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How Asia should deal with the risk of U.S. military reductions

How Asia should deal with the risk of U.S. milit reductions

March 30, 2025

Japan, India to set up defense consultation body for deeper cooperation
TOKYO — Japan and India agreed Monday to form a new consultative body of defense officials, with the goal of adding another layer of security cooperation between the two countries in the face of mounting regional uncertainties. Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani met for approximately an hour and a half with Indian Defense Minister Rajnath…
Sean Diddy’s trial begins amid serious allegations—Here’s what’s happening
Sean Diddy’s trial begins amid serious allegations—Here’s what’s happening Combs is set to face a jury on May 5 in his federal sex trafficking trial. Authorities accuse him of involvement in sex trafficking and of alleged connections. Three other victims will also testify against Combs. Sean “Diddy” Combs will face a jury today, May 5,…
These Rural Alabama Teens Are Training for Cybersecurity Jobs
(Macy Sinreich / NBC News) Kyrie Frith, 17, grew up watching digital forensics experts on her favorite shows “Law & Order” and “Bones.” “I was always fascinated by how cybersecurity could help with finding the criminal,” she said. Last year, she was placed in an introductory cybersecurity class at Lincoln High School in Lincoln, Alabama.…
SBP reduces interest rate to 11% with 100bps cut
SBP reduces interest rate to 11% with 100bps cut The State Bank of Pakistan has decided to reduces its main interest rate by 1% to 11%. This change, announced after the Monet Policy Committee meeting, will come into effect on May 6, 2025. The decision was made because inflation dropped sharply in March and April.…
U.S. crude oil prices fall after OPEC+ agrees to surge production in June
U.S. crude oil futures fell more than 2% on Monday, after OPEC+ agreed to surge production for a second month. U.S. crude was down $1.55, or 2.66%, at $56.74 a barrel by 10:26 a.m. ET. Global benchmark Brent fell $1.45, or 2.37%, to $59.84 per barrel. Oil prices have fallen about 20% this year. The eight producers in…
NY Times Calls Gen Asim Munir “The Iron Man” Amid Rising Tensions with India
NY Times Calls Gen Asim Munir “The Iron Man” Amid Rising Tensions with India The New York Times has referred to Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, as a “The Iron Man” in light of his strong leadership during the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India. Acknowledging General Munir’s role, the publication stated…
Officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal beating of New York inmate Robert Brooks
An officer on Monday pleaded guilty to felony manslaughter in connection with the 2024 fatal beating of New York inmate Robert Brooks. Christopher Walrath, 36, appeared before Judge Robert L. Bauer in Oneida County Court to enter his plea. Walrath is one of six correctional officers charged with second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter in connection with…
Apple to introduce iPhone 19 Air with larger display in 2027
Apple to introduce iPhone 19 Air with larger display in 2027 Apple plans to launch an iPhone 19 Air with a larger display in the second half of 2027, as part of the company’s evolving product strategy. According to report outlining Apple’s roadmap through 2027, the iPhone 19 Air will feature a larger display compared…