Today: 19 October 2025

Qatar presses for nuclear-weapons-free Middle East

Qatar urges a nuclear-weapons-free zone in the Middle East at the UN, calling for regional consensus, stronger IAEA safeguards and progress at the 2026 NPT Review conference. Qatar has reiterated its call for the urgent establishment of a nuclear-weapons-free zone in the Middle East, warning that expanding arsenals and the threat of use heighten risks to regional and global security. Khalid Ibrahim Al Mansouri, a member of Qatar’s delegation to the 80th UN General Assembly, set out Doha’s position during the First Committee’s discussions on nuclear weapons at UN Headquarters in New York. He told delegates the spread and modernisation

Kerala CM, Bahrain Deputy PM discuss boosting ties

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s Bahrain visit deepens Kerala’s engagement with the Gulf, focusing on trade, investment, and diaspora welfare as both sides reaffirm shared interests in development and cultural exchange. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan met Bahrain’s Deputy Prime Minister, His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, in Manama on Friday to strengthen bilateral cooperation and deepen Kerala’s engagement with the Gulf region. The meeting, held during Vijayan’s ongoing multi-country Gulf tour, focused on expanding trade, investment, and cultural exchanges between

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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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Tommy Robinson to Visit Israel

The invitation comes from Amichai Chikli, Israel’s minister for the diaspora and combating antisemitism, who described Robinson as a “courageous

UAE condemns Manchester attack

UAE condemns Manchester synagogue attack; UK deploys extra police, PM Starmer vows protection for Jewish communities while emergency services respond

UK reimposes UN sanctions on Iran

London triggers snapback mechanism with France and Germany, restoring strict UN measures targeting Tehran’s nuclear and missile programmes…reports Asian Lite

Palestine Seeks Record UK Compensation

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas cites international law, seeking compensation for land and perceived injustices during British rule….reports Asian Lite

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Rupee, Markets Gain Amid Trade Optimism

Emerging market currencies, including the rupee, have gained support amid softening in the dollar. Reports suggesting that the US economy is on the verge of a recession have contributed to the greenback’s weakness The Indian rupee opened stronger on Wednesday,

Showbiz

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

Kajol Channels Kali Power

Backed by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, Maa is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Subbarayan, with Kumar Mangat Pathak as co-producer Kajol delivers

Nandita Das Seeks Partner

The actress said the weight of world events had affected her deeply, even disturbing her sleep. But she stressed the importance of staying engaged

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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

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

India’s Pace Crisis

With the Duleep Trophy kicking off the Indian domestic cricket season on Thursday, the search for India’s next set of reliable red-ball fast bowlers

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EY, Microsoft Boost AI Skills

The AI Skills Passport is a fully online programme with approximately 10 hours of comprehensive content, available in both English and Hindi to maximize accessibility across India’s diverse linguistic landscape In a landmark initiative to bridge India’s widening artificial intelligence (AI)
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