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India Emerges as AI Link Between South and West

The Sessions focus on bridging the AI adoption gap between the Global North and South, where usage rates in much of Asia, Africa, and Latin America hover below 10 per cent while

February 18, 2026

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Hamas Urges ‘Peace Board’ to Act on Gaza

Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem urged the board, due to meet later this week, to turn its stated principles into concrete action to secure peace in Gaza and halt what he described as

February 18, 2026

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Washington Moves to Tighten AI Chip Ban on China

The bill reflects growing bipartisan concern in Washington over technology transfers and export enforcement, particularly involving advanced AI chips….reports Asian Lite News US lawmakers moved to tighten controls on advanced American chips

February 18, 2026

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Ro Khanna Blasts Trump Over Taiwan

Khanna’s remarks followed President Donald Trump’s comments about consulting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping regarding arms sales to Taiwan…reports Asian Lite News A senior Democratic lawmaker has sharply criticised President Donald Trump

February 18, 2026

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UK Deputy PM Lammy, AI Minister Narayan Head to India AI Summit

Prior to arriving in New Delhi, Lammy visited Sri Lanka and met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday….reports Asian Lite News British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron emphasised on Tuesday that

February 17, 2026

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Tarique Rahman Takes Oath as 11th PM of Bangladesh

The BNP’s 50-member cabinet comprises 25 ministers and 24 state ministers, with three technocrats….reports Asian Lite news Tarique Rahman, Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was sworn in as the 11th

February 17, 2026

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Macron Pays Tribute to 26/11 Victims in Mumbai

President Macron’s visit comes at the invitation of PM Modi to take part in the AI Impact Summit being hosted by India….reports Asian Lite News French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady

February 17, 2026

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AI for Everyone, Says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the AI Impact Summit aims to harness AI for the benefit of all….reports Asian Lite News As the five-day India AI Impact Summit 2026 entered its second

February 17, 2026

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India’s ‘Seven Sisters’ Feature in Yunus Farewell

These remarks follow strained relations between the two neighbours since the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government was ousted in 2024….reports Asian Lite News In his farewell address, Bangladesh’s outgoing interim government Chief

February 17, 2026

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BNP’s Long Wait Ends

The BNP, led by its chairman Tarique Rahman, secured a sweeping mandate in the recent parliamentary elections, paving the way for the formation of a new government….reports Asian Lite News The Bangladesh

February 16, 2026

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