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Japan Seeks Logo For 75-Year India Ties

Japan has invited citizens of India and Japan to design the official logo for the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027. …reports Asian Lite News Desk Japan has invited citizens of India

August 17, 2026

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Bangladesh: Rights Group Slams ‘Arbitrary’ Arrests of 15 Lawyers Over Bangabandhu Gathering

An international rights group has condemned the arrest of 15 lawyers in Chattogram over a Sheikh Mujibur Rahman memorial gathering….reports Asian Lite News Desk An international human rights organisation has condemned the

August 17, 2026

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Nepali Congress rift deepens as Deuba faction strikes back

A dissident faction of Nepal’s Nepali Congress has backed former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to lead preparations for the party’s 15th General Convention…reports Asian Lite News Desk A deepening leadership dispute

August 17, 2026

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Indian Army chief arrives Nepal to strengthen defence ties

Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth has arrived in Kathmandu for an official visit focused on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation….reports Asian Lite News Desk Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth arrived in

August 17, 2026

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Indonesia Declares Emergency After Deadly 7.7 Quake

At least 51 people have died, 113 were injured and thousands have been forced into temporary shelters….reports Asian Lite News Desk Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province has declared a 14-day emergency response

August 16, 2026

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Nations urge Taliban to restore rights of Afghan women

A group of UN member states has urged the Taliban to restore the rights of Afghan women and girls and reverse discriminatory policies….reports Asian Lite News Desk A broad cross-regional group of

August 16, 2026

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Trump posts Kim photo, signals openness to talks

The post comes as Washington continues to signal its willingness to engage with Pyongyang without preconditions….reports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump has shared a photograph of his 2019 meeting

August 16, 2026

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Flores earthquake death toll rises to 47 in Indonesia

The death toll from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia’s Flores Island has risen to 47, with hundreds of homes and public facilities damaged…reports Asian Lite News Desk The death toll from a

August 16, 2026

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Qatar rejects Iranian claims over captured pilots

Qatar has denied claims that its forces detained Iranian pilots after fighter jets were shot down, calling the allegations misleading…reports Asian Lite News Desk Qatar has denied claims that it detained Iranian

August 16, 2026

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Balochistan observes ‘muted’ I-Day as BNM criticises Pakistan’s creation

Balochistan reportedly witnessed a subdued Independence Day, with businesses closed and security tightened across several areas….reports Asian Lite News Desk Most shops in major commercial areas and markets across Balochistan, including Quetta,

August 15, 2026

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