2026 – Page 722 – From Inside Asia

State Department Expands Visa Restrictions to Counter Adversaries in Western Hemisphere

The State Department on Thursday expanded a visa restriction policy that targets foreign nationals working for U.S. adversaries to undermine the nation’s interests in...

by FIA Staff April 16, 2026

World

South African politician Malema sentenced to 5 years for firing rifle at rally

South African opposition party leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday after he was convicted of breaking firearm laws by...

by Associated Press April 16, 2026

News

US Forces to Join Combat Drills in Philippines to Show Commitment to Asia While Fighting Iran

MANILA, Philippines—More than 17,000 American and Filipino military personnel will participate in one of their largest annual combat exercises in the Philippines that underscore...

by The Associated Press April 16, 2026

World

Cuba’s president says island does not wish for US aggression, but ready to fight

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said Thursday that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight...

by Associated Press April 16, 2026

World

US oil floats to top as Asia looks for Middle Eastern alternatives amid Iran war

Asian refiners have grown increasingly reliant on US crude as oil-starved fuel makers scour the globe to replace Middle Eastern supply and stave off...

by Bloomberg April 16, 2026

World

Hong Kong police hunt suspect over phones snatched at MTR stations

Hong Kong police are hunting for a man after mobile phones were snatched from two women moments before MTR train doors closed at two...

by Jeffie Lam April 16, 2026

World

No cigarettes allowed and no one seen smoking, worker tells Tai Po fire inquiry

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by Matthew Cheng,Brian Wong,Leopold Chen April 16, 2026

US Politics

Democrat Analilia Mejia Wins Special Election for New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s Former Seat

Analilia Mejia, a Democratic activist and labor organizer, won the April 16 special election to fill New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherill’s former seat in...

by FIA Staff April 16, 2026

World

China warns of food security risks as Iran war threatens global supplies

China’s food supply could be vulnerable to global price spikes triggered by extreme weather or global conflict, as international bodies warn the US-Israel war...

by Mia Nurmamat April 16, 2026