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Yunus congratulated Trump on his election win, sending an ‘important signal’ for improved bilateral ties and cooperation, analysts say.

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TikTok hires hundreds of Chinese workers in US despite scrutiny

More than 60 per cent of the over 1,000 approved H-1B hires for TikTok and ByteDance last financial year were from China.

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Opinion | China or the US? The world need not choose a hegemon

Middle powers from India to Nigeria can lead on many pressing issues and offer a multipolar vision that doesn’t depend on superpowers.

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Opinion | Trump tariffs 2.0 will make Asian manufacturing great

The prospect of sweeping tariffs should drive an evolution towards a ‘China+n’ model, with more Asian countries moving up the value chain.

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In India, trial starts over rape and murder of Kolkata doctor

Charges were drawn up last week, while the man arrested said he was ‘completely innocent’ and was being framed.

People make posters during a protest condemning the rape and murder of a trainee medic at a government-run hospital in Kolkata. Photo: Reuters

Bhutan aims to sell Southeast Asia on its 21-year ‘mindfulness city’ project

The tiny Himalayan kingdom is looking to raise US$100 million to get its planned special administrative region off the ground.

‘It’s now a 2-player game’: India’s top airlines vie for each other’s customers

Market leader IndiGo is dipping its toe into business-class travel, as Air India completes its merger with Singapore Airlines-owned Vistara.

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Opinion | Trump will ask Asia-Pacific what it can offer. Leaders must think hard

From support for the US military industrial complex to countering China, leaders must start deciding their trade-offs, bottom lines and no-go areas.

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Letters | Is Hong Kong ready for the advent of robots in daily life?

Readers discuss the need for legislation to prevent misuse of robots, service standards on Hong Kong buses, and the impact of surging food prices.

A “security guard” robot named Windy is seen in a supermarket in Le Havre, northwest France, on November 5. Photo: AFP

Asian Angle | Why India-Pakistan relations need a new era of engagement

Historical examples show that the South Asian rivals can navigate their differences when their leaders embrace imaginative diplomacy.

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As deadly smog threatens India, Pakistan, experts urge joint climate action

Burning of crop residues and bursting of firecrackers during Diwali have exacerbated the problem, with current measures ineffective, experts say.

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Opinion | Trump’s return as president marks the end of American exceptionalism

Trump’s second term will mark a turn in US foreign policy towards a transactional approach and hasten the start of a multipolar world order.

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India’s Hindus bathe in ‘toxic’ holy river defiled by pollution

Thousands of people entered the stinking waters to pray in a religious festival, with some drinking the water.

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Indian women perform morning rituals while toxic foam caused by industrial waste floats on the surface of the Yamuna river. Photo: EPA-EFE

India by the Bay festival back in Hong Kong with dance, food, talks, music

Usha Uthup will sing and speak, and there are yoga classes, writers’ talk and more at Hong Kong event celebrating one of the oldest cultures.

‘Moment of pride’: Indians toast Usha Vance after Harris loses US election

Indian heritage of the vice-president-elect’s wife sparks hopes for stronger India-US relationship.

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What Trump 2.0 means for India’s trade with US, China-West balancing act

India may be able to dodge import tariffs, while Modi’s friendship with Trump could also be key to shaping ties, analysts note.

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A kitemaker displays a kite decorated with an image of former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Amritsar, India, on Wednesday. Trump has won the US presidential election, according to US media. Photo: AFP

‘A Diwali nightmare’: pollution crisis grips India after firework celebrations

Air quality experts say the surge in air pollution following the festival is leading to increased respiratory issues and hospital admissions.

Indian Kashmir assembly demands restoration of partial autonomy

The resolution, opposed by PM Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, calls for dialogue with elected representatives to restore autonomy.

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Opinion | As Chinese citizens in Pakistan face terror threats, Beijing can do more to help

As terror attacks persist, Pakistan and China must work together with other countries in the region on a holistic solution to the violence.

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Chinese and Pakistani engineers conduct an inspection at the New Gwadar International Airport in Gwadar, Pakistan, on September 14. Photo: Xinhua

Trump or Harris: whoever wins, India expects a more isolationist US

The United States’ prior ‘dominance and generosity’ may be a thing of the past, says India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

Indian’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar gestures during a panel discussion with the foreign ministers of New Zealand and Australia in Canberra on Wednesday Photo: AFP

Priyanka Gandhi’s electoral debut: a new hope for India’s Congress?

While her victory in Wayanad seems assured, analysts say Priyanka and her brother must lead a broader party overhaul to beat Modi’s BJP.

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Kamala Harris’ ancestral Indian village prays for her US presidential victory

Banners and billboards bearing her face adorn the village of Thulasendrapuram, while the local temple holds special prayers for her success.

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India’s capital chokes on toxic smog, while Pakistan airs its grievances

New Delhi ranks as the world’s second most polluted city, after Lahore in neighbouring Pakistan, which blames India for the pollution.

A man walks amid heavy smog in New Delhi on Friday. Officials said on Tuesday that air quality in the Indian capital was likely to be ‘very poor’ or ‘severe’ all week. Photo: EPA-EFE

India worries over Canada’s temple vandalism amid New Zealand’s mosque arson

Hindu temples in Canada and Australia have been vandalised in recent weeks, while a mosque in Auckland was set alight on Tuesday.

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attends a smoking ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday with Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong. Photo: EPA-EFE

Opinion | Asean won’t become obsolete just because a few members join Brics

Southeast Asian nations’ interest in joining the grouping is consistent with the region’s geopolitical hedging and may well strengthen Asean’s clout.

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36 dead after overcrowded bus falls into gorge in northern India

Accident took place in mountainous state of Uttarakhand. The bus, which can accommodate 42 passengers, was carrying around 60 people.

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