2026 – Page 885 – From Inside Asia

US Plans to Deploy More Missile Launchers to the Philippines to Deter China’s Aggression

The Trump administration plans to deploy more advanced missile systems to the Philippines to help deter the Chinese communist regime’s aggression, following high-level talks...

by Frank Fang February 18, 2026

US Politics

National Institutes of Health Director to Serve as Acting CDC Director

The director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is becoming the new acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr....

by FIA Staff February 18, 2026

US Politics

LIVE NOW: Trump Participates in Black History Month Reception

President Donald Trump participates in a Black History Month reception at 3 p.m. ET on Feb. 18. …

by FIA Staff February 18, 2026

US Politics

Groups Sue EPA Over Repeal of Finding That Served as Basis for Climate Regulations

Environmentalist groups and others sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Feb. 18 over the agency’s recent decision to repeal a finding that...

by FIA Staff February 18, 2026

News

Lunar New Year Gala Livestream in Central China Abruptly Shut Down, Sparking Speculation

The Henan provincial Chinese New Year gala live broadcast was abruptly cut off by Chinese authorities on Monday night. The rare incident has caused...

by Alex Wu February 18, 2026

World

Trump flip-flops again, saying UK’s Chagos deal would be ‘big mistake’

US President Donald Trump said the UK was making a “big mistake” with its proposed deal to turn over control of the Chagos Islands,...

by Bloomberg February 18, 2026

World

Chinese steel hit with duties of up to US$670 per tonne as Brazil dumping probe concludes

Brazil has imposed anti-dumping duties on a broad range of Chinese steel products and hypodermic needles following two investigations that found the imports were...

by Igor Patrick February 18, 2026

World

Does Trump’s retreat on electric vehicle policy risk ceding ground to China?

US President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Wednesday that it would rescind a rule rewarding electric vehicle production – eliminating the so-called “fuel content...

by Lucy Quaggin February 18, 2026

World

Pope Leo laments world ‘in flames’ at Ash Wednesday service

Pope Leo lamented ⁠a world “in flames” ⁠due to wars and ⁠the destruction of the environment during an Ash Wednesday Mass, opening the season...

by Reuters February 18, 2026