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Suu Kyi Takes Centre Stage in Modi-Hlaing Meeting

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says the Prime Minister stressed peace, inclusion and dialogue during talks with Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing….reports Asian Lite News Desk Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the

June 1, 2026

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India Border Remarks Trigger Storm, Nepal Moves to Contain Fallout

Nepal’s Foreign Ministry has clarified that Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s controversial remarks about Nepal encroaching on Indian territory referred to cross border occupation and encroachment in no man’s land areas…reports Asian Lite

June 1, 2026

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Uyghur Groups Step Up Global Campaign Against Chinese Repression

World Uyghur Congress Highlights International Efforts To Challenge China’s Uyghur Policies…reports Asian Lite News Desk The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has highlighted a series of international advocacy efforts aimed at drawing attention

May 31, 2026

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Nepal Ruling Party Chief To Visit India Amid Diplomatic Strains

RSP President Rabi Lamichhane is set to visit New Delhi for high-level meetings amid growing scrutiny of Nepal-India relations….reports Asian Lite News Desk Rabi Lamichhane, president of Nepal’s ruling Rashtriya Swatantra Party

May 31, 2026

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Bangladesh Weighs Costly Shift Towards China-Pakistan Defence Axis

Australian think tank says Bangladesh’s proposed JF-17 fighter jet purchase could have far-reaching strategic and economic consequences….reports Asian Lite News Desk Bangladesh’s reported plans to acquire Chinese-Pakistani JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter

May 31, 2026

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BUDGET 2026: Kathmandu Eyes Growth, FATF Exit

Government announces sweeping reforms in taxation, investment and governance, while pledging to remove Nepal from the FATF grey list and accelerate economic recovery…reports Asian Lite News Nepal on Friday unveiled a NRS

May 30, 2026

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Myanmar leader set to visit India

India prepares to host Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing as both nations aim to deepen civilisational ties and expand cooperation across trade, connectivity and strategy, reports Asian Lite News Desk India is

May 29, 2026

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Yunus Era Corruption Cases Haunt Dhaka

With Fiscal management under the Yunus administration facing criticism, funds were redirected to politically symbolic initiatives, most notably the conversion of the Prime Minister’s official residence, Ganabhaban, into the “July Mass Uprising

May 29, 2026

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Hamid Karzai urges Taliban to reopen schools for girls

Karzai said Afghanistan’s future depends on education, unity and skilled young people….reports Asian Lite News Desk Hamid Karzai has once again urged Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities to reopen schools and universities for girls and

May 27, 2026

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Japan Expands Spy Powers In Security Shift

Japan has approved legislation to establish a National Intelligence Council aimed at strengthening security coordination….reports Asian Lite News Desk Japan has approved legislation to establish a National Intelligence Council aimed at centralising the

May 27, 2026

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