President Donald Trump on Monday placed a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, citing persistent trade imbalances with the two crucial U.S. allies in Asia.
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts and sends searing-hot ash miles high
Indonesia’s rumbling Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki has erupted twice and sent clouds of searing gas miles into the sky while tons of ash fell on villages and flights were cancelled.
Indonesia Volcano Eruption Sends Ash Soaring 11 Miles High
The ash cloud above Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki on Monday was about four times taller than the one produced by an eruption there last month.
From India to Britain and back: The cartoonist who fought censors with a smile
The cartoon capturing this moment – piercing and satirical – is the work of Abu Abraham, one of India’s finest political cartoonists. His pen skewered power with elegance and edge, especially during …
Asim Munir reacts as India exposes Chinese support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor: ‘Factually incorrect’
Indian Army Deputy Chief Lt Gen Rahul R Singh had recently said that Beijing had extended active military support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor.
High-profile trial for deadly hotel fire that killed 78 opens in Turkey
Thirty-two defendants are on trial over a deadly fire at a Turkish ski resort hotel that killed 78 people and injured 133 …
Turkey’s Brics membership hopes are dashed for now
One year on, Ankara’s wish to become a full member to the club lost its steam as tensions with India on the rise …
‘Philippines an attractive target for cyberattacks’
The Philippines’ rapid shift to digital payments and heavy social media use have made it an “attractive target” for global threat actors, according to cyber defense company BlueVoyant.
Philippines-US Cope Thunder 2025 kicks off
The second iteration of Cope Thunder 2025 between the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) began yesterday at Clark Air Base in Pampanga. The Cope Thunder …
Trump says 25% tariffs coming for Japan and South Korea as trade war escalates again
President Donald Trump sent out letters to nations that haven’t entered into trade agreements with the U.S., informing them of their new tariff rates.