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IAEA refers Iran to UN Security Council

The IAEA has referred Iran to the UN Security Council over nuclear non-compliance, escalating tensions as Tehran restricts inspectors from accessing key facilities, reports Asian Lite News Desk The International Atomic Energy

September 10, 2026

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Trump’s Iran war timeline stretches into November

Donald Trump says the Iran war could continue until after November’s midterms, as soaring oil prices and economic pressure increase political risks, reports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump has

September 10, 2026

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Hormuz traffic remains in single digits

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fell to seven vessels, well below its 10-day average, while Bab el-Mandeb traffic remained comparatively stable, reports Asian Lite News Desk Shipping traffic through the Strait

September 10, 2026

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Israel orders closure of British consulate in Jerusalem

Israel orders Britain’s East Jerusalem consulate to close after London joins France and Canada in imposing tougher sanctions over Israeli settlement expansion, reports Asian Lite News Desk Israel has ordered the closure

September 9, 2026

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Britain toughens stance on Israel

UK announces ban on goods from illegal settlements, sanctions firms facilitating expansion and restrictions on settlement advertising as Britain joins France and Canada in a tougher international response … writes Kaliph Anaz

September 9, 2026

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US rules out UK-style settler ban

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington had been informed about the UK move in advance, but made clear the Trump administration did not intend to adopt the same approach, reports

September 9, 2026

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Why Britain is targeting Israeli settlements?

Britain’s planned crackdown on Israeli settlements goes beyond banning goods, with proposed sanctions potentially reaching the banks, insurers and companies that help finance expansion in the occupied West Bank, reports Asian Lite

September 9, 2026

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Houthi attacks injure 73 in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia says Houthi attacks injured 73 people and struck civilian, economic and energy infrastructure, prompting warnings of stronger measures against the group, reports Asian Lite News Desk At least 73 people,

September 8, 2026

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Gulf cannot rely on US alone, warns Qatar

Qatar says Gulf states must strengthen their own defences as the Iran conflict exposes risks of relying too heavily on US military protection, reports Asian Lite News Desk Gulf Arab states should

September 7, 2026

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Inside Pakistan’s new power structure

Pakistan’s military is gaining deeper constitutional, political and economic influence under Asim Munir, raising fresh questions over civilian authority, dissent and democratic institutions, reports Asian Lite News Desk Pakistani Army chief Field

September 5, 2026

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