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UN Chief Seeks Renewed Global Focus on Rohingya Crisis

Nearly a decade after the 2017 violence, Rohingya communities face worsening insecurity, shrinking protection and funding shortages…reports Asian Lite News Desk United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for renewed global attention

August 25, 2026

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Amnesty urges immediate, unconditional release of PoJK journalist

Journalist and poet Ahmad Farhad has reportedly been detained for more than two months in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir….reports Asian Lite News Desk Amnesty International South Asia has called for the immediate

August 25, 2026

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China’s J-16 meets French Rafale in combat drill

China’s J-16 fighters have trained against Egypt’s Rafales for the first time, highlighting shifting defence ties and offering fresh insight into modern air combat….reports India Daily News Desk China’s J-16 fighter jets

August 25, 2026

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Human Rights Watch pulls up Bangladesh

Human Rights Watch has urged Bangladesh to release or charge hundreds of political detainees, warning prolonged custody without due process is putting lives at risk…reports India Daily News Deskc Human Rights Watch

August 25, 2026

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Taliban nod for $99m developmental projects

Afghanistan has approved $99 million in development projects covering hospitals, hydropower, electricity and customs infrastructure as authorities focus on reconstruction and growth….reports India Daily News Desk Afghanistan has approved 21 development projects

August 25, 2026

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India and Vietnam join hands at sea

Vietnam Coast Guard ship CSB 8002 has arrived in Chennai for Sahyog HOP TAC, strengthening maritime cooperation, law enforcement and pollution response between both countries….reports India Daily News Desk A Vietnamese Coast

August 25, 2026

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Goyal Calls For Doubling Japanese Companies In India

India wants to deepen business ties with Japan, with Piyush Goyal urging a stronger corporate partnership and more investment…reports Asian Lite News Desk Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called

August 25, 2026

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Mecca Pact Could Drag Bangladesh Into Conflicts

A new report warns that joining the Mecca Pact could force Bangladesh into conflicts unrelated to its national interests…reports Asian Lite News Desk Bangladesh should carefully assess the potential strategic and economic

August 25, 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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Pakistan Army Chief Munir Arrives In Tehran For Talks

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir has arrived in Tehran for talks with Iranian officials amid heightened regional tensions…reports Asian Lite News Desk Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Monday

August 24, 2026

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