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British cyclists to ride from Makkah to Madinah

A London-based cycling team is preparing to ride 550 kilometres across western Saudi Arabia to raise funds for children in Africa born with life-threatening heart conditions…reports Asian Lite News A cycling team

January 9, 2026

-Top News·Arab News·UK News

Commons women and equalities panel to stop using X

The Commons women and equalities committee has become the first Westminster body to suspend use of X, citing the spread of AI-generated sexualised images of women and children…reports Asian Lite News The

January 9, 2026

-Top News·Media·UK News

Mandelson Rips ‘Performative’ Europe

Peter Mandelson has launched a forceful critique of Europe’s response to Donald Trump’s foreign policy, accusing leaders including Keir Starmer of overreaction and strategic timidity…reports Asian Lite News Peter Mandelson has accused

January 9, 2026

-Top News·Europe·UK News

UK Govt slashes cost of electric lorries

Ministers say the move is designed to cut emissions, lower business costs and accelerate investment in greener freight…reports Asian Lite News Hauliers and fleet operators will be able to access discounts of

January 9, 2026

-Top News·Economy·UK News

Complaint against incoming archbishop dismissed

The decision, taken by the archbishop of York, has intensified criticism of the church’s safeguarding and disciplinary processes days before Mullally is due to take office…reports Asian Lite New An alleged abuse

January 9, 2026

-Top News·Crime·UK News

British Army Faces £28BN Black Hole

Pay rises for troops, the cost of the nuclear deterrent and overall inflation have been blamed for the last black hole to blight the MoD’s coffers…reports Asian Lite News Britain’s top military

January 9, 2026

-Top News·Defence·UK News

US VP Tells Europe: Take Greenland Seriously

Vance said the administration would continue to raise the matter through diplomacy…reports Asian Lite News US Vice President JD Vance urged European leaders to “take the president of the United States seriously”

January 9, 2026

-Top News·Europe·USA

S. Jaishankar Meets Emmanuel Macron as Ties Deepen

Jaishankar conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings to President Macron and discussed global challenges, regional security and the need for closer strategic coordination….reports Asian Lite News External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met

January 9, 2026

-Top News·Europe·India News

Trump Targets Venezuelan Oil

The president said the United States has already secured large quantities of Venezuelan crude under sanctions enforcement…reports Asian Lite News President Donald Trump is framing the US intervention in Venezuela not as

January 9, 2026

-Top News·USA·World News

US Seizes Two Venezuela-Linked Oil Tankers in Atlantic

The seizure of Bella I forms part of a broader US crackdown on vessels linked to Venezuela’s oil trade….reports Asian Lite News The US Coast Guard released footage on Wednesday showing US

January 8, 2026

-Top News·USA·World News