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April 14, 2025

Japan to support companies moving into Africa
TOKYO — The Japanese government plans to join hands with venture capital firms to help Japanese companies make inroads into Africa by gathering information about local startups and facilitating tie-ups, Nikkei has learned. The initiative is to be announced at an African economic conference to be held in Ivory Coast on Monday.
DHS spokesperson threatens arrests of House Democrats who were at N.J. ICE facility
A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security on Saturday suggested the Trump administration could pursue arrests of the House Democrats involved in an incident at a New Jersey Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility on Friday and accused them of assaulting ICE officers. “I think that we should let viewers know there will likely…
How Pope Leo became a beloved Peruvian figure
CHICLAYO, Peru — Walkiria Garcia was 14 years old when she made her confirmation in the Catholic Church, an already significant religious sacrament made even more unforgettable by the man officiating it, Robert Prevost, who a decade later would become Pope Leo XIV. To many Peruvians, however, Leo is more than the first pope from…
Japan manufacturers log 1st profit decline in 2 years
TOKYO — The combined net profit of Japan’s manufacturers for the year ended March 31 declined 2% from the prior year, the first decline in two years, as automakers struggled with weak sales in the U.S. and China while steelmakers had to deal with a flood of cheap Chinese imports. Automakers’ net profit fell by…
Can consensus still save ASEAN?
Azry Almi Kaloko is Head of Strategic Policy and Research at the ASEAN-UK Business Forum and contributes regularly to public discourse through The Jakarta Post and other regional publications. ASEAN has long been viewed as Southeast Asia’s stabilizing factor, promoting harmony in politically diverse and previously tense surroundings. Its “ASEAN Way” of nonconfrontation and consensus…
Kentucky Derby-winning jockey suspended, fined $62,000 for striking horse too many times
The jockey who rode Sovereignty to victory at the Kentucky Derby last week has been fined over $60,000 for striking the horse with his riding crop too many times during the race, according to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. Junior Alvarado was found to have struck the horse with his riding crop “more than…
PM Shehbaz Praises Armed Forces for Decisive Action Against India
PM Shehbaz Praises Armed Forces for Decisive Action Against India Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded Pakistan’s armed forces for giving befitting reply to India’s provocation under the Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos. Addressing the nation, the prime minister started with Quranic verse from Surah Al-Saff (61:4) and said that India attempted to impose war on Pakistan, using the…
Mohammad Abbas claims five on Nottinghamshire debut against old club Hampshire
Mohammad Abbas starred against former employers Hampshire on his Nottinghamshire debut on day two of their Rothesay County Championship Division One clash. The Pakistan seamer took 180 wickets at 19.26 in four seasons for Hampshire but was surprisingly deemed surplus to requirements at Utilita Bowl ahead of this year, so he instead joined Nottinghamshire. Abbas,…
Karachi to experience rain, thunderstorms
Karachi to experience rain, thunderstorms Wind and thunderstorms are expected in the outskirts of Karachi, while several districts of Balochistan brace for rain, hail, and gusty winds, according to the latest advisory issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Karachi is expected to stay hot and humid over the next 24 hours, with temperatures likely…