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US Considers Hard Line on Iran

Iran has experienced periodic waves of demonstrations, driven by economic pressures, political repression, and dissatisfaction with clerical rule….reports Asian Lite News US and Israeli officials are weighing possible policy responses to the

January 6, 2026

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Ex-Crown Prince Backs Iran’s Anti-Khamenei Uprising

The unrest has drawn international attention after US President Donald Trump warned Tehran that if Iran “violently kills peaceful protesters”, Washington “will come to their rescue”…reports Asian Lite News Iran’s former Crown

January 5, 2026

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IED Blast Kills One in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The blast occurred amid a rise in attacks targeting law enforcement personnel in Pakistan, especially in the border provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa….reports Asian Lite News At least one person was

January 5, 2026

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Tarique Rahman Set to Lead BNP

The BNP chairperson’s post has remained vacant since the death of former prime minister Khaleda Zia on December 30, 2025, and her son Tarique Rahman is set to take over….reports Asian Lite

January 5, 2026

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Pakistan’s Peca Law Turns on Journalists, Human Right Activists

The 2025 Peca amendment has provided the state, through the NCCIA, a free hand to prosecute any individual who is considered critical of state policies….reports Asian Lite News Amendments to Pakistan’s Prevention

January 5, 2026

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Dhaka’s debt time bomb ticks louder

Rising debt, shrinking budgets and deepening Chinese influence leave Bangladesh facing a familiar South Asian dilemma, as officials warn the country is slipping into a dangerous debt trap. Bangladesh is confronting an

January 3, 2026

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Women Raise Voice for Disappeared Baloch in Pakistan

The forum strongly condemned Pakistan’s use of the inhuman concept of “collective punishment” against the families of the victims of enforced disappearances….reports Asian Lite News A Pakistan-based forum expressed solidarity with women’s

December 31, 2025

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Erdoğan Slams Israel Over Somaliland Move

Erdogan said Ankara viewed Somalia’s territorial unity as non-negotiable and accused Israel of taking steps that could undermine regional stability..reports Asian Lite News Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has sharply criticised Israel’s

December 31, 2025

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UN Seeks $1.71bn as Afghanistan Crisis Deepens

21.9 million people will need humanitarian assistance in 2026, a 4 per cent drop from 2025, while 17.4 million are expected to face acute food insecurity…reports Asian Lite News The UN Office

December 31, 2025

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Jaishankar Heads to Dhaka for Khaleda Zia Funeral

EAM Jaishankar will arrive in Dhaka on Wednesday to attend the funeral of the late leader…reports Asian Lite News External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will represent the government and people of

December 31, 2025

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