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‘You Terrorist’: Bangladeshi Expatriates Confront Yunus at JFK Airport

Former Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus faced angry accusations from Bangladeshi expatriates at New York’s JFK Airport….reports Asian Lite News Desk Muhammad Yunus, former head of Bangladesh’s interim government, faced an angry confrontation with a group of Bangladeshi expatriates at New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport on October 12. Protesters shouted accusations against him, calling him a “terrorist” and blaming his administration for alleged killings and damage to democracy in the South Asian country. Videos circulating on social media showed several people confronting Yunus as he was escorted from the airport in a wheelchair. One protester was heard

IMF Forecasts Gulf Economic Contraction as Hormuz Closure Hits Oil Producers

The IMF forecasts a 0.3 per cent contraction across the Middle East and Central Asia in 2026, with Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar and Bahrain facing steep declines as the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted…reports Asian Lite News Desk Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar and Bahrain face double-digit economic declines in 2026, with the IMF warning that the Middle East conflict and disruption to energy shipments will weigh heavily on regional growth. The economies of the Middle East and Central Asia are projected to contract in

Baloch Group Protests in Germany Over Rights Abuses

The Baloch National Movement held a rally in Hannover, Germany, accusing Pakistani

IMF Cuts China’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.5%

The IMF has lowered China’s 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.5 per

Nepal’s Only Billionaire Scores Top Post In Congress

Nepal’s only billionaire, Binod Chaudhary, has been elected vice-president of the Nepali

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Tariffs Hit US-China Trade, Asia Reaps The Benefits

Cambodia PM Urges Action As Climate Risks Rise

Rahul Accuses Centre of Shielding CEC

India, US deepen defence ties in Indo-Pacific

IMF lifts India growth forecast to 7%

Indian-American candidates face pressure from both parties

Rupee may slide to 94.50 against dollar

Canada FM heads to India for key talks

Sarma warns Congress over Supreme Court march

Rahul Gandhi hails nationwide protest

Blaming Afghanistan Solves Nothing, Taliban Hits Back at Pakistan

Nepal Tourism Finds Its Footing After Floods

Riyadh Airport Closure Extended After Houthi Strikes

Indian dies in Riyadh Airport attack as embassy steps up support

Afghanistan, OIC Explore New Avenues for Cooperation

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Tax AI, Protect Workers: Bill Gates’ Bold Proposal

Bill Gates has urged governments to consider taxing AI and reserving certain jobs for humans as automation accelerates…reports Asian Lite News Desk Microsoft co-founder

Trump Says Putin Wants Ukrain Peace Deal

The US president says Moscow wants a settlement but accuses Ukraine’s leader of repeatedly missing opportunities to negotiate an end

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

Was Imran Khan On Guterres’ Pakistan Agenda?

Guterres met Pakistan’s military chief Field Marshal Asim Munir during his visit, with the two also discussing the threat of

Beyond the Summit: Why BRICS Businesses Need Better Intelligence, Not Bigger Declarations

BRICS is gaining economic weight, but business confidence hinges on distinguishing diplomatic ambition from commercial reality, writes Ishan Jasuja, Founder

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

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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 faster, needs-based support…reports Asian

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,

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

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

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

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India targets 604 MT steel capacity by 2047

The policy seeks to promote value-added products, including stainless and speciality steel, while strengthening quality standards and conformity assessment mechanisms…reports Asian Lite News Desk The government has proposed nearly tripling India’s crude

India Expands Clean Energy While Coal Remains Crucial

India has crossed 300 gigawatts of non-fossil fuel energy capacity, reaching key renewable energy targets ahead of schedule. An article in The Diplomat argues that international debate often overlooks the pace of India’s clean energy expansion and the challenges it

Zimbabwe Courts India’s UPI

Zimbabwe is in talks with India’s NIPL to adopt UPI-based payments, potentially

Musk Calls Ambani ‘Prime Minister’ in Fresh Starlink India Row

Elon Musk has accused Mukesh Ambani of protecting a telecom monopoly as

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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

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

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‘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

‘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

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OpenAI Unveils ‘Dots’ as Always On AI Assistant

The company also said on Monday (28.09.26) that it was delaying the release of its latest AI model after it failed to meet safety standards during internal testing…reports Asian Lite News Desk OpenAI has unveiled “dots”, a new always-on artificial