PoGB Govt school teachers continue protest for 6th day, demand long-pending promotions amid court orders

Government school educators in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) persisted with their class boycott and staged a protest sit-in for the sixth consecutive day, urging authorities to address their single-point demand for long-awaited promotions, as reported by Dawn.

US defense secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of ’imminent’ threat from China

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific on Saturday that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China, while insisting that they also contribute more to their own defense.

Mongolia PM resigns after losing confidence vote

Mongolian prime minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene has resigned after losing a confidence vote in parliament.

PM Modi meets Paraguay President Santiago Pena Palacios at Hyderabad House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with President Santiago Pena Palacios of Paraguay at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday.

Bill Gates to give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa

Microsoft founder Bill Gates says that most of his fortune will be spent on improving health and education services in Africa over the next 20 years.

British man charged over plot to smuggle US military technology to China

A British man has been charged after allegedly trying to smuggle US military technology to China and organising the stalking and harassment of a Beijing critic.

Ukraine destroyed more than 40 military aircraft in a drone attack deep inside Russia, official say

A Ukrainian drone attack destroyed more than 40 Russian planes deep in Russia’s territory, a Ukrainian security official told The Associated Press on Sunday, while Russia pounded Ukraine with missiles and drones a day before the two sides meet for a new round of direct talks in Istanbul.

After Operation Sindoor, India Climbs Up Global Optimism Index: Survey

India has reported a notable rise in national optimism, climbing three percentage points in the May 2025 edition of the Ipsos ’What Worries the World’ survey. India is fourth on the global ranking of the optimism index, following closely behind Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Bangladesh drops Sheikh Mujib’s portrait from currency notes

Bangladesh has started issuing newly designed banknotes that do not feature the portrait of the country’s founder and former prime minister Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Two dead and hundreds arrested in France after PSG Champions League win

Two people have died and hundreds have been arrested across France after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans celebrated the club’s victory in the Champions League final, according to the French interior ministry.

Trump orders could end Chinese drone sales in the U.S.

The White House is finalizing multiple executive orders on drones that could lead to Chinese companies being barred from selling new models in the United States, potentially upending the consumer drone market while escalating the growing conflict between the U.S. and China over technology and trade.

At least seven dead after Russian bridge collapses on to train

At least seven people have died after a highway bridge collapsed on to railway tracks in Russia close to the Ukraine border, according to emergency services.

Thailand’s Opal Suchata crowned 72nd Miss World

May 31, 2025 In an unforgettable evening that brought the world together in celebration of beauty, social and environmental service, and global sisterhood, Hyderabad, Telangana, witnessed history as Opal Suchata from Thailand was crowned the 72nd Miss World at the glittering grand finale held at the HITEX Exhibition Centre. The moment marked the powerful conclusion of a month-long journey across Telangana, one that saw 108 contestants from around

India’s defence production projected to jump 6-fold to Rs 8.8 lakh crore in 2047

The country’s defence production is expected to surge over six-fold to Rs 8.8 lakh crore in 2047 from Rs 1.46 lakh crore in 2024-25, according to a report compiled by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and KPMG India.

Actions to protect the dollar would hurt it: the Triffin Dilemma

An attempt to recreate a monetary and trade order modeled on the September 1985 Plaza Accord, in which developed countries cooperated to reverse the appreciation of the dollar, is gaining momentum inside the White House walls, with the term “Plaza Accord 2.0.”

France to ban smoking on beaches, parks and near schools

France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be frequented by children, health and family minister Catherine Vautrin has said.

US suspends engine sales to Chinese planemaker COMAC, New York Times reports

The United States has suspended some sales to China of critical U.S. technologies, including those related to jet engines to Chinese state-owned aerospace manufacturer COMAC, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.

Taiwan MND detects over 60 sorties of Chinese aircraft in its territory

aiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Tuesday reported increased Chinese military activity around Taiwan

ASEAN Secy-General lauds Indian Parliament’s engagement in promoting inter-parliamentary dialogue

The all-party parliamentary delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, held a meeting with Secretary-General of ASEAN, Kao Kim Hourn on Wednesday at the ASEAN Headquarters where Hourn highlighted ASEAN’S Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with India.

Temu’s Chinese owner sees profits plunge as trade war bites

PDD Holdings, the Chinese owner of online shopping platform Temu, has reported a near 50% drop in profit as US President Donald Trump’s trade policies added to its struggles in its home country.

Pakistan’s path to economic dependency: The Chinese industrial takeover

Pakistan stands at a crossroads where economic necessity has opened the door to what critics describe as a modern form of colonization. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, initially marketed as a partnership for mutual benefit, has evolved into a mechanism that systematically undermines Pakistan’s industrial sovereignty while creating dangerous dependencies that threaten the nation’s economic future.

Trump administration to ’aggressively’ revoke visas of Chinese students

US President Donald Trump’s administration says it will ’’aggressively’’ revoke the visas of Chinese students studying in the US.

US trade court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs

A US federal court has blocked President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, in a major blow to a key part of his economic policies.

Indian delegation engages in diplomatic outreach across Muslim world

Workers at Kohinoor and Evershine, two souvenir shops right at the entrance of Bab Al Bahrain, were taken by surprise when Indian parliamentarians made a surprise appearance at this historical market area of Manama Souq.

Tension in Dhaka: The Yunus government, the military and the crisis of transition

In Bangladesh, a quiet storm is brewing beneath the surface of apparent political stability. The caretaker government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, once celebrated as a much-needed corrective to a broken political order is now drawing sharp unease from within the ranks of the armed forces.

Loose pigeons cause havoc on plane before take-off

A Delta Air Lines flight was delayed twice on Saturday after two pigeons caused chaos onboard.

US halts student visa appointments and plans expanded social media vetting

US President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered embassies to stop scheduling appointments for student visas as it prepares to expand social media vetting of such applicants.

Delegation of Labour MPs arrives in Taiwan in first visit since UK election

A group of five Labour MPs is travelling to Taiwan for meetings with government officials for the first time since Labour came to power.

Taiwan seeks collective deterrence with Japan, U.S. against China

Taiwan Defense Minister Wellington Koo underscored the importance of developing a collective deterrence with Japan, the United States and the Philippines in the Pacific to prevent an invasion of the self-ruled island by mainland China, in a recent interview with Kyodo News and two American newspapers.

U.S. tariff policy exacerbates global trade inequality: UNCTAD

With the joint statement issued by China and the United States on May 12, global attention to such a tariff war, unprecedented in scale, was put on hold. However, under the storm, some weak calls have never been heard -