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Trump administration orders extra vetting of all Harvard-bound visa applicants
May 30, 2025 11:03 pm
The directive, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, cited claims that Harvard had “failed to maintain a campus environment free from violence and anti-Semitism,” referencing concerns raised by the Department of Homeland Security.
China and EU discuss trade in response to US' punitive tariffs
April 10, 2025 8:13 am
The conversation came shortly before US President Donald Trump's additional tariffs on China started taking effect.
'Fear to euphoria': Asia stocks zoom after Trump pauses tariffs for most countries; Nikkei jumps 8.8%
April 10, 2025 8:49 am
Analysts had expected the regional comeback given that US stocks had one of their best days in history on a euphoric Wall Street Wednesday, where investor hopes had run high that Trump would tone down the tariffs.
Landslide, flash floods hit Indonesia's Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and 6 missing
November 25, 2024 12:44 pm
Last December, 12 people were swept away to Lake Toba or buried under tons of mud after heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides in mountainside villages in North Sumatra province.
From South Korea to India, devotees mark the birthday of Buddha with lanterns and prayers
May 23, 2024 7:49 pm
In many parts of Asia, the sacred day marks not just the birth, but also the enlightenment and passing of Buddha.
Asia worst hit by disasters in 2023, 79 extreme weather events killed over 2,000: WMO report
April 24, 2024 7:13 am
The World Meteorological Organization’s ‘State of the Climate in Asia 2023’ report notes that Asia has warmed faster than the global average and the warming trend has nearly doubled since the 1961-1990 period.
EU eyes greater Asia security role amid China tensions
June 05, 2023 7:36 pm
Europe sent a high-profile delegation to Asia's top security forum and pledged more engagement to preserve regional stability as the US and China traded diplomatic jabs over Taiwan.
C Raja Mohan writes: SCO meet highlights China’s growing role in inner Asia, India’s challenge
April 28, 2023 11:51 am
C Raja Mohan writes: Delhi’s engagement with the SCO all these decades was premised on Russian primacy in the region and Moscow’s support of India’s regional interests. That may be changing
An anxious Asia arms for a war it hopes to prevent
March 27, 2023 12:35 pm
Rattled by China’s military buildup and territorial threats, nations across Asia are bolstering defense budgets, joint training, weapons manufacturing and combat-ready infrastructure.
Adani Group to hold Asia fixed-income roadshow next week
February 24, 2023 11:48 am
The empire of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is boosting outreach to investors after its bonds and stocks have slumped over the past month following a critical report from Hindenburg Research.
ASIA PHOTOS
Asia's 10 best beaches for 2018; see pics
February 25, 2018 10:11 pm
The travel website TripAdvisor is out with its annual awards for the top 10 beaches in Asia for the year 2018. So if you are already planning your summer vacation, then grab a notepad and start jotting down the names of these beautiful beaches. You might just find what you like.
ASIA VIDEOS
Delhi: Fire breaks out in Ansal towers
February 22, 2016 10:22 am
New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): A fire broke out in Asia’s largest computer spare parts market, Nehru Place, in Delhi on Monday morning. Six fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse off the fire. No casualty has been reported so far. Police and fire tenders are conducting dousing off operation.
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