Namaste Headlines

US tariff shake-up triggers 81% plunge in global parcels 📉

My News2025-09-0703 mins

US suspends duty-free on parcels under $800, slashing mail traffic by 81%. Small e-commerce hubs in South and Southeast Asia face steep shipping challenges.

Anthropic Expands AI Access Ban on Chinese Entities and Subsidiaries

My News2025-09-0703 mins

U.S. AI startup Anthropic has extended its ban on Chinese firms and their subsidiaries worldwide over security concerns, marking the first public restriction of its kind in the AI industry.

Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba to Resign After LDP Loss

My News2025-09-0702 mins

Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba will resign after LDP lost its upper house majority in July, aiming to avoid a party split. Here’s what young Asian news junkies need to know.

Thousands Rally to Free D.C. as Youth Demand Troops Leave Capitol

My News2025-09-0703 mins

On Sept 6, Washington, D.C. streets filled with thousands demanding National Guard demobilize. Tech-savvy youth and diverse communities drove the #FreeDC movement.

China’s First Aid Shipment Reaches Quake-Hit Afghanistan

My News2025-09-0702 mins

The Chinese mainland’s first batch of emergency humanitarian aid supplies arrived in Kabul on Sunday, aiming to support communities hit by last week’s earthquake in Afghanistan.

Africa Demands Science-Driven Climate Action & Fair Finance 🌍💡

My News2025-09-0703 mins

At the 13th Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa, leaders call for science-led climate action and fair finance to boost resilience amid rising disasters.