Crowds gathered along the Normandy Coast to celebrate Easter despite rising living costs and tight household budgets.
Many visitors travelled to the historic coastal towns to enjoy the holiday atmosphere and spring weather.


Easter In France: Crowds Gather Despite Tight Budgets, Easter Crowds Hit Normandy Coast 

NASA’s Artemis II is set for a dramatic moment as the Orion spacecraft reaches the far side of the Moon. During this phase, astronauts aboard Orion spacecraft will temporarily lose all communication with Earth for about 40–41 minutes. This planned blackout is a critical part of the mission, testing deep-space navigation and autonomy.

Artemis II Mission: Trump Speaks To Artemis II Crew After Historic Moon Flyby 

The White House has highlighted the achievements of Operation Epic Fury, showcasing key strike outcomes and military capabilities demonstrated during recent operations linked to the ongoing regional conflict. Officials described the operation as a significant show of strength, underlining the scale and effectiveness of US military coordination and precision strike capabilities.


White House Showcases Operation Epic Fury Strike Achievements 

India has achieved a major milestone as its most advanced nuclear reactor has attained criticality. The development marks a key step in strengthening the country’s nuclear energy capabilities. Watch the full video to know more on this!

Nuclear Milestone: India's Most Advanced Nuclear Reactor Attains Criticality 

Astronauts aboard the Artemis II have made history by traveling farther from Earth than any humans before, surpassing the record set during Apollo 13 in 1970. The milestone comes as the crew journeys around the far side of the Moon in NASA’s Orion spacecraft, marking a major step forward in deep-space exploration and future lunar mission plans.


 Artemis II Astronauts Break Record Farthest Distance From Earth Ever

Former Australian special forces soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested over alleged war crimes committed during the Afghanistan conflict.
Authorities say he faces five counts of war-crime murder linked to incidents between 2009 and 2012. Investigators claim the victims were unarmed Afghan civilians who were under military control at the time.

Australia EX Soldier Arrested For War Crimes, Arrest Over Alleged Afghanistan Crime

To Lam has begun his five-year term as Vietnam’s president after lawmakers unanimously backed his bid, marking a major political development in the country’s leadership. His appointment consolidates authority at the top level and signals continuity in Vietnam’s governance and policy direction in the coming years.


Vietnam: Lawmakers Unanimously Back to Lam's Presidency Bid | To Lam Begins 5-Yr Term As President  

As tensions rise in the ongoing US-Iran conflict, US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran ahead of a key deadline linked to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Washington has threatened strong consequences if Tehran fails to comply, raising fears of further escalation across the region.


US-Iran War: Trump Warns Iran As Strait Of Hormuz Deadline Nears

Amid escalating tensions in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, the Israeli military has issued a warning urging train passengers across Iran to avoid rail travel and stay away from railway infrastructure for safety reasons. The advisory, issued in Persian, signals potential risks to transport networks as military operations intensify in the region. 


Israel-Iran War: Israeli Military Warns Train Passenger in Iran

Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter is being positioned as a potential successor, according to South Korea’s intelligence agency. Lawmakers cited “credible intelligence” suggesting she may be emerging as the likely heir, marking a possible shift toward a fourth-generation leadership transition in North Korea.


South Korea Agency: Intel Suggests Kim Jong Un's Daughter As Heir

Amid a worsening energy crisis, Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office has announced that markets and shopping malls across the country will close by 8:00 PM to conserve electricity. The move is part of emergency measures aimed at managing power shortages and reducing pressure on the national grid as authorities work to stabilise energy supply.


Pakistan Energy Crisis | Pak PM Office: Markets, Malls Will Be Closed at 8:00 PM

The conflict with Iran has caused U.S. fuel prices to surge, with diesel reaching over 5.5 dollars per gallon. That is driving up transportation and logistics costs significantly.


US Inflation Pressures Rise on Iran War

China’s rapid shift to electric vehicles is emerging as a strategic buffer against global oil shocks. As tensions in West Asia raise fears of supply disruptions, the world’s largest crude importer is increasingly relying on EV adoption to reduce its dependence on imported oil.


China EV Shift Shields Oil Shock Risks

The global boom in artificial intelligence is now triggering a growing energy backlash, with governments and communities pushing back against power-hungry data centres. In the U.S., tech giants including Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta are facing rising resistance as states move to restrict or pause new data centre projects.


US Data Centers Face Growing Resistance 

Iranian officials have urged civilians to form “human chains” around key power plants after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened massive strikes on Iran’s infrastructure. The call was made ahead of a deadline set by Trump related to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil corridor.


US-Iran War Explodes: Tehran Calls For ‘Human Shields’ After Trump's Deadly War Threat

US-Iran War: US President's Latest Warning As Hormuz Deadline Looms

US President Donald Trump has praised a high-risk rescue mission that brought back a downed American airman stranded behind enemy lines in Iran during the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The operation, involving special forces and multiple aircraft, was described as one of the most daring search-and-rescue missions in recent military history.


US-Iran War: US President Hails Daring Rescue Behind Enemy Lines

Bitchat has reportedly been taken down in China following regulatory orders from authorities, raising fresh concerns over digital platform compliance and internet controls in the country. However, the messaging platform remains accessible to users outside China, where services continue to operate normally.


China: Bitchat Taken Down Over Regulatory Orders | Still Available Outside China

Severe flooding across Afghanistan has affected nearly 6,000 families and destroyed around 300 homes, according to authorities. Heavy rains and flash floods have caused widespread damage to infrastructure, farmland, and residential areas, as rescue teams continue relief efforts in several provinces.


Afghanistan Floods: Nearly 6,000 Families Affected, 300 Homes Destroyed, Say Authorities

Artemis II Mission: Trump Talks To Artemis II Crew After Historic Moon Flyby

Iran has just launched its most devastating missile barrage to date, targeting the heart of Israel. Harrowing footage from Haifa where a residential building has partially collapsed following a direct hit, leaving four people dead and many more missing. We break down the new cluster munition technology being used by the IRGC and the catastrophic failure of regional air defences. As Tel Aviv burns and the death toll rises, is this the start of the final escalation?  


Israel-Iran War: Tel Aviv Under Fire After Tehran Launches New Missile Barrage

Senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy makes history by becoming India’s first openly queer Member of Parliament after taking oath in the Rajya Sabha. Her entry into Parliament marks a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ representation in Indian politics and highlights a key moment for diversity and inclusion in the country’s democratic landscape.


Menaka Guruswamy Becomes India’s First Openly Queer Member of Parliament

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning amid rising tensions with Iran, saying the country could be destroyed “in one night.” Trump set a deadline for Tehran to agree to U.S. demands, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and halting its nuclear ambitions.


US-Iran War: Trump Issues New War Warning, Says 'Iran Could Be Destroyed In One Night'