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WHCA Defends Press Freedom As Trump Attends Correspondents’ Dinner

White House Correspondents’ Association tells President Donald Trump that criticism of journalists is legitimate but defending press freedom remains essential to American democracy, reports Asian Lite News Desk The White House Correspondents’

July 25, 2026

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China’s UN Influence Sparks Washington Row

China’s expanding influence within the United Nations has emerged as a major concern among US lawmakers and Trump administration officials, who warned that Beijing is using international institutions to advance its strategic,

July 23, 2026

-Top News·China·USA

Jaishankar Raises Safety Of Indian Seafarers With Lavrov

Jaishankar raises concerns with Lavrov over Indian seafarer safety after MV Golden Leo attack killed four nationals and intensified maritime security worries, reports Asian Lite News Desk External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar

July 22, 2026

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Quad Backs ASEAN In Regional Push

Quad foreign ministers reaffirm commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, highlighting ASEAN centrality, maritime security, technology cooperation and regional stability, reports Asian Lite News Desk The Quad Foreign Ministers on Wednesday

July 22, 2026

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Pakistan Journalists Face Fresh Threat Surge

Pakistan records 22 threats and violations against journalists in three months, with Punjab reporting the highest cases amid concerns over legal pressure and media freedom, reports Asian Lite News Desk Pakistan recorded

July 22, 2026

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Timor-Leste Opens Door To Indian Energy Giants

Timor-Leste invites Indian investment in LNG, oil refining and education as both nations seek deeper economic ties following renewed diplomatic engagement, reports Asian Lite News Desk Timor-Leste is seeking Indian investment in

July 22, 2026

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Mamdani Says City Cannot Arrest Netanyahu

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani drops his Netanyahu arrest pledge after legal review says city lacks authority, but continues criticism of Israeli leader, reports Asian Lite News Desk New York Mayor Zohran

July 22, 2026

-Top News·USA·World News

Rahul Gandhi Leads Protest Near Modi’s Residence

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and Congress leaders marched towards the Prime Minister’s residence, demanding action over the NEET paper leak and police crackdown on students, reports Asian Lite News Desk Congress leaders,

July 21, 2026

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Andy Burnham Officially Becomes UK Prime Minister

Andy Burnham entered Downing Street as Britain’s new Prime Minister, promising a fresh political era after formally accepting King Charles III’s invitation to form a government. Andy Burnham began his premiership on

July 20, 2026

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Corporate Overseas Deals Add Pressure on Rupee

Indian companies are pursuing record overseas acquisitions to diversify globally, but rising capital outflows, higher energy imports and foreign investor exits are adding pressure on the rupee…writes Chetanya Mundachali.Indian companies are accelerating

July 20, 2026

Economy·India News