Pope warns humanity’s destiny could be ’tragically compromised’

The Pope has warned humanity’s future risks being ’’tragically compromised’’ due to a breakdown of international law and political responsibility.

Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025: IOM

Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes last year, with sea routes to Europe the most deadly, according to the United Nations.

Dollar at week high as markets raise doubts over Iran ceasefire

The dollar steadied in early Asian trade on Wednesday, as skepticism over U.S. ​President Donald Trump’s announcement of an indefinite extension of a ceasefire with Iran lifted demand for the safe-haven ‌currency, pushing it to a one-week high.

Oil prices fluctuate as status of peace talks remains unclear

Global oil prices fluctuated in early Asian trading on Wednesday as the status of peace talks between the US and Iran remains unclear.

Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism

Japan has relaxed decades-old restrictions on its arms exports, clearing the way for it to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.

IAEA chief says peace without nuclear oversight is ‘Illusion’

Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has welcomed the US announcement about a ceasefire extension.

US announces ceasefire extension with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would indefinitely ​extend the ceasefire with Iran, hours before it was set to expire, to allow the two countries to continue peace talks ‌to end a war that has killed thousands of people and shaken the global economy.

Revisiting the horror: One year after the Pahalgam massacre

On the eve of the first anniversary of the Pahalgam massacre, the memory of 22 April 2025 returns with a weight that has not diminished. What began as an ordinary spring morning in one of Kashmir’s most beloved tourist valleys descended into one of the darkest days India has witnessed since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

India bats for greater Global South representation in UNSC

India has underscored the need for greater representation in the permanent membership of the UN Security Council, particularly of countries from the Global South, and called for a fair and inclusive global financial system.

Iran and China drive regular significant cyberattacks, U.K. says

Hackers linked to foreign governments are now behind the majority of ’’nationally significant” cyberattacks targeting the U.K., the country’s top cybersecurity official is set to warn.

Trump urges Iran to free 8 women allegedly facing execution

US President Donald Trump has appealed to Tehran to release eight women reportedly facing execution, framing the move as a vital gesture of goodwill before the high-stakes second round of negotiations in Pakistan.

Pakistan urges US, Iran to extend truce

Pakistan on Tuesday urged the United States and Iran to extend their two-week ceasefire, emphasizing the need for dialogue and diplomacy.

Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material concerns

The UK media regulator has launched an investigation into Telegram over concerns it may be failing to prevent child sexual abuse material (CSAM) being shared.

Iran yet to confirm if it will attend peace talks, says Pakistani minister

Pakistan is yet to receive a formal response to confirm whether Iran will attend peace talks in Islamabad, according to the country’s minister for information and broadcasting.

Iran’s World Cup participation depends on team’s safety in the US: Minister

Iran’s football team is preparing for the World Cup, but a final decision on its participation in the tournament will be taken by the government, the country’s sport minister says.

We would arrest Netanyahu, says Hungary’s incoming PM

Hungary’s incoming prime minister has said he’ll stop the country’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC).

US, Iran exchange threats as fragile ceasefire set to expire

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said Iran is “prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield” after United States President Donald Trump threatened Tehran with “problems like they’ve never seen before” if the two-week ceasefire expires on Wednesday without a deal.

Migrants in Spain queue to apply for mass legalisation programme

Migrants in Spain have queued up to apply for the country’s mass legalisation programme on Monday.

Lee, Modi agree to take Korea-India ties to ‘whole new level’: Seoul

The leaders of South Korea and India agreed Monday to elevate bilateral ties to “a whole new level,” while acknowledging that the partnership has yet to realize its full potential, Cheong Wa Dae said.

War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says

The conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel is creating the ​worst energy crisis ever faced by the ‌world, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday.

China’s youth jobless rate rises to 16.9% in March

The jobless rate in China for ​those under 30 ‌years of age in urban areas, excluding college students, ​rose in March, ​data from the National ⁠Bureau of Statistics showed.

Iran files complaint at UN over the US’s ‘illegal, barbarous’ ship seizure

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has lodged a formal complaint with the UN secretary-general and the International Maritime Organization over the US seizure of the Iranian merchant vessel Touska on Monday, condemning it as an “illegal and barbarous act” that violates both international law and the ceasefire agreement.

’I have no problem meeting them’: Trump offers face-to-face meeting with Iran leaders

US President Donald Trump said he was willing to meet with Iranian leaders if it meant a breakthrough could be reached in the Iran war peace talks.

All the airlines cancelling flights and adding extra charges amid jet fuel crisis

The global aviation industry is facing significant turbulence following a dramatic surge in jet fuel prices, driven by the escalating US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

China’s Brain-Computer Interface Industry Enters a Phase of Diverging Development Paths

China’s brain-computer interface (BCI) industry is moving into a new stage of development, as policymakers, hospitals, and companies seek to translate years of research into clinical applications.

Iran has not changed its decision to abstain from talks with US - Iranian media

Despite US President Trump telling the New York Post that the US delegation is en route to Pakistan, Iran has not ’’altered its decision to abstain’’ from the talks, according to Iran’s hard-line Tasnim news agency which is affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Japan issues rare special advisory over chance of more powerful quake

Authorities have warned residents of northeastern Japan to prepare for an even larger earthquake after a magnitude 7.7 quake struck off the coast of Iwate on Monday, triggering tsunami across a broad swath of the area.

Trump ‘considering’ lifting naval blockade

Donald Trump will consider lifting the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in order to overcome the deadlock in peace talks.

Fire at Rajasthan refinery site a day before PM Modi’s inauguration

A fire broke out at the Pachpadra Refinery in Balotra on Monday afternoon — just a day before its scheduled inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Philippines, US and allies start military exercises testing ’real‑world’ readiness

Philippine and U.S. forces will carry out maritime strike drills on a remote Philippine ‌island near Taiwan during annual exercises that started on Monday, which Manila’s military chief said would test their readiness under ’’real‑world conditions’’.