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Uyghur Group Urges Rubio to Challenge China

The latest appeal places the protection of Uyghurs abroad on the agenda ahead of Rubio’s planned Central Asian visit…reports Asian Lite News Desk The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has called on US

October 18, 2026

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US-Dhaka deal dents Chinese Dreams in Bangladesh

As Dhaka and Washington sign the ART, China stands to lose export market to B’desh…writes Dr SaKariya Kareem At a time when Bangladesh is slated to graduate from the United Nations’ list

October 18, 2026

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Nepal Balances Chinese Investment With Immigration Crackdown

Nepal has given 329 Chinese nationals working on tourist visas time to regularise their status or leave a Chinese-funded meat processing project…reports Asian Lite News Desk Nepal has given hundreds of Chinese

October 18, 2026

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Pakistan Accused Of Silencing Media Amid Regional Unrest

Pakistan faces allegations of media restrictions as unrest continues in KP, Balochistan and PoK, raising concerns over press freedom and human rights…reports Asian Lite News Desk Pakistan is facing mounting unrest in

October 16, 2026

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Bangladesh Receives New Indian Coaches Under Railway Modernisation Plan

Bangladesh is set to receive 18 broad-gauge railway coaches manufactured in India, with the first consignment due to arrive through the Darshana border on Friday…reports Asian Lite News Desk Bangladesh is set

October 16, 2026

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Bangladesh Awami League Leader Dies in Custody, Probe Sought

An Awami League leader has died in custody in Bangladesh, prompting the party to demand an independent probe into his detention and medical treatment…reports Asian Lite News Desk Another Awami League leader

October 16, 2026

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US Asian Caucus Blames Trump for Anti-Indian Hate

US Asian American lawmakers have accused the Trump administration of fuelling anti-South Asian hatred following the foiling of an alleged mass shooting plot targeting a Hindu temple in Illinois….reports Asian Lite News

October 16, 2026

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Pakistan Cyber Fraud Losses Hit 2.5% of GDP, Highest in Asia

Pakistan’s cyber fraud losses are estimated at 2.5% of GDP, the highest in Asia, prompting calls for faster intervention and stronger consumer protection….reports Asian Lite News Desk Pakistan is facing the highest

October 15, 2026

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Nepal, World Bank Explore Catastrophe Bond for Disaster Protection

Nepal and the World Bank are exploring a catastrophe bond to improve disaster financing after devastating floods caused an estimated $1.66 billion in damage….reports Asian Lite News Desk Nepal and the World

October 15, 2026

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Afghanistan Human Rights Crisis Deepens, UN Report Warns

UNAMA has documented at least 443 arbitrary arrests and detentions in Afghanistan between July and September 2026, alongside 97 incidents of ill-treatment….reports Asian Lite News Desk The United Nations Assistance Mission in

October 15, 2026

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