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Fresh legal heat over Nepal’s Chinese aircraft purchase

Top court seeks government’s response as grounded fleet and alleged losses revive procurement controversy….reports Asian Lite News Desk Nepal’s Supreme Court has reopened scrutiny of the government’s controversial procurement of six Chinese

July 1, 2026

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Modi, Takaichi set to chart next phase of India-Japan ties

Leaders to review bilateral ties, expand cooperation in trade, security, technology and the Indo-Pacific….reports Asian Lite News Desk Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will arrive in New Delhi on Wednesday on a

July 1, 2026

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Pakistan urged to end persecution of Ahmadi community

Rights group calls on Islamabad to protect religious freedom and halt discrimination against Ahmadis….reports Asian Lite News Desk A leading international human rights organisation has strongly condemned the continued persecution of the

July 1, 2026

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Qatar rules out direct US-Iran meetings despite envoy visit

Doha says American officials will hold consultations with mediators, not Iranian representatives….reports Asian Lite News Desk Qatar on Tuesday confirmed that US President Donald Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner,

June 30, 2026

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India, Thailand discuss expanding strategic partnership

Senior officials discuss boosting trade, investment, connectivity and regional cooperation as strategic ties continue to deepen….reports Asian Lite News Desk India and Thailand on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their Strategic

June 30, 2026

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New Investment Push for Africa and Asia

The UK and Japan have agreed a new investment partnership aimed at unlocking private finance for sustainable development projects across Africa and emerging Asian economies, reports Africa Daily News Desk The United

June 30, 2026

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India Defends FATF, Rebuts Pakistan’s Criticism At UN

Envoy P. Harish says attacks on global anti-terror financing watchdog reflect “fear of scrutiny”, not genuine concerns….reports Asian Lite News Desk India has strongly defended the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) against criticism from

June 30, 2026

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World leaders condemn Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan

UN, EU and UK urge restraint, protection of civilians after strikes reportedly kill 36 and injure 163….reports Asian Lite News Desk World leaders and international organisations have condemned Pakistan’s military airstrikes in

June 30, 2026

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Pakistan Airstrikes Kill 36 in Afghanistan, Taliban Claims

Kabul alleges women and children were among the dead after strikes on residential areas in three eastern provinces, while Pakistan has yet to comment on the claims….reports Asian Lite News Desk At

June 29, 2026

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India Gears Up to Corner Pakistan at FATF

New Delhi to present alleged evidence of terror-linked figures appearing openly in public ahead of October plenary in Paris….reports Asian Lite News Desk India is preparing to present fresh evidence before the

June 29, 2026

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