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US visa restrictions on South African officials deepen tensions over race, land reform and Afrikaner rights, as Pretoria rejects Washingtons allegations and defends sovereignty, reports Africa Daily News Desk The United States has imposed visa restrictions on South African officials accused of supporting race-based discrimination, escalating tensions between Washington and Pretoria over land reform, racial policy and the treatment of the countrys white minority. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

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Ethnic fashion is evolving beyond traditional silhouettes, with designers and fashion enthusiasts giving classic Indian styles a contemporary edge. The latest trends combine familiar cuts, flowing fabrics and traditional details with relaxed tailoring and versatile styling. The result is occasion wear that feels festive while remaining comfortable and easy to personalise. Farshi Salwar Suit The dramatic Farshi salwar is making a strong return, bringing a regal quality to the traditional salwar s

Destroyed roads, buried villages and treacherous terrain are hampering efforts to locate missing US citizens.reports Asian Lite News Desk About 70 Americans remain unaccounted for in Nepals border region with China after a disaster devastated roads, bridges and entire villages, severely hampering search-and-rescue efforts, the US State Department said. According to figures released by the department as of noon EDT on Thursday, 18 Americans had been located and reached safety. The safety of Ameri

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fell to seven vessels, well below its 10-day average, while Bab el-Mandeb traffic remained comparatively stable, reports Asian Lite News Desk Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to seven vessels on Wednesday, according to preliminary ship-tracking data, highlighting the continued low level of commercial traffic through the vital Gulf waterway. The figure was down from 12 vessels recorded the previous day and well below the 10-day average of 14

UK announces ban on goods from illegal settlements, sanctions firms facilitating expansion and restrictions on settlement advertising as Britain joins France and Canada in a tougher international response writes Kaliph Anaz Britain has dramatically toughened its stance towards Israel, announcing a package of measures targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and declaring that it will no longer stand by as settlement expansion threatens to destroy the possibility of a two-state so

Britain, France and Canada have reaffirmed support for a two-state solution while condemning Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bankreports Asian Lite News Desk Britain, France and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, warning that the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank poses a growing threat to prospects for peace. The leaders of the three countries issued a joint statement on Tuesday, expressing concer

New Delhi eases trade tensions with Washington while cautiously opening investment channels linked to Beijingreports Asian Lite News Desk India has moved to rebalance its economic engagement with the US and China in 2026, securing a negotiated settlement to its tariff dispute with Washington while cautiously easing restrictions on certain Chinese-linked investments for the first time since the 2020 border clashes, according to an analysis. The twin developments reflect New Delhis broader effort

Trump said the pause, requested by Canada, would allow both sides to finalise details, including possible changes to tariffs on steel and aluminium.reports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump has delayed the implementation of a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods for three days, saying the United States and Canada were close to reaching a deal that could also ease duties on steel and aluminium. We delayed it for three days because I think we have a deal with the Prime Minister and a

US President Donald Trump has invoked Indias electoral system while pressing Congress to approve legislation requiring proof of citizenship and photo identification for federal electionsreports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump has cited Indias electoral system as an example while renewing his call for stricter voter identification requirements in American elections and urging Congress to pass the SAVE America Act. Trump referred to a question he said Indias Chief Election Commissio

US President Donald Trump has said Washington will take over the Strait of Hormuz as US territory after what he described as the defeat of Iranreports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump has said the United States will take over the Strait of Hormuz as US territory pretty soon after defeating Iran, escalating his rhetoric over the strategically vital waterway at the centre of the ongoing conflict. After we finish defeating Iran, which is being very badly defeated, pretty soon, Ill be