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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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Takaichi’s Election Gamble

Takaichi said her government would prioritise economic growth, security and tougher immigration screening as Japan heads to the polls…reports Asian Lite News Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pledged to make the

February 8, 2026

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Brown Backs PM Starmer in Mandelson Row

Gordon Brown has described the pressure on Keir Starmer as “serious” and said the Prime Minister may have been too slow to act over Peter Mandelson…reports Asian Lite News Former Prime Minister

February 8, 2026

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Dhaka’s poll drama hides a bigger plot?

Expectations are rife that the transfer of power may be stalled at the last moment, with Nobel Peace Prize winner and interim head Dr Muhammad Yunus remaining seated, writes Arif Islam Officially,

February 6, 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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Starmer Draws Battle Lines with Reform

Starmer said the Gorton and Denton byelection in Manchester would be a vote on “true patriotism”…reports Asian Lite News UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has framed the upcoming Gorton and Denton byelection

February 1, 2026

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