Since 2018, China has faced increasing pressure to move its industrial chains, especially to Southeast Asian, South Asian and Latin American countries. In particular, could Mexico, which is in the US' nearshore outsourcing strategy, and Vietnam and India, which are in the friendly-shore outsourcing strategy, form a real challenge to China's status.

India pitches itself as world's factory, China still remains number 1

Taiwan has lived for decades under constant threat of an invasion by China. Beijing claims Taiwan as a part of its territory to be seized one day, even by force if required. However, many Taiwanese people consider their self-ruled island to be distinct - whether or not independence is ever officially declared. Now, French president Macron has said France won't be a US Vassal on Taiwan. China has never renounced the use of force to bring the democratically governed island under its control. Beijing plans to control strategic choke points and deny access to foreign forces. Some analysts say Macron is seeking to safeguard French interests in the Asia-pacific region. Paris sees itself as a player in the Asia-pacific, due to its overseas territories and military deployments.

Macron backs 'One China'; Paris has overseas territories & military deployments in Asia-Pacific

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived in the Chinese city of Shanghai on Wednesday to kick off a state visit that aims to set relations between the two emerging powers back on track.

Brazil's Lula lands in China for state visit

Greek lawmaker Eva Kaili, who became the face of the so-called Qatargate corruption scandal that shook the European Parliament, will be granted house arrest, a Belgian judge said on Wednesday.

EU corruption scandal: Eva Kaili moved to house arrest

Some protesters in The Hague theatre Tuesday brandished a banner calling Macron the "president of violence and hypocrisy." Watch the video to know more.

Protesters shout down Macron on visit to the Netherlands

Recent Chinese air and sea drills simulating an encirclement of Taiwan were intended as a “serious warning” to pro-independence politicians on the self-governing island and their foreign supporters, a Chinese spokesperson said on April 12.

Taiwan claims China is getting ready to 'launch a war' as Beijing issues 'serious warning'

The Indian rupee declined past the key psychological mark of 82 per dollar on Tuesday on likely corporate outflows and importer demand for the greenback, traders said.

Rupee falls past 82/$ despite dollar weakness; outflows likely

The United States will investigate the leak of classified documents and “turn over every rock” until the source is found, its military chief says. Watch the video to know more.

‘Turn over every rock’: US vows to find source of intel leaks

The UK is among a number of countries with military special forces operating inside Ukraine, according to one of dozens of documents leaked online.

Ukraine war: Leak shows Western special forces on the ground

Taiwan said on Wednesday it had successfully urged China to drastically cut its plan to close airspace north of the island, averting wider travel disruption in a period of high tension in the region due to China's military exercises.

Taiwan says it convinced China to rein in no-fly zone plan

Nearly two years after the Pegasus controversy, researchers at Microsoft and digital rights group Citizen Lab have suggested the use of another Israeli spyware by governments in at least 10 countries.

Another Pegasus-like snooping tool used in 10 countries: Report

The Shiveluch volcano erupted in Russia, sending clouds of ash and smoke up into the atmosphere which covered an area thousands of square miles wide.

Russian volcano blacks out the Sun, turns day into night in Kamchatka region

In the latest,&nbsp;The United States has said it is still examining&nbsp;an apparent leak&nbsp;of documents containing US military intelligence, which a Pentagon spokesman said could pose “a very serious risk to national security” and lead to the spread of misinformation. In other news, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered it's global growth forecast for 2023 to 2.8 per cent. Additionally, US president Joe Biden has taken off to north Ireland to mark the 25-year-anniversary of the peace deal.

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Leaked Pentagon documents regarding Ukraine and several other countries have been making news across the world. The latest revelation made by the documents tells how the United States has been spying on South Korea and divulges information about Seoul's stand on the Ukraine war. The leaked documents carry information about a sensitive conversation held between high-level South Korean officials on whether to send weapons to Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/imf-lowers-2023-global-growth-forecast-to-28-maintains-52-growth-forecast-for-china-581384">IMF lowers 2023 global growth forecast to 2.8%, maintains 5.2% growth forecast for China</a>

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) slightly lowered its outlook for the global economy on Tuesday, saying that the global economy will grow by 2.8 per cent this year. It also predicted that most countries will avoid a recession this year despite economic and geopolitical concerns.

