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Trump Doubles Down On Hormuz Control Claim

US President Donald Trump has claimed the Strait of Hormuz “belongs” to the United States Navy, describing US maritime measures against Iran as a “wall of steel”….reports Asian Lite News Desk US

October 7, 2026

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Bangladesh Urges UN To Step Up Rohingya Efforts

Bangladesh has called for stronger coordination with UN agencies as Dhaka seeks closer alignment between international programmes and its development priorities….reports Asian Lite News Desk Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening

October 7, 2026

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UN Experts Urge Pakistan To Protect Girls

UN experts urge Pakistan to protect girls from forced conversion, abduction and child marriage, warning that laws need consistent enforcement and access to justice…reports Asian Lite News Desk Three United Nations special

October 7, 2026

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Pakistan Faces Fresh Proxy War Allegations

A new report alleges that Pakistan continues to rely on militant proxies against India and Afghanistan, increasing tensions and instability across South Asia….reports Asian Lite News Desk A report by the Afghan

October 7, 2026

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Rubio Says Free Trade Era May Be Over

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says broad free trade agreements are unlikely to return soon, as Washington shifts towards reciprocal bilateral trade arrangements….reports Asian Lite News Desk US Secretary of State

October 7, 2026

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Dhaka Tops World Pollution Rankings

Dhaka recorded an AQI of 213 on Tuesday, placing Bangladesh’s capital at the top of the global pollution rankings….reports Asian Lite News Desk Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka was ranked the world’s most polluted

October 6, 2026

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World Bank cuts Nepal growth forecast after 2026 floods

Nepal’s economic growth is forecast to slow to 3.7 per cent in 2026-27 after devastating August floods disrupted energy, transport, trade and tourism….reports Asian Lite News Desk The World Bank has cut

October 6, 2026

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Beyond tariffs, India courts American capital

India is courting US investors and companies for greater capital, manufacturing and technology partnerships as Washington and New Delhi continue difficult bilateral trade negotiations…reports Asian Lite News Desk India is stepping up

October 6, 2026

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Asia Wants Alaska Gas

JD Vance says Alaska’s long-delayed gas pipeline will move ahead, citing Asian demand, despite South Korea warning that its investment remains under review….reports Asian Lite News Desk US Vice President JD Vance

October 6, 2026

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Trump puts Canada talks on ice

President Trump says he is in no rush to restart US-Canada trade talks, accusing Ottawa of unfair treatment as tariff tensions continue…reports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump has said

October 6, 2026

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