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Seoul Lends Crude to Refineries as Tensions Soar

South Korea launches first-ever oil swap scheme to protect refiners from West Asia supply shocks, bolster energy security, and diversify crude imports amid geopolitical tensions, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk South Korea has

March 31, 2026

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Dalai Lama Echoes Pope Leo XIV Appeal for Peace in West Asia

Dalai Lama said that all religions preach tolerance and peace, and violence is condemned….reports Asian Lite News The Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama echoed Pope Leo XIV’s appeal for peace as tensions

March 31, 2026

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Afghans March in London, Oslo Against Pakistani Strikes

Protesters in London marched through central streets, chanting against Pakistan’s strikes and urging immediate international action….reports Asian Lite News Hundreds of Afghanistan nationals living abroad staged protests in London and Oslo over

March 31, 2026

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Nepal Top Court Rejects Oli’s Habeas Plea

Nepal Supreme Court rejects Oli’s habeas plea, seeks government response as protests grow, legal battle intensifies, and political tensions rise over arrests linked to deadly demonstrations, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Nepal’s top

March 30, 2026

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Bangladesh, Pakistan Face Rising Economic Risk

Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka face economic risks from Iran war as rising oil prices, import dependence, and limited reserves threaten growth, inflation, and credit ratings, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk South Asian

March 30, 2026

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Measles Outbreak Worsens in Bangladesh, Hospitals Overwhelmed

Bangladesh faces worsening measles outbreak as infections surge, hospitals overwhelmed, and experts urge expanded vaccination, public awareness, and urgent catch-up campaigns to contain child deaths, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Bangladesh is grappling

March 30, 2026

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Pakistan Under Fire at UN Rights Council

Pakistan faces scrutiny at UN forum over enforced disappearances and alleged transnational repression, with activists warning that pressure on dissent now extends beyond national borders, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Pakistan’s human rights

March 30, 2026

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Lanka Hails India’s Swift Fuel Support

Dissanayake and PM Modi held a telephonic conversation and discussed the evolving situation in West Asia, with particular focus on disruptions impacting global energy security…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lankan President Anura

March 29, 2026

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Pakistan’s Mediation Push in West Asia Draws Scrutiny

Pakistan, linked to the Abdul Qadeer Khan network, lacks credibility as a neutral intermediary despite plans to relay a US proposal to Iran and host talks…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan, given its

March 29, 2026

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Nepal to probe leaders’ assets

The decision comes at a time when several politicians who have led the government over the past three decades are facing allegations of corruption…reports Asian Lite News The new government of Nepal

March 29, 2026

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