BUSAN, South Korea, Oct 30 – U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Beijing reached an agreement to ease trade tensions, with the U.S. lowering tariffs on Chinese goods in exchange for significant Chinese concessions on fentanyl control, agricultural purchases, and rare earth exports. The talks, held in the South Korean port city of … Read more
TOKYO, Oct 28 – U.S. President Donald Trump showered commendation on Japan’s newly appointed prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, during his visit to Tokyo on Tuesday, highlighting her commitment to strengthening Japan’s defense capabilities. The visit also marked the signing of major deals covering trade, rare earths, and critical minerals, reflecting closer economic and strategic cooperation … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 – U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on Sunday to headline the ASEAN Summit, a major gathering of regional leaders marked by breakthrough diplomatic efforts and a new era of trade negotiations. His visit coincided with a historic ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, a pact hailed as a step … Read more
ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 – Tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border erupted into deadly violence late Saturday, leaving dozens dead in one of the most intense cross-border confrontations since the Taliban seized control of Kabul in 2021. Both sides traded heavy fire through the night, resulting in significant casualties and prompting Pakistan to seal all major border … Read more
KATHMANDU, Nepal, Sept 12 – Nepal has appointed its first woman prime minister after days of violent unrest and the resignation of the previous leader. President Ram Chandra Poudel announced Friday that former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki will serve as interim prime minister, marking a significant milestone for the Himalayan nation that has … Read more
KATHMANDU, Sept 10 – The streets of Nepal’s capital remained under strict military watch on Wednesday as soldiers took control of key institutions, including parliament, after two days of violent demonstrations that left at least 25 people dead and more than 600 injured. A curfew has been enforced across Kathmandu following the unrest, which ultimately … Read more
TOKYO, Sept 7 – Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on Sunday, bringing to an end a tenure that lasted less than a year but was marked by mounting political challenges and voter frustration over rising living costs. The decision comes shortly after Japan concluded a major trade deal with the United States, … Read more
TIANJIN, China, Sept 1 – During a high-profile summit in the Chinese port city of Tianjin, President Xi Jinping outlined his ambition for reshaping the global order with a stronger focus on the Global South. The event gathered over 20 international leaders, with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi among the … Read more
KABUL, Sept 1 – Afghanistan has been struck by one of its deadliest earthquakes in recent years, leaving more than 800 people dead and at least 2,800 others injured. The 6.0-magnitude quake struck just after midnight, shattering homes and cutting off remote villages in the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar. Rescue operations are still … Read more
SYDNEY, Aug 26 – Australia has taken an unprecedented diplomatic step by expelling Iran’s ambassador following accusations that Tehran was directly involved in orchestrating antisemitic arson attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. The move marks the first time since World War II that Canberra has expelled an envoy, signaling the seriousness with which the government views the … Read more