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Xi purges PLA but Taiwan goal stays firm

Xi Jinping’s extensive removal of senior military and defence officials is broader than previously understood, affecting leadership across multiple PLA branches, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Chinese Communist Party (CCP) General Secretary Xi

March 20, 2026

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Bangladesh urged to uphold freedom of expression

Leading human rights organisations have called on Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to ensure press freedom, release detained journalists, and uphold fundamental rights amid continuing concerns over media independence and freedom of

March 20, 2026

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India asks flights to avoid nine West Asia zones

India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued a crucial advisory asking airlines to avoid several West Asian airspaces amid escalating tensions following the US-Israel military strikes in

March 20, 2026

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Indian Rupee Sinks to New All Time Low

The rupee’s fall underscores the impact of rising oil prices, capital outflows and global uncertainty, leaving the currency vulnerable in the near term….reports Asian Lite News The Indian rupee slid to a

March 20, 2026

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Disappearances Return to Haunt Balochistan

Human rights organisations have long criticised Pakistan over enforced disappearances, particularly in Balochistan, where such incidents have persisted for years….reports Asian Lite News Reports of enforced disappearances in Pakistan have resurfaced. Five

March 20, 2026

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£746m UK-Nigeria Deal Boosts British Steel and Jobs

Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle described the agreement as a major boost for the sector, saying it builds on the government’s newly launched Steel Strategy, reports LDD News Desk A landmark

March 20, 2026

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Power Race Heats Up, US Bets Big on Nuclear

At a Senate Energy Committee hearing, officials and industry leaders outlined an aggressive push to expand nuclear capacity….reports Asian Lite News As power demand surges from artificial intelligence and industry, US lawmakers

March 20, 2026

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US Wants Europe to Carry More Defence Burden

US lawmakers and defence officials reaffirmed NATO’s central role in American strategy, while pressing allies to boost spending and shoulder more of the burden….reports Asian Lite News The US is urging Europe

March 20, 2026

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Eid message of hope from UAE President

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended warm Eid Al-Fitr greetings to the nation, regional leaders and Muslims worldwide, striking a tone of unity, resilience and cautious optimism amid

March 20, 2026

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UK, Nigeria Deepen Ties After Downing Street Talks

A key outcome of the meeting was an agreement to support the redevelopment of two major Nigerian trading ports….reports Asian Lite News The Prime Minister welcomed Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to

March 20, 2026

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