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Israel’s blockade means Gaza’s hospitals cannot provide food to recovering patients

May 11, 2025

Starvation looms as Israel’s total blockade on Gaza enters its third month

May 4, 2025

Israel faces International Court of Justice over Gaza aid blockade

April 28, 2025

Aid convoy reaches remote district in NW Pakistan after prolonged blockade amid sectarian violence

January 9, 2025

Over 100 children die in Parachinar amid ongoing road blockade and medical crisis

December 26, 2024

Karachi residents stage road blockade over prolonged power cuts, shortage of water

November 7, 2024

A growing number of lawmakers are looking to ditch Washington for the governor’s mansion
WASHINGTON — It’s not unusual for popular, term-limited governors to try to keep their political careers going by running for the Senate. It’s much less common for senators to eye the governor’s mansion in their home states. But this election cycle could potentially see three sitting senators running for governor — something that hasn’t happened…
ICE arrests in courthouses have become the new deportation tool, despite migrants’ right to due process
After Julio David Pérez Rodríguez attended an immigration hearing last week in pursuit of a refugee status in the U.S., the Cuban national was stopped by undercover agents at an elevator, handcuffed and taken into custody. “If I have done nothing illegal, why do you have me handcuffed?” the 22-year-old implored in Spanish amid tears.…
Trump set to hold media event with Elon Musk at the White House
President Donald Trump is set to hold a media event with Elon Musk, a key architect of the Department of Government Efficiency, on Friday afternoon at the White House as the tech billionaire concludes his tenure as a “special government employee.” Trump announced the event, scheduled for 1:30 p.m. ET, on his social media site.…
Tariff swings prompt repositioning in Asian assets
TOKYO — The U.S. court battle over the legality of President Donald Trump’s tariffs comes as global investors have been repositioning in Asian markets, expecting most regional currencies to strengthen as new American policies reshape global trade. In the latest legal development, a U.S. federal appeals court ruled on Thursday that most of the levies can stay for now while…
CP Group tycoon predicts limited impact of US tariffs on ASEAN
TOKYO — Dhanin Chearavanont, advisory chairman of Thailand’s CP Group, says that while ASEAN countries will not be immune to Trump’s tariffs, the levies won’t have “a big impact.” In a keynote address to Nikkei’s annual Future of Asia conference in Tokyo on Friday, Dhanin also said Chinese manufacturers will feel the U.S. tariffs.
ATC extends interim bails of Aleema, Uzma Khan in Oct 5 cases
ATC extends interim bails of Aleema, Uzma Khan in Oct 5 cases LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) extended interim bails of Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, sisters of the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), in the October 5 arson and vandalism cases. ATC heard two cases related to the October 5 arson and vandalism incidents,…
Taiwan looks to U.S. for milit support as it builds up defenses against China
PINGTUNG COUNTY, Taiwan — Below a windy lookout, three U.S.-made mobile rocket launchers lurched forward at a milit base in Taiwan, preparing for their first live-fire test on the Beijing-claimed island. “3, 2, 1… launch,” a Taiwan milit officer counted down over a loudspeaker. A total of 33 rockets were then fired toward the Pacific…
Patrick Mahomes: Travis Kelce is motivated to have a better year
Amid talk that Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce could be playing his last NFL season in 2025, Patrick Mahomes says it hasn’t looked that way during the team’s offseason work. Mahomes was asked about Kelce potentially retiring after this season and said that Kelce seems like he’s enthusiastic about continuing to play, and play better…
Exploring Bengaluru, changes to Japan’s ‘nomikai’ culture and more
In Nikkei Asia News Roundup’s latest episode, Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss our most followed stories over the past few weeks, including the charm of traveling through the rapidly transforming tech city of Bengaluru and how the decline of Japan’s tipsy nomikai culture may not be as welcome as it seems. The episode consists…