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India, Ecuador review bilateral ties at sixth foreign office talks

New Delhi and Quito discuss cooperation in trade, energy, pharmaceuticals and technology during talks in New Delhi…reports Asian Lite News Desk India and Ecuador have reviewed their bilateral relations and discussed regional and global developments during the sixth round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in New Delhi on November 10. The Indian delegation was led by Rudrendra Tandon, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), while Ecuador’s delegation was headed by Alejandro Davalos, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility. The two sides reviewed progress in bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and international developments,

ANC Suffers Historic Setback in High Stakes, Low Turnout Poll Battle

The ANC remains South Africa’s largest party with just 30.76% of the vote, as the DA makes gains and Jacob Zuma’s MK Party strengthens its position, leaving dozens of municipalities facing coalition negotiations…reports Asian Lite News Desk The African National Congress (ANC), once the dominant political force in South Africa, has suffered a major setback in the 2026 local government elections, securing just 30.76% of the national vote and signalling a further erosion of its support three decades after the end of

World Leaders Head to Manila for ASEAN Summit

The Philippines will host the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits from

China’s BRI Dream Hits A South Asian Wall

China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative is facing fresh hurdles across South

Bombs, Burning Buses: Bangladesh Violence Escalates

The latest violence has spread across several districts, prompting authorities to strengthen

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Türkiye targets $300bn energy transition investment by 2040

EU’s Southeast Asia Ambitions Hit By Funding Uncertainty

Death penalty threat hangs over Hasina’s return home

Trump says Iran war is ‘effectively over’ after Qatar talks

UN Demands End To Egypt’s Crackdown On Media

Oil Exporters Face Sharp Economic Slump In 2026

Kabul, Moscow discuss expanding economic cooperation

Nepal Demands Climate Justice for the Himalayas

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COP31 Opens in Turkey With Call for Climate Action

Russia Says It Has No Reason to Attack Europe

Google announces $15 billion investment in Malaysia

China rejects spying claims involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

Hasina return speculation grows as Dhaka stays silent

Ukraine Talks Head to UAE

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AI bubble fears grow as Gita Gopinath flags risks

Former IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath has warned that the global AI investment boom could face a significant correction as companies struggle to justify

World Bank Warns as Developing Nations’ Debt Soars to $9.4tn

Developing countries’ external debt surged to a record $9.4 trillion in 2025, with repayments reaching $1.4 trillion..reports Asian Lite News

The Gambia’s Genocide Case Against Myanmar Nears Ruling

The International Court of Justice will deliver its judgment on 19 November in the genocide case brought by The Gambia

Arab League Raises Alarm Over Palestinian Prisoners in Israeli Custody

The Arab League demands an end to alleged abuses at Ramla Prison, unrestricted Red Cross access and the release of

India Warns G20 of Global Costs of War

India has urged the G20 to pursue diplomatic solutions to major conflicts, warning of their impact on food, energy and

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

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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