Iran’s foreign minister arrives in Pakistan, Trump expects offer satisfying US demands

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday to discuss proposals ​for restarting peace talks with the U.S., offering some hope for an end to the eight-week war that has killed thousands and sown turmoil in global markets.

China’s global EV push reflects its ambition - and harsh economics at home

From robotaxis to flying cars, China is working to export more of its cutting-edge vehicle ​technology - a strategy that reflects both its global ambition and hard economic realities.

Oil rises above $106 per barrel as US, Iran deadlocked in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices have jumped on heightened tensions between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz following Washington and Tehran’s tit-for-tat captures of commercial vessels.

MK Stalin, Vijay, EPS face high-stakes battles in key Tamil Nadu seats

The electoral battlelines are drawn, and voting day is here in Tamil Nadu, which goes to the polls in a single phase on April 23. The ruling DMK – in alliance with Congress and DMDK – faces AIADMK, which has tied up with BJP and PMK.

Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as it tightened its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was indefinitely calling ​off attacks, with no sign of peace talks restarting.

Germany expects to sign submarine deal with India ’soon’, defence minister says

Germany expects to soon ​sign a final ‌agreement with India about a planned $8 billion ​submarine cooperation between ​the two countries, Defence ⁠Minister Boris Pistorius ​told reporters on Wednesday.

China’s Xpeng expects to start delivering ’flying’ cars in 2027

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng (9868.HK), expects to start large-scale ​production of its ’’flying’’ cars next year and of its humanoid robots in ‌the fourth quarter of 2026, President Brian Gu told Reuters on Thursday.

Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in football World Cup

An envoy to Donald Trump has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Air India mulls broad flight cuts amid high fuel costs

Tata Group-owned Air India is weighing a significant scale-back of its flight operations after reportedly posting a loss of nearly Rs 20,000 crore in FY26, amid persistent operational headwinds and elevated aviation fuel costs, businessline newspaper reported on Thursday quoting industry sources.

Pakistan’s DAP crisis deepens amid Hormuz disruption

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a sharp escalation in global fertiliser prices, with urea surging nearly 47% in under a month. For Pakistan, the shock is not just about rising costs; it exposes a deeper structural weakness in its agricultural input economy.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches

Iran’s chief negotiator in talks with the US said it is ’’not possible’’ for the Strait of Hormuz to be opened due to ’’the blatant violations of the ceasefire’’ by the US and Israel.

US Navy chief leaving post ’effective immediately’, Pentagon says

US Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving the Trump administration, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday.

Thirteen killed in second India fireworks blast in three days

At least 13 people have been killed in an explosion at a firecracker factory in India’s southern state of Kerala, officials say.

World’s biggest maker of condoms set to raise prices due to Iran war

The boss of the world’s biggest condom maker, Karex, says the firm will raise its prices by up to 30% or possibly more if the Iran war continues to disrupt supplies of the raw materials used in its products.

Gold rises as oil weakens after US extends ceasefire with Iran

Gold prices firmed on Wednesday as lower oil prices, following a U.S. extension of a ceasefire with Iran, eased ‌fears of an inflation spike and prolonged high interest rates.

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.