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Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt intensify diplomacy with Iran and the US as efforts grow to restore Hormuz shipping and prevent escalation, reports Asian Lite News Desk Gulf states have intensified a coordinated diplomatic push to break the deadlock between Iran and the United States, restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and prevent the regional crisis from developing into a wider confrontation. Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Egypt have all stepped up diplomatic activit

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

Commonwealth Sport has turned its attention to the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Amdavad, Gujarat, with a kite-flying celebration in Glasgowreports Asian Lite News Desk Commonwealth Sport has officially shifted its focus to the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Amdavad, Gujarat, with a kite-flying celebration in Glasgow featuring athletes, sports officials and members of the local Indian community. Scotlands Commonwealth Games gold medallist Reuben Ward and Indias long jump silver medallist Murali Sreesha

A mother to four-year-old son Rudra, Seema has seen her career flourish since returning to competitionreports Asian Lite News Desk Seema Kaliramnas inspiring journey of resilience reached a new milestone on Thursday as the Indian discus thrower won the bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, securing her first major international podium finish. The 27-year-old finished third in the womens discus throw despite managing only two valid attempts from six throws, with several efforts

Although several Brazilian football legends, including Pel, have played exhibition matches in India, this will be the first appearance by Brazils senior national teamreports Asian Lite News Desk India will host five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil in an international friendly in Kolkata on October 3, marking the first-ever visit by the Brazilian senior mens national team to the country. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Thursday that the match will be played at the Vivek

Indian national Amritpal Singh is wanted by the FBI over alleged cocaine and methamphetamine trafficking linked to Vancouver-based Ravinder Dhanda organised crime network.reports India Daily News Desk An Indian national, Amritpal Singh, has been placed on the US Federal Bureau of Investigations Most Wanted list over his alleged involvement in an international drug trafficking network operating across North America, according to the FBI. The bureau said Singh is wanted for his alleged role in the

Social Media Cooking Star Shadi Faleel Celebrates Successful Launch of Debut Cookbook Food lovers, media, influencers and content creators came together in London this week to celebrate the launch of Easy Indian Food Anyone Can Make, the debut cookbook from social media sensation Shadi Faleel, published by Penguin Random House. The launch event, held at ISSO, Canary Wharf, welcomed guests from across the food, publishing and influencer industries to mark a major milestone for one of the UKs fast

Protesters gathered outside the Pakistan Embassy in Washington, raising concerns over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).reports Asian Lite News Desk A demonstration was held outside the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington on Thursday, with protesters voicing concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and calling for accountability over reports of deaths, injuries and alleged use of force during ongoing unrest in th

Dr Jiazhen Zheng from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in Guangzhou, who led the research, said the findings point towards the long-term importance of nutrition during the earliest stages of life Restricting sugar intake during pregnancy and the first two years of life may significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a new study that examined more than 65,000 people born in Britain during and after the Second World War-era sugar rationing per

FIFAs plan to sell minority stakes in a new commercial subsidiary has drawn criticism from the FA, UEFA and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham over transparency and footballs governancereports Asian Lite News Desk FIFAs proposal to sell minority stakes in a new commercial subsidiary to private investors has triggered growing opposition from football authorities, with the Football Association (FA), UEFA and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham questioning the transparency of the plan and warning against th

The White House has renewed claims that COVID-19 most likely originated from a laboratory incident, accusing former US health adviser Dr Anthony Fauci of promoting a natural-origin narrativereports Asian Lite News Desk The White House has reignited debate over the origins of COVID-19, accusing former US Chief Medical Adviser Dr Anthony Fauci of promoting a narrative that the virus emerged naturally while asserting that a laboratory-related incident is the most likely source of the pandemic. The

The developments came as the US military accused the IRGC of threatening commercial vessels and attempting to control navigation through the strategic waterway.reports Asian Lite News Desk Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that two oil tankers attempting to leave an unsafe route south of the Strait of Hormuz turned back after a fire broke out on one of the vessels, as tensions with the United States over navigation through the strategic waterway continued to escalate. In a s

Teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi starred with a blistering 81 before the bowlers sealed Indias third successive win in the format.reports Asian Lite News Desk India completed a comprehensive 3-0 sweep of the T20I series against Zimbabwe with a 35-run victory in the third and final match at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday. Defending 193, India restricted Zimbabwe to 157/7 in 20 overs to hand captain Shreyas Iyer his first T20I series win since taking charge of the side last month. Zimbabwes c

A new Climate Impact Lab report warns climate change could cause 430,000 additional deaths a year by 2050, with the worst impact on poorer nations lacking electricity for coolingreports Asian Lite News Desk Climate change could lead to around 430,000 additional deaths every year by 2050, with poorer countries expected to suffer disproportionately because they lack the electricity needed to power life-saving cooling systems, according to a new report released by the Climate Impact Lab on Monday.

A global study says 1,700-plus HIV service sites shut after PEPFAR funding cuts in 2025. Prevention programmes and services for vulnerable communities suffered the biggest setbacksreports Africa Daily News Desk Funding cuts to the US Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in 2025 have significantly weakened HIV services worldwide, forcing the closure of at least 1,714 service sites and disrupting prevention, treatment and care programmes, according to a new study. The PEPFAR Pulse St

The US has carried out another round of strikes on Iranian military targets, saying the operation was aimed at reducing threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuzreports Asian Lite News desk The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has carried out another round of strikes on Iranian military targets, saying the operation was aimed at degrading Tehrans ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. In a statement posted on X, CENTC

Indian companies are pursuing record overseas acquisitions to diversify globally, but rising capital outflows, higher energy imports and foreign investor exits are adding pressure on the rupeewrites Chetanya Mundachali.Indian companies are accelerating overseas acquisitions and investments at a record pace, a trend that is strengthening their global presence but also adding fresh pressure on the rupee. Large outbound capital flows, coupled with rising energy import costs and continued foreign in

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

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

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

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

India has renewed its call for safe and unhindered navigation through the Strait of Hormuz after an Iranian strike on UAE merchant vessels killed an Indian sailor and injured several others.reports Asian Lite News Desk India on Tuesday renewed its call for safe and unhindered navigation through the Strait of Hormuz after an Iranian strike on two UAE merchant vessels killed an Indian sailor and injured several others, while urging all parties to pursue dialogue and de-escalation to restore peace

The renewed hostilities have prompted the United Nations to call for an immediate halt to military action and a return to negotiations.reports Asian Lite News Desk The United States launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran on Sunday after accusing Iranian forces of attacking commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating tensions despite a fragile ceasefire between the two countries. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the operation began at 5 p.m. Eastern Time and w

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has begun a five-day visit to Spain, Belgium and Finland as India intensifies efforts to conclude its long-awaited Free Trade Agreement with the European Unionreports Asian Lite News Desk Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday began a five-day visit to Spain, Belgium and Finland, accompanied by a high-level business delegation, as India seeks to strengthen its economic engagement with the European Union and advance negotiations for the proposed India

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