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Trump Flexes, Republicans Flinch

Republican lawmakers are increasingly showing flashes of independence from Trump after largely falling in line with his agenda over the past year….reports Asian Lite News House Republicans began the political year with

January 11, 2026

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Venezuela begins ‘large’ prisoner release

The releases are the first since Maduro’s former deputy Delcy Rodriguez took over, with the backing of President Donald Trump…reports Asian Lite News Venezuela has begun releasing a “large number” of political

January 9, 2026

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Commander-in-Chief or Solo Sheriff?

President Donald Trump has said his personal sense of morality is the only real constraint on his power to order military action around the world…reports Asian Lite News President Donald Trump has

January 9, 2026

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When the Oval Office lost its restraint

A presidency once defined by restraint now feels driven by impulse, where judgment comes fast, empathy comes late, and the weight of the Oval Office seems increasingly ignored, writes Aravind Rajeev There’s

January 8, 2026

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Imran family stage prayer sit-in at Adiala

Imran Khan’s sisters hold prayer sit-in outside Adiala Jail after being barred from meeting him, as PTI supporters decry selective restrictions and rising concerns over rights…reports Asian Lite News Family members of

January 8, 2026

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Lucknow, Ghaziabad top UP voter deletions list

Lucknow and Ghaziabad lead Uttar Pradesh in voter deletions after electoral roll revision, while Muslim-dominated districts see relatively fewer exclusions, according to official draft data….reports Asian Lite News Lucknow and Ghaziabad have

January 8, 2026

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Economic fury grips Iran, 27 killed in crackdown

Protesters appeared to significantly outnumber the security personnel deployed to control the situation….reports Asian Lite News Widespread protests have erupted across Iran in recent days amid a deepening economic downturn and multiple

January 7, 2026

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France’s Far Right Woos Big Business Leaders

Several leaders at firms listed on the CAC 40 have increased their engagement with RN…reports Asian Lite News France’s far-right Rassemblement National (RN) has intensified efforts to engage with business leaders and

January 6, 2026

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Vivek Ramaswamy Breaks Ohio Governor Cash Record

Since launching his campaign in late February 2025, Ramaswamy has held 112 campaign events that included a fundraising component…reports Asian Lite News Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate for Ohio governor, raised $9.88

January 6, 2026

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US Divided Over Venezuela Operation

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries earlier rejected the administration’s claim that the operation was a law-enforcement action…reports Asian Lite News The Trump administration’s actions in Venezuela triggered a sharp political clash in

January 6, 2026

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