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Dhaka’s Garment Unrest Triggers Border Guard Deployment

Bangladesh has deployed 12 platoons of border guards across Gazipur and Narayanganj amid continuing garment worker protests over wages….reports Asia Lite News Desk Border Guard Bangladesh has deployed 12 platoons of personnel across industrial areas in Gazipur, Narayanganj and neighbouring locations to contain labour unrest and maintain law and order, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. The deployment aims to protect public safety, safeguard property and facilitate the smooth functioning of industrial operations amid protests by garment workers. According to the BGB, 10 platoons have been stationed in the Sofipur, Kaliakair and Konabari areas of Gazipur, while two

China’s Wang Yi Meets Iran Envoy as War Tensions Escalate

China has urged all parties in the Middle East conflict to pursue dialogue and a political solution. Beijing also reaffirmed its support for Iran’s sovereignty and security….reports Asian Lite News Desk Wang Yi, Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met Ali Bagheri Kani, Deputy Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in Beijing as fighting in the Middle East continues. During the meeting, Wang said dialogue and negotiations offered the

Pakistan Loses $40 Billion in India Trade Freeze

Pakistan has suffered estimated economic losses of $40 billion since suspending trade

Seven Schools Shut As Pakistan’s Education Crisis Bites

Seven government girls’ primary schools have closed in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

US Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island Near Hormuz

The US has reportedly struck Iran’s strategic Qeshm Island near the Strait

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Arab League Raises Alarm Over Palestinian Prisoners in Israeli Custody

Polio Haunts Pakistan Despite Mass Vaccination

Netanyahu Presses Trump to Strike Iran After US Midterms

Nepal moves to unlock cannabis cultivation after 50-year ban

Mob killings and gang rapes surge across Bangladesh

India Warns G20 of Global Costs of War

US Urges China to Respect Tibetan Religious Freedom

Himalayan Heat Heads to COP31

US, Japan and South Korea Join Arctic Push

UN Urges World Not to Normalise Taliban Rule

Bhutan Lake Outburst Raises Flood Fears in India

UN Grants Nepal, Bangladesh LDC Graduation Extension

US, Japan Supercharge Joint Missile Production

Uyghur Congress Presses Germany to Confront Beijing

Trump Targets China on Visas, Genomics and Campuses

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Flavio Bolsonaro Declares Himself Brazil’s Leader After Defeat

Flavio Bolsonaro has declared himself “the leader of Brazil” despite losing the presidential runoff to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva…reports Asian Lite News Desk

Lula Wins Brazil Presidential Election for Fourth Term

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won Brazil’s presidential run-off, securing another four years in office. The victory marks a

Diplomats meet in Istanbul to prevent wider Middle East conflict

Foreign ministers from the R4 group and France, Germany, Italy and the UK discussed regional conflicts, Houthi attacks, maritime security

Arab nations condemn deadly Jordan church attack

The attack, carried out by gunmen at a church in Hammoud village in the Karak governorate on Friday, prompted widespread

Epic Fury 2.0? Trump threatens fresh Iran strikes as Tehran vows retaliation

Trump threatens fresh strikes on Iran as Tehran vows retaliation, world leaders urge restraint and rising oil prices fuel fears

‘Unacceptable and Stupid’: Macron Takes Aim at Trump

Emmanuel Macron has criticised Donald Trump and other foreign leaders for allegedly exploiting France’s recent unrest for political gain…reports Asian

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UK deploys Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

Britain will deploy RAF Typhoons, transport aircraft and military advisers to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks intensify, targeting cities, airports and critical infrastructure…reports Asian

UK, US urged to outgun rivals in new arms race

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has urged Britain and the US to accelerate weapons production and military innovation as emerging technologies

ADHD and Autism at Risk of Over-Diagnosis?

A government review warns of possible over-diagnosis of ADHD and autism in England, urging tighter assessment rules while calling for

Miliband to Putin: ‘You Will Remain a Pariah’

Ed Miliband warns Putin he will remain a pariah as Britain announces £54m in winter aid, fresh sanctions and funding

UK and Germany Ratify Kensington Treaty

Britain and Germany ratify the Kensington Treaty, agreeing new cooperation on AI, quantum research, defence and security while targeting investment,

Britain renames Jerusalem consulate as UK Mission after Israel row

Britain has kept its East Jerusalem diplomatic compound open as a smaller UK Mission after Israel ordered the consulate closed

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Ambani’s Jio launches $3.2bn share sale in India

Jio Platforms, the digital and telecommunications business controlled by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, has launched a $3.2 billion initial public offering, expected to become India’s largest share sale. The offering comes amid

Philip Morris Warns of Rising Costs From Global Conflicts

The tobacco giant beat third-quarter profit forecasts but warned that Middle East-related inflation and disruptions in Ukraine are increasing costs and could weigh on operating income, reports Asianlite News Desk. Philip Morris International has warned that global conflicts are increasingly

Cyber Chiefs Urge Urgent PHP Security Update

Cybersecurity agencies in the UK, EU and Australia have warned organisations to

UK firms land £330m Africa deals

British exporters are set to benefit from more than £330 million in

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Anupam Kher announces 556th film

The veteran actor says his latest international project has reminded him that cinema transcends language and cultural differences…reports Asian Lite News Desk Veteran Indian

Four accused in Tiger Shroff firing case remanded until October 26

Two men and two women arrested over the firing incident have been remanded in police custody as investigators examine their movements and alleged preparations

Nana Patekar passes away at 75

Veteran actor Nana Patekar, celebrated for his powerful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema, has died aged 75 in Goa…reports Asian Lite News Desk

Hrithik’s Cameo Steals Alpha Trailer

Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on July 3. The teaser of the film was released on June

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Al Wahda Wins Third Straight Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup

Al Wahda clinches its third straight President’s Cup title as Hamdan honours the winners in Abu Dhabi….reports Asian Lite News Desk Al Wahda Jiu-Jitsu

‘India’s batting collapse should be an eye-opener’

Deepti and Niki steadied the innings with an 82-run fifth-wicket partnership from 63 balls, turning a precarious chase into a comfortable victory…reports Asian Lite

Australia face Champions Trophy test with T20I shortage

Speaking in Sydney on Saturday ahead of the opening match against New Zealand, Nitschke stressed the importance of the upcoming series despite the gap

Seven Nations Vie To Host 2036 Olympics

Germany, Hungary, India, Qatar, South Africa, Türkiye and the Republic of Korea are in the race as the IOC outlines the road to the

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US Bans DeepSeek from Government Systems

Washington has barred Chinese AI technology from civilian government agencies, citing wider concerns over security and competition as the US seeks to maintain its lead in artificial intelligence, reports Asianlite News Desk. The United States has ordered the removal of