Trade Deadlock and Political Upheaval: India Halts U.S. Talks as Islamist Influence Grows in Malaysia

Key TakeawaysIndia has indefinitely postponed a high-level trade mission to Washington following a shift in U.S. tariff policies that has seen duties on Indian exports climb as high as 50%.Malaysia’s Islamist party (PAS) has officially taken control of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) opposition coalition, consolidating power ahead of the 2028 general election.The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) maintain control of the strategic border city of Al-Tinah despite intensified shelling and "marches" by the Rapid Support ...