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Arab League Raises Alarm Over Palestinian Prisoners in Israeli Custody

The Arab League demands an end to alleged abuses at Ramla Prison, unrestricted Red Cross access and the release of sick and injured Palestinian detainees…reports Asian Lite News Desk The Arab League has condemned what it described as systematic torture and repression of Palestinian detainees at Ramla Prison in Israel, alleging that several prisoners were burned and injured. In a statement on Sunday, the organisation said the reported treatment of detainees in the prison’s Rakafet wing amounted to a serious violation of international humanitarian and human rights law. It cited the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols,

Polio Haunts Pakistan Despite Mass Vaccination

Fresh poliovirus detection in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has raised concerns over continued transmission in Pakistan….reports Asian Lite News Desk Pakistan has reported its eighth polio case of 2026, with a 13-month-old girl infected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, raising fresh concerns about the continued spread of the virus despite nationwide vaccination campaigns. The latest case was detected in Union Council Janbaz-B in Tehsil Bara, Khyber district, according to a report by Geo News. It is the second case reported in the district this year and

Netanyahu Presses Trump to Strike Iran After US Midterms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly urged US President Donald Trump

Nepal moves to unlock cannabis cultivation after 50-year ban

Nepal’s Supreme Court has given the government three months to frame regulations

Mob killings and gang rapes surge across Bangladesh

Mob violence killed 32 people in Bangladesh in October, up from 23

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Lula Wins Brazil Presidential Election for Fourth Term

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won Brazil’s presidential run-off, securing another four years in office. The victory marks a comeback for the veteran

Diplomats meet in Istanbul to prevent wider Middle East conflict

Foreign ministers from the R4 group and France, Germany, Italy and the UK discussed regional conflicts, Houthi attacks, maritime security

Arab nations condemn deadly Jordan church attack

The attack, carried out by gunmen at a church in Hammoud village in the Karak governorate on Friday, prompted widespread

Epic Fury 2.0? Trump threatens fresh Iran strikes as Tehran vows retaliation

Trump threatens fresh strikes on Iran as Tehran vows retaliation, world leaders urge restraint and rising oil prices fuel fears

‘Unacceptable and Stupid’: Macron Takes Aim at Trump

Emmanuel Macron has criticised Donald Trump and other foreign leaders for allegedly exploiting France’s recent unrest for political gain…reports Asian

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

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UK deploys Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

Britain will deploy RAF Typhoons, transport aircraft and military advisers to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks intensify, targeting cities, airports and critical infrastructure…reports Asian

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

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

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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

UK firms land £330m Africa deals

British exporters are set to benefit from more than £330 million in

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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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Al Wahda Wins Third Straight Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup

Al Wahda clinches its third straight President’s Cup title as Hamdan honours the winners in Abu Dhabi….reports Asian Lite News Desk Al Wahda Jiu-Jitsu

‘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

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US Bans DeepSeek from Government Systems

Washington has barred Chinese AI technology from civilian government agencies, citing wider concerns over security and competition as the US seeks to maintain its lead in artificial intelligence, reports Asianlite News Desk. The United States has ordered the removal of