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Hours after concluding its three-day military drills on the Taiwan Straits, the Chinese military posted a simulation video showing how it could launch a full-scale attack against the self-ruled nation if war ever breaks out.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-president-erdogan-launches-election-campaign-promises-to-boost-economic-growth-581409">Turkey President Erdogan launches election campaign, promises to boost economic growth</a>

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As Turkey goes to polls on May 14, President Tayyip Erdogan launched his re-election campaign on Tuesday with a focus on slashing inflation to single digits and boosting economic growth. Erdogan has held the post of president for over two decades now.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-reaches-northern-ireland-to-mark-25-year-anniversary-of-peace-deal-581375">Biden heads to Northern Ireland to mark 25-year anniversary of peace deal</a>

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United States President Joe Biden will reach&nbsp;Belfast on Tuesday at a time when Northern Ireland is going through a delicate political situation to mark the peace deal's 25-year anniversary that ended 30 years of bloodshed.

Biden, who is known for his pro-Irish views, will have to carefully tread as the devolved power-sharing government, which was an important part of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, is still being boycotted by the largest pro-British unionist party.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-india-only-malay-indian-muslim-couple-in-singapore-denied-free-ramadan-snacks-at-fairprice-581387">'No India, only Malay': Indian muslim couple in Singapore denied free Ramadan snacks at FairPrice</a>

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A famous retail supermarket&nbsp;in Singapore has apologised after telling a Muslim couple of Indian descent that they couldn't sample the free sweets it was offering during Ramadan because they were Malays-only, according to Live Mint.&nbsp;

Jahabar Shalih, 36, and his wife Farah Nadya, 35, claimed a male employee at the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC)-run supermarket "shooed" them away from the snack stand on April 9 while they were doing their regular grocery shopping with their two young children, according to a report from Channel News Asia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kentucky-bank-shooting-gunman-live-streamed-attack-which-killed-five-in-louisville-581211">Kentucky bank shooting: Gunman live-streamed attack which killed five in Louisville</a>

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In yet another shooting incident in the United States, five people were killed and at least eight others were injured on Monday (April 10) in the US city of Louisville, Kentucky. The authorities also revealed that the shooter, a 25-year-old bank employee, live-streamed the attack when he opened fire at his workplace.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fall-of-credit-suisse-not-a-fall-of-switzerland-says-president-581388">Fall of Credit Suisse not a fall of Switzerland, says president</a>

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Swiss President Alain Berset on Tuesday (April 11) defended Credit Suisse takeover by UBS saying that letting Credit Suisse fall would have triggered a catastrophe. He was addressing an extraordinary session of Swiss parliament. The session was called to debate the controversial March 19 deal that was arranged by the government quickly behind closed doors.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-hundreds-forced-to-evacuate-after-wildfire-in-a-seaside-city-581247">South Korea: Hundreds forced to evacuate after wildfire in a seaside city</a>

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Over 500 residents of South Korea’s eastern coastal city of Gangneung had to be evacuated, on Tuesday (April 11) after a wildfire fueled by strong winds and dry weather began on a mountain, said the officials. Dozens of homes have been destroyed, as per media reports, while the Korea Forest Service said firefighters have extinguished around 88 per cent of the fire, as of 3:30 pm (local time).&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-thomas-tuchel-faces-stern-man-city-challenge-in-first-european-contest-benfica-host-inter-581356">Champions League: Thomas Tuchel faces stern Man City challenge in first European contest; Benfica host Inter</a>

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Thomas Tuchel will face a stern challenge in his first Champions League (CL) match in charge as Bayern Munich take on tournament favourites Manchester City. Sacked as Chelsea coach in September 2022, Tuchel and Pep Guardiola will reignite their rivalry at the European stage, having last met in the competition in the final of the 2021 edition, with Chelsea winning the Champions League. In the other tie of the night, former champions Benfica take on Inter Milan in Lisbon.

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In the latest, The United States has said it is still examining an apparent leak of documents containing US military intelligence, which a Pentagon spokesman said could pose “a very serious risk to national security” and lead to the spread of misinformation.

