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Nepal Power Export Earnings Rise Despite Flood Damage

Nepal earns NPR 5.93 billion from electricity exports to India despite flood damage to hydropower projects….reports Asian Lite News Desk Nepal’s electricity export earnings rose in the third month of the 2026-27 fiscal year despite flood damage to several hydropower projects, with revenue from sales to India reaching NPR 5.93 billion, according to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). Nepal exported 633.99 million units of electricity to India during Aswin, which ran from mid-September to mid-October. Export earnings increased by NPR 962 million compared with the same month in the previous fiscal year, when the country earned NPR 4.96 billion. Revenue

Gwadar’s Big Bet Faces Gulf Port Rivalry

Pakistan’s Gwadar port has launched commercial marine bunkering but faces stiff competition from established Gulf hubs such as Fujairah and Duqm…reports Asian Lite News Desk Pakistan’s Gwadar port has begun offering marine bunkering services, but its ambitions to become a major refuelling hub for international shipping face stiff competition from established ports in the Gulf, which have spent years developing their infrastructure, supply networks and commercial relationships. According to a report by Middle East Monitor, Gwadar’s first commercial bunkering operation marks a

Jaishankar hosts African envoys, backs Africa’s rise in multipolar world

Jaishankar met African Heads of Mission to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation and

Diplomats meet in Istanbul to prevent wider Middle East conflict

Foreign ministers from the R4 group and France, Germany, Italy and the

Arab nations condemn deadly Jordan church attack

The attack, carried out by gunmen at a church in Hammoud village

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Oil prices top $117 as Iran war fears and Houthi attacks rattle markets

Jaishankar reaffirms India’s commitment to UN Charter on UN Day

India and Uzbekistan discuss counter-terrorism cooperation

Jaishankar meets Azerbaijan President to strengthen ties

UK deploys Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

Philippines Reaffirms One China Policy Amid Diplomatic Row

China, Iran Mark Decade of Strategic Partnership

Bangladesh Inflation Pushes Up to 10 Million Into Poverty

SEANF Expels Myanmar Junta-Backed Human Rights Commission

Millions at Risk as Afghanistan’s Food Crisis Deepens

Munir’s Pakistan Province Plan Sparks Fears of Military Power Grab

‘Unacceptable and Stupid’: Macron Takes Aim at Trump

Canada, India ties improving at rapid pace: Report

UK firms land £330m Africa deals

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Oman Sultan’s UK visit puts Gulf security and trade in focus

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik visits Britain as King Charles praises Muscat’s regional diplomacy, while both countries reaffirm historic ties in defence, trade and

France to impose fresh curfews as protest unrest continues

France will introduce fresh curfews in areas where authorities consider them necessary following violent protests and looting in several cities…reports

Trump warns Zelensky: Make a Russia deal before it’s too late

Donald Trump has warned Volodymyr Zelensky that delaying a peace agreement with Russia could leave Ukraine facing increasingly unfavourable terms…reports

France Protest Network Exposed? Report Identifies 54 Organisations

An investigation has identified 54 organisations it says supported or amplified protests in France…reports Asian Lite News Desk A network

Britain Warns Firms Again as Israeli E1 Settlement Tender Deadline Arrives

Britain threatens sanctions against businesses bidding for Israeli settlement construction in E1, warning the project could undermine Palestinian statehood and

Flydubai captain recalls terrifying co-pilot attack

Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar recounts surviving a co-pilot’s cockpit attack as the aircraft plunged 17,000 feet, prompting passengers and crew

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UK, US urged to outgun rivals in new arms race

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has urged Britain and the US to accelerate weapons production and military innovation as emerging technologies reshape modern warfare….reports Asian

ADHD and Autism at Risk of Over-Diagnosis?

A government review warns of possible over-diagnosis of ADHD and autism in England, urging tighter assessment rules while calling for

Miliband to Putin: ‘You Will Remain a Pariah’

Ed Miliband warns Putin he will remain a pariah as Britain announces £54m in winter aid, fresh sanctions and funding

UK and Germany Ratify Kensington Treaty

Britain and Germany ratify the Kensington Treaty, agreeing new cooperation on AI, quantum research, defence and security while targeting investment,

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

Why US pulled its bombers from Britain

Donald Trump says threats prompted the US to withdraw B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford, while British authorities investigate an alleged

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Ambani’s Jio launches $3.2bn share sale in India

Jio Platforms, the digital and telecommunications business controlled by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, has launched a $3.2 billion initial public offering, expected to become India’s largest share sale. The offering comes amid

Philip Morris Warns of Rising Costs From Global Conflicts

The tobacco giant beat third-quarter profit forecasts but warned that Middle East-related inflation and disruptions in Ukraine are increasing costs and could weigh on operating income, reports Asianlite News Desk. Philip Morris International has warned that global conflicts are increasingly

Cyber Chiefs Urge Urgent PHP Security Update

Cybersecurity agencies in the UK, EU and Australia have warned organisations to

US Bans DeepSeek from Government Systems

Washington has barred Chinese AI technology from civilian government agencies, citing wider

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Anupam Kher announces 556th film

The veteran actor says his latest international project has reminded him that cinema transcends language and cultural differences…reports Asian Lite News Desk Veteran Indian

Four accused in Tiger Shroff firing case remanded until October 26

Two men and two women arrested over the firing incident have been remanded in police custody as investigators examine their movements and alleged preparations

Nana Patekar passes away at 75

Veteran actor Nana Patekar, celebrated for his powerful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema, has died aged 75 in Goa…reports Asian Lite News Desk

Hrithik’s Cameo Steals Alpha Trailer

Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on July 3. The teaser of the film was released on June

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‘India’s batting collapse should be an eye-opener’

Deepti and Niki steadied the innings with an 82-run fifth-wicket partnership from 63 balls, turning a precarious chase into a comfortable victory…reports Asian Lite

Australia face Champions Trophy test with T20I shortage

Speaking in Sydney on Saturday ahead of the opening match against New Zealand, Nitschke stressed the importance of the upcoming series despite the gap

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

‘That Fire Still Burns in Me’

Pincky Balhara battled a knee injury to win bronze at the Asian Games, but the Indian kurash star says her career is far from

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UK Targets Apple’s Grip on Contactless Payments

The competition watchdog proposes lower fees and easier access to Apple’s payment technology to help digital banks and fintech firms challenge Apple Pay, reports Asianlite News Desk. Britain’s competition regulator has proposed measures to reduce Apple’s dominance in contactless payments,