Oscar winner Gene Hackman and Wife found dead in Santa Fe home

Oscar-winning US actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog have been found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Substandard Chinese military gear forces nations to seek Alternatives

In the high-stakes world of the international arms trade, China has emerged as a major player, positioning itself as an affordable alternative to Western defense suppliers.

Foreign SIM cards in Pakistan raise security and regulatory concerns

Pakistan has experienced a noticeable increase in the use of foreign-registered SIM cards in recent years, prompting concerns among authorities about potential challenges to national security, financial systems, and telecommunications oversight.

China’s J-16 fires at Aussie P-8; Beijing justifies action

In a startlingly familiar scenario, a J-16 fighter jet from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) recently fired flares at an Australian P-8A reconnaissance plane over the disputed waters of the South China Sea.

Virgin Airlines pilot first alerted authorities to Chinese live fire danger

Aviation officials have revealed they first learnt of a potential Chinese ’’live fire’’ military exercise in the Tasman Sea last week after a Virgin Airlines pilot relayed warnings he had picked up mid-flight via an emergency radio frequency.

Environmental cost of rapid growth: China’s struggle with polluted farmland

China’s rapid industrialization over the past few decades has brought significant economic growth and transformed the nation into a global powerhouse.

US sides with Russia in UN resolutions on Ukraine

The US has twice sided with Russia in votes at the UN to mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the Trump administration’s change of stance on the war.

Delta Electronics investing $500 million in India to expand presence

Taiwan-based Delta Electronics is investing $500 million, announced in 2015, under the government’s Make in India initiative to expand its presence in the domestic market, a top company official said.

Pakistani Opposition Leader raises concerns over security in Balochistan

During a recent session of Pakistan’s National Assembly, Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), expressed concern that Pakistan’s authority in Balochistan is weakening.

Trump tariffs shake up China’s factory heartland

In a drab office in China’s industrial heartland, Andy Xiao frets over the future of his shoe materials business, now straining under sweeping tariffs imposed by Donald Trump.

First-ever Conference for Women Peacekeepers to take place in New Delhi

The first-ever Conference for Women Peacekeepers on the theme “Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective” will take place here from Monday.

China conducts second live-fire drill near New Zealand

China’s navy has reportedly conducted a second live-fire exercise in international waters, a day after a similar drill forced multiple airlines to change flight paths between Australia and New Zealand.

Failing the Metropolis: Police ineptitude amidst Karachi’s crime surge

The case of Mustafa Amir, a 23-year-old who was kidnapped and murdered, has been making headlines in Karachi. Mustafa went missing on January 6, 2025, after leaving his home in the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) area.

Germany’s conservatives celebrate, but far right enjoy record result

Friedrich Merz’s conservatives have won Germany’s election, well ahead of rival parties but short of the 30% vote-share they had expected.

India assumes chairmanship of Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation

India has assumed the chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation at the 13th Governing Council Meeting in Male, Maldives.

Hong Kong’s oldest pro-democracy party prepares to shut down

A 30-year-old Hong Kong political party that used to lead the city’s pro-democracy camp before Beijing cracked down on dissent will start preparations to shut down, its leader said Thursday.

U.S. economic outlook: Isolationism is not the solution to structural challenges

One month after Donald Trump took office, U.S. inflation surged to 3% for the first time since June, marking it as one of the administration’s most pressing economic challenges.

U.S. Displaced China as Germany’s Biggest Single Trading Partner in 2024

The United States was Germany’s biggest single trading partner last year for the first time since 2015, displacing China from the top spot as exports to the Asian power declined, official figures showed Wednesday.

Qatar to invest $10bn in India and launch free trade talks

Qatar has agreed to invest $10 billion in India as trade ties between the two deepen.

Spain’s ex-football boss Luis Rubiales fined over forced kiss

A Spanish court on Thursday convicted and fined former football chief Luis Rubiales of sexual assault over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso but acquitted him of the charge of coercion

DeepSeek ’shared user data’ with TikTok owner ByteDance

South Korea has accused Chinese AI startup DeepSeek of sharing user data with the owner of TikTok in China.

Chinese snow village apologises for using cotton wool to create fake snow

A tourist village in China’s south western province of Sichuan famed for its scenic snow landscape said it was sorry for using cotton wool and soapy water to create fake snow after online criticism from visitors went viral.

Canadian warship passing through Taiwan Strait irks China

China’s military on Monday said a Canadian warship which passed through the Taiwan Strait ’’undermines peace.’’

Trump blames Ukraine over war with Russia

United States President Donald Trump has said he will “probably” meet Russian President Vladimir Putin this month while launching a broadside effectively accusing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of being to blame for Moscow’s invasion.

Wave of flu patients ‘overwhelms’ Karachi hospitals; caution advised

Amid an alarming rise of flu cases across Karachi, the provincial health department has issued an alert, directing all officials concerned to take effective measures for the disease management, its monitoring and containment, it emerged on Sunday.

India to make its first chip by October 2025 under plan

India is set to produce its first domestically manufactured semiconductor chip by September or October 2025, according to IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Bus crash in Bolivia kills at least 30 people

More than 30 people have been killed in a bus crash on a mountain road in Bolivia, police say.

Uyghur, Hong Kong diaspora urges Irish govt to prioritise human rights in talks with Chinese Foreign Minister

Uyghurs and Hong Kongers living in Ireland issued an open letter to the Irish government on Monday, urging them to adopt a human-rights-based approach during their discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

All passengers and crew survive plane crash at Toronto airport

All passengers and crew on a flight which crashed and overturned while landing at Toronto Pearson Airport in Canada have survived, the airport’s chief executive has said.

Taiwan detects 24 Chinese military aircrafts near island

Taiwan has detected 24 Chinese military aircraft near the island as a Canadian warship passed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence says.