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Trump Calls Strait Of Hormuz ‘NEW US Territory’ Again

US President Donald Trump has again portrayed the Strait of Hormuz as “NEW US Territory”, escalating tensions with Iran over the strategically vital waterway….reports Asian Lite News Desk Tensions between the United

August 23, 2026

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Canada Hits Back With Dollar-For-Dollar US Tariffs

Canada will impose “dollar-for-dollar” tariffs on $20 billion worth of US goods after trade talks collapsed between the two countries. ..reports Asian Lite News Desk Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced “dollar-for-dollar”

August 23, 2026

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Trump Tariffs Trigger US Lawmaker Backlash

US lawmakers warn 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods could raise prices, disrupt businesses and deepen economic uncertainty across borders…reports Asian Lite News Desk US lawmakers have criticised President Donald Trump’s

August 23, 2026

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Trump Reveals Xi Visit Amid Trade Tensions

Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States in two weeks, as tensions over tariffs, trade and technology remain high, reports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald

August 22, 2026

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US presses China over Iran

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns Iran faces the toughest sanctions yet, urging allies and China to cooperate as Washington seeks to isolate Tehran economically….reports Asian Lite News Desk US Treasury Secretary

August 21, 2026

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Trump nod for $4.5bn Qatar military aircraft deal

The Trump administration has approved a possible $4.5 billion sale of KC-46A refuelling aircraft and related equipment to Qatar…reports Asian Lite News Desk The Trump administration has approved a possible $4.5 billion

August 20, 2026

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EU stands with ICC as US sanctions officials

European Union leaders have reaffirmed their support for the International Criminal Court after the United States imposed sanctions on its president and a senior lawyer…reports Asian Lite News Desk European Union leaders

August 20, 2026

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Pakistan lodges protest over US ambassador’s J&K comments

Islamabad rejected Gor’s description of the territory as an “important part of India”, calling the remarks “factually incorrect”…reports. Asian Lite News Desk Pakistan on Wednesday summoned the US Chargé d’Affaires in Islamabad

August 20, 2026

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Trump delays Canada tariff, says deal is close

Trump said the pause, requested by Canada, would allow both sides to finalise details, including possible changes to tariffs on steel and aluminium….reports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump has

August 20, 2026

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Baloch Leader Seeks Trump Action Over Surab Strikes

The Baloch American Congress has urged Washington to investigate reports that more than 30 civilians were killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Surab….reports Asian Lite News Desk The president of the Baloch American

August 19, 2026

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