June 2026 – Page 55 – From Inside Asia

Federal Judge Blocks Executive Order Tightening Mail-In Ballot Voting Rules; 2 Major Earthquakes Kill Thousands in Venezuela

A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order tightening mail-in voting rules—dealing another setback to his election integrity agenda. The president said the...

by FIA Staff June 25, 2026

US Politics

Supreme Court Issues Major Rulings on Weedkiller, Guns, Immigration: Key Takeaways

The Supreme Court issued a series of decisions on June 25 with far-reaching impact on President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, the Second Amendment, and...

by FIA Staff June 25, 2026

World

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention centre has closed, Florida governor DeSantis says

“Alligator Alcatraz,” the remote Florida immigration detention centre that faced harsh criticism for its conditions, has shut down nearly a year after opening, Governor...

by Associated Press June 25, 2026

World

Trump supports ‘Six Assurances’ to Taiwan but no timeline for arms sale, US diplomat says

Published: 2:14am, 26 Jun 2026Updated: 2:16am, 26 Jun 2026 The top US diplomat for East Asia sought to reassure Taiwan that Washington stood by...

by Dewey Sim June 25, 2026

News

US Congress Welcomes Taiwan’s Parliament President, Pledges Support Against Chinese Threats

WASHINGTON—A bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers welcomed Taiwan’s parliamentary speaker on June 24, expressing support for the self-governing island as it faces increasing...

by Eva Fu, Frank Fang June 25, 2026

US Politics

House Panel Examines AI-Enabled Policy Analysis

The House Administration Committee holds a hearing at 10:15 a.m. ET on June 25 to examine how artificial intelligence could shape the future of...

by FIA Staff June 25, 2026

World

Liner of Trump’s reflecting pool was cut with sharp blade, National Park Service says

A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to...

by Associated Press June 25, 2026

World

US is ‘superhero’, China ‘supervillain’ in global AI contest, American officials warn

US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast warned that “America is the superhero” and China the “supervillain” in the contest for global artificial...

by Lucy Quaggin June 25, 2026

World

Singapore-flagged cargo ship hit by ‘unknown projectile’ while crossing Hormuz

Published: 1:28am, 26 Jun 2026Updated: 2:54am, 26 Jun 2026 The UN International Maritime Organization paused its programme to shepherd ships and seafarers through the...

by Reuters June 25, 2026