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BRICS Chair India Deepens Russia Engagement, Says Jaishankar

Jaishankar, recalling Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India in December 2025, said it marked a significant expansion of bilateral engagement into several new and diverse areas….reports Asian Lite News External Affairs

March 24, 2026

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Stocks Surge as Trump Halts Iran Attacks, Energy Risks Remain

Analysts said the current rally reflects expectations rather than confirmed developments on the ground…reports Asian Lite News Global markets surged after President Donald Trump signalled a pause in strikes on Iran, though

March 24, 2026

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Nepal Corruption Case Raises Concerns Over China Backed Projects

Nepal’s Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), filed a corruption case against 21 individuals, including two Chinese official…reports Asian Lite News Even before a new government formally takes office

March 24, 2026

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Trump Signals Thaw, Halts Iran Power Plant Strikes

Trump said the US and Iran held “very good and productive” talks over the past two days on ending hostilities in the Middle East…reports Asian Lite News US President Donald Trump on

March 23, 2026

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Trump’s Visa Crackdown Hits India, China Hard

The largest declines were seen in visas for workers, certain relatives, and nationals from countries such as Afghanistan and Iraq….reports Asian Lite News Legal immigration to the United States fell sharply in

March 23, 2026

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Over 8000 Arrested but Crime Persists in Dhaka

Alongside murders, there was a spate of violent incidents, including public demonstrations with traditional weapons and firearms…reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh continues to face persistent crime despite more than 8,000 arrests in

March 23, 2026

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Afghanistan Sees Tourism Surge in 2025

Despite years of conflict and ongoing security and economic challenges, Afghan officials say the tourism sector is beginning to recover….reports Asian Lite News Afghanistan witnessed a notable increase in foreign tourist arrivals

March 23, 2026

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Iran slaps $2M toll on ships in Strait of Hormuz

The announcement comes amid heightened tensions following a warning from former US President Donald Trump…reports Asian Lite News Iran has begun levying a $2 million (approximately Rs 18.8 crore) transit fee on

March 23, 2026

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Islamabad stays quiet on Iran strikes against Saudi infrastructure

Despite decades of financial and strategic backing from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan continues to “appease” Iran..reports Asian Lite News Pakistan has stayed silent as Saudi Arabia faces repeated Iranian attacks on key installations,

March 23, 2026

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P Kumaran is India’s new envoy to UK

Periasamy Kumaran will take over as High Commissioner to the UK, asVikram Doraiswami has been appointed envoy to Beijing….reports Asian Lite News India is set to appoint Periasamy Kumaran as its next

March 23, 2026

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