Expelled South African Ambassador Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome
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Expelled South African ambassador Ebrahim Rasool returns home to a raucous welcome, defiant over US expulsion and Trump’s stance.
Lingering Impact of Tariffs of Trump on Global Trade Relations
![Tariffs of Trump on China, Mexico, and Canada reshaped global trade, creating lasting economic and diplomatic impacts. [Image via AP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Donald-Trump.webp)
Tariffs of Trump on China, Mexico, and Canada reshaped global trade, creating lasting economic and diplomatic impacts.
France, Belgium, U.S. Embassies Targeted in DRC Protests Over M23 Crisis
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Protesters in Kinshasa targeted US, France, and Belgium embassies over M23 rebel conflict, sparking international outcry.
Trump’s Aid Freeze Disrupts Development Projects in Nepal and Pakistan
![Trump's foreign aid freeze disrupts development in Nepal, Pakistan, and other nations, with key projects halted. [Image via Wikimedia Commons]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TrumpPortrait-800x1024.webp)
Trump’s foreign aid freeze disrupts development in Nepal, Pakistan, and other nations, with key projects halted.
China Rejects Lab Leak Claim, Assert Natural Origins of COVID-19
![China denies Covid-19 lab leak claims, urging the US to stop politicizing the virus's origin amid CIA's new assessment. [File photo via AFP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/27132349875f6ec.webp)
China denies Covid-19 lab leak claims, urging the US to stop politicizing the virus’s origin amid CIA’s new assessment.
United States-Pakistan Cultural Ties: A Legacy Beyond Military Diplomacy
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Explore the cultural ties between the United States and Pakistan, from art and music to digital diplomacy and future prospects.
Bangladesh Seeks Abdali SRBM from Pakistan for Defense
![Bangladesh seeks to acquire Abdali SRBM from Pakistan to strengthen its defense amid growing tensions with India. [Image via AFP/ISPR]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30001814ee221bc-1024x720.webp)
Bangladesh seeks to acquire Abdali SRBM from Pakistan to strengthen its defense amid growing tensions with India.
India Shows no Willingness to Extradite Sheikh Hasina
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India is unlikely to extradite Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh despite requests for her trial over alleged crimes.
India Faces Diplomatic Challenge as Bangladesh Calls for Extradition of Sheikh Hasina
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India faces pressure over extradition request for Sheikh Hasina by Bangladesh, straining diplomatic ties between the nations.
Afghanistan Condemns Pakistan Airstrikes in Paktika
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Afghanistan condemns Pakistan airstrikes in Paktika, claiming death of civilians and escalating tensions between the two countries