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UK warned new extremism definition will ‘vilify’ Muslims

A spokesperson for the five groups said in a statement: “This new extremism definition is a solution looking for a problem. It attacks one of the cherished cornerstones of our pluralistic democracy

March 15, 2024

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Sunak rules out polls on May 2

There had been feverish speculation in Westminster that Sunak was preparing to dissolve parliament before the end of March and announce a general election for May 2…reports Asian Lite News Rishi Sunak

March 14, 2024

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Israel approves $19 bn budget increase due to war

The budget update anchors a projected deficit of about 6.6 per cent of GDP for 2024, and includes adjustments in the amount of about 20 billion Shekels (USD 5.6 billion) in 2024

March 14, 2024

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UK to ban foreign states from owning newspapers

A government spokesperson added that the move would “deliver additional protections for a free press, a pillar of our democracy”…reports Asian Lite News The government announced that it plans to bar overseas

March 14, 2024

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UK begins post-Brexit trade talks with Turkey

The government said UK businesses including Deloitte, Diageo and Vodafone had helped to shape negotiation objectives through a public call for input, before the first round of detailed discussions scheduled for the

March 14, 2024

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EU lawmakers approve law to limit use of AI

Companies such as OpenAI that produce powerful, complex and widely used AI models will also be subject to new disclosure requirements under the law…reports Asian Lite News European Union lawmakers on Wednesday

March 14, 2024

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EU agrees €5 bn package to fund arms for Ukraine

Diplomats said compromise was eventually reached allowing flexibility on the “buy European” rules and taking into account part of the value of bilateral aid when calculating members’ financial contributions…reports Asian Lite News

March 14, 2024

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Dutch far-right firebrand Wilders says won’t be PM

Party leaders have been tight-lipped during the process but public broadcaster NOS reported that the most likely outcome for Thursday’s report was an “extra-parliamentary” or technocratic cabinet…reports Asian Lite News Dutch far-right

March 14, 2024

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Putin urges Russians to take part in polls

The Russian Federation Council, or the Upper House of the Russian Parliament or Duma, officially scheduled the presidential election on March 17…reports Asian Lite News President Vladimir Putin called on Russians to

March 14, 2024

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Russia threatens troop deployment along Finland border

To celebrate the accession formally, a flag-raising ceremony has been planned for Monday (March 11) at the alliance headquarters in Brussels…reports Asian Lite News Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday vowed to

March 14, 2024

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