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Iran court upholds 74 lashes for singer over hijab-free performance

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi’s 74-lash sentence has been upheld on appeal after her widely viewed performance without the mandatory hijab…reports Asian Lite News Desk An Iranian appeals court has upheld a sentence of 74 lashes against singer Parastoo Ahmadi after she performed without the mandatory hijab, the BBC reported. Ahmadi, 29, drew widespread attention in December 2024 when she performed in a sleeveless dress during a concert livestreamed on YouTube. The performance attracted millions of views and prompted Iran’s judiciary to open proceedings against her. Iranian authorities said the performance breached the country’s “legal and cultural regulations”. Women in Iran

Iran says it awaits US response on Hormuz proposal

Iran awaits a US response on its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as Qatar mediates between Tehran and Washington amid the conflict…reports Asian Lite News Desk Iran is awaiting a formal US response to its proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomatic contacts through Qatar continue amid the conflict between Tehran and Washington. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Qatari mediators were expected to take ideas discussed with Iran back to the US, with Tehran hoping to receive Washington’s

Uyghur Activists Take Xinjiang Fight to Europe

Uyghur groups plan demonstrations outside Chinese diplomatic missions in Istanbul and Berlin

India expands UPI footprint in UAE

PhonePe’s UAE regulatory approval marks a new phase for India’s digital payments

Indian giant to build US steel mega plant

Trump unveils Essar-backed Mesabi Metallics’ $18bn US steel investment, linking Minnesota iron

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Trade thaw as Trump and Xi bury the hatchet

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Singapore urges UN convention on AI risks

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan highlighted concerns over loss of control, malicious use and declining public trust as AI systems become more powerful….reports Asian Lite

Global South demands financial reset

Leaders from Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific want financing to reflect climate vulnerability as well as income, while calling

UN Urged to Prevent Crises, Not Count the Dead

Leaders from Asia, Africa, Europe and the Caribbean have called for a stronger focus on diplomacy and conflict prevention, warning

UN names more firms linked to Israeli settlement activities

The UN Human Rights Office has added 61 companies to its database of businesses linked to activities in Israeli settlements

Guterres warns military power cannot secure peace

UN chief António Guterres warns that military, economic and technological power cannot secure peace as wars, geopolitical divisions and global

Hormuz: The Seven-Day Gambit

Iran proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and restarting nuclear talks with Washington, as conflict continues to

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Uk MP Urges Stronger Action Over Balochistan Rights Abuses

British Labour MP John McDonnell has urged the UK government to take a more proactive role in addressing alleged human rights violations in Pakistan’s

UK: New rights for bereavement and pregnancy loss

Workers will gain new legal rights to unpaid bereavement leave from 2027, including two weeks following pregnancy loss before 24

Manchester to host G20 summit in 2027

Manchester will welcome Donald Trump and other G20 leaders in 2027 as the UK uses its presidency to focus on

‘Climate crisis is now a security threat’

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband says climate change and nature loss must move to the heart of national security policy as

Air traffic chaos strikes again in UK

A second NATS technical failure in two weeks has triggered fresh cancellations, airline criticism and renewed questions over the resilience

RAF Support For Saudi Fight

Britain will provide limited defensive air-to-air refuelling support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks threaten regional security, energy supplies and

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Airbus delivers first jet from new China line

Airbus has delivered the first A320neo from its second Tianjin assembly line, expanding production capacity as China’s aviation market continues to grow, reports Asian Lite News Desk Airbus has delivered the first

Hong Kong retains global finance crown in Asia

Hong Kong retains third place in the latest global financial centres index, leading Asia-Pacific while ranking first worldwide in fintech and financial sector development, reports Asian Lite News Desk Hong Kong has retained its position as the world’s third-largest financial

Oracle cuts jobs as AI spending surges

The move follows a substantial reduction in Oracle’s workforce during the company’s

India Remittances Surge Over Decade

Digital connectivity has strengthened these links by allowing migrants to share knowledge

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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 10,

Remembering SSR: Masterpieces Worth Rewatching

His debut in Kai Po Che introduced him as Ishaan, a passionate former cricketer mentoring a young talent. The performance showcased raw intensity and

Janhvi Loves Films of the 1980s Era

Janhvi made her acting debut in 2018 with the romantic drama Dhadak. Since then, she has appeared in films including Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil

Kohli, Anushka Celebrate RCB Triumph

Anushka Sharma celebrated Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory with a heartfelt social media post featuring a kiss on Virat Kohli’s forehead as he held

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‘Gold Feels Different’

The 29-year-old said the gold medal carried a different significance from the trophies she has collected during her cricket career…Reports India Daily News Desk

India’s Golden Gun Strikes

The victory marks the latest and biggest achievement in a rapid rise that has established Dhanda as one of India’s leading international trap shooters….reports

Why Kohli Isn’t Chasing Records

Kohli says winning matches, rather than personal records, has always been his priority in international cricket….reports India Daily News Desk Virat Kohli has said

‘Give Me The Rifle, I’ll See The Degree Later’

From rented rifles and limited resources to the national squad, Niraj’s journey has been driven by an Olympic dream….reports India Daily News Desk When

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Trump Plans AI Force and Appointment of AI Czar

Trump plans ‘AI Force’ and ‘AI Czar’ as US debate over technology intensifies…reports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump has announced plans to establish an “AI Force” and appoint an artificial intelligence “Czar”, as debate continues in the