April 2025 – Page 142 – From Inside Asia

El Salvadore’s Bukele proposes prisoner swap with Maduro for Venezuelan deportees

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele proposed carrying out a prisoner swap with Venezuela on Sunday, suggesting he would exchange Venezuelan deportees from the United States...

by Associated Press April 20, 2025

US Politics

Trump Administration Fast-Tracks Permitting for 10 Mining Projects

The initiative aims to boost domestic production of critical minerals and reduce dependence on China by expediting reviews for key mining projects. The Trump...

by FIA Staff April 20, 2025

US Politics

ACLU Sues Trump Admin Over Revocation of International Student Visas

Several hundred foreign students throughout the country have had their visas or legal status revoked. Four American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) affiliates filed a...

by FIA Staff April 20, 2025

US Politics

Trump Admin Files Response to Supreme Court Pause on Deportations

The ACLU’s emergency application challenges Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport illegal immigrants accused of being criminal gang members. The Trump...

by FIA Staff April 20, 2025

US Politics

DHL to Suspend Global Shipments of Packages Valued at More Than $800 to US Consumers

The company said the suspension is temporary. Shipping giant DHL announced it would temporarily suspend shipments of items worth $800 or more to private...

by FIA Staff April 20, 2025

World

Chinese table tennis fans splash cash in Macau as authorities eye sports boom

The ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup concluded on Sunday night after attracting thousands of Chinese table tennis fans to splash their cash in...

by Lars Hamer April 20, 2025

US Politics

Vance Meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday

‘I know you have not been feeling great, but it’s good to see you in better health,’ Vance told the pope. Vice President JD...

by FIA Staff April 20, 2025

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China’s Military Purge, Xi’s Close Ally Ousted, Xi in a Life-or-Death Showdown with the Princelings

Before the Fourth Plenary Session of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), rumors spread about Xi Jinping’s diminishing power. As his close ally, Vice Chairman...

by China Observer April 20, 2025

World

Beijing adviser Yan Anlin on why a timetable for Taiwan reunification has disadvantages

Professor Yan Anlin is one of mainland China’s most highly regarded Taiwan studies experts. A former close aide to Wang Daohan, the mainland representative...

by Amber Wang April 20, 2025