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Japan falls behind on courting US scholars hit by Trump budget cuts

May 3, 2025

Australia’s Qantas to shut Jetstar Asia business on rising costs
SYDNEY — Qantas will shut down its Singapore-based subsidi, Jetstar Asia, impacting 16 routes within Asia, the Australian airline announced Wednesday, blaming high supplier costs, airport fees and tougher competition for the budget carrier’s “growing challenges” in recent years. In a news release, Qantas Group described the shutdown as part of a “strategic restructure” that…
California governor criticizes Trump sending National Guard in response to protests
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Gov. Newsom: ‘Trump chose theatrics over public safety’ 07:35 UP NEXT Gov. Newsom: ‘Trump chose theatrics over public safety’ 08:03 Trump border czar speaks on immigration raids and ‘dangerous’ anti-ICE protests 06:28 LAPD Chief McDonnell says those who…
Trump tariffs may remain in effect while appeals proceed, federal appeals court rules
A federal appeals court allowed President Donald Trump’s most sweeping tariffs to remain in effect on Tuesday while it reviews a lower court decision blocking them on grounds that Trump had exceeded his authority by imposing them. The decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C., means Trump may…
China’s Insta360 targets US growth after $270m IPO despite trade war
PALO ALTO, California — Chinese panoramic camera maker Insta360 is eying further growth in the U.S. after raising 1.94 billion yuan ($270 million) in its market debut in Shanghai on Wednesday. Specializing in 360-degree filming devices, Insta360 surged on its first day of trading on the Shanghai Stock Exchange Science and Technology Innovation board on…
Exclusive: UK, French scientists receiving Chang’e-5 lunar samples hail China’s open attitude for global sharing
Visitors inspect and take a photo of the lunar samples retrieved from the moon by China’s Chang’e 5 spacecraft displayed at the SCI – Power For Future Thailand, a science and space technology exhibition. Photo: VCG “I was ‘over the moon’ hearing the news!” said Mahesh Anand, Professor of Planet Science and Exploration at the…
Challenges await South Korea’s next president in restoring stability: analyst
Banners for presidential candidates — Lee Jae-myung (L) of the liberal Democratic Party and Kim Moon-soo (R) of the conservative People Power Party — hang on a building in Uiwang, South Korea, 02 June 2025, on the eve of the presidential election. Photo: VCG Candidates running in South Korea’s snap presidential election stage made a…
Los Angeles mayor announces curfew amid protests against ICE raids
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Los Angeles mayor announces curfew amid protests against ICE raids 02:34 UP NEXT One-on-one with Trump’s border czar 01:10 California governor files lawsuit as Trump defends milit deployments to LA 04:13 Ukraine soldiers reunite with loved ones after…
Singapore’s ShopBack rewards app scoops up inflation-hit consumers
SINGAPORE — ShopBack, a Singapore-based rewards platform, is gaining traction in Asia and beyond as price-conscious consumers seek more value amid the rising cost of living. In an interview with Nikkei Asia, co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer Joel Leong said the startup is expanding into offline retail and everyday spending categories as part of its…