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UK, France to lead defensive mission in Hormuz Strait

Starmer said the mission would be “strictly peaceful” and ensure the Strait should not have tolls and must remain completely free.…reports Asian Lite News Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his country, alongside France,

April 17, 2026

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Iran Opens Hormuz But US Blockade Keeps Stakes High

Iran reopens Hormuz for commercial shipping during ceasefire, easing global markets, but US blockade and unresolved negotiations keep tensions high across the vital energy corridor, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Iran has announced

April 17, 2026

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Trump Hails TS Sandhu On Delhi Appointment

Trump hails Taranjit Sandhu’s new Delhi role, praising his diplomatic legacy and signalling continued importance of strong India-US ties amid evolving global partnerships, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk United States President Donald Trump

April 17, 2026

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India Welcomes Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire

India’s statement comes after the US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon…reports Asian Lite News India welcomed the ceasefire announced between Israel and Lebanon, expressing support

April 17, 2026

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Streeting vows end to ‘medical misogyny’

Government renews Women’s Health Strategy to tackle NHS delays, improve pain care, and put women’s voices at the centre of healthcare decision-making and reform, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Health Secretary Wes Streeting

April 17, 2026

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London schools hit by pupil drop crisis

London primary schools face steep fall in reception numbers as housing costs and falling birth rates drive demographic shift, raising fears of closures and funding pressure, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk London’s primary

April 17, 2026

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Badenoch calls Farage an ‘opportunist’

Kemi Badenoch has accused Nigel Farage of political opportunism after he urged Scottish nationalists to back Reform UK ahead of the Holyrood election. The exchange comes as parties position themselves in a

April 17, 2026

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Tech Secretary launches Sovereign AI

The government has launched a new Sovereign AI Fund aimed at strengthening the UK’s domestic artificial intelligence capabilities and supporting high-growth firms. Speaking at Wayve, the Science and Technology Secretary set out

April 17, 2026

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Global Push to Reopen Hormuz

Leaders from around 40 countries are set to join a summit aimed at restoring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route. The meeting, co-hosted in Paris

April 17, 2026

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South Korea President Lee Jae Myung to Visit India from April 19 to 21

This will be Lee Jae Myung’s first visit to India after assuming office and PM Modi is also scheduled to host a lunch in honour of the visiting leader….reports Asian Lite News

April 16, 2026

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