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‘UK soldiers in Afghanistan among greatest’

Donald Trump has sought to ease tensions with the UK and other Nato allies after remarks suggesting allied forces stayed away from the front lines in Afghanistan drew sharp criticism from veterans

January 25, 2026

-Top News·Afghanistan·Asia News

Karachi Gul Plaza Fire Toll Rises to 71

The Gul Plaza fire, one of the deadliest commercial building fires in Karachi’s recent history, has left large portions of the shopping complex gutted and unstable…reports Asian Lite News Nearly a week

January 25, 2026

-Top News·Asia News·Crime

Beijing’s Iron Grip on the Church

Any foreign or cross-border travel, whether undertaken for official church duties or for personal reasons, must receive prior approval from the relevant authorities….reports Asian Lite News Chinese state-run Catholic bodies have introduced

January 25, 2026

-Top News·Asia News·China

EU Steps Up Support for Afghan Women

The initiative seeks to create income-generating opportunities for women, improve household livelihoods and support women-led economic activity in a challenging socio-economic environment. The European Union has announced a €10 million allocation to

January 25, 2026

-Top News·Afghanistan·EU News

Mayhem in Bangladesh Raise Worldwide Concern

With elections scheduled for February, Baroness Sandip Verma urged the British government to respond forcefully – issuing a strong condemnation and deploying British election observers before and during the polls … writes

January 24, 2026

Asia News·Bangladesh·POLITICS

Pakistan’s Entry into Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Draws Ire from Home

Former ambassador to the US, UK and the UN Maleeha Lodhi led the criticism, describing the move as “unwise for many reasons.”…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan’s decision to join US President Donald

January 24, 2026

-Top News·Asia News·USA

Hasina’s Son Pushes Back Against Protest Killings Claims

Sajeeb Wazed, the son of Bangladesh’s former PM Sheikh Hasina has strongly defended his mother’s record and rejected allegations of ordering a deadly crackdown on protesters, as he faces tough questioning over

January 23, 2026

Asia News·Bangladesh·POLITICS

Bangladesh: Yunus Govt Targets Journalists

The Yunus-led interim government had targetted 640 journalists using combinations of criminal prosecutions, financial investigations, and physical violence…reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has committed its most

January 23, 2026

-Top News·Asia News·Bangladesh

Hype, Headlines, and the JF‑17 Question

Pakistan’s JF-17 fighter jet grabs headlines as a global export hit, but production limits, absent contracts and geopolitical realities raise questions over how much of the hype is real. Pakistan has launched

January 22, 2026

-Top News·Asia News·Pakistan

China Growth on Target at 5%

Despite a complex domestic and external environment, the Chinese economy continued to advance under pressure, making fresh progress in high-quality development…reports Asian Lite News China’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 5 percent

January 22, 2026

-Top News·Asia News·China

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