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ASEAN kicks off Manila summit with global ambitions

ASEAN leaders gather in Manila for a three-day summit focused on energy security, food supplies and economic cooperation…reports Asian Lite News Desk The 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits opened in Manila on Sunday, with regional leaders discussing energy security, food security, economic cooperation and responses to global challenges. The three-day summit, running from November 15 to 17, brings together leaders from ASEAN member states and international partners to discuss regional priorities and strengthen cooperation. During the opening ceremony, ASEAN unveiled an updated emblem reflecting Timor-Leste’s membership in the regional bloc. The country joined the

Bahrain Intercepts Iranian Attacks as Gulf Tensions Rise

Saudi Arabia reports missile and drone interceptions near Riyadh and its Eastern Region as Bahrain faces fresh aerial threats and Iran claims strike on US military base…reports Asian Lite News Desk Bahrain’s air defences intercepted several Iranian aerial attacks on Sunday, as fresh security alerts and reported missile and drone interceptions in Saudi Arabia heightened concerns over a renewed escalation across the Gulf. The developments came after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it had launched six drones against a US

Eisenkot defends Arab minority as Israel faces coalition battle

Israeli prime ministerial hopeful Gadi Eisenkot has defended the country’s Arab minority

UAE Steps Up Efforts to Advance Ukraine Peace Talks

UAE-hosted negotiations produce agreement in principle on major prisoner exchange, while Washington

Badr agreement: Why the US is watching closely

An American think tank warns that deeper military cooperation between Pakistan, Turkey,

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Bangladesh cracks down on Chinese vloggers after India’s protest

COP31 hits halfway mark as UN demands faster action

Five European nations and EU to join Ukraine peace talks

China, US discuss tariffs and farm trade ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

Puri says India provides fuel at among world’s lowest prices

UAE and Mozambique explore wider economic cooperation

UAE and Mozambique conclude negotiations on major trade agreement

India-Africa summit focuses on food security

India, Somalia sign MoU to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Ebola cases exceed 11,000 as Africa CDC warns of challenges

India, South Africa review strategic partnership

Ramaphosa calls for equal application of international law

Floods hit growth, but Nepal keeps rating

Hasina supporters targeted in Bangladesh university purge

Pakistan becomes hotbed of infectious diseases

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COP31 Faces Fresh Heat Over Fossil Fuel Lobbyists

The presence of fossil fuel-linked representatives in national delegations at COP31 has triggered criticism from climate campaigners and transparency groups…reports Asian Lite News Desk

Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO

Nvidia’s leadership crisis deepens as Jensen Huang steps down, Colette Kress takes interim charge and Washington lawmakers demand answers over

Outlook, Teams go dark as Microsoft battles global outage

Microsoft 365, Outlook and Teams suffered a major global disruption on Friday, leaving thousands of users, including in India, unable

‘Polluters must pay’: Guterres demands climate justice

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged industrialised nations to take greater responsibility for climate damage, insisting that “polluters must pay”.

COP31 puts youth at heart of global climate fight

Young climate activists are taking their demands directly to global policymakers at COP31 in Antalya, calling for a meaningful role

World Leaders Head to Manila for ASEAN Summit

The Philippines will host the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits from 15 to 17 November, bringing regional leaders and

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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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Google announces $15 billion investment in Malaysia

The investment will fund new data centres, support more than 37,000 jobs annually during construction and strengthen Malaysia’s position as a regional AI and technology hub….reports Asian Lite News Desk Google has

AI bubble fears grow as Gita Gopinath flags risks

Former IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath has warned that the global AI investment boom could face a significant correction as companies struggle to justify soaring valuations and massive spending….reports Asian Lite News Desk Former International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief economist

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

Jio Platforms, the digital and telecommunications business controlled by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance

Philip Morris Warns of Rising Costs From Global Conflicts

The tobacco giant beat third-quarter profit forecasts but warned that Middle East-related

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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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Cyber Chiefs Urge Urgent PHP Security Update

Cybersecurity agencies in the UK, EU and Australia have warned organisations to install critical PHP security fixes immediately or consider taking vulnerable websites offline amid reports of emerging attacks, reports Asianlite News Desk. Cybersecurity authorities have urged organisations worldwide to