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Indian hurt as missile debris falls in Abu Dhabi

Indian sustains minor injury in Abu Dhabi after missile debris falls; UAE air defences intercept multiple threats amid ongoing West Asia tensions, authorities stress official updates only, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk An

March 23, 2026

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VanDyke arrest: Foreign plot fears erupt in India’s northeast

Arrest of US national Matthew VanDyke exposes suspected foreign operative networks, northeast border vulnerabilities and geopolitical undercurrents, raising fresh security concerns across India’s sensitive eastern corridor, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk The arrest

March 21, 2026

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Pakistan teeters on a knife‑edge amid West Asia fallout

Pakistan faces rising instability amid the Iran-Arab conflict, domestic unrest, and strategic pressures, leaving the country vulnerable while balancing alliances, security, and regional interests, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk As the Iran-Arab conflict

March 21, 2026

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India keeps balance while navigating West Asia turmoil

India’s balanced West Asia strategy prioritises dialogue, protects citizens, secures energy, and maintains regional trade, showcasing strategic autonomy amid Iran-Israel tensions and Gulf instability, reports Asian Lite Newsdek As tensions flare across

March 21, 2026

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Trump urges Asian nations to guard Strait of Hormuz

Trump signals winding down of US Iran operations, urging South Korea, Japan, China, and other nations to secure Strait of Hormuz amid rising oil and global tension, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk US

March 21, 2026

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Indian Ocean becomes new front in US-Iran conflict

Iran’s attempted strike on Diego Garcia and US naval action signal war’s expansion into the Indian Ocean, raising fears of wider escalation and global security risks. The conflict between Iran and the

March 21, 2026

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UK dragged deeper into Hormuz crisis

UK expands US access to bases for Hormuz strikes, triggering political backlash and Iranian warnings as tensions rise over global oil routes and regional security. The UK government has expanded permission for

March 21, 2026

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India eyes stronger Thailand bond as Anutin returns

Anutin Charnvirakul , 59, was elected Prime Minister after securing 293 votes in Thailand’s House of Representatives, comfortably defeating his rival Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut of the People’s Party, who received 119 votes, reports

March 20, 2026

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Ceasefire crumbles on Durand Line

Kabul emphasised that it has refrained from retaliatory action to prevent escalation and remain committed to the ceasefire, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Afghanistan’s Chief of Armed Forces, Fasihuddin Fitrat, has accused Pakistan

March 20, 2026

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Xi purges PLA but Taiwan goal stays firm

Xi Jinping’s extensive removal of senior military and defence officials is broader than previously understood, affecting leadership across multiple PLA branches, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Chinese Communist Party (CCP) General Secretary Xi

March 20, 2026

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