Trump raises tariffs on Canada by 10pc in retaliation

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was increasing tariffs on Canada by an additional 10 percent “above what they’re paying now,” as he reacted again to an ad by Canada’s Ontario province, a day after it was aired during the World Series broadcast.
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Two suspects arrested in jewel heist

French authorities have detained two of the suspected robbers believed to have stolen precious crown jewels from the Louvre in a museum heist that stunned the world, officials said yesterday.
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Russian drone strikes hit Ukraine’s Kyiv

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky called for new strong sanctions against Russia and its allies after Russian drones killed three and injured 31, including six children, in an overnight air attack on Kyiv.
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM

India, China resume direct flights as ties improve

India and China resumed direct flights yesterday after a five-year suspension, a move important both for trade and a symbolic step as Asia’s giants cautiously rebuild relations.
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Pakistan reports border clashes during talks with Afghanistan

Five Pakistani soldiers and 25 militants have died in clashes near the border with Afghanistan, the military said yesterday, as delegations from both countries met to try to defuse tensions after the deadliest fighting in years.
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Nepal interim PM adds youth figures to cabinet

Nepal’s Prime Minister Sushila Karki yesterday expanded her interim cabinet which was formed in the wake of youth-led uprising last month, inducting two ministers seen as popular among young people.
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Trump headlines Asean summit

The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia signed an expanded ceasefire deal yesterday watched over by US President Donald Trump, who landed in Malaysia for the Asean Summit and to oversee a series of pivotal trade talks.
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Israeli forces conduct ‘targeted strike’

Israeli forces carried out a “targeted strike” on an individual in central Gaza who was planning to attack Israeli troops, Israel’s military said earlier yesterday.
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Paris prosecutor confirms suspects arrested in Louvre heist case

One arrest made at Charles de Gaulle airport
26 October 2025, 10:15 AM

Trump tells Southeast Asian countries: 'US is with you 100%'

Trump, addressing a US-ASEAN summit, said the United States was having its golden age
26 October 2025, 08:07 AM

Trump starts key Asian tour with deals ahead of China meet

Ahead of his arrival, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he hoped for a "comprehensive deal" with Xi
26 October 2025, 07:04 AM

Trump lands in Kuala Lumpur to a dance, cheers and some jeers

He was received on the tarmac near the KL airport’s VIP complex by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
26 October 2025, 06:34 AM

East Timor officially becomes ASEAN's 11th member

East Timor, also known by its Portuguese name Timor-Leste, is the youngest country in the region
26 October 2025, 06:03 AM

Venezuela vows to protect its coast from US covert ops

The move comes a day after the Pentagon ordered the deployment of an aircraft carrier strike group into the region
26 October 2025, 05:41 AM

Trump signs economic agreements with Thailand, Cambodia

Trump would also sign a critical minerals agreement with Malaysia
26 October 2025, 05:35 AM

India and China to resume direct flights as ties improve

Trump's aides have accused India of fuelling Russia's war in Ukraine by buying Moscow's oil
26 October 2025, 05:35 AM

US-China 'moving forward to final details' of trade agreement: US envoy

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said in Malaysia
26 October 2025, 05:31 AM

Trump co-signs Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire deal

The deal was signed by Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian PM Hun Manet
26 October 2025, 05:17 AM

Trump sets 10% hike in tariffs on Canada after ad airs during World Series

The US president announced the higher tariffs in a Truth Social post
26 October 2025, 03:03 AM

Trump kicks off Asia tour with Malaysia summit ahead of Xi meeting

Trump is set to meet Xi in South Korea on the last day of his regional swing
26 October 2025, 02:43 AM