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POJK’s grievance, and the recent state crackdown

The brutal suppression of the protests has exposed the fragility of the political arrangement in Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir, writes Dr Sakariya Kareem Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing a

June 12, 2026

-Top News·Asia News·Pakistan

Israel Hits Iran Plant as Conflict Intensifies

Israel strikes Iran petrochemical site in Khuzestan as Tehran retaliates with airbase attacks, signalling escalating tensions and heightened regional instability with both sides on alert, reports Asian Lite News Desk Israel carried

June 8, 2026

-Top News·World News

Ukraine Launches Major Drone Strike Near St Petersburg

Ukraine launches long-range drone assault near St Petersburg, striking naval targets and oil facilities, as tensions escalate and prospects for Russia-Ukraine peace talks remain stalled, reports Asian Lite News Desk Russian authorities

June 6, 2026

-Top News·Europe·World News

Delhi Braces for Cockroach Janta Party Rally

Cockroach Janta Party stages its first major street protest, with organisers urging supporters to remain peaceful, reports Asian Lite News Desk Supporters of the viral youth-led movement known as the Cockroach Janta

June 6, 2026

India News·POLITICS

Praggnanandhaa Becomes First Indian to Win Norway Chess

Praggnanandhaa scripts historic comeback to win Norway Chess, becoming first Indian champion after dramatic late surge and final-round victory over Keymer in Stavanger, reports Asian Lite News Desk Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa

June 5, 2026

-Top News·India News·Sport

‘No Point’: Putin Rules Out Meeting With Zelenskyy

Putin rejects Zelenskyy’s call for direct talks, insisting no meeting is needed yet and signalling negotiations can only follow progress on a concrete peace framework, reports Asian Lite News Desk Russian President

June 5, 2026

-Top News·Europe·World News

Putin Revives Su-57 Offer to India

Putin highlights deep India-Russia defence ties, praises strategic autonomy, and signals Su-57 offer as Moscow pushes to strengthen partnership amid shifting global alignments, reports Asian Lite News Desk Russian President Vladimir Putin

June 5, 2026

-Top News·Defence·India News

They Call Aircraft Carriers Outdated, Then Build More

If the carrier is truly dead, the world’s most serious navies are conducting a very expensive funeral in reverse, writes Cdr Rahul Verma (Retd) There is a strange comfort in declaring the

June 4, 2026

COLUMNS·Defence·World News

Myanmar leader set to visit India

India prepares to host Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing as both nations aim to deepen civilisational ties and expand cooperation across trade, connectivity and strategy, reports Asian Lite News Desk India is

May 29, 2026

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Hormuz crisis pushes India to widen oil net

India expands oil sourcing beyond Gulf region amid Hormuz disruptions, boosting imports from Russia and Africa to secure supplies and manage rising global crude prices, reports Asian Lite News Desk India is

May 29, 2026

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