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Bangladesh: 10-Year Jail Term for Sheikh Hasina in Land Case

Alongside Hasina and her three family members, 12 other accused were handed 10 years’ jail terms…reports Asian Lite News A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10

February 2, 2026

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India Rejigs Neighbourhood Budget, Bangladesh Takes a Cut

India has reduced the support for Bangladesh from Rs 120 crore to Rs 60 crore, while financial support to the Maldives has been reduced from Rs 600 crore to Rs 550 crore…reports

February 2, 2026

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Death Toll Crosses 140 After Two Days of Fighting in Balochistan

Authorities in Pakistan’s southwestern province are grappling with one of the deadliest surges of violence in recent years…reports Asian Lite News Local media reported that Pakistani security forces killed 145 people during

February 1, 2026

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Dalai Lama Wins First Grammy

Rufus Wainwright accepted the award on the Dalai Lama’s behalf during the ceremony streamed on YouTube….reports Asian Lite News At 90, the globally acclaimed spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has achieved a remarkable

February 1, 2026

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Fix Home First, India Tells Pakistan

The Ministry of External Affairs urged Pakistan to stop “parroting frivolous claims” and instead address the demands of the people of Balochistan….reports Asian Lite News India condemned Pakistan’s recent statement against New

February 1, 2026

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Iran, Turkiye Hold Talks

Iran’s foreign minister met Turkish leaders to discuss regional stability and nuclear diplomacy amid rising tensions with the United States…reports Asian Lite News Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday held

February 1, 2026

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Exiled Tibetans Head to Polls

More than 91,000 Tibetan voters worldwide are set to take part in a rare global election organised by the Central Tibetan Administration…reports Asian Lite News The Tibetan community living in exile is

February 1, 2026

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Britain, Japan agree to deepen cooperation

Britain and Japan have agreed to deepen defence and economic cooperation following talks in Tokyo between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Japanese counterpart, amid growing geopolitical uncertainty…reports Asian Lite News Britain

February 1, 2026

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Rebranding Extremism: PMML as Lashkar‑e‑Taiba’s Evolving Face

PMML represents the latest chapter in LeT’s evolution: from militant organization to charitable network, from banned entity to political aspirant…writes Dr SaKariya Kareem Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) represents one of the

February 1, 2026

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Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Says No to Women Leaders

Shafiqur Rahman said a woman cannot lead Jamaat-e-Islami, citing religious belief and biological differences….reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has said that a woman cannot lead the party due

January 30, 2026

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