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UN Chief Condemns Rising Attacks On Civilian Shipping

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned attacks on civilian shipping following drone strikes on two cargo vessels off Bulgaria’s coast…reports Asian Lite News Desk UN chief Antonio Guterres has condemned attacks on

October 14, 2026

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IMF Forecasts Gulf Economic Contraction as Hormuz Closure Hits Oil Producers

The IMF forecasts a 0.3 per cent contraction across the Middle East and Central Asia in 2026, with Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar and Bahrain facing steep declines as the Strait of Hormuz remains

October 13, 2026

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Tax AI, Protect Workers: Bill Gates’ Bold Proposal

Bill Gates has urged governments to consider taxing AI and reserving certain jobs for humans as automation accelerates…reports Asian Lite News Desk Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has called for society to decide

October 12, 2026

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Trump Says Putin Wants Ukrain Peace Deal

The US president says Moscow wants a settlement but accuses Ukraine’s leader of repeatedly missing opportunities to negotiate an end to the war… reports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump

October 11, 2026

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Britain renames Jerusalem consulate as UK Mission after Israel row

Britain has kept its East Jerusalem diplomatic compound open as a smaller UK Mission after Israel ordered the consulate closed over sanctions on settlements…reports Asian Lite News Desk Britain has kept its

October 8, 2026

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Was Imran Khan On Guterres’ Pakistan Agenda?

Guterres met Pakistan’s military chief Field Marshal Asim Munir during his visit, with the two also discussing the threat of terrorism amid renewed political tensions…reports Asian Lite News Desk United Nations Secretary-General

October 8, 2026

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Beyond the Summit: Why BRICS Businesses Need Better Intelligence, Not Bigger Declarations

BRICS is gaining economic weight, but business confidence hinges on distinguishing diplomatic ambition from commercial reality, writes Ishan Jasuja, Founder & Director, Geoeconomic Strategy Unit BRICS is becoming too economically important for

October 7, 2026

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Seven Nations Vie To Host 2036 Olympics

Germany, Hungary, India, Qatar, South Africa, Türkiye and the Republic of Korea are in the race as the IOC outlines the road to the 2036 host vote….reports Asian Lite News Desk The

October 7, 2026

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AI, Energy, Debt: IMF’s Big Global Warning

IMF AI energy debt warning highlights growing risks to global growth as Kristalina Georgieva urges policymakers to tackle inflation, energy shocks and debt….reports Asian Lite News Desk Global economic growth is facing

October 7, 2026

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Trump Doubles Down On Hormuz Control Claim

US President Donald Trump has claimed the Strait of Hormuz “belongs” to the United States Navy, describing US maritime measures against Iran as a “wall of steel”….reports Asian Lite News Desk US

October 7, 2026

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