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Hiroshima marked the 81st anniversary of the worlds first atomic bombing with renewed calls for nuclear disarmament and peacereports Asian Lite News Desk Hiroshima marked the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing on Wednesday, with city leaders renewing calls for nuclear disarmament as concerns mount over rising global tensions and the growing risk of nuclear conflict. Thousands gathered at Hiroshimas Peace Memorial Park for the annual memorial ceremony, where Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui u

The United States has announced plans to provide an additional USD 242 million to support Ebola response and preparedness efforts in Central and East Africa.reports Africa Daily News Desk The United States has announced plans to provide an additional USD 242 million to support Ebola response and preparedness efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda and neighbouring countries, as the outbreak in the region continues to pose a major public health challenge. The US Department o

US President Donald Trump has said fresh negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday after Gulf states urged Washington to halt planned military action and pursue diplomacy.reports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump has said negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday afternoon after several Middle Eastern countries urged Washington to suspend planned military action, claiming there was a viable path towards a diplomatic agreement. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while tra

Joe Root says he returns as England Test captain a more experienced and energised leader after stepping down in 2022reports London Daily News Desk Joe Root says he is returning to the England Test captaincy with renewed energy, greater experience and a clearer understanding of the demands of leadership, as he prepares to begin a second spell in charge following Ben Stokes retirement. Root, who resigned as England Test captain in 2022 after leading the side for five years, will take charge again

Donald Trump said the US has cancelled a planned military strike on Iran after what he described as progress towards a potential agreement with Tehranreports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States has cancelled a planned military strike on Iran after what he described as progress towards a potential agreement with Tehran, while stressing that the decision remains conditional on Iran rapidly concluding a deal. He also said Israel had joined Washington

India has criticised the continued delay in reforming the UN Security Council, accusing a small group of countries of holding the process hostage through procedural tacticsreports Asian Lite News Desk India has criticised the continued deadlock over reform of the United Nations Security Council, accusing a small group of countries of blocking progress and holding the reform process hostage through procedural manoeuvres. The remarks came after the UN General Assembly on Tuesday voted by consensus

The United States and Saudi Arabia launched joint airstrikes on Iran-aligned targets in eastern Iraq after a wave of drone attacks on American troops and Saudi energy facilitiesreports Asian Lite News Desk The United States and Saudi Arabia carried out joint precision airstrikes against Iran-aligned groups in eastern Iraq on Tuesday after more than 30 drone attacks targeted American troops and Saudi energy infrastructure, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. According to CENTCOM, US and Saudi

The meeting comes after recent tensions over Iran, changes in Gaza policy and a challenging political backdrop for the Israeli prime ministerreports Asian Lite News Desk Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled to Washington on Monday for talks with US President Donald Trump, marking their first face-to-face meeting since the recent conflict involving Iran and the first since February. The visit will be Netanyahus eighth meeting with Trump since the US president returned to office. It

Quad foreign ministers reaffirm commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, highlighting ASEAN centrality, maritime security, technology cooperation and regional stability, reports Asian Lite News Desk The Quad Foreign Ministers on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific while expressing strong support for ASEAN unity and its central role in regional affairs. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Japanese Foreign Minister T

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani drops his Netanyahu arrest pledge after legal review says city lacks authority, but continues criticism of Israeli leader, reports Asian Lite News Desk New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stepped back from his campaign pledge to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city, saying a legal review found his administration does not have the authority to enforce an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant. Mamdani said his administration had ex

Ferran Torres scored the only goal in extra time as Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 finalreports London Daily News Desk Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after substitute Ferran Torres struck the decisive goal in extra time to secure a 1-0 victory over defending champions Argentina in the final at the New York New Jersey Stadium. After a tightly contested and goalless 90 minutes, Torres broke the deadlock in the 106th minute with a c

Iran has suspended all commitments under a recently signed memorandum with the United States, accusing Washington of violating the agreement through military actionreports Asian Lite News Desk Iran has suspended all of its commitments under a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States, accusing Washington of breaching the agreement through what Tehran described as aggressive actions, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. The announcement was ma

