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India Aids, China Bargains In Regional Energy Showdown

Oil crisis exposes contrasting India and China approaches, as New Delhi sustains neighbours while Beijing faces criticism for leveraging energy supplies for geopolitical influence, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk The energy crisis triggered

May 2, 2026

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UK Tests New Missile Shield Against Iranian Drones

UK tests Skyhammer interceptor missiles in Jordan, boosting defences against drone threats as Defence Minister Luke Pollard strengthens security ties with Gulf partners during regional visit, reports London Daily Newsdesk The UK

May 2, 2026

-Top News·Defence·UK News

UAE Calls For Unconditional Reopening Of Strait Of Hormuz

UAE urges immediate reopening of Strait of Hormuz, warning Iran’s actions threaten global trade, energy security and maritime stability, as international pressure mounts at the UN, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk United Arab

May 2, 2026

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US Bypasses Congress To Arm Middle East Allies

US advances $8.6 billion arms sales to Middle East allies while declaring end of Iran hostilities, as Donald Trump balances diplomacy with threat of renewed military action, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk The

May 2, 2026

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India Eyes Maritime Hub In Nicobar Amid Green Concerns

India pushes ahead with Great Nicobar mega project to boost maritime power, but political opposition warns of ecological damage and risks to indigenous communities and biodiversity, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk India’s ambitious

May 1, 2026

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The Cost of Entry: What Foreign Banks Really Face in China

Foreign banks have been in China for decades, and in some cases for over a century. Yet their share of the banking system remains marginal. Even today, foreign banks account for only

April 29, 2026

Business·China·Economy

UAE Leaves OPEC To Reshape Energy Future

UAE exits OPEC and OPEC+, signalling a strategic shift towards energy independence, flexible production, and long-term market positioning amid rising global demand and geopolitical uncertainty, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk The United Arab

April 28, 2026

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US Weighs Iran Plan To Reopen Hormuz

US reviews Iran’s proposal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire, as tensions persist over nuclear demands, sanctions and regional security guarantees, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk The White House is

April 28, 2026

-Top News·USA·World News

UAE’s Gargash Says Gulf Cohesion Fell At Critical Moment

Anwar Gargash warns Iranian escalation has reshaped Gulf strategy, triggering lasting crisis of confidence and forcing a decisive reassessment of alliances, security, and regional narrative, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Anwar Gargash has

April 27, 2026

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Gulf Media Flexes Soft Power Muscle

Gulf media leaders call for unified, proactive storytelling strategy, positioning regional image as a powerful soft power tool to shape global perceptions and future influence, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Media leaders from

April 27, 2026

Arab News·Media·UAE News