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US-Belarus Sanctions Thaw

US lifts potash sanctions as Belarus frees over 120 political prisoners in landmark deal easing Minsk’s isolation…reports Asian Lite News The United States has announced the lifting of sanctions on Belarusian potash

December 14, 2025

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US-Iran Maritime Tensions Rise

The operation reportedly took place several hundred miles off the coast of Sri Lanka. After the boarding and seizure, the vessel was permitted to continue its journey…reports Asian Lite News Maritime tensions

December 14, 2025

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UN to evaluate refugee strategy

Governments, civil society, the private sector and academics will jointly assess progress over the last few years and put forward new solutions at a Global Refugee Forum Review meeting from Monday to

December 14, 2025

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Venezuela War Fears Build

Russian leader Vladimir Putin expressed support during a phone call with his ally Maduro, but with Moscow’s forces tied down in a grinding war in Ukraine, its capacity to provide aid is

December 12, 2025

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UNESCO crowns India’s festival of lights

Deepawali secures UNESCO Intangible Heritage status as India hosts the global committee in Delhi, marking a landmark moment for cultural recognition, civilisational pride, and international heritage diplomacy….reports Asian Lite News Deepawali —

December 11, 2025

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Thailand deploys jets as Cambodia alleges border gunfire

The deadly engagement followed an earlier clash in the nearby Chong An Ma area at around 05:05 a.m. local time, when Cambodian troops opened fire with small arms and indirect weapons…reports Asian

December 8, 2025

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Cuba slams drug hub claims by US

Top law-enforcement officials said Thursday the island remains committed to tackling drug trafficking despite rising tensions and expanding US military activity….reports Asian Lite News Cuba has pushed back against US accusations of

December 5, 2025

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Uncertainty clouds Venezuela’s airspace

Major airlines have suspended flights to and from Venezuela amid heightened security warnings and intensified US military activity in the Caribbean…reports Asian Lite News Airlines have canceled flights to and from Venezuela’s

December 5, 2025

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Priesner Takes Charge at UN India

After a four-year stint in the same position in Iran, he made the move to New Delhi….reports Asian Lite News Stefan Priesner of Austria has taken over as the UN’s head in

December 3, 2025

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Jakarta is now world’s largest megacity

Jakarta’s emergence as the world’s most populated city has renewed scrutiny of the pressures facing the Indonesian capital and its surrounding region…reports Asian Lite News Jakarta’s rise to the top of the

November 30, 2025

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