US mulls visa curbs over Uganda’s anti-gay law
President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni has signed a new law, one of the world’s toughest anti-homosexuality measures, drawing widspread criticism from within the country
The diminishing US influence in West Asia
With US pitted firmly against Russia currently, Syria’s rehabilitation is yet another reflection of states like Saudi Arabia exercising strategic autonomy, writes Aditi Bhaduri
4 killed, 3 kidnapped after assault on US convoy in Nigeria
Separatists who operate in the region have escalated their attacks in recent years, usually targeting police or government buildings….reports Asian Lite News Four people
Geeta Rao Gupta to be envoy for global women’s issues
Prior to her confirmation, Gupta worked closely with many UN agencies and programs. She was the former Executive Director of the 3D Program for
US envoy decries neglect of citizens in rural Liberia
US envoy revealed that he found multiple county hospitals that had received no money from the 2022 budget…reports Asian Lite News The US Ambassador
Strained China ties bringing Kenya, West closer
Since the new administration assumed office last September, Ruto’s several visits outside Africa have largely been to Western nations, including the US (twice), the
Blinken speaks to Sudan Generals, calls for ceasefire
The death toll from fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has reached 180 and over 1,800 civilians are injured…reports
Starboard buys social media app Parler
Starboard said that Parler’s large user base and additional strategic assets represent an enormous opportunity for it …reports Asian Lite News Starboard (formerly Olympic
US firm Eventbrite announces hiring spree
Eventbrite will host a virtual career fair on April 14, hiring for roles across engineering, data, product management, product design and program management….reports Asian
First Citizens Bank acquires failed SVB
One of the most prominent lenders in the world of technology startups, Silicon Valley Bank, which was struggling, collapsed on March 10, after a
