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The US plans to strengthen critical mineral supply chains, upgrade Central Asian trade routes and train technology professionals through expanded regional cooperationreports Asian Lite News Desk The United States has announced plans to strengthen critical mineral supply chains, expand transport links across Central Asia and train thousands of technology professionals as Washington seeks to reduce dependence on potentially unreliable foreign suppliers. The proposals were outlined by Secretary of
Donald Trump blames immigration for unrest in France and Italy, urging tighter border controls as French authorities investigate violence linked to protests.reports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump has blamed immigration for unrest in France and Italy, urging European governments to tighten border controls. His remarks came amid demonstrations and episodes of violence in France over education conditions, rising living costs and declining purchasing power, although French authoritie
The move offers India breathing space after Washingtons proposed tariff regime raised concerns about the impact on bilateral trade, energy security and export competitivenessreports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump has suspended key Russia-related sanctions and tariff provisions that threatened to impose duties of up to 100 per cent on imports from countries buying Russian oil and gas, giving India and China temporary relief just days before the measures were due to take effect. In
India, US, Japan and Australia review security and technology ties ahead of next ministers meetingreports Asian Lite News Desk Senior officials from India, the United States, Japan and Australia have reviewed progress on maritime security, critical technologies and economic cooperation as the four-nation Quad prepares for its next foreign ministers meeting. Indias Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri hosted the Quad Sherpas meeting in New Delhi on Thursday, bringing together senior representatives fro
OpenAI chief Sam Altman says governments can regulate artificial intelligence differently, but warns that refusing to adopt it could carry a huge economic cost.reports Asian Lite News Desk OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has urged governments not to shut artificial intelligence out of their countries, comparing such a decision to rejecting electricity more than a century ago and arguing that AI adoption will be essential for future economic growth. Speaking during a fireside chat with US Comme
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