Xi may skip Trump’s inauguration ceremony
According to CBS News, TikTok is currently fighting the ban in court, having lost a bid to block the ban last week is appealing
Taiwan defence funding gets House nod
The bill, passed in a 281-140 vote on Wednesday, aims to support Taiwan’s self-defence initiatives amid rising tensions in the region…reports Asian Lite News
Trump threatens BRICS nations with 100% tariffs
At a summit of Bric nations in October, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the US of “weaponising” the dollar and described it as a
UN plastic treaty talks push for breakthrough
South Korea is hosting the fifth and final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting to agree on globally binding rules on plastics this week Negotiators
Low expectations from Trump presidency in Africa
Observers say African countries — once described by Trump as “shithole countries” — are definitely not going to be high on his to-do
Trump Taps Musk, Ramaswamy to Head Gov Efficiency Dept.
Since it is a new department, it is not clear if the leaders would be in the Cabinet, have to be confirmed by the
Kamal Harris vows to ‘never give up the fight’
Democratic nominee calls on US citizens shattered by election result to ‘organize, mobilize and stay engaged’ Kamala Harris formally conceded the election to Donald
Modi Congratulates ‘Friend’ Donald Trump On Victory
Donald Trump declared victory with some US media outlets projecting that he would win 277 Electoral College votes, reports Asian Lite news Prime Minister
End of the American Century
Whoever wins the American presidential elections be it Donald Trump or Kamala Harris this election could see the end of the American Century …
Johnson: Putin May Have Held Back If Trump Were In Office
Boris Johnson has backed Trump’s claim that Putin would not have invaded Ukraine if he had been in the White House, reports Asian Lite
