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New India Shakes Old Powers

The West’s anxiety isn’t just about India’s growing power – it’s about what that power represents: a world order that no longer centres on Western approval…writes Pradeep Ramlall How India silenced Pakistan

May 22, 2025

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Trump’s $175B Dome Plan

The ambitious system is designed to create a comprehensive network of satellites capable of detecting, tracking, and intercepting incoming missiles….reports Asian Lite News US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a $175 billion

May 21, 2025

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Red Cross escorts over 1,000 disarmed Congolese soldiers

The Red Cross said in a statement it helped escort the 1,359 disarmed members of the government forces and their families from Goma to the capital Kinshasa Over a thousand disarmed Congolese

May 18, 2025

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Kim urges constant war preparedness

Drills included tests of a new long-range precision glide bomb, precision bombing runs on naval targets, drone interception using helicopters, and demonstrations of strategic and multipurpose drones. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un

May 17, 2025

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Senior general appointed new Royal Navy chief in UK

Gen. Sir Gwyn Jenkins also faced allegations that he oversaw the rejection of hundreds of resettlement applications from former Afghan special forces members who served alongside British troops against the Taliban The

May 16, 2025

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India’s Sky Fortress

Over recent days, India’s defence apparatus has showcased exceptional capability and readiness in neutralising incoming aerial threats…reports Asian Lite News In the aftermath of India’s meticulously executed Operation Sindoor — a precision

May 14, 2025

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Baloch Insurgents Claim Wave of Attacks in Pakistan

Militant group says it targeted military outposts and infrastructure in sweeping operation….reports Asian Lite News The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a large-scale offensive, stating it carried out 71

May 11, 2025

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UK PM announces boost in defence spending

The Prime Minister committed to “the largest sustained increase since the Cold War”, amounting to £13.4 billion year on year Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a significant boost to defence spending

May 9, 2025

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Mock drills held nationwide

The nationwide mock drills are part of the government’s broader strategy to enhance civil defence capabilities and coinciding with the Pahalgam attack and India’s retaliatory action to it. India conducted large-scale

May 8, 2025

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Deadly Day for Army in Balochistan

The latest strikes underscore the persistent and deep-rooted conflict in Balochistan, where separatist groups have long accused the Pakistani state of marginalisation..reports Asian Lite News At least 14 Pakistani army personnel were

May 8, 2025

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