U.S. criticises Japan over rice tariff
Japan imposes a tariff of ¥341 (US$2.3) per kilogram of imported rice that exceeds a duty-free quota, a measure designed to protest domestic farmers. The country refused to lower…
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In Nepal, US pulls the plug on aid projects worth $329 million
Not only have projects and programmes under USAID been affected but the reimbursement and procurement process for another $500 million under the Millennium Challenge Corporation…
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."
Malaysia has invited US President Trump to East Asia Summit, says Prime Minister Anwar
During Mr. Trump's first presidency in 2017, he attended the ASEAN Summit when the Philippines was chair. However, he was absent in the subsequent ASEAN summits.
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.
Pakistani users report issues in accessing X across country; Musk claims ‘massive cyberattack’
It bears mentioning that X remains officially banned in Pakistan for access and use.
China urges US to cease imposition of additional levies
Foreign Ministry statement comes amid reports that the US is proposing port fees on Chinese-built ships and operators.
The Trumpian worldview
Leaders like US President Donald Trump, the writer says, "do not just sell a worldview; they also present themselves as the only ones who can fix what is wrong."
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…