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UN Assembly chief vows to lead UNSC reform

United Nations General Assembly President Khalilur Rahman intends to lead efforts to advance reform of the Security Council, a process that has remained stalled for nearly two decades, his spokesperson Melissa Summers

September 30, 2026

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Iran says it awaits US response on Hormuz proposal

Iran awaits a US response on its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as Qatar mediates between Tehran and Washington amid the conflict…reports Asian Lite News Desk Iran is awaiting a

September 29, 2026

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PoK Crackdown Lands at UN

UKPNP raises alleged human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan at the UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva….reports Asian Lite News Desk The United Kashmir People’s National Party (UKPNP) has

September 29, 2026

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Netanyahu Meets UAE President In Abu Dhabi

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met UAE President H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi for talks on bilateral ties and regional challenges, reports Asian Lite News Desk Israeli Prime Minister

September 29, 2026

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Afghanistan Waits as World Debates

Afghanistan has again come under international scrutiny at the UN General Assembly, with concerns over human rights, humanitarian needs and political isolation….reports Asian Lite News Desk Afghanistan has once again drawn international

September 29, 2026

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Why Southeast Asia Is Looking Towards BRICS

Southeast Asian countries are showing greater interest in BRICS as they seek to diversify economic and diplomatic partnerships….reports Asian Lite News Desk Growing interest among Southeast Asian countries in BRICS reflects a

September 28, 2026

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Could A Woman Finally Lead The UN?

The race to replace António Guterres is gathering pace as countries debate the future direction of the United Nations…reports Asian Lite News Desk The race to succeed António Guterres as United Nations

September 28, 2026

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Singapore urges UN convention on AI risks

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan highlighted concerns over loss of control, malicious use and declining public trust as AI systems become more powerful….reports Asian Lite News Desk Singapore has called for discussions on

September 27, 2026

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Global South demands financial reset

Leaders from Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific want financing to reflect climate vulnerability as well as income, while calling for easier access to development funds….reports Africa Daily News Desk Developing countries

September 27, 2026

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UN Urged to Prevent Crises, Not Count the Dead

Leaders from Asia, Africa, Europe and the Caribbean have called for a stronger focus on diplomacy and conflict prevention, warning that the UN must do more than respond …reports Asian Lite News Desk

September 27, 2026

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