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Tarique Rahman Set to Lead BNP

The BNP chairperson’s post has remained vacant since the death of former prime minister Khaleda Zia on December 30, 2025, and her son Tarique Rahman is set to take over….reports Asian Lite

January 5, 2026

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Pakistan’s Peca Law Turns on Journalists, Human Right Activists

The 2025 Peca amendment has provided the state, through the NCCIA, a free hand to prosecute any individual who is considered critical of state policies….reports Asian Lite News Amendments to Pakistan’s Prevention

January 5, 2026

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Trump Praises Modi, Hails India’s Oil Cut

Trump claimed New Delhi adjusted its policy after understanding Washington’s displeasure over continued Russian energy purchases….reports Asian Lite News US President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a

January 5, 2026

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Trump Issues Stark Warning to Iran

Trump drew a clear line around the use of lethal force by Iranian authorities…reports Asian Lite News US President Donald Trump has warned Iran against using violence to crush protests, saying Washington

January 5, 2026

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First Indian American Mayor for Parsippany in US

Desai, a Democrat, won the mayoral race after provisional and vote-by-mail ballots overturned an earlier lead held by Republican incumbent James Barberio….reports Asian Lite News Pulkit Desai, a US Marine veteran and

January 5, 2026

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Women Raise Voice for Disappeared Baloch in Pakistan

The forum strongly condemned Pakistan’s use of the inhuman concept of “collective punishment” against the families of the victims of enforced disappearances….reports Asian Lite News A Pakistan-based forum expressed solidarity with women’s

December 31, 2025

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Kochi-Muziris Biennale

Amidst the salt-laced, post-monsoon hush of Kochi—when the skies soften and the sea breathes slower—the city once again opens itself to transformation as the Kochi-Muziris Biennale unfolds not merely as an exhibition,

December 31, 2025

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Erdoğan Slams Israel Over Somaliland Move

Erdogan said Ankara viewed Somalia’s territorial unity as non-negotiable and accused Israel of taking steps that could undermine regional stability..reports Asian Lite News Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has sharply criticised Israel’s

December 31, 2025

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UN Seeks $1.71bn as Afghanistan Crisis Deepens

21.9 million people will need humanitarian assistance in 2026, a 4 per cent drop from 2025, while 17.4 million are expected to face acute food insecurity…reports Asian Lite News The UN Office

December 31, 2025

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Jaishankar Heads to Dhaka for Khaleda Zia Funeral

EAM Jaishankar will arrive in Dhaka on Wednesday to attend the funeral of the late leader…reports Asian Lite News External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will represent the government and people of

December 31, 2025

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