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Pakistan’s new foreign media rules spark press freedom concerns

Pakistan’s new Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines 2026 have drawn criticism from rights groups, which argue the measures will further restrict independent journalism….reports Asian Lite News Desk Pakistan’s newly introduced Foreign Media Facilitation

August 6, 2026

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Bangladesh condemns India for allowing Sheikh Hasina media appearance

Bangladesh has strongly criticised India for allowing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to interact with the media in New Delhi, describing the event as an affront to its sovereignty….reports Asian Lite News

August 5, 2026

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Indonesia keeps one day work from home until September

Indonesia has extended its one-day-a-week work-from-home policy for civil servants until the end of September as part of wider efforts to improve efficiency and reform the bureaucracy….reports Asian Lite News Desk Indonesia

August 5, 2026

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Hasina Eyes Homecoming Before Year Ends

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has claimed the country remains gripped by fear, insecurity and economic hardship under the Bangladesh Nationalist Party government….reports Asia Lite News Desk ed into fear, insecurity

August 5, 2026

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India urges Lanka to free fishermen as Misri reviews bilateral ties

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reaffirmed India’s commitment to Sri Lanka under its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and Vision MAHASAGAR during a one-day visit to Colombo….reports Asian Lite News Desk Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

August 5, 2026

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Syria, UAE Revive Business Council

The UAE and Syria have restructured their Joint Business Council to deepen trade, encourage investment and strengthen private-sector partnerships across a range of strategic industries….reports Arab Daily News Desk The United Arab

August 5, 2026

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Erdogan Backs Saudi Sea Coalition

Saudi Arabia and Türkiye reaffirm support for regional stability as Erdoğan backs the Kingdom’s new multinational maritime coalition to strengthen security across key Red Sea shipping routes….reports Arab Daily News Desk Saudi

August 5, 2026

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Crude Prices Sink To Three-Week Low

Oil prices tumbled to a three-week low as optimism over Strait of Hormuz negotiations eased supply concerns, although markets remain alert to geopolitical developments….reports Arab Daily News Desk Global oil prices extended

August 5, 2026

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Hope Rises For Hormuz Reopening

Iran and Oman report progress on a new Strait of Hormuz shipping arrangement as competing statements from Tehran and Washington keep regional diplomacy under close watch, reports Arab Daily News Desk Iran

August 5, 2026

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India extends BRICS Summit invite to Bangladesh PM as BIMSTEC chair

The announcement comes amid continued diplomatic engagement between India and Bangladesh….reports Asian Lite News Desk India has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the outreach session of the 18th BRICS

August 5, 2026

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