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US Greenlights $428m Defence Support Boost for India

Washington has approved two defence support deals worth more than $428 million for India, covering maintenance and sustainment of M777 howitzers and Apache attack helicopters….reports Asian Lite News Desk The United States

June 22, 2026

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India, US Enter Final Stretch in Trade Pact Talks

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will hold multiple meetings with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi this week as both sides push to finalise an interim trade pact….reports Asian Lite News

June 22, 2026

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From Tibet to Titicaca: Yoga Unites the World

Indian embassies across the world celebrated the International Day of Yoga with events from Tibet to Peru, highlighting yoga’s growing global appeal….reports Asian Lite News Desk Indian diplomatic missions across the world

June 22, 2026

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India Draws Line, Nepal PM Drops UK Mediation Talk

Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah has clarified that Kathmandu is not seeking British mediation in its long running border dispute with India. …reports Asian Lite News Desk Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah

June 21, 2026

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Rights Row Puts Pakistan’s EU Trade Perks in Crosshairs

Concerns over human rights, governance and labour protections could complicate Pakistan’s bid to retain preferential access to European markets….reports Asian Lite News Desk Pakistan’s preferential trade access to the European Union could

June 21, 2026

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Brazil’s Lula Urges Rich Nations To Invest More In Global South

The Brazilian leader said sustainable growth requires creating jobs, raising incomes and attracting investment in emerging economies,…reports Asian Lite News Desk Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has urged the world’s

June 21, 2026

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India-UK FTA to take effect from July 15, says Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says the India-UK Free Trade Agreement will come into force on July 15….reports Asian Lite News Desk The India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into force

June 21, 2026

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Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again, cites MoU breaches

Iran has suspended vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy routes….reports Asian Lite News Desk Iran has announced a renewed closure of the Strait of

June 21, 2026

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Nepal stays on FATF grey list despite reform push

Global watchdog acknowledges reform efforts but says Nepal must address key anti money laundering weaknesses…reports Asian Lite News Desk Nepal will remain on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list despite

June 21, 2026

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UN says Taliban rules could deepen abuse of women and girls

UN experts say the new Taliban decree could make it harder for women and girls to escape abusive relationships….reports Asian Lite News Desk United Nations human rights experts have raised alarm over

June 19, 2026

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