China and Philippines clash over disputed Sandy Cay in the Spratly Islands

China and the Philippines have clashed over Sandy Cay in the South China Sea as the two countries strengthen efforts to assert sovereignty over the disputed reef.

President Murmu presents Padma Shri to Kuwaiti Yoga enthusiast

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday presented the prestigious Padma Shri award to Ali Jaber Al-Sabah for promoting Yoga.

Pakistan minister warns of possible Indian military strike in 24-36 hours

Pakistan’s minister for information and broadcasting says Islamabad has “credible intelligence” that India intends to launch a military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours, as tensions between the two countries escalate following a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.

US carrier fleet deployed to Philippine Sea

A US aircraft carrier is conducting maritime operations in the Philippine Sea, the body of water on the country’s northeastern side opposite the West Philippine Sea.

Spain and Portugal declare states of emergency after massive power outage

Spain and Portugal are reeling from a massive, unexplained power outage that knocked out traffic lights, caused chaos on roads and in airports, and prompted both countries to declare a state of emergency.

Canada’s Liberals projected to win election overshadowed by Trump’s threats

Canada’s Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, is on course to win the country’s federal election, Canadian media projects, following a campaign overshadowed by provocations and tariffs from US President Donald Trump.

Australia’s ruling party to hike student visa fees again in pre-election pledge

Australia’s ruling Labor Party said on Monday it would raise visa fees for international students to A$2,000 ($1,279) if reelected, the latest measure aimed at the lucrative education sector that has been a major source of immigration.

Unseen in 30 years: How U.S. tariffs risk stagflation

Robin Xing, Chief China Economist at Morgan Stanley, warns that the U.S. tariff offensive represents “a transformation unseen in the past 30 years” and cautions that its repercussions may reshape American fortunes for years to come.

Pak: PkMAP stages rally in Quetta against Afghan refugees’ repatriation

Members and supporters of the Pashtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) staged a rally in Quetta on Saturday to protest against the government’s policy of forcibly repatriating Afghan refugees, urging authorities to reconsider and halt the deportations, Dawn reported.

North Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia, hails ’heroes’

North Korea confirmed for the first time on Monday that it had sent troops to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine under orders from leader Kim Jong Un and that it had helped regain control of Russian territory occupied by Ukraine.

India seeks new trade opportunities with Croatia and Netherlands to diversify trade partnerships

In an effort to diversify its trade partnerships and explore new markets, India has actively engaged with Croatia and the Netherlands.

Taiwan cracks down on holders of Chinese ID amid fears over propaganda and espionage

Taiwan has launched a crackdown on holders of illegal Chinese identity documents, revoking the Taiwanese status of more than 20 people and putting tens of thousands of Chinese-born residents under scrutiny.

Nine people killed after car plows into crowd at Vancouver Filipino festival

A driver plowed a car into a crowd at a street festival celebrating Filipino heritage in Vancouver on Saturday night, killing at least nine people and injuring others.

Steel Arteries: Southeast Asia’s Race to Reinvent Urban Transport

Earlier this month, Cambodia’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport, together with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, announced plans for Phnom Penh’s first metro system. The proposed network—four lines and over 100 kilometres—is the latest signal of Southeast Asia’s growing appetite for modern urban transit.

India’s hostile actions denounced across political spectrum

As Pakistan and India teeter on the brink of another clash, political parties from across the spectrum denounced the series of hostile measures, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, announced by New Delhi in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack.

Norwegian athletes warned not to eat meat in China due to risk of failed dope tests

Norwegian athletes have been advised by the organisation responsible for training the country’s elite competitors not to eat any type of meat while competing in China due to fears it could cause a positive doping test.

Pakistan troops open fire across at multiple locations along LoC in J&K, Indian Army hits back

Pakistan Army troops opened fire at multiple locations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday in an apparent attempt to breach the ceasefire agreement, leading to the Indian Army hitting back effectively, news agency PTI reported, citing sources.

China sends Boeing planes back to US over tariffs

China has sent back planes it ordered from the US in its latest retaliation over Trump tariffs, the boss of aircraft maker Boeing has said.

Protests in PoGB over resource exploitation and compensation refusal for displaced residents

The “Huqooq Do, Dam Banao” (Give Rights, Build Dam) movement in Pakistan Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) has intensified as protesters have blocked the Karakoram Highway for traffic. Launched on February 16, the movement gained momentum as people from various regions of PoGB convened in Chilas to demand compensation from the federal government for constructing the Diamer-Bhasha hydroelectric project on their land.

Apple, Meta fined as EU presses ahead with tech probes

Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab was fined 500 million euros ($570 million) on Wednesday and Meta (META.O), opens new tab 200 million euros, as European Union antitrust regulators handed out the first sanctions under landmark legislation aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech.

April sees unprecedented growth of India’s new export orders, PMI shows

April sees unprecedented growth of new export orders buoyed by the 90-day pause in the implementation of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, HSBC Flash India PMI said.

China’s bid to control the Dalai Lama: A spiritual and cultural power grab

As the 14th Dalai Lama nears his 90th birthday this July, an existential battle looms over the future of Tibetan Buddhism

Widespread protests erupt in Sindh over Indus canal project

Nationalist parties, attorneys, farmers, writers, and members of civil society are protesting and staging sit-ins throughout Sindh against the federal government’s proposal to dig six new canals from the River Indus, claiming it is an attempt to seize the state’s water resources, according to a report by The Balochistan Post (TBP).

PM Modi welcomes US VP JD Vance and family at his official residence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met US Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by the Second Lady Usha Vance and their children, at his Lok Kalyan Marg residence.

Who will be the next pope? Some potential candidates to succeed Francis

A ‘continuity’ pick, the possible first Asian pope or first black pontiff in centuries are among likely contenders

Pope Francis has died, the Vatican says

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday, ending an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension as he sought to overhaul the hidebound institution.

India, France to sign their largest ever deal for Rafale-Marine fighter jets on April 28

India and France are expected to sign their largest-ever defence deal for the sale of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft for the Indian Navy on April 28 in the presence of French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu.

Zelenskyy accuses China of supplying Russia with weapons

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that China was supplying weapons and gunpowder to Russia, the first time he has openly accused Beijing of direct military assistance for Moscow.

Can Uncle Sam’s baton still conduct the orchestra?

“Trade wars are good, and easy to win,” U.S. President Donald Trump once asserted-until April 9, when he paused his new “reciprocal” tariffs for 90 days on all countries except China. Just two days later, certain electronics, including smartphones and semiconductors, were initially exempted from the 125% tariffs imposed on Chinese imports.

DeepSeek poses ‘profound’ security threat, U.S. house panel claims

Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek is a ’’profound threat” to U.S. national security, a bipartisan House committee said Wednesday, urging Nvidia to hand over information on sales of chips that the startup may have used to develop its breakthrough chatbot model.