Remarks by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman describing the United States as a tested friend have reignited debate over Washingtons role during the 1971 Liberation War.reports Asian Lite News Desk Comments by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman describing the United States as a tested friend of Bangladesh have triggered renewed debate over Washingtons role during the countrys 1971 Liberation War, with critics arguing that the remarks ignore a contentious chapter in th

After securing a place in Sundays final with a late comeback, several Argentina players held up a banner reading Las Malvinas son Argentinas..reports Asian Lite News desk Argentina could face disciplinary action from FIFA after players displayed a banner supporting the countrys claim to the Falkland Islands following their 2-1 FIFA World Cup semi-final victory over England. After securing a place in Sundays final with a late comeback, several Argentina players held up a banner reading Las Malvin

US forces launch fresh strikes on Iranian military targets after restoring a naval blockade, as Tehran threatens regional energy exports and tensions grip the Strait of Hormuz, reports Asian Lite News Desk The United States carried out a new round of military strikes against Iran on Wednesday after reinstating a naval blockade of Iranian ports, further escalating tensions in the Gulf as Tehran warned it could target more regional energy export routes. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it lau

US-Iran tensions explode as Washington restores blockade on Iranian ports after attacks in Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil supplies and fragile Middle East stability, reports Asian Lite News Desk The United States has reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports after a series of attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran and raising fears of a wider Middle East conflict. The move comes after Iranian forces targeted ships atte

England crushed India by 125 runs in the third T20I at Trent Bridge to move within one win of the seriesreports London Daily News Desk England produced a dominant all-round performance to thrash India by 125 runs in the third T20 International at Trent Bridge on Wednesday, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match series after the opening match was washed out. The emphatic victory leaves England needing just one win from the remaining two matches to clinch the series, while India must win b

With extra time looming, Argentina found the winner in the third minute of stoppage time.reports Asian Lite News Desk Lionel Messi produced another memorable World Cup performance as defending champions Argentina came from two goals down to defeat Egypt 3-2 in a dramatic Round of 16 clash and book their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. Messi scored one goal and set up another before Enzo Fernandez struck a stoppage-time winner to complete a remarkable comeback that kept Argentina

Switzerland entered the contest with a major setback after breakout star Johan Manzambi was ruled out with a knee injury.reports Asian Lite news Desk Switzerland reached the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1954 after defeating Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a hard-fought goalless draw. Ruben Vargas converted the decisive penalty to seal a historic victory for the Swiss, who will now face Argentina in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026. I did

US President Donald Trump said the United States was paying billions of dollars too much for Europes security and would press NATO allies on burden sharing during the alliances summit.reports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States was paying billions of dollars too much for Europes security, signalling that burden sharing would be a key issue during discussions with NATO allies at the alliances summit. Speaking alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rut

Americas goods trade deficit with India stood at $4.1 billion in May as the overall US trade gap widened sharply on weaker exports and higher imports.reports Asian Lite News Desk The United States recorded a goods trade deficit of $4.1 billion with India in May, according to official data released on Tuesday, as the countrys overall trade deficit widened sharply amid falling exports and rising imports. The latest figures from the US Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed that t

Small Drops unveils education framework urging stronger collaboration between schools, communities and institutions to tackle inequality, safeguard children and build resilient futuresreports Dhiren Katwa A volunteer-led charity has submitted a wide-ranging education policy framework to the Department for Education, arguing that schools cannot improve outcomes for children without addressing the wider social and institutional pressures that shape their lives. The submission came duringVoice for

US President Donald Trump has indicated that Washington is prepared to reconsider the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, describing bilateral ties as stronger than ever.reports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump has signalled that his administration is prepared to reconsider the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, saying the proposal is certainly something we will consider as he described relations between Washington and Ankara as being at their strongest. Speaking alongside Turki

US authorities plan to seek the extradition of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi from India to face federal racketeering charges linked to an alleged transnational criminal enterprisereports Asian Lite News Desk The United States plans to seek the extradition of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi from India to face sweeping federal racketeering charges, with investigators saying the move is intended to dismantle an alleged transnational criminal network that has continued operating despite its leader being in pr

