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US scales back joint exercises with South Korea

The 11 days of exercises involving 18,000 South Korean soldiers were designed to beef up readiness against North Korean threats…reports Asian Lite News Desk President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale

August 18, 2026

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Kabul School Blast Injures Several Students

Several students were seriously injured after a blast outside a private school in western Kabul as pupils were leaving the premises…reports Asian Lite News Desk Several students were seriously injured after a

August 18, 2026

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World Bank Warns Pakistan Over Balochistan Fund Diversion

The World Bank has warned Pakistan that redirecting funds from a flood-hit housing programme in Balochistan could deepen poverty among vulnerable households….reports Asian Lite News Desk The World Bank has warned Pakistan

August 17, 2026

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Bangladesh Sets Hasina Extradition Demand Ahead of Tarique Visit

Dhaka says talks remain ongoing after diplomatic tensions surrounding former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent public appearance in India….reports Asian Lite News Desk Bangladesh and India have been in contact for several

August 17, 2026

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India, Thailand step up military cooperation with MAITREE-XV

Indian and Thai troops will conduct joint training in jungle and semi-urban terrain during the two-week MAITREE-XV exercise…reports Asian Lite News Desk India and Thailand have begun the 15th edition of their

August 17, 2026

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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

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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