US calls Lebanon a ‘failed state’

Washington toughens tone on Lebanon while courting Syria’s new leadership, backing Israel and signalling a strategic pivot in Levant diplomacy as anti-IS cooperation expands….reports Asian Lite News The United States has sharply criticised Lebanon’s political paralysis and deepening governance crisis, with Washington’s special envoy for Syria describing the country as “a failed state” and signalling dwindling American patience amid shifting regional alignments and renewed diplomatic overtures to Damascus. Speaking at the Manama Dialogue security forum in Bahrain, Thomas Barrack framed Lebanon as the Middle East’s outlier at a moment of accelerated strategic recalibration in the region, arguing that Beirut’s inability

Sharjah sets sail for London

At World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, Sharjah is set to highlight both its deep-rooted cultural identity and forward-looking tourism strategy, demonstrating the emirate’s growing influence in global travel and destination marketing…reports Asian Lite News Sharjah is gearing up to make a commanding presence on the world tourism stage as the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) prepares for its 22nd consecutive participation at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025. The emirate’s long-standing engagement at the prestigious event underscores its commitment

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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

UNSC condemns Doha strikes

UN Security Council condemns Israeli strike on Doha, warning of dangerous escalation that threatens ceasefire talks and urges protection of

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GST Reform Fuels Record Car Sales Surge

India’s automotive industry is experiencing a massive boost following the implementation of GST 2.0, with car sales more than doubling to over half a million units in just a month, according to

India’s E&M Sector Enters a New Growth Phase

India’s cinema market is multilingual, and many regional industries are now rivalling Hindi output in volume and box-office share … writes Rafeek Ravuther The Indian film sector is undergoing a meaningful transformation. While the Hindi-language commercial film industry has historically

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‘Homebound’ to Open DIFF

Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan’s acclaimed feature Homebound, India’s official entry for the Oscars 2026, is set to open the 14th edition of the Dharamshala International

Shah Rukh Joins Billionaire Club

Bollywood’s biggest star, Shah Rukh Khan, has officially joined the billionaire club, becoming the world’s richest entertainer with an estimated net worth of $1.4

SRK Launches Aryan’s Debut

The evening belonged as much to Shah Rukh as it did to Aryan. Turning host for his son’s big day, SRK displayed his trademark

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Age no bar

Rohit advanced two positions to reach the top after delivering an outstanding unbeaten century in the third and final ODI between India and Australia

Para Glory for India

Paul Fitzgerald, head of World Para Athletics, and IPC president Andrew Parsons praised India’s recent growth in sports, including para sports….reports Asian Lite News

England’s World Cup Challenge

England’s white-ball journey has been anything but steady. A group-stage exit at the T20 World Cup, a fleeting high in South Africa, and then

Kuldeep Wrecks UAE

Kuldeep came in and took three wickets in his second over to lead the charge for a sensational UAE batting meltdown, as the side

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TCS, Google Cloud Unite

The company’s long-standing partnership with Google Cloud highlights its ability to combine AI innovation with industry expertise to deliver real-world business outcomes TCS, Google Cloud UniteTata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has partnered