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Trump Drops Whisky Tariffs After Royal Charm

Trump lifts Scotch whisky tariffs during UK royal visit, signalling renewed US-UK trade warmth while highlighting diplomatic influence of King Charles III’s high-profile Washington engagement….reports Asian Lite news US President Donald Trump

May 1, 2026

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US Jury Split on Deadly Kabul Blast

US jury convicts Afghan national of supporting ISK but fails to agree on his direct role in the 2021 Kabul airport bombing that killed over 180, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk A United

May 1, 2026

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Vembu calls on Indian diaspora to return

Zoho founder calls on Indian professionals in the US to return home, linking national standing to technological strength. Sridhar Vembu says shifting attitudes abroad and India’s development needs make a case for

May 1, 2026

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Trump warns Iran blockade could last months

US President said a naval blockade on Iran could last months, sending oil prices to a four-year high amid fears of prolonged supply disruption. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian warned the move would

May 1, 2026

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Press Freedom Declines in Pakistan as PECA Law Targets Journalists

A new report by Freedom Network says Pakistan’s amended Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act is increasingly being used to intimidate journalists, silence dissent and curb free expression….reports Asian Lite News Press freedom in Pakistan has continued to deteriorate

May 1, 2026

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Washington Warns of Beijing’s Expanding Grip at UN

US lawmakers warned that China is expanding its influence across the United Nations through funding, staffing and diplomatic outreach….reports Asian Lite News US lawmakers voiced growing concern on Wednesday over China’s expanding influence

May 1, 2026

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Myanmar Junta Relents on Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi’s transfer from prison comes amid signs of a slight easing by Myanmar’s military leadership….reports Asian Lite News UN Secretary General António Guterres has welcomed Myanmar’s decision to move detained former

May 1, 2026

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Border Violence Pushes Afghanistan Deeper Into Crisis

Thousands of civilians have reportedly been displaced as border violence damages schools, health facilities and critical infrastructure across eastern Afghanistan…reports Asian Lite News Humanitarian conditions in eastern Afghanistan have worsened sharply following renewed border

April 30, 2026

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Vietnamese President To Lam to visit India from May 5

Vietnamese President To Lam will visit India from May 5 to 7 for talks aimed at strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries…reports Asian Lite News Vietnamese President To Lam will undertake a State visit to India from

April 30, 2026

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Putin calls for renewed push towards nuclear weapon free world

Addressing the UN nuclear review conference, Vladimir Putin called for renewed international cooperation to advance towards a world free of nuclear weapons amid growing global tensions…reports Asian Lite News Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for

April 30, 2026

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