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- Iran war teaching Taiwan hard lessons about US resolve
on April 1, 2026The United States and Israeli strikes on Iran have become increasingly concerning for the world due to the risks of further escalation and the impact on energy markets. In Taiwan, however, the focus has shifted in a different direction. Rather than treating the war as geographically distant, Taiwanese political leaders and analysts are viewing it The post Iran war teaching Taiwan hard lessons about US resolve appeared first on Asia Times.
- Indonesia bets on nickel levy to break its China habit
on April 1, 2026Indonesia’s sweeping nickel downstreaming policy, launched in 2020, is entering a more consequential phase. Having successfully halted raw ore exports, the government is now preparing to deploy a more assertive instrument: an additional export levy on processed nickel products. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, who also oversees investment, has made clear that the The post Indonesia bets on nickel levy to break its China habit appeared first on Asia Times.
- Trump Fed pick Warsh eyes a ‘family fight’ shakeup
on April 1, 2026Since President Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his choice for Federal Reserve chair on January 30, 2026, financial markets have focused on one question: Is he still the inflation hawk he once was, or is he now more comfortable with the lower interest rates that the president has long demanded? We have a different The post Trump Fed pick Warsh eyes a ‘family fight’ shakeup appeared first on Asia Times.
- Iran war pushing India to edge of a currency crisis
on April 1, 2026TOKYO — In Asia, no national leader has been more effective in spinning an underperforming economy than India’s Narendra Modi. Anytime the numbers disappoint, the prime minister rolls out the latest version of his party’s ad campaigns. Most recently, this has been a Goldilocks moment for growth. Yet Modi is being confronted by an economic indicator The post Iran war pushing India to edge of a currency crisis appeared first on Asia Times.
- KYRGYZSTAN: Freed, fined, to be deported
on April 1, 2026The regime is preparing to deport 66-year-old Pastor Pavel Shreider, leader of the now-banned True and Free Reform Seventh-day Adventist Church in Kyrgyzstan. Arrested in November 2024, the Supreme Court in Bishkek changed the rest of his 3-year prison term to a fine of 3 months' average wage on 25 March 2026. He was freed the same day. He will have to pay for his own deportation. His wife has not been ordered deported, b
- About 5,98,000 passengers return to India amid West Asia conflict, informs govton April 1, 2026
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): About 5,98,000 passengers have returned to India amid the developing security situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, a senior government official said on Wednesday. He also shared that the incident caused by debris from an interception in Dubai yesterday, three Indian nationals sustained minor injuries, and the consulate is in close touch with them as it renders all assistance.
- Contract signed to develop salt mine in W. Afghanistanon April 1, 2026
KABUL, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan's Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has entered into a contract with a local company to develop a salt mine in the Ghorian district of western Herat province, the ministry announced on Wednesday. The project covers 10.51 square km and is backed by an investment of 5.342 million U.S. dollars, the statement said. The contract will run for a period of 15 years. The
- Afghanistan approves 17 development projects worth over 15.6 mln USDon April 1, 2026
KABUL, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan's National Procurement Commission has approved 17 projects valued at more than 1 billion afghanis (over 15.6 million U.S. dollars), the office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs said on Wednesday. The commission, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, reviewed 42 proposed procurement initiatives across multiple sectors and approved 17 of
