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Imran Khan, Wife Jailed for Corruption

The verdict, initially scheduled for December 23, was postponed due to winter vacations and rescheduled for January 6…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were convicted in the £190m Al-Qadir University Project Trust case on Friday. Imran Khan was sentenced to 14 years in prison, while Bushra Bibi received a seven-year jail term. Judge Nasir Javed Rana delivered the verdict, which had been delayed three times, in a makeshift courtroom at Adiala Jail. The court also imposed fines of Rs 1 million on Imran and Rs 500,000 on Bushra. If they fail

Mike Carney enters race to be Canada’s next PM

Carney’s announcement follows Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s declaration that he would resign as leader of the Liberal Party and as Prime Minister as soon as a new candidate is found for the post…reports Asian Lite News Mark Carney, the former Governor of the Bank of Canada, has announced his candidacy to lead the Liberal Party and succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada’s next Prime Minister. Sharing a post on X, he said, “I’m in.” According to his campaign, as Governor of the Bank

US slaps sanctions on Sudanese military chief

The Treasury Department detailed SAF’s lethal attacks on civilians, including airstrikes on

Biden leaves TikTok ban decision to Trump

The decision to enforce or extend the ban will now fall to

‘Bengaluru breathes US-India relationship’

Garcetti hailed the inauguration as a new beginning for the US-India relations….reports

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New Zealand, UAE Seal FTA

New Zealand’s key exports to the UAE include dairy, industrial products, meat, horticultural products and travel services…reports Asian Lite News New Zealand has signed

NATO Bolsters Baltic Defence

NATO plans to strengthen its Baltic Sea presence with an enhanced vigilance initiative, as announced during a major summit in

Guterres Applauds UNSC, Finance Reform

UN Chief Guterres Commends Global South’s Push for Justice…reports Asian Lite News While pressing for reforming the Security Council and

Houthis Will Pay Heavy Price, Warns Netanyahu

Israel intensifies strikes on Yemen, targeting key Houthi-controlled sites after repeated drone and missile attacks. PM Netanyahu vows relentless action,

India celebrates its diaspora

Praising the Indian diaspora for its contribution in India’s growth, the PM said that it is due to their hard

‘Viksit Bharat’: Modi Seeks Diaspora Support

Modi appealed to the diaspora to visit the amazing tourist destinations located in small towns…reports Asian Lite News Spotlighting the

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A Sensory Journey to the French Riviera: The Story of 44°N Gin

Nestled on the sunlit shores of the French Riviera, 44°N Gin invites you to explore the vibrant essence of the Côte d’Azur. As the

Arsenal Edge Closer to Liverpool

A header from Gabriel Magalhaes forced a Dominic Solanke own goal from a 40th-minute corner to get Arsenal level….reports Asian

Families to receive £126 million in early years support

Thousands of parents and children across England will be able to give their child the best start in life thanks

Reeves hails £600m boost to UK

Chancellor met Chinese Vice-Premier in Beijing, discussing trade and investment opportunities as part of efforts to grow the UK economy

Govt removes highest number of illegal migrants in 5 years

The government’s target to drive removal of foreign criminals and immigration offenders to highest level since 2018 has been smashed,

Snow Disrupts UK, Germany Air Travel

Manchester Airport said on Sunday morning that it had temporarily shut its runways due to heavy snow….reports Asian Lite News

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Assam CM proposes defence corridor near Guwahati

Assam Eyes Defence Corridor and Green Growth: CM Sarma Outlines Bold Vision Ahead of Advantage Assam Summit The Assam government is in discussions with the Ministry of Defence to establish a defence

Samsung Unveils AI Revolution in Galaxy Series

While Samsung did not share the detailed product lineup, Galaxy S25 flagship smartphones, including a new slim model, are expected to be unveiled at the upcoming event…reports Asian Lite News Samsung Electronics will host this year’s Galaxy Unpacked event in

Retail Auto Sales Defy Challenges

Internal combustion engine two-wheelers faced challenges such as financial constraints and increasing

Asia-Arab Ties to Forge Global Partnerships

As Oman continues to build its reputation as a critical global trade

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Biopic on Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Set for April 2025 Release

Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Ananth Mahadevan, the film stars Pratik Gandhi as Mahatma Jyotirao Phule and Patralekhaa as his wife, Savitribai Phule…reports Asian

‘Mission Grey House’ Offers Unmatched Suspense

The film also stars Rajesh Sharma, Raza Murad, and Kiran Kumar…reports Asian Lite News The trailer of the upcoming movie ‘Mission Grey House’ was

Ed Sheeran hints at a new album release

English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has got his fans excited for 2025 with a bold promise which is thrilling and teasing his fanbase in equal

Allu Arjun Released From Jail After Interim Bail

Initially, Allu Arjun was sent to 14 days of judicial custody by a lower court in Telangana, following the tragic incident. His legal team

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Shafali Eyes National Team Comeback in Style

Shafali, who has been out of the India squad since November last year, has led Team A to the final of the tournament. …reports

Spin Wizard Ashwin Calls Time

Ashwin ends his career with 537 wickets at average of 24 in 106 Tests and becoming India’s second leading wicket-taker after legendary leg-spinner Anil

Harry Kane To Continue As England’s Captain

The Bayern Munich striker, who has been a cornerstone of England’s recent successes, has retained England’s manager Tuchel’s trust. Thomas Tuchel, England’s manager confirmed

Global Cyclists Gear Up for UAE’s Major Cycling Events in 2025

The third edition of the UAE Tour Women the only international cycling race in the Middle East as part of the UCI World Tour

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India joins elite space docking club

With ISRO’s new feat, India has now become the fourth country, after the US, Russia, and China, to master the docking technology….reports Asian Lite News In its first, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday morning announced that the