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UAE Defies Hormuz with Mega Pipeline

UAE pushes ahead with Hormuz-bypass pipeline, nearing 50% completion, as ADNOC warns global energy security is under strain from conflict and chronic underinvestment, reports Asian Lite News Desk The United Arab Emirates

May 22, 2026

Arab News·UAE News

‘Economic, Not Political’: UAE Defends OPEC Move

UAE defends OPEC exit as a strategic economic decision, signalling a shift towards greater flexibility, investment freedom and long-term energy leadership without abandoning global market stability, reports Asian Lite News Desk The

May 22, 2026

Arab News·UAE News

Trump Pledges 5,000 More Troops to Poland

Donald Trump has announced plans to send an additional 5,000 US troops to Poland, days after the Pentagon delayed a separate deployment to the country. The move comes amid wider changes to

May 22, 2026

-Top News·USA

Cockroaches March Into Political Spotlight

A satirical online movement inspired by a controversial judicial remark is transforming memes, outrage and youth frustration into a new political conversation in India…writes Shelja Pallath Just a controversial comment made by

May 22, 2026

COLUMNS·LITE BLOGS

‘Sometimes You Must Draw Line’

Jyotika has spoken firmly about one aspect of film industry practice where she refuses to compromise, saying she draws a clear line when it comes to certain casting patterns and creative choices…reports

May 21, 2026

INTERVIEW·LITE BLOGS

Fans flock to cinemas as Drishyam 3 debuts on Mohanlal’s birthday

Mohanlal returns as Georgekutty in Drishyam 3, the third instalment of the hit thriller franchise directed by Jeethu Joseph, which released in cinemas on May 21 amid strong anticipation and robust advance

May 21, 2026

Bollywood·LITE BLOGS

UN Sounds Alarm Over Rising Human Cost of War

Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations and Advocacy at the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, presented the figures on Wednesday during an open debate at the UN headquarters…reports Asian Lite

May 21, 2026

World·World News

Oath Drama at Tamil Nadu Cabinet Expansion

Tamil Nadu’s cabinet expansion ceremony briefly turned dramatic after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar interrupted a newly inducted Congress minister for deviating from the prescribed constitutional oath. The swearing in later saw several

May 21, 2026

India News·POLITICS

Satheesan Leads New Era as Kerala House Meets

Kerala’s 16th Legislative Assembly convened on Thursday amid a dramatic reversal in the state’s political landscape following the April 2026 election. The Congress-led UDF entered the House with a commanding majority, while

May 21, 2026

Kerala

Modi expresses gratitude to Indian community in Italy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked the Indian community in Italy for the warm reception he received in Rome during his official visit. The visit forms part of broader diplomatic engagements aimed

May 20, 2026

-Top News·India News