Friday, 28 March 2025

South Asian Update
South Asian Update
Canada says China and India may seek to meddle in election

Canada says China and India may seek to meddle in election

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has raised concerns that China and India are likely to attempt interference in Canada’s upcoming general election on April 28. Additionally, Russia and Pakistan have the potential to engage in similar activities, the agency stated on Monday.

Trump halts all US military aid to Ukraine

Trump halts all US military aid to Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has suspended military aid to Ukraine, a White House official confirmed on Monday. This decision intensifies pressure on Kyiv to engage in peace talks with Russia.

Trump administration says it’s cutting 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts

Trump administration says it’s cutting 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts

The Trump administration has announced plans to reduce more than 90% of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) foreign aid contracts and cut 60 billion US dollar in global assistance. This move signals a major shift in US international development and humanitarian aid efforts.

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.