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Protests Erupt Over Japan Arms Export Plan

Thousands protest in Tokyo against Japan’s plan to ease arms export rules, warning military expansion risks undermining pacifist constitution and pushing nation toward conflict, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Thousands of protesters, joined

April 6, 2026

-Top News·Asia News·Defence

IRGC Intelligence Chief Killed In Strike

Iran confirms IRGC intelligence chief killed in strike on Tehran, as Israel claims responsibility and Donald Trump warns of severe consequences if no deal is reached, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Iran has

April 6, 2026

-Top News·Arab News·World News

Pepsi Pulls Wireless Festival Sponsorship Amid Kanye West Backlash

Pepsi and Diageo withdraw sponsorship from London’s Wireless Festival after Kanye West backlash, as political leaders condemn antisemitism and call for accountability and safety in the UK, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Pepsi

April 6, 2026

Celebrity·London News·UK News

Royals Attend Windsor Easter Service

King Charles, Queen Camilla, and senior royals attend Easter Sunday service at Windsor, with the Prince and Princess of Wales returning after two-year absence, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk King Charles and Queen

April 6, 2026

London News·UK News

First Female Archbishop Prays For Middle East Peace

Archbishop Mullally calls for urgent peace in the Middle East during first Easter sermon, urging Christians to pray for justice, freedom, and an end to violence, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk In her

April 6, 2026

Arab News·UK News·World News

Pope Calls On World To Lay Down Weapons

Pope Leo urges world leaders to abandon weapons and embrace dialogue, calling for inner and global peace, and announces April 11 prayer vigil at St Peter’s Basilica, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk On

April 6, 2026

-Top News·World·World News

UK Detains 76 Age-Disputed Children: Report

UK detains 76 age-disputed child asylum seekers under ‘one in, one out’ scheme, sparking legal, mental health, and human rights concerns over detention practices, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk More than 70 children

April 6, 2026

-Top News·UK News·World News

Ukraine Signals Readiness To Cooperate With Syria

Zelensky visits Damascus to boost Ukraine-Syria ties, focusing on security, energy, infrastructure and food cooperation, signalling renewed diplomacy and regional development amid ongoing Middle East tensions, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Ukrainian President

April 6, 2026

-Top News·Arab News·Europe

New German Military Law Sparks Privacy Debate

Germany mandates young men to report long foreign stays under new military law; voluntary service retained but social media debate erupts over privacy and transparency, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Germany has introduced

April 6, 2026

-Top News·Defence·Europe

Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Kills Nearly 100 Kids

Bangladesh battles deadly measles outbreak, suspected to have killed nearly 100 children; vaccination drives accelerated amid shortages as authorities scramble to contain spread, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Bangladesh is grappling with a

April 6, 2026

-Top News·Bangladesh·Health