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Houthi drone intercepted near Mecca airspace

Saudi Arabia says it destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered restricted airspace, while the group denies targeting Islam’s holiest city, reports Asian Lite News Desk Saudi Arabia says

September 16, 2026

-Top News·Arab News·Saudi Arabia

Iran nuclear chief barred from Vienna meeting

Iran has accused the US of pressuring Austria to block its nuclear chief from attending the IAEA’s annual conference in Vienna, reports Asian Lite News Desk Iran’s nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami has

September 14, 2026

-Top News·World News

Waqf Fund buys Solihull property to fund humanitarian projects

The Waqf Fund has bought a £1.9 million Solihull retail property, with annual rental income supporting humanitarian projects through its Islamic endowment model, reports Asian Lite News Desk The Waqf Fund has

September 14, 2026

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China’s growing infrastructure footprint in Bangladesh

Beijing is using Belt and Road funding to expand Bangladesh’s infrastructure, opening markets for Chinese goods while developing roads, bridges and ports that could strengthen China’s strategic influence in the Bay of

September 14, 2026

-Top News·Bangladesh·China

Moody’s credit upgrade tries to mask Pakistan’s paralysis

What Moody’s rating calls stabilisation is, in reality, a technical reprieve, an economy frozen in place, unable to generate the momentum required for real growth, writes Dr Sakariya Kareem Moody’s Global Ratings

September 14, 2026

-Top News·Asia News·COLUMNS

BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration unanimously

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the New Delhi Declaration gives an expanded BRICS a stronger purpose, with cooperation focused on development, innovation and global reform, reports Asian Lite News Desk Prime Minister

September 12, 2026

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Modi and Xi agree differences should not become disputes

Modi and Xi discuss border tensions, trade and bilateral ties as India and China seek to build on recent progress ahead of China’s BRICS presidency, reports Asian Lite News Desk Prime Minister

September 12, 2026

-Top News·China·India News

BRICS nations unite after overnight negotiations

India secures BRICS consensus after overnight negotiations, overcoming deep divisions involving Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE at the New Delhi summit, reports Asian Lite News Desk BRICS countries have reached consensus

September 12, 2026

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Chinese President accorded warm welcome in Delhi

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in New Delhi for the BRICS Summit as India and China seek constructive talks and closer communication, reports Asian Lite News Desk Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived

September 12, 2026

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Xi Jinping to visit India for BRICS Summit

Xi Jinping will visit India for the BRICS Summit, his first trip in nearly seven years, as New Delhi and Beijing work to stabilise ties, reports Asian Lite News Desk Chinese President

September 10, 2026

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