Wednesday, 30 July 2025

South Asian Update
South Asian Update
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Russia if no deal on Ukraine in 50 days

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Russia if no deal on Ukraine in 50 days

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to impose 100% secondary tariffs on Russia if a deal on ending the war in Ukraine is not reached within 50 days.

Trump administration delays new tariffs until 1st August 

Trump administration delays new tariffs until 1st August 

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that new tariff rates, which were previously set to take effect on July 9th, will now be delayed until August 1st. 

Over 14 million people could die from US foreign aid cuts: study

Over 14 million people could die from US foreign aid cuts: study

A new study warns that more than 14 million people—many of them young children—could die as a result of dramatic reductions in US foreign aid, particularly under the administration of President Donald Trump.

Trump approves Iran attack plan but has not made final decision

Trump approves Iran attack plan but has not made final decision

US President Donald Trump has approved a military plan targeting Iran but has yet to issue the final order, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday.

Trump says US may potentially join Israel-Iran conflict
Trump says US may potentially join Israel-Iran conflict

US President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States might become involved in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, according to a report by ABC News on Sunday.

Trump pressures Canada to join US golden dome or become 51st state
Trump pressures Canada to join US golden dome or become 51st state

US President Donald Trump has stated that Canada must pay $61 billion to participate in his proposed `Golden Dome` missile defense initiative—unless it agrees to become America’s 51st state.

Former US president Joe Biden diagnosed with ’aggressive’ prostate cancer

Former US president Joe Biden diagnosed with ’aggressive’ prostate cancer

The 82-year-old former President of the United States Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an advanced and aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, according to a statement released by his office on Sunday.

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.