In the latest, The United States has said it is still examining an apparent leak of documents containing US military intelligence, which a Pentagon spokesman said could pose “a very serious risk to national security” and lead to the spread of misinformation. In other news, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered it's global growth forecast for 2023 to 2.8 per cent. Additionally, US president Joe Biden has taken off to north Ireland to mark the 25-year-anniversary of the peace deal. Click on the headlines to read more. Leaked Pentagon documents reveal South Korea's turmoil over sending arms to Ukraine Leaked Pentagon documents regarding Ukraine and several other countries have been making news across the world. The latest revelation made by the documents tells how the United States has been spying on South Korea and divulges information about Seoul's stand on the Ukraine war. The leaked documents carry information about a sensitive conversation held between high-level South Korean officials on whether to send weapons to Ukraine. IMF lowers 2023 global growth forecast to 2.8%, maintains 5.2% growth forecast for China The International Monetary Fund (IMF) slightly lowered its outlook for the global economy on Tuesday, saying that the global economy will grow by 2.8 per cent this year. It also predicted that most countries will avoid a recession this year despite economic and geopolitical concerns. Chinese military releases simulation clip of how it will attack Taiwan if war breaks out. Watch Hours after concluding its three-day military drills on the Taiwan Straits, the Chinese military posted a simulation video showing how it could launch a full-scale attack against the self-ruled nation if war ever breaks out. Turkey President Erdogan launches election campaign, promises to boost economic growth As Turkey goes to polls on May 14, President Tayyip Erdogan launched his re-election campaign on Tuesday with a focus on slashing inflation to single digits and boosting economic growth. Erdogan has held the post of president for over two decades now. Biden heads to Northern Ireland to mark 25-year anniversary of peace deal United States President Joe Biden will reach Belfast on Tuesday at a time when Northern Ireland is going through a delicate political situation to mark the peace deal's 25-year anniversary that ended 30 years of bloodshed. Biden, who is known for his pro-Irish views, will have to carefully tread as the devolved power-sharing government, which was an important part of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, is still being boycotted by the largest pro-British unionist party. 'No India, only Malay': Indian muslim couple in Singapore denied free Ramadan snacks at FairPrice A famous retail supermarket in Singapore has apologised after telling a Muslim couple of Indian descent that they couldn't sample the free sweets it was offering during Ramadan because they were Malays-only, according to Live Mint. Jahabar Shalih, 36, and his wife Farah Nadya, 35, claimed a male employee at the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC)-run supermarket "shooed" them away from the snack stand on April 9 while they were doing their regular grocery shopping with their two young children, according to a report from Channel News Asia. Kentucky bank shooting: Gunman live-streamed attack which killed five in Louisville In yet another shooting incident in the United States, five people were killed and at least eight others were injured on Monday (April 10) in the US city of Louisville, Kentucky. The authorities also revealed that the shooter, a 25-year-old bank employee, live-streamed the attack when he opened fire at his workplace. Fall of Credit Suisse not a fall of Switzerland, says president Swiss President Alain Berset on Tuesday (April 11) defended Credit Suisse takeover by UBS saying that letting Credit Suisse fall would have triggered a catastrophe. He was addressing an extraordinary session of Swiss parliament. The session was called to debate the controversial March 19 deal that was arranged by the government quickly behind closed doors. South Korea: Hundreds forced to evacuate after wildfire in a seaside city Over 500 residents of South Korea’s eastern coastal city of Gangneung had to be evacuated, on Tuesday (April 11) after a wildfire fueled by strong winds and dry weather began on a mountain, said the officials. Dozens of homes have been destroyed, as per media reports, while the Korea Forest Service said firefighters have extinguished around 88 per cent of the fire, as of 3:30 pm (local time). Champions League: Thomas Tuchel faces stern Man City challenge in first European contest; Benfica host Inter Thomas Tuchel will face a stern challenge in his first Champions League (CL) match in charge as Bayern Munich take on tournament favourites Manchester City. Sacked as Chelsea coach in September 2022, Tuchel and Pep Guardiola will reignite their rivalry at the European stage, having last met in the competition in the final of the 2021 edition, with Chelsea winning the Champions League. In the other tie of the night, former champions Benfica take on Inter Milan in Lisbon.

Top 10 world news: Biden visits northern Ireland, IMF lowers 2023 global growth forecast, and more

Corporate America is facing its sharpest drop in profits since the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Wall Street forecasts, as high inflation squeezes margins and fears of an impending recession hold back demand.

US companies face biggest decline in profits since Covid shutdowns

Beijing police are investigating after an obsessed fan broke into the hotel room of the current world No 1 table tennis player, Fan Zhendong, and reportedly stole his underwear.

