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UK Seals Major Typhoon Jet Training Deal with Türkiye

UK and Türkiye deepen defence ties with new Typhoon training and support deal, boosting NATO strength and securing thousands of British aerospace jobs nationwide, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk The United Kingdom and

March 26, 2026

-Top News·Europe·UK News

UK Approves Hard Cap On Foreign Donors, Bans Crypto Donations

UK government clamps down on foreign interference in politics, banning cryptocurrency donations and capping overseas contributions to £100,000, delivering a setback for Reform UK, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk In a decisive move

March 26, 2026

-Top News·POLITICS·UK News

Xi-Trump High-Stakes Meeting Set For May

Trump confirms Beijing summit with Xi Jinping in May, signalling renewed US-China engagement amid global tensions, ongoing Iran conflict, and shifting Indo-Pacific strategic dynamics, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk US President Donald Trump

March 26, 2026

-Top News·China·USA

Starmer Backs Saudi Amid Iran Strikes

UK Prime Minister Starmer reassures Saudi Arabia of full support amid Iranian missile and drone attacks, regional instability, and threats to global energy and trade security, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Britain’s Prime

March 25, 2026

-Top News·Arab News·UK News

Pakistan Seeks to Mediate West Asia Crisis

Shehbaz Sharif’s announcement follows a temporary de-escalation after US President Donald Trump postponed threats to bomb Iranian power plants, citing “productive” discussions. reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Pakistan has positioned itself as a

March 25, 2026

Arab News·Pakistan·USA

Trump Signals Progress As Iran Stands Firm

Trump claims progress with Iran amid Middle East war talks; US sends 15-point plan while Tehran denies direct negotiations, highlighting tensions and potential ceasefire discussions, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk US President Donald

March 25, 2026

-Top News·Arab News·World

Weaponising Hormuz Is Economic Terrorism, Warns UAE Energy Chief

UAE energy chief Al Jaber calls weaponising the Strait of Hormuz “economic terrorism,” urging global cooperation, investment in resilience, and stability to protect energy security worldwide, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Dr. Sultan

March 25, 2026

-Top News·Arab News·UAE News

Educated, then excluded: Pakistan’s girls and the system that stops short

Pakistan’s education system, while capable of enrolling girls, continues to struggle to keep them there, writes Dr Sakariya Kareem In classrooms across Pakistan, the story often begins with promise. Young girls in

March 24, 2026

COLUMNS·Pakistan·Woman

Why Gulf Oil Turbulence Hits Pakistan Harder Than Most

The country has no strategic petroleum reserve to buffer against external shocks. Legally mandated commercial stocks should cover 22 days, but in practice the effective range fluctuates between 10 and 28 days.

March 24, 2026

-Top News·Business·Pakistan

India’s 35 Million Diaspora Seen as Key to 2047 Vision

A landmark report estimates the diaspora’s collective annual income from formal employment alone at an impressive $730 billion, highlighting a community that is not just a source of remittances, but a powerhouse

March 24, 2026

COLUMNS·India News