Why the falling out? Trump-Modi relations strained as US doubles tariffs on India
Pacific Asia • Aug 28, 2025, 6:13 PM
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What's the US doubling of tariffs on India really all about? The Trump administration insists it just wants India to stop buying, then reselling, discounted Russian crude oil to bypass sanctions over Ukraine. New Delhi's imports of crude have indeed soared, but is that the only reason? Supporters of Kyiv say they wish Washington applied the same zeal to others like Turkey, not to mention the shadow fleets that ship Russian fossil fuels.
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Is Modi snubbing Trump amid tariff spat?
Pacific Asia • 2:45 PM
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In this edition of Access Asia, we explore how New Delhi is grappling with new 50 percent US tariffs taking effect. Will the souring relations between Narendra Modi and Donald Trump force India to rethink its ties with the United States and look further
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American dream over for Indians as US carries out mass deportations
Pacific Asia • 10:56 AM
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Since returning to power in January, US President Donald Trump has pledged to deport tens of thousands of undocumented immigrants. Among them are 18,000 Indians who entered the country illegally. In February, the Trump administration sent the first group
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Thai court sacks PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra for ‘ethics violations’ over handling of border clash
Pacific Asia • 8:49 AM
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Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was dismissed Friday by the country's Constitutional Court over her handling of a border clash with neighbouring Cambodia. The court said Paetongtarn had violated ethics in what her critics viewed as an overly f
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Thai court sacks PM over Cambodia phone call row
Pacific Asia • 12:32 AM
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Thailand's Constitutional Court sacked prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her cabinet on August 29 over her handling of the country's border row with Cambodia, throwing the kingdom into political turmoil.
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