‘I beg you to respect me’: Fan steals underwear of world No 1 table tennis player Fan Zhendong

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he would leave Defence Minister Yoav Gallant in place given an escalating security crisis, reversing a decision to fire the minister that triggered protests and raised alarm abroad.

Israel's Netanyahu reverses decision to fire defence minister amid violent protests

South Africa ranked third in the Crime Index 2023 by World Population Review with more than 76 crimes being committed in the country for every 100,000 people.

South Africa ranks third on list of countries with highest crime rate in 2023

US President Joe Biden arrives in Belfast late on Tuesday at a delicate political time in Northern Ireland as he helps mark the 25-year anniversary of a peace deal that largely ended 30 years of bloodshed there.

Biden heads to Northern Ireland at delicate political juncture

Tens of thousands of junior doctors — qualified physicians who make up nearly half of the medical workforce — are striking for pay rises better aligned with inflation, in the latest disruption to affect the state-funded National Health Service (NHS).

UK braces for 'unparalleled' disruption from doctors' strike

Guinness World Records officially recognised a two-year-old female Chihuahua named Pearl as the world's shortest living dog, measuring a mere 3.59 inches in height and 5.0 inches in length. For comparison, Pearl's length is similar to a dollar bill and shorter than a popsicle stick.

Meet the tiniest dog on Earth, smaller than a popsicle stick

US enforcement agency FBI urges people to use their own charging equipment at airports, hotels and shopping centres. Watch the video to know more.

Juice Jacking: How Hackers can steal your Info when you charge devices

RBL Bank's Strategy Head Jaydeep Iyer expects the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to keep rate hikes on hold for the current fiscal year. The RBI had, on April 6, left its key repo rate unchanged at 6.5 percent.

RBI pause on repo rate hike to help sustain home loan demand: RBL Bank strategy head

While the oscar-winning Indian documentary 'the elephant whisperers' shot in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu Is acclaimed by all, the plight of wild elephants in the state presents a different picture. In recent weeks, several elephants have died of electrocution in Tamil Nadu. Our correspondent Sidharth MP sent us this report.

India: At least 5 elephants died of electrocution in Tamil Nadu in 20 days

Two American high school students have stunned mathematicians after they claimed that they discovered a new way to prove Pythagoras' theorem by using trigonometry- a feat mathematicians thought was impossible.

US Teens Discover New Proof for the Pythagoras' Theorem, stun Mathematicians

Days after a renaming bid that drew sharp criticism, China has now been left fuming over Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Arunachal Pradesh. A foreign ministry spokesperson from the other country insisted that Shah's visit to a 'Chinese territory' had violating Beijing's territorial sovereignty.

China fumes as Amit Shah visits Arunachal Pradesh, dubs it 'violation of territorial sovereignty'

The Department of Justice has launched an inquiry into the recent social media postings of what appears to be a large number of US intelligence documents. The probe takes place as further records that span everything from US help for Ukraine to details about important US allies like Israel surface on Friday, increasing the ramifications of the already concerning leaks. Following social media posts of what appeared to be sensitive information on the war in Ukraine, the Pentagon announced on Thursday that it was investigating the situation.

'Leaked' documents reveal US spying on Russia's war in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview published on Sunday that Europe must not be a "follower" of either the U.S. or China on Taiwan, saying that the bloc risks entanglement in "crises that aren't ours".

Macron says Europe must not be 'follower' of U.S., China on Taiwan

Ukraine's air defense systems could be depleted by the beginning of next month amid heavy fighting against Russian forces, according to what appear to be leaked Pentagon documents.

Ukraine War Plans Leak Prompts Pentagon Investigation

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party would lose 12 seats if an election was held today, a low that the party has not seen in almost two decades, according to a poll released by Israeli news outlet Channel 12.

Israel's Netanyahu rapidly losing popularity, new poll shows

Emine Dzhaparova, Ukraine's first deputy foreign minister, has arrived in India for a four-day visit, the first by a Ukrainian government minister since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February last year.

Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova lands in New Delhi

Taiwan is on “high alert” amidst a series of military drills simulating strikes on Taiwan, said Taiwan’s defence ministry. China, which claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, began three days of military exercises around the island on Saturday (April 8), the day after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen returned from her brief visit to the U.S.

Taiwan Military On “High Alert” Amidst Chinese Drills

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