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April 26, 2025

AIIB stresses ‘inclusive’ approach as lender downplays China’s sway
TOKYO — The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s doors are “open for any country that wants to join, anytime,” the Beijing-headquartered lender’s president said in a recent interview, as it continues a nearly decade-long effort to shape an image of a truly multilateral institution. President Jin Liqun, who spoke with Nikkei Asia on the sidelines of…
India’s largest dam project on China border opposed by locals
NEW DELHI — In the lush foothills of India’s northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh on the border with China, a hydroelectric dam project with the country’s largest hydropower station faces a growing backlash from local indigenous communities after the recent arrival of drilling equipment and paramilit forces. Although the project is ostensibly part of India’s…
Reporter falls back with dispersed L.A. protesters amid flash-bangs, tear gas
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. L.A. mayor suggests city may be a ‘test case’ for increased federal authority 02:33 Now Playing Reporter falls back with dispersed L.A. protesters amid flash-bangs, tear gas 04:58 UP NEXT L.A. schools will have ‘perimeter of safety around graduation sites’…
L.A. Mayor Bass speaks out against federal role in immigration raids
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing L.A. mayor suggests city may be a ‘test case’ for increased federal authority 02:33 UP NEXT Reporter falls back with dispersed L.A. protesters amid flash-bangs, tear gas 04:58 L.A. schools will have ‘perimeter of safety around graduation sites’…
Trump to hold parade celebrating Army’s 250th birthday — and his own?
WASHINGTON — For the first time in over three decades, tanks, planes and thousands of soldiers will parade the streets of Washington on Saturday, as U.S. President Donald Trump holds a grand milit parade to celebrate the 250th annivers of the U.S. Army. The event will pay tribute to America’s victories in past wars, but…
Japan’s Lawson aims to expand in China and Southeast Asia
TOKYO — Japanese convenience store group Lawson plans to open over 5,000 new outlets in China over the next six years, an increase of about 80%, as it accelerates its push beyond its home market and deeper into the rest of Asia. The retailer, which marks its 50th annivers on Saturday, has set a target…
How immigration raids at Ambiance Apparel and Home Depot led to the Los Angeles protests
LOS ANGELES — Four days of unrest in Los Angeles over President Donald Trump’s push to increase immigrant arrests and deportations have led to the arrests of at least 56 people, clashes between protesters and law enforcement officials and the deployment of the National Guard and the Marines in the country’s second-largest city. How did…
US and China talk rare earths and chip controls in London
WASHINGTON/BEIJING — Top officials from the U.S. and China met in London on Monday for a second round of trade talks, reportedly discussing Beijing’s curbs on rare earths and Washington’s semiconductor export restrictions. U.S. Treasury Secret Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer participated in the meeting, along with Commerce Secret Howard Lutnick, who…