The victory extended Belgiums impressive unbeaten run under head coach Rudi Garcia.reports Asian Lite News Desk Charles De Ketelaere starred with a first-half brace as Belgium defeated co-hosts USA 4-1 at Seattle Stadium to book their place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Spain. Hans Vanaken added his first-ever World Cup goal before substitute Romelu Lukaku sealed the emphatic victory with a stoppage-time strike, ending the United States campaign and making them the l

The defeat marked the end of Ronaldos World Cup journey. The 41-year-old had confirmed before the tournament that it would be his final appearance on footballs biggest stage.reports Asian Lite News Desk Mikel Merino struck deep into extra time to hand Spain a dramatic 1-0 victory over Portugal and secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, bringing Cristiano Ronaldos illustrious World Cup career to an end. Merinos decisive goal at Dallas Stadium settled a tense last-16 contest tha

Despite the workforce reductions, Microsofts AI business continues to expand. Its Azure cloud platform remains a major beneficiary of growing enterprise demand for AI services Microsoft has announced another major round of layoffs, cutting around 4,800 jobsabout 2.1 per cent of its global workforceas the technology giant ramps up investment in artificial intelligence while tightening operational costs. The move reflects a broader trend across the technology sector, where companies are balancing

Guterres warns rapid advances in artificial intelligence demand stronger international governance.reports Asian Lite News Desk Warning that artificial intelligence is advancing at an unprecedented pace, UN Secretary-GeneralAntnio Guterreson Monday called for urgent international cooperation to ensure humanity remains in control of the technology rather than being shaped by it. Addressing the opening of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, Guterres posed what he described as a defining

More than 7.1 million people are internally displaced in Ukraine due to Russias invasion, UN agency IOM saysreports Asian Lite News Desk More than 7.1 million people are estimated to have been internally displaced within Ukraine due to Russias war, according to new figures released by the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM), as fighting continues to force civilians from their homes while keeping them inside the country. The figure marks a rise from the 6.48 million inte

UNHCR reports the first decline in global refugee numbers in 10 years but warns that millions remain displaced, with many returning home only to face insecurity, poverty and uncertain futures.reports Asian Lite News Desk Global forced displacement declined for the first time in a decade in 2025, largely due to a sharp rise in refugee and internally displaced people returning home, but the overall number of people uprooted by conflict and persecution remains alarmingly high, the UN Refugee Agency

Thailand has begun issuing official identity cards to refugees from Myanmar living in temporary shelters along its border, marking a significant change in the countrys approach to one of the worlds longest-running displacement crisesreports Asian Lite News Desk Thailand has begun issuing official identity cards to refugees living in temporary shelters along the Thai-Myanmar border, in a move described by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, as a historic step towards greater protection, inclusion and s

Global forced displacement has fallen for the first time in a decade, driven by record numbers of refugees and internally displaced people returning home during 2025reports Asian Lite News Desk The number of people forcibly displaced worldwide has fallen for the first time in a decade, according to the latest figures released by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), although fresh conflicts continue to create new humanitarian emergencies. The UNHCR reported that at least 117

Defender Alistair Johnston said the players could take pride in what they had accomplished despite the disappointment of their exit.reports Asian Lite News Desk Co-hosts Canada national football team saw their FIFA World Cup campaign come to an end with a 3-0 defeat to Morocco national football team in the Round of 16, but the team left the tournament having achieved several historic milestones for Canadian football. Canadas run included the nations first-ever point at a FIFA World Cup and its f

The goal was Mbapps seventh of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawing him level with Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Bootreports Asian Lite News Kylian Mbapp converted a second-half penalty as two-time champions France national football team edged past Paraguay national football team 1-0 to book a place in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, where they will face Morocco national football team. Mbapps 69th-minute spot-kick settled a hard-fought Round of 16 contest after Paraguay frustrated France

US President says Washington bears a disproportionate share of the alliances financial burden ahead of key summit.reports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump has once again criticised NATO allies over defence spending, saying the United States shoulders a disproportionate share of the alliances financial burden while receiving little in return. In a post on Truth Social ahead of a key NATO summit, Trump said the US had spent nearlyUSD 999 billionon NATO between 2014 and 2025, far exce