Monday, 20 January 2025

South Asian Update
South Asian Update
Donald Trump promises blizzard of executive orders on first day of presidency

Donald Trump promises blizzard of executive orders on first day of presidency

US President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to sign a series of sweeping executive orders immediately after being sworn in, declaring that he will act with `unprecedented speed and strength` to reshape the country`s direction.

Trudeau to resign as Canadian prime minister after nine years

Trudeau to resign as Canadian prime minister after nine years

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he plans to resign in the coming months after nearly a decade in power. The decision follows mounting pressure from lawmakers concerned about the Liberal Party`s poor performance in pre-election opinion polls.

Canada PM Trudeau to announce resignation as early as Monday

Canada PM Trudeau to announce resignation as early as Monday

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is anticipated to announce his resignation as the leader of the Liberal Party as early as Monday, according to The Globe and Mail, citing three informed sources.

US sanctions Russia and Iran over accusations of election interference

US sanctions Russia and Iran over accusations of election interference

The United States has announced fresh sanctions against Russia and Iran, accusing both nations of attempting to interfere in the 2024 US elections.

US Treasury says Chinese hackers stole documents in ’major incident’
US Treasury says Chinese hackers stole documents in ’major incident’

Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the US Treasury Department`s computer security guardrails this month and stole documents in what Treasury called a `major incident,` according to a letter to lawmakers that Treasury officials provided to Reuters on Monday.

US to continue surge of weapons deliveries to Ukraine: Biden
US to continue surge of weapons deliveries to Ukraine: Biden

US President Joe Biden reaffirmed his commitment to bolstering Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression following recent aerial strikes on Ukrainian territory.

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.