place.”…reports

January 7, 2025

Snow Disrupts UK, Germany Air Travel

Birmingham Airport had closed for several hours around midnight so that staff could clear the snow….reports Asian Lite News Heavy snowfall has affected air travel in the UK and Germany. A number

January 6, 2025

Germany Offers Support To Stem People Smuggling

UK and Germany Sign Historic Agreement to Combat People Smuggling The United Kingdom and Germany have taken a decisive step in tackling the scourge of people smuggling, agreeing on a landmark

December 12, 2024

Cracking Down on Illicit Russian Finance

UK and Cyprus Strike Landmark Deal to Halt Russian Dirty Money…reports Asian Lite News The UK and Cyprus have forged a groundbreaking partnership to combat Russian dirty money and serious

December 12, 2024

Commonwealth nations adopt first ocean declaration

More than half the Commonwealth members are small countries like Samoa, many face significant, some even existential, threats from rising seas….reports Asian Lite News Commonwealth countries on Saturday adopted their first ocean

October 27, 2024

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‘Colonial Dividend’ Fuels Growth

The British economy is an “outlier” and rides on its “colonial dividend” to bring skills and growth. Manish Tiwari explores how skilled migration is powering Britain’s economic growth and global soft power

October 21, 2024

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