January 2026 – Page 200 – From Inside Asia

Lutnick warns Taipei to keep Trump ‘happy’ as US chip deal draws Beijing rebuke

Blending economic nationalism with geopolitical leverage, US President Donald Trump’s top trade official delivered a pointed message to Taiwan shortly after Washington announced an...

by Khushboo Razdan January 15, 2026

World

US bill approving US$300 million for Taiwan’s military passed in House

A US spending bill approving US$300 million in cash assistance for Taiwan’s military has passed the House of Representatives and is expected to become...

by Bochen Han January 15, 2026

World

Venezuela’s Machado says she ‘presented’ Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal

Venezuelan ‍opposition leader Maria Corina Machado ⁠said she “presented” US President Donald ‍Trump with her ‍Nobel Peace Prize ‌medal during their meeting ‍on Thursday....

by Associated Press January 15, 2026

US Politics

Maine Officials Say They’re Expecting ICE Operations in Coming Days

Top officials in Maine said they are expecting the Trump administration to send Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to the state for enforcement...

by FIA Staff January 15, 2026

US Politics

Trump Hosts 2025 Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers at White House

President Donald Trump hosts the 2025 Stanley Cup Champions, the Florida Panthers, at the White House at 4 p.m. ET on Jan. 15. …

by FIA Staff January 15, 2026

US Politics

Senate Passes 3-Bill Spending Package

WASHINGTON—The Senate passed by a vote of 82–15 a package of three bills on Jan. 15 to fund multiple government departments. The legislation is headed...

by FIA Staff January 15, 2026

US Politics

US Sanctions Iranian Officials Allegedly Responsible for Deadly Clampdowns on Protests

The U.S. Treasury Department announced new sanctions on Jan. 15 targeting Iranian officials said to be responsible for organizing the violent suppression of protests...

by FIA Staff January 15, 2026

US Politics

ACLU Sues DHS Over Minnesota Immigration Enforcement Operations

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on Jan. 15 filed a class action for Minnesotans who allege federal agents are violating their constitutional rights...

by FIA Staff January 15, 2026

World

China’s Zhejiang targets 3- to 7-nanometre AI chip breakthroughs to counter US chokehold

China’s eastern tech powerhouse Zhejiang, home to giants like Alibaba and the humanoid robotics start-up Unitree, has set clear targets to develop cutting-chips and...

by Frank Chen January 15, 2026