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Philippines Reaffirms One China Policy Amid Diplomatic Row

The Philippines has reaffirmed its One China Policy while criticising the tone of recent social media statements by the Chinese Embassy in Manila…reports Asian Lite News Desk The Philippines has reaffirmed its

October 22, 2026

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China, Iran Mark Decade of Strategic Partnership

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref in Dushanbe as China and Iran marked 10 years of their comprehensive strategic partnership…reports Asian Lite News Desk Chinese Premier Li

October 22, 2026

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Bangladesh Inflation Pushes Up to 10 Million Into Poverty

Rising living costs, dwindling savings and mounting household debt are adding to the country’s economic pressures….reports Asian Lite News Desk Persistent inflation has pushed an estimated 8 million to 10 million people

October 22, 2026

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SEANF Expels Myanmar Junta-Backed Human Rights Commission

The move follows concerns over the commission’s compliance with international standards and its record on protecting human rights since the 2021 military coup…reports Asian Lite News Desk Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG)

October 22, 2026

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Millions at Risk as Afghanistan’s Food Crisis Deepens

Nearly 16 million people in Afghanistan are facing acute food insecurity, with 3.4 million experiencing emergency levels of hunger…reports Asian Lite News Desk Nearly 16 million people in Afghanistan are experiencing acute

October 22, 2026

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Munir’s Pakistan Province Plan Sparks Fears of Military Power Grab

Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir is reportedly considering dividing the country’s four provinces into 12 to 15 smaller administrative units, raising concerns over provincial autonomy and military influence…reports Asian Lite News Desk

October 22, 2026

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Pakistan’s Missing Girls Crisis Draws Attention at UN Conference

A UN conference in Geneva examined allegations of forced conversions, abductions and child marriage involving Christian and Hindu girls in Pakistan….reports Asian Lite News Desk The alleged abduction, forced religious conversion and

October 21, 2026

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Indonesia Students Take to Streets Over Costs and Fires

Protests have swept Indonesia over rising living costs, forest fires and civil liberties as President Prabowo Subianto marks two years in office, with demonstrators demanding government action…reports Asian Lite News Desk Student

October 21, 2026

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Japan Coalition to Revisit Nuclear Rules and Defence Plans

Japan’s ruling coalition plans to begin consultations in November to revise key security policies…reports Asian Lite News Desk Japan’s ruling coalition plans to begin consultations next month on revising the country’s key

October 21, 2026

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North Korea vows ‘tit-for-tat’ response to US-led military drills

North Korea has threatened a “tit-for-tat” response to joint military exercises involving South Korea, the United States and Japan, accusing the countries of threatening regional stability….reports Asian Lite News Desk North Korea

October 21, 2026

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