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The move follows bipartisan efforts to preserve duty-free access for thousands of products from eligible African countries and Haitian apparel and textilesreports Africa Daily News Desk The US Senate has approved a two-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership and Encouragement (HOPE). The extension, secured as part of last weeks bipartisan continuing resolution (CR), maintai

A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced legislation to deepen Washingtons engagement with Tibets government-in-exile.reports Asian Lite News Desk A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced legislation seeking to strengthen US engagement with Tibets government-in-exile and ensure continued American support for Tibetan institutions beyond the lifetime of the 14th Dalai Lama. The Assuring the Future of Tibet Act was introduced by Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley and Republican Senator

Cricket Scotland and the Netherlands KNCB have criticised the ICCs revised ODI World Cup structure and qualification pathway as a setback for Associate nationsreports Asian Lite News Desk Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) have described the International Cricket Councils (ICC) recent changes to the qualification pathway and tournament structure for the Mens ODI World Cup as a major setback for Associate nations, warning that the move could undermine years of progres

Hormuz reopening hopes dim as Trump demands Iranian compensation, while Tehran insists wider US concessions are needed before unrestricted shipping can resume.reports Asian Lite News Desk Hopes of a breakthrough to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have weakened after US President Donald Trump demanded that Iran pay compensation for deaths and damage he says resulted from Iranian actions over decades, adding a new obstacle to already difficult negotiations. Trumps demand came as Iran and Oman moved cl

US President Donald Trump has stepped up attacks on Muslim communities and Democratic candidates ahead of the midterm elections.reports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric against Muslim communities and Democratic candidates from those communities ahead of the midterm elections, with his latest social media post targeting Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Trump shared an image on Truth Social showing El-Sayed standing before a crowd that included w

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

The US and UK are planning a high-level meeting in London next week to discuss an international coalition aimed at protecting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz..reports London Daily News Desk The United States and the United Kingdom are planning a high-level meeting in London next week to discuss the formation of an international coalition to safeguard commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, as Western allies seek to prevent further disruptions in one of the worlds most criti

The Oval will host the 2027 ICC World Test Championship Final from June 9-13, marking its second staging of the global showpiecereports Asian Lite News Desk The Oval has been confirmed as the venue for the 2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, with the five-day contest scheduled to be played from June 9 to 13. The match will mark the second time The Oval has hosted the WTC Final after staging the 2023 decider, when Australia defeated India before a capacity crowd. The England and Wales C

Former England striker Robbie Fowler has tipped Spain to beat Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, praising La Rojas tactical discipline and purposeful style of play.reports Asian Lite News Desk Former England striker Robbie Fowler has backed Spain to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy, saying their purposeful style of play, tactical discipline and game management make them favourites ahead of the final against defending champions Argentina. Speaking ahead of the title clash, Fowler said

Cricket has lost one of its greatest ever players with the death of Sir Garfield Sobers, the legendary West Indies all-rounder, at the age of 89reports Africa Daily News Desk Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers in history and one of the finest all-rounders the game has ever seen, has died at his home in Barbados at the age of 89. The West Indies legend, whose extraordinary career spanned two decades, transformed the sport with his brilliance as a batsman, bowle

Iran warns of a severe regional response as strikes target US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington, reports Asian Lite News Desk Iran has warned of a crushing response against infrastructure across West Asia if the United States targets Iranian power plants and bridges, as Tehran carried out strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. Irans Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued the warning after US President Donald Trump said Washin

Vice President Vance accuses Israeli-linked efforts of attempting to influence US opinion against Iran diplomacy, while defending negotiations aimed at ending the conflict,reports Asian Lite News Desk US Vice President JD Vance has accused some figures within Israels government of attempting to influence American public opinion against diplomatic efforts to end the war with Iran. Speaking in an interview with US podcaster Joe Rogan that aired on Wednesday, Vance said there were individuals withi

Nine African-born billionaires have secured places on Forbes latest ranking of Americas richest immigrant billionaires, with their combined wealth reaching $952.9 billion.reports Africa Daily News Desk Nine African-born billionaires have amassed a combined fortune of $952.9 billion, accounting for about 43 per cent of the collective $2.2 trillion wealth held by the 144 foreign-born billionaires featured in Forbes latest ranking of Americas richest immigrant billionaires. The annual ranking, whic

Indian Naval sail training ship INS Sudarshini has concluded a landmark voyage across four major US East Coast ports as part of Americas 250th Independence celebrations.reports Asian Lite News Desk Indian Naval sail training ship INS Sudarshini has completed its historic participation in the United States Semiquincentennial, or 250th Independence celebrations, with Indian officials describing the deployment as a significant milestone in the growing India-US strategic partnership and a showcase o

Messi dismissed claims that Argentina have benefited from favourable refereeing decisions after reaching a second successive World Cup finalreports Asian Lite News desk Lionel Messi has dismissed allegations that Argentina have benefited from favourable refereeing decisions during the FIFA World Cup 2026, insisting their place in a second successive World Cup final is the result of consistent performances rather than luck. Defending champions Argentina booked their place in Sundays final against