Biden revokes Trump’s transgender military ban
The executive order “sets the policy that all Americans who are qualified to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States
US confirms 1st case of Brazilian Covid variant
The case was detected in the state of Minnesota…reports Asian Lite News The US has detected the first case of a new
Israel govt endorses Morocco normalisation deal
The US-brokered deal, first announced in December 2020, is expected to be brought to the Knesset (Parliament) for approval in the next
US adds South Africa to travel ban list
Biden is also expected to reinstate broader restrictions that would affect non-US citizens travelling from the Schengen area of Europe, Britain, Ireland,
10 bodies recovered from China gold mine
A total of 22 miners were trapped underground following a blast at the mine in Qixia on January 10…reports Asian Lite News
Australia halts NewZealand travel bubble
The New Zealand government on Sunday announced a case of Covid-19 detected in the community, which on Monday morning was confirmed as
Emirates Literature Festival to kick off on Jan 29
The programme features a host of live appearances, performances, tours, workshops, exhibitions and children’s activities, with many sessions free to attend….reports Asian
Hindu temple in Dubai to open doors by Diwali 2022
The temple, being constructed adjacent to the Guru Nanak Singh Darbar in the city’s Jebel Ali area, is an extension of the
Israel officially opens embassy in UAE
In a separate statement published on its website, the Ministry said that until a permanent location is found, the embassy will operate
Indian, Chinese troops clash at Naku La, many injured
Naku La, incidentally, was one of the original face-off sites, along with Pangong Tso, Galwan, Gogra, Hot Springs, in early-May last year…reports