Trump 2.0 and India-US Relations: What To Expect
Trump 2.0 will be a mixed bag for India. While his policies may create hurdles, they also compel India to rethink strategic priorities.
Nepal Raises Mount Everest Permit Fees for First Time in Nearly a Decade by 35%
![Nepal raises Mount Everest permit fees to $15,000, aiming to manage growing tourism and preserve the iconic peak's environment. [File photo via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ZD63FKS5PBN73E4RDCJN4365KI.webp)
Nepal raises Mount Everest permit fees to $15,000, aiming to manage growing tourism and preserve the iconic peak’s environment.
Pakistan’s NEOC Reports First Poliovirus Case of 2025 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
![Pakistan reports first poliovirus case of 2025 in DI Khan; NEOC launches nationwide vaccination drive on February 3. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/586739_86974_updates.webp)
Pakistan reports first poliovirus case of 2025 in DI Khan; NEOC launches nationwide vaccination drive on February 3.
Pasban-e-Hurriyat Exposes Indian Atrocities in Jammu and Kashmir in January from 1990

Pasban-e-Hurriyat reports on the mass killings of Kashmiri civilians by Indian forces in Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan’s JF-17 Jets Join Saudi “Spears of Victory” Exercise
![PAF joins "Spears of Victory-2025" exercise in Saudi Arabia, showcasing JF-17 Thunder's capabilities in multinational air drills. [Image via ProPakistani]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/JF-17-Thunder.jpg.webp)
PAF joins “Spears of Victory-2025” exercise in Saudi Arabia, showcasing JF-17 Thunder’s capabilities in multinational air drills.
One Year After Ram Mandir
![One year after the Ram Mandir consecration, the Ram Janmabhoomi dispute may have entered its next chapter, but the story is far from over. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MP3STFDZQ5JI7HFBLR6B47YNYE-1024x1024.webp)
One year after the Ram Mandir consecration, the Ram Janmabhoomi dispute may have entered its next chapter, but the story is far from over.
Starlink’s Registration in Pakistan Linked to Elon Musk’s Apology
![Senate debates Starlink's registration in Pakistan as Elon Musk faces backlash over anti-Pakistan remarks on social media. [File photo via The Express Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Express-Tribune-21736070587-0.webp)
Senate debates Starlink’s registration in Pakistan as Elon Musk faces backlash over anti-Pakistan remarks on social media.
False Claims by Trump in Inaugural Speech: A Quick Fact-Check
![The address of Donald Trump repeats false claims on immigration, the economy, and more. Here's a fact-check of his remarks. [Image via AFP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Trump-AFP1737477106-0.webp)
The address of Donald Trump repeats false claims on immigration, the economy, and more. Here’s a fact-check of his remarks.
Afghan National Involved in Terrorist Activities Killed in Balochistan: ISPR
![An Afghan national involved in terrorist attacks was killed in Balochistan; body handed over to Afghan officials after formalities. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Untitled-design-2025-01-21T160738-3581737457674-0.webp)
An Afghan national involved in terrorist attacks was killed in Balochistan; body handed over to Afghan officials after formalities.