Japanese schoolchildren in China down 11% a year after knife attack

The number of students enrolled in Japanese schools in China declined over 10 percent in the academic year starting April from a year earlier, as Tuesday marked the first anniversary of a knife attack near Shanghai in which Japanese nationals were injured.

UAE Ambassador to India launches landmark start-up series to power cross-border innovation

The UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC), in partnership with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in India, launched the UAE–India CEPA Start-up Series at a high-level event hosted at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Delhi

Mass shooting in gang-plagued Mexican state leaves 11 dead and more injured

At least 11 people were killed, including a teenager, and more wounded in a Tuesday night shooting in the central Mexican city of Irapuato, authorities said on Wednesday.

Israeli currency strengthens against USD

The Israeli shekel significantly appreciated against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, following the entry into force of the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, according to official exchange rates released by Israel’s central bank.

France’s Safran to set up maintenance centre In Hyderabad for M88 jet engines for Rafale

France-based Safran Aerospace on Tuesday announced plans to establish a new entity-Safran Aircraft Engine Services India-in Hyderabad, which will focus on the maintenance and overhaul of Rafale fighter jet engines, specifically the M88 engines.

NATO chief expresses concern over Taiwan about China’s military buildup

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte expressed his apprehension about the situation in Taiwan in light of China’s significant military buildup, as reported by the Taipei Times.

Dog-sized dinosaur that ran around feet of giants discovered

A labrador-sized dinosaur was wrongly categorised when it was found and is actually a new species, scientists have discovered.

China’s dual carrier deployment in the Pacific

The U.S.–China rivalry in East Asia has escalated in recent months. In a striking demonstration of naval power, China deployed both of its aircraft carriers — Shandong and Liaoning — in the Pacific for the first time. The Japanese Ministry of Defence reported that the Liaoning was detected near Minamitorishima and the Shandong near Okinotorishima.

Ex-Envoy Kananathan praises Museveni’s neutral stance on Iran-Israel conflict

Ambassador Kananathan, has applauded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for his recent statement on the Iran-Israel conflict, issued in his role as Chairperson of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), a coalition of 120 member nations.

India’s coffee exports more than double in last 11 years

India’s coffee exports have more than doubled to $1.8 billion in the last 11 years, with the country becoming the 5th largest exporter, according to the government data. India’s coffee exports stood at $800 million in 2014-15 and have been rising steadily since then.

Thailand closes border crossings with Cambodia as dispute deepens

Thailand’s military has closed border crossings into Cambodia to almost all travellers, including tourists and traders, citing security concerns as tensions between the two Southeast Asian neighbours remain escalated over a simmering border dispute.

Trump says Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect, please don’t violate it

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday a ceasefire between Israel and Iran was now in place and asked both countries not to violate it, only hours after Iran launched waves of missiles, which Israel’s ambulance service said killed four people.

Japan spots Chinese ships near disputed isles for record 216 straight days

Japan spotted Chinese vessels sailing near disputed islets in the East China Sea for a record 216 consecutive days, Tokyo’s coast guard said Sunday.

Trump claims ceasefire reached between Israel and Iran

United States President Donald Trump says that Iran and Israel have agreed to a “complete and total” ceasefire, which will come into effect in the coming hours.

Iran attacks US forces at Qatar air base as missiles launched at US base in Iraq

Iran has claimed responsibility for an attack on American forces stationed at the Al Udeid air base in Qatar, one of the largest U.S. military installations in the Middle East.

Several explosions heard over Qatar capital Doha, Reuters witness says

Sounds of several explosions were heard over Qatari capital Doha, a Reuters witness said on Monday, following Tehran’s threats to retaliate against the U.S.’s strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

Qatar closes airspace as UK and US tell citizens to shelter in place

Qatar has temporarily closed its airspace after the US and the UK told their citizens in the country to shelter in place ’’until further notice’’.

Nepal thanks India for evacuating nationals from Iran

Nepal’s Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba on Saturday thanked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for assisting in the evacuation of Nepali students from conflict-hit Iran, calling it a reflection of the strong Nepal-India ties.

Dalai Lama to make announcement about his reincarnation during upcoming Tibetan Religious Conference

The Tibetan Buddhist leaders will attend the 15th Tibetan Religious Conference from July 2-4 in the North Indian hill town of Dharamshala.

Russia and China push for a ceasefire as UN Security Council meets on Iran

The UN Security Council met on Sunday to discuss US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites as Russia, China and Pakistan proposed the 15-member body adopt a resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Middle East.

China sends dozens of planes across central line in Taiwan Strait

China dispatched 74 military aircraft towards the Taiwan Strait between late Thursday and early Friday, with 61 of them crossing its median line, the Taiwanese defence ministry has said.

Poverty in Pakistan hits 44.7% — Real numbers could be worse

The general global trend has been of a consistent and significant decline in poverty figures. Over the last few decades, countries in the Indian subcontinent, like India and Sri Lanka have successfully pulled a majority of their population out of poverty.

Iran vows payback for US strikes but leaves diplomacy door open

Iran has vowed to respond to US strikes on its nuclear sites but signalled on Sunday it is not shutting the door on diplomacy.

Airlines keep avoiding Middle East airspace after US attack on Iran

Airlines continued to avoid large parts of the Middle East on Sunday after U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, according to flight tracking website FlightRadar24, with traffic already skirting airspace in the region due to recent missile exchanges.

Saudi Arabia and UAE set to import electricity from India

New Delhi: Saudi Arabia and the UAE are likely to import electricity through undersea cables from India.

Trump says US bombed three Iran nuclear sites, including Fordow

President Donald Trump said Saturday that the US military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel’s effort to decapitate the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict.

China floods Brazil with cheap EVs triggering backlash

The world’s largest car-carrying ship - with the equivalent of 20 football fields of vehicles - completed its maiden journey late last month to dock in Brazil’s Itajai port.

Pakistan’s textile sector suffers blow as cotton imports soar beyond $2.5 Billion

Pakistan’s textile industry, long heralded as the backbone of the nation’s economy, is facing one of its most severe crises in decades.

Moment SpaceX rocket explodes into massive fireball

A live stream has captured the moment a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded into a gigantic fireball when preparing for a flight test. The incident occurred on Wednesday night around 11pm at the Massey’s Testing Center in Texas.

Thai PM faces calls to quit after leaked phone call

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s coalition government is on the brink of collapse after a phone call between her and former Cambodian leader Hun Sen about a festering border dispute was leaked.