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Trump Pivots to India

US President Donald Trump signed the fiscal year 2026 NDAA, calling for expanded military engagement with India and deeper Quad cooperation under Washington’s Indo-Pacific strategy…reports Asian Lite News US President Donald Trump

December 19, 2025

-Top News·India News·USA

Beijing Slams US Weapons Sale to Taiwan

The US has approved USD 11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, one of Washington’s largest-ever weapons packages for the self-ruled island….reports Asian Lite News China on Thursday urged the United States

December 18, 2025

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Final batch of Apaches reach India

Widely regarded as one of the most formidable attack helicopters in the world, the Apache can carry an extensive range of weapons, including Hellfire air-to-ground missiles, 70 mm Hydra rockets and Stinger

December 18, 2025

-Top News·Defence·India News

‘India to clock 7% growth in FY26’

The IMF, in its October update, had already revised India’s growth forecast upward to 6.6 per cent from 6.4 per cent, citing firm momentum that helped offset the impact of higher US

December 18, 2025

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US says India remains ‘key partner’ despite not joining Pax Silica

The Pax Silica initiative, launched last week, brings together an initial group of countries closely linked to semiconductor manufacturing and advanced technology supply chains…reports Asian Lite News The United States has stressed

December 18, 2025

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Trump Drug Pricing Plan Could Hit India Pharma Trade

For Indian drugmakers, the key question will be how the Most Favoured Nation model is implemented and whether pricing pressure falls primarily on branded drugs, generics, or both….reports Asian Lite News US

December 18, 2025

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Tariffs Cloud India-US Ties

Dr Barai was particularly critical of the additional 25 per cent duty imposed as a penalty linked to India’s continued imports of Russian oil. While condemning Russia’s actions in Ukraine, he said

December 15, 2025

-Top News·USA

Trump’s ‘Historic’ DR Congo Peace Deal Shattered

Renewed fighting between Rwanda and DR Congo threatens to derail diplomatic efforts and deepen regional tensions, with thousands fleeing into neighbouring Burundi…reports Asian Lite News US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has

December 14, 2025

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Khamenei Hits Out at US ‘Expansionism’

Though Khamenei did not name Venezuela, the remarks came amid rising US–Caracas tensions and were seen as a response to Washington’s actions in South America….reports Asian Lite News Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah

December 14, 2025

-Top News·Arab News·USA

Ballroom Plan Sparks Lawsuit

Preservation group sues to halt Trump’s $300 million White House ballroom, citing federal law violations and lack of public oversight…reports Asian Lite News US President Donald Trump is facing a legal challenge

December 14, 2025

-Top News·Legal·USA

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