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US Shutdown Crisis Worsens

The shutdown stretched to 44 days on Sunday, surpassing the previous record for the longest funding lapse…reports Asian Lite News The partial shutdown of the United States government has become the longest in the

March 30, 2026

Economy·POLITICS·USA

Trump says military constructing massive bunker beneath White House project

Trump emphasised that the project will not rely on taxpayer funding, stating that it is being financed entirely through private contributions and external donors…reports Asian Lite News Donald Trump has said that

March 30, 2026

Defence·Tech LITE·USA

US Strikes Weaken Iran, Speed Negotiations, Trump Says

Trump linked the diplomatic push to recent military action, claiming sweeping destruction of Iranian assets…reports Asian Lite News Donald Trump said a deal with Iran could be close, even as he pointed to extensive US

March 30, 2026

-Top News·Arab News·USA

India: US Not Tough Enough on Pakistan

The report notes that New Delhi remains dissatisfied with what it perceives as inadequate US focus on terrorism originating from Pakistan, even after Washington designated The Resistance Front as a terrorist organisation….reports

March 30, 2026

-Top News·India News·USA

Trump weighs Iran escalation: Reports

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that a task force of 3,500 marines and sailors arrived in the Middle East….reports Asian Lite News The Pentagon is reportedly preparing for weeks long ground

March 29, 2026

-Top News·Arab News·USA

Xi-Trump High-Stakes Meeting Set For May

Trump confirms Beijing summit with Xi Jinping in May, signalling renewed US-China engagement amid global tensions, ongoing Iran conflict, and shifting Indo-Pacific strategic dynamics, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk US President Donald Trump

March 26, 2026

-Top News·China·USA

Jaishankar Meets US Defence Official Colby in Delhi

The senior US official is visiting India to engage with top leadership and further deepen bilateral ties between New Delhi and Washington….reports Asian Lite News External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks

March 26, 2026

-Top News·India News·USA

Trump Eyes ‘Monumental’ Xi Meeting in Beijing

The White House described the visit as long-awaited and now back on track after being postponed due to ongoing US military operations in Iran…reports Asian Lite News Announcing plans for a high

March 26, 2026

-Top News·China·USA

China’s Grip on Key Minerals Irks US

China has effectively “weaponised” critical mineral supply chains, with Gracelin Baskaran noting that the key issue is no longer Beijing’s dominance, but how quickly the US can build alternative supply chains….reports Asian Lite News

March 26, 2026

-Top News·China·USA

Pakistan Seeks to Mediate West Asia Crisis

Shehbaz Sharif’s announcement follows a temporary de-escalation after US President Donald Trump postponed threats to bomb Iranian power plants, citing “productive” discussions. reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Pakistan has positioned itself as a

March 25, 2026

Arab News·Pakistan·USA

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