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IMBAX 2026 Begins As India, Myanmar Boost Defence Ties

The 14-day exercise focuses on joint training, operational coordination and strengthening military-to-military cooperation…reports Asian Lite News Desk India and Myanmar have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting peace, stability and security in the

September 16, 2026

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A New Bridge To Malaysia

Kerala and Malaysia seek to turn historic diaspora links into stronger partnerships across technology, tourism, education, healthcare, trade and investment, reports India Daily News Desk Kerala and Malaysia are looking to deepen

September 15, 2026

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UN Warns Myanmar Human Rights Crisis Is Worsening

UN rights experts warn of mounting civilian deaths, Rohingya persecution and cross-border threats as Myanmar’s crisis deepens….reports Asian Lite News Desk The human rights crisis in Myanmar is deepening, with thousands of

September 8, 2026

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India, Thailand Deepen Cooperation Across Trade and Defence

Ambassadorial meeting highlights expanding strategic partnership between nations…reports Asian Lite News Desk India and Thailand have held discussions on further strengthening their Strategic Partnership, with a focus on expanding cooperation in trade,

September 8, 2026

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India Reaffirms Commitment To Stronger Ties With Myanmar

New Delhi highlights Neighbourhood First, Act East and MAHASAGAR priorities during parliamentary delegation visit…reports Asian Lite News Desk India has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening its multifaceted partnership with Myanmar, as Union

September 7, 2026

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Sea Blind Spot In Turkey’s ASEAN Strategy

Maritime trade and submarine cables should play a bigger role in Ankara’s regional engagement….reports Asian Lite News Desk Turkey’s engagement with Southeast Asia risks overlooking a critical dimension of connectivity by focusing

August 31, 2026

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Bangladesh cracks down on alleged Chinese crime networks

Bangladeshi authorities have arrested several Chinese nationals in separate investigations into alleged drug trafficking and cybercrime networks…reports Asian Lite News Desk Chinese nationals entering Bangladesh as tourists have been linked to several

August 24, 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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South Korea Urges North Korea to Return to Dialogue at ASEAN Security Forum

The appeal came as Pyongyang skipped the ASEAN Regional Forum for a second consecutive year….reports Asia Lite News Desk South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Thursday urged North Korea to respond

July 23, 2026

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Jaishankar Condemns Attacks on Merchant Ships at ASEAN Forum

Jaishankar says attacks on merchant shipping and civilian infrastructure are unacceptable, urging that international waterways remain safe and open….reports Asian Lite News Desk External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday condemned attacks

July 23, 2026

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