Outrage grows over arrest of Columbia University pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil
According to US President Trump, Mr. Khalil was taken in by ICE officials because of his "pro-terrorist, anti-Semitic, anti-American activity."
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South Korea, Europe draw closer, as US President Trump’s return reshapes security order
The country holds its 1st space security dialogue with the EU, and launches an Indo-Pacific dialogue with Germany.
Australia looks to Asian markets as it braces itself for US President Trump’s tariffs
The US is the largest export destination of Australian steel and the third-largest of aluminium.
Fact-checking US President Trump’s tariff claim about South Korea. What are his real motives?
Mr. Trump's exaggeration seen as strategic move to pressure South Korea on trade and security.
Japan to ‘persistently explain’ alliance benefits to US President Trump
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's comment that Japan is not in a relationship in which it is unilaterally protected was in response to President Trump’s remarks on Thursday, where…
South Korea to host APEC 2025 with focus on AI, demographic shifts
APEC’s First Senior Officials' Meeting brings 2,000 participants, including US, China, Russia, and Taiwan.
China, Russia, Iran to hold joint military exercises
The three countries, which share a common desire to counter what they characterize as American hegemony, have held similar exercises in the region in recent years.
Pakistan awaits official word on possible US travel ban
The Trump administration looks set to re-introduce curbs on travellers from a number of countries — including Pakistan and Afghanistan.
In Nepal’s midwest, worry grips parents of illegal migrants to United States
The impact of Donald Trump’s re-election and stricter immigration policies that followed in its wake is being felt in remote Nepali villages. Parents who invested millions to…
Indian government closely watching ongoing trade negotiations with US: Finance Minister
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's comments came at a time when Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is on a visit to the US for discussions aimed at safeguarding Indian…