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Nepal to vote in generational showdown

Nepal’s March 5 parliamentary election pits veteran leaders against Gen Z reformists, with democracy, governance and regional diplomacy hanging in the balance. Nepal heads into a pivotal parliamentary election on March 5,

February 21, 2026

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Rights Body Accuses Pakistan of Silencing Activists

BYC expressed concern over a Pakistani court’s independence and judicial delay in reserved bail cases for its chief organiser, Mahrang Baloch, and other leaders….reports Asian Lite News A leading human rights organisation

February 16, 2026

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Khan hints at fourth election run for Mayor

Sadiq Khan has indicated he expects to contest the next London mayoral election, saying he has already considered how he would approach potential rivals. The Labour incumbent is in his third term,

February 15, 2026

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Obama Backs Minneapolis Protesters

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul have witnessed sustained protests in recent weeks over what activists describe as aggressive and opaque ICE tactics…reports Asian Lite news Former US president Barack

February 15, 2026

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Union chief calls for Rayner to replace Starmer

A Labour-affiliated union leader has urged a change at the top, calling for Angela Rayner to replace Keir Starmer. The intervention comes after a turbulent week for the Prime Minister and before

February 13, 2026

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Starmer Ousts Cabinet Secretary

Government turmoil deepened after the cabinet secretary stepped down, with allies and critics clashing over the pace of change at the top of Whitehall. Attention is now turning to whether Antonia Romeo

February 13, 2026

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Balochistan unrest hits mining dream

Rising insurgent attacks and disappearance allegations in Balochistan threaten Pakistan’s plans to attract global mining investment amid fragile economic recovery and strategic mineral ambitions….reports Asian Lite News A fresh surge in insurgent

February 12, 2026

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Operation Herof Shatters Army Myth in Balochistan

The Baloch fighters launched simultaneous attacks across cities and towns on January 31, inflicting heavy casualties and damages on the Pakistani military….reports Asian Lite News The second phase of ‘Operation Herof’ launched

February 10, 2026

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China Tightens Grip on Independent Christian Worship

China recognises Christianity only through state-controlled institutions…reports Asian Lite News A report suggests China’s crackdown on churches is part of a wider effort to align social institutions with the CCP’s ideological priorities.

February 8, 2026

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Trump Dodges Apology

Trump said he would not dismiss the staffer involved and insisted he had no reason to apologise, arguing that he himself had not made an error….reports Asian Lite news US president Donald

February 8, 2026

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