South Asia
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,192
These are the key events on day 1,192 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Categories: South Asia
Trump says US will raise steel tariffs to 50 percent at Pennsylvania rally
In his campaign-style speech, Trump also hailed a 'blockbuster agreement' between Japan's Nippon Steel and US Steel.
Categories: South Asia
South Korea’s presidential favourite has plans for new ‘de facto’ capital
If election frontrunner Lee Jae-myung is elected, Sejong city could replace Seoul as the centre of political power.
Categories: South Asia
What is Project Esther, the playbook against pro-Palestine movement in US?
Advocates say Trump administration appears to be following Project Esther's recommendations to crackdown on activism.
Categories: South Asia
PBS sues Trump for stripping its funds
The lawsuit came three days after a similar case by NPR, which also saw its funds cut.
Categories: South Asia
Abused, exploited: How two Africans became trapped in a cyber-scam in Laos
Southeast Asia's multibillion-dollar cyber-scam centres lure victims from as far away as Africa.
Categories: South Asia
UEFA Champions League final: PSG and Inter Milan ‘motivated’ and ‘happy’
Champions League trophy has been out of reach for PSG. That could change in Saturday's final against Inter Milan.
Categories: South Asia
Israel attacks western Syria despite recent indirect talks to calm tensions
The Israeli military said it planned to 'continue to operate to maintain freedom of action in the region'.
Categories: South Asia
UN says famine stalks all in Gaza; Israel shoots, wounds aid seekers
Gaza’s entire population faces starvation, UN warns, with aid deliveries branded a 'drip-feed' amid dire crisis.
Categories: South Asia
‘Not really leaving’: Trump bids goodbye to Elon Musk at White House event
The billionaire's exit from DOGE throws the panel's future into uncertainty, but Musk says he will remain an 'adviser'.
Categories: South Asia
UN Arab Group: Israel weaponising starvation in Gaza
Arab states are accusing Israel of weaponising hunger in Gaza, rejecting its new aid system as illegal.
Categories: South Asia
Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 57 runs to lead T20I cricket series
Three wickets Abrar by followed fifties by Sahibzada and Nawaz as the hosts took a 2-0 series lead against Bangladesh.
Categories: South Asia
Trump gives Musk key to White House as he leaves administration
Donald Trump gave Elon Musk a golden key to the White House as he leaves his formal role with DOGE.
Categories: South Asia
US government investigates attempt to impersonate Trump’s chief of staff
Susie Wiles, an ally of President Donald Trump, was reportedly the target of an impersonation campaign using her voice.
Categories: South Asia
Macron: Israel risks sanctions if Gaza blockade continues
President Emmanuel Macron warns France will toughen its stance on Israel if it keeps blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Categories: South Asia
US gov’t and Google face off in search monopoly case
US gov't wants radical shake-up, including banning Google from paying to have its search engine as default in phones.
Categories: South Asia
Is a Palestinian state being derailed by Israel’s illegal settlements?
Israel is expanding its illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank while it wages its war on Gaza.
Categories: South Asia
Despite Gaza plan “many Israelis” hoping their govt is “over”
“It shows in the polls that more than 50 percent of Israelis hate the idea that Israel is becoming another South Africa.
Categories: South Asia
Supreme Court allows Trump to revoke humanitarian parole for 530,000
The ruling means people from Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti and Nicaragua can be targeted for deportation as lawsuits continue.
Categories: South Asia
Pakistan to designate an ambassador to neighbouring Taliban-run Afghanistan
Pakistan has become the fourth country to appoint an ambassador to Kabul, after China, UAE and Uzbekistan.
Categories: South Asia
