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Energy Crunch Forces Bangladesh Austerity Measures

Bangladesh cuts working hours and electricity use as Middle East conflict disrupts fuel supplies, forcing austerity measures to manage energy crisis and protect essential services nationwide, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Bangladesh has

April 6, 2026

-Top News·Asia News·Bangladesh

Repatriation of Afghan Refugees and Regional Instability Paradox

Women and children faced particular hardship of separated families, lack of shelter upon return, and exposure to Taliban reprisals for perceived collaboration with Pakistani authorities, writes Dr Sakariya Kareem Pakistan’s Illegal Foreigners

April 6, 2026

-Top News·Afghanistan·Pakistan

Artemis II Crew Face Toilet Trouble As Moon Flyby Nears

Artemis II astronauts battle toilet glitch as they near historic Moon flyby, pushing deeper into space while preparing to capture rare images of the lunar far side, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk The

April 6, 2026

-Top News·Science·World News

Nepal Shifts To Five-Day Work Week Over Fuel Crisis

Nepal cuts working week to five days as fuel shortages deepen, with government imposing austerity measures to manage energy crisis linked to Middle East conflict, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Nepal has announced

April 6, 2026

-Top News·Asia News·Nepal

US Rescues Missing F-15 Crew Member in Iran

US rescues second crew member from downed F-15 in Iran, ending high-risk mission as Trump hails daring operation and confirms both airmen now safe, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk The United States has

April 5, 2026

-Top News·USA·World News

US F-15 Downed Over Iran, Search For One Crew Member Underway

One US airman has been reportedly rescued after F‑15 downed over Iran, while high-risk search continues for second crew member amid escalating US-Iran military tensions and regional conflict fears , reports Asian

April 4, 2026

Arab News·USA

Starmer’s Easter Message Highlights Hope and Resilience

Keir Starmer’s Easter message highlights hope, faith and community resilience, as he acknowledges global tensions and domestic pressures while praising churches supporting vulnerable families, reports Asian Lite News Keir Starmer has used

April 4, 2026

UK News

‘No Layoffs, Salaries On Time’: Danube Assures Employees

Danube Group Chairman Rizwan Sajan Assures Its 6000+ Workforce Despite Geopolitical Uncertainty, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk At a time when the US–Israel–Iran conflict is reshaping geopolitical and economic realities, businesses across the

April 3, 2026

Business·Dubai·UAE News

Peace Jirga Warns Pakistan, Afghanistan Against Escalation

Jirga urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to end border clashes, implement ceasefire, and resolve disputes through dialogue, highlighting shared heritage, diplomacy, and civilian protection as priorities, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk A jirga convened

April 1, 2026

-Top News·Afghanistan·Pakistan

Labour Suspends Backbench MP Karl Turner

Labour has suspended Karl Turner, the MP for Hull East, from the parliamentary party, removing the whip following comments deemed “uncollegiate,” the party confirmed. Turner, a backbench MP who has frequently criticised

April 1, 2026

-Top News·POLITICS·UK News