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’’.

Tehran has ‘no plans to participate’ in new talks

Tehran is not currently planning to take part in new talks with the US, Iran state media reported on Sunday evening, as its military accused America of violating a fragile ceasefire between the two countries, hours after Donald Trump said he was dispatching negotiators to Islamabad.

Major 7.4-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued

An earthquake ‌with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 struck off ​the northeastern coast of ​Japan on Monday afternoon, ⁠the Japan Meteorological ​Agency said.

Louisiana man kills 7 of his children, another child in mass shooting

A gunman in the southern US state of Louisiana killed eight children, including seven of his own, and shot two other people before being killed by police, authorities have said.

India’s space odyssey: ISRO unveils ambitious roadmap toward 2040 Lunar mission

As India looks beyond Earth’s orbit and deeper into space, its human spaceflight ambitions enter a decisive phase, with a series of missions set to shape the country’s next chapter in space exploration.

G7 steps up efforts to break China’s grip on critical minerals

Finance chiefs of the Group of Seven countries agreed Friday to step up cooperation with resource-rich countries and multilateral development banks, with the aim of becoming less dependent on China for critical minerals.

‘We are not afraid of war’: Iranians rally in support of government

Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Tehran in support of Iran’s government, with some voicing a “complete distrust” towards the US and urging Iranian officials not to back down.

US intercepts and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Trump says

The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.

Pakistan deports over five thousand migrants in a single day

The Taliban’s “Commission for Addressing Refugee Problems” says that on Friday, (April 17), 5,450 migrants were deported from Pakistan and entered Afghanistan.

Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked

Iran says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz again to commercial vessels and that any ship that approaches it will be targeted.

Two Indian-flagged vessels attacked by Iran gunboats In Hormuz, crew safe: Sources

Two Indian-flagged vessels were fired at by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz today, sources have said. No one was injured and the vessels were not damaged, they said. The two ships, however, had to turn back after the incident northeast of Oman in the shipping lane critical for oil trade.

Iran tightens Hormuz control, Trump warns against ’blackmail’

Iran said it was tightening control over the Strait ​of Hormuz on Saturday, warning mariners the vital energy route was again ​closed, but President Donald Trump said Tehran could not blackmail the United ⁠States by shutting the waterway.

5.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Pakistan, Afghanistan

Tremor felt across Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, parts of Afghanistan including Kabul, no Immediate damage reported

IRGC says Strait of Hormuz closed again over US blockade

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) headquarters said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state of “strict management” following what it described as Washington’s repeated breaches of commitments by continued blockade.

Pakistan’s diplomatic moment: A bridge of hope in turbulent times

At a moment of sharpened geopolitical strain and deepening mistrust, Pakistan has stepped forward with striking diplomatic poise, emerging as a vital intermediary between the United States and Iran. In a climate where tensions risked spiraling further, Islamabad recognized—and decisively seized—a narrow yet pivotal window to foster dialogue between two long-standing adversaries.

Trump says UFO review uncovered ’interesting’ documents

President Donald Trump said on Friday that his administration’s review of UFO-related ​material uncovered a number of “interesting” documents, adding that an ‌initial tranche of records is expected to be released soon.

Five-point proposal blatantly endorsed the American-Israeli framework

On March 31, 2026, Pakistan and China unveiled a joint five-point proposal for peace in the Middle East. Issued as Press Release No. 85/2026 by Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the document bore both Beijing’s imprimatur and Islamabad’s dateline.

India, Russia discuss steel industry ties in New Delhi meeting

India’s steel secretary ​on Thursday ‌met Russia’s deputy minister ​of industry ​and trade to ⁠discuss ​cooperation in the ​steel sector, the South Asian ​country’s ​steel ministry said.

Oil falls by 11% after Iran’s foreign minister declares Strait of Hormuz open

Oil prices plunged by about 11% on Friday, extending earlier losses, after Iran’s foreign minister said ​that passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of ‌Hormuz was open for the remaining ceasefire period.

China’s Q1 economic rebound faces rough seas as Iran war jolts global outlook

China’s economy picked up speed early in 2026, riding an export surge before the Iran war sent energy costs soaring and put global demand - vital to Beijing’s ​growth ambitions - at risk.

Trump says Iran agreed to ‘never’ close Strait of Hormuz again

The US president Donald Trump says Iran has “agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again.”

Iran says Hormuz open for commercial vessels after Lebanon ceasefire

Iran on Friday said the Strait of Hormuz has been opened to all commercial vessels for the remaining duration of the ceasefire, stating that the move is in line with the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement.

Gandhara legacy and modern diplomacy: Opportunities and constraints for Pakistan

Pakistan’s recent efforts to position itself as a custodian of Buddhist heritage, through international conferences and the promotion of the Gandhara legacy, represent a calculated exercise in cultural diplomacy.

Myanmar reduces ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence, her lawyer says

Myanmar has reduced the sentence of imprisoned ex-leader Aung San ​Suu Kyi, her lawyer told Reuters on Friday.