Saturday, 21 December 2024

South Asian Update
South Asian Update
Trudeau promised Trump tougher border controls

Trudeau promised Trump tougher border controls

Canadian Premier Justin Trudeau assured US President-elect Donald Trump that Canada would enhance security along its shared border with the United States, according to a senior Canadian official. The announcement follows a high-level meeting between the leaders in Florida.

Trump warns BRICS nations against replacing US dollar

Trump warns BRICS nations against replacing US dollar

US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday demanded that BRICS member countries commit to not creating a new currency or supporting another currency that would replace the United States dollar or face 100% tariffs.

Trump vows day-one tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

Trump vows day-one tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

Donald Trump says he will hit China, Mexico and Canada with new tariffs on day one of his presidency, in an effort to force them to crack down on illegal immigration and drug smuggling into the United States.

Lula and Xi sign dozens of trade deals as Brazil-China ties deepen

Lula and Xi sign dozens of trade deals as Brazil-China ties deepen

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have signed nearly 40 agreements focusing on trade, technology and environmental protection, further solidifying the relationship between the two nations.

Xi Jinping visits Brasilia to cap tour flexing diplomatic clout
Xi Jinping visits Brasilia to cap tour flexing diplomatic clout

Chinese President Xi Jinping`s state visit to Brasilia on Wednesday caps a diplomatic blitz across South America that has shown Beijing`s growing clout in the region and at global forums where it filled a gap left by the US presidential transition.

G20 leaders turn focus to climate change on Rio summit’s last day
G20 leaders turn focus to climate change on Rio summit’s last day

On the final day of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, world leaders shifted their attention to climate change, emphasizing sustainable development and the transition to cleaner energy sources. 

Trump signals hard line on China with hawkish cabinet picks

Trump signals hard line on China with hawkish cabinet picks

US President-elect Donald Trump is filling his incoming administration with figures known for their hawkish views on China, signalling a tough line on Beijing in areas ranging from national security to trade.

Trump-Putin speak as Biden plans to lobby Trump to stick with Ukraine

Trump-Putin speak as Biden plans to lobby Trump to stick with Ukraine

US President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and advised him not to escalate the Ukraine war.

Why Kamala Harris lost: A flawed candidate or doomed campaign?

Why Kamala Harris lost: A flawed candidate or doomed campaign?

Nearly a month ago, Kamala Harris appeared on ABC`s The View in what was expected to be a friendly interview aimed at pitching herself to Americans who wanted to know more about her.

Donald Trump declares ’magnificent victory’; thanks supporters 

Donald Trump declares ’magnificent victory’; thanks supporters 

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump early Wednesday thanked Americans for the apparent `honor of being elected` to the nation’s highest office.

Trump Ahead, Harris’ path to victory narrows

Trump Ahead, Harris’ path to victory narrows

Kamala Harris’s path to the White House narrowed as Donald Trump appeared to win a key battleground in the contest to become the next US president.

US Election: Harris, Trump campaign draws to a close before final vote

US Election: Harris, Trump campaign draws to a close before final vote

Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democrat candidate Kamala Harris both predicted victory as they campaigned across Pennsylvania and other battleground states on Monday in the final, frantic day of an exceptionally close US presidential election.

US election 2024: Trump or Harris?

US election 2024: Trump or Harris?

Democratic candidate Kamala Harris concluded her campaign for the US presidency with appearances at a historic Black church and gatherings with Arab Americans in the swing state of Michigan on Sunday. Meanwhile, Republican contender Donald Trump ramped up his campaign with intense rhetoric at a Pennsylvania rally.

Trudeau accuses India of promoting violence in Canada

Trudeau accuses India of promoting violence in Canada

Canadian Premier Justin Trudeau has accused the Indian government of instigating violence in Canada, specifically targeting Sikh separatists.

US announces $199m in aid for Rohingya

US announces $199m in aid for Rohingya

The United States (US) has announced an additional 199 million US dollars in humanitarian assistance to support Rohingyas and host communities in Bangladesh and across the region.

Quad expands maritime security cooperation at Biden’s farewell summit

Quad expands maritime security cooperation at Biden’s farewell summit

Leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the United States expanded joint security steps in Asia`s trade-rich waters as outgoing US President Joe Biden hosted counterparts from the Quad grouping established due to shared concerns about China.