India wins unopposed seat on UNHRC
India last served on the HRC in 2024, completing a second consecutive term….reports Asian Lite News India has been elected unopposed to
UAE leads BRICS digital trade push
UAE has showcased expertise in special economic zones at BRICS Dialogue 2025, highlighting strategic digital trade role, global connectivity, FDI growth, and
Portugal to Recognise Palestine
Portugal to officially recognise Palestine ahead of UNGA conference…reports Asian Lite News Portugal has announced that it will formally recognise the State
UNSC condemns Doha strikes
UN Security Council condemns Israeli strike on Doha, warning of dangerous escalation that threatens ceasefire talks and urges protection of Qatar’s sovereignty
HSBC’s Swiss Private Bank Cuts Ties with Clients Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Barry O’Byrne, chief executive of HSBC’s International Wealth and Premier Banking unit, defended the move as part of a broader realignment of
Foreign Labour Seen as Lifeline for Rich Economies
Across advanced economies, falling fertility rates are reshaping societies. Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, highlighted how crucial foreign workers
US sanctions more ICC judges
Washington hits at The Hague with fresh sanctions on four ICC judges and prosecutors, including French and Canadian officials, over probes targeting
No deal but ‘progress made’, says Trump
President Putin praised Trump’s efforts to facilitate dialogue and reaffirming that Ukraine’s security must be guaranteed. US President Donald Trump and Russian
UN: Gaza wastes away in hunger hell
UN warns Gaza faces catastrophic levels of hunger, with starvation and malnutrition surging as conflict blocks aid, pushing thousands to the brink
Peace fades fast as Sweida clashes escalate
Syrian interim authorities have begun implementing a phased ceasefire agreement in the troubled province of Sweida, even as fresh violence threatened to