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From EVs to tariffs, to Panama Canal: 5 things Trump said that matter to Asia

January 21, 2025

Pakistan announces it will send an ambassador to Afghanistan to upgrade diplomatic ties
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Pakistan announced Friday that it is upgrading its diplomatic representation in neighboring Afghanistan from chargé d’affaires to ambassador, a move…
Markets react after Trump accuses China of violating trade agreement
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MIT bans class president from graduation commencement after pro-Palestinian speech
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology banned the 2025 class president from Friday’s graduation commencement ceremony after she delivered a pro-Palestinian speech during an event Thursday. The university made the announcement on Friday without naming the student, saying that she delivered a speech at Thursday’s OneMIT commencement ceremony that was not the one provided in advance.…
Loretta Swit, the Emmy-winning ‘M*A*S*H’ actress, dies at 87
Loretta Swit, the Emmy-winning actress most well-known for her leading role on “M*A*S*H,” has died, her representatives said Friday. She was 87. Swit died at her home in New York City just after noon Friday, her team said in a statement, citing a police report. It is suspected she died of natural causes, but a…
Govt Expected to Slap Excise Duty on Multiple Imported Goods
Govt Expected to Slap Excise Duty on Multiple Imported Goods The federal government is set to increase the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on various imported goods in the upcoming Budget 2025-26. Ministry of Finance told that this move comes amidst ongoing negotiations with the International Monet Fund (IMF), which has not yet agreed to proposals…
Jackie Chan, 71, does all his own stunts in the new ‘Karate Kid,’ naturally
There won’t be any simulated roundhouse kicks from Jackie Chan in the new “Karate Kid” movie. The legend actor returns to the big screen as he reprises his role as the wise instructor, Mr. Han, in “Karate Kid: Legends,” in theaters Friday. And it draws on Chan’s legacy. This meant choreographed fight scenes and, most…
Weak US may force China into ‘global hegemon’ role: Columbia scholar
NEW YORK — China may have no choice but to become the dominant global player if U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies weaken America and create a power vacuum, Columbia University political science professor Andrew Nathan told Nikkei on Wednesday. Nathan, who has studied Chinese politics and foreign policy for more than five decades, said in…
Trump thanks Elon Musk for his work at the White House
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Musk says he’ll continue to be ‘friend and adviser’ to Trump after White House role 02:50 UP NEXT Chrisley family holds first press conference since Trump pardon 01:06 Powell defends Federal Reserve independence during Trump meeting 01:39 Judge…
Trump targets Harvard visa applicants with new social media checks over anti-semitism concerns
The Trump administration is escalating its social media vetting of visa applicants seeking to travel to Harvard University, a State Department cable sent to diplomatic posts Friday shows. The cable signed by Secret of State Marco Rubio instructs all U.S. missions and consulates abroad to immediately enhance the vetting of such visa applicants, with the…