A boat carrying hundreds of passengers capsized in the Andaman Sea, triggering a major search and rescue operation. Authorities say nearly 250 people are missing, raising fears of a large-scale maritime tragedy.


Andaman Sea Boat Tragedy: Boat Capsizes In Andaman Sea, Nearly 250 Go Missing 

South Africa has been effectively barred from attending the G20 finance ministers’ meeting in Washington, after the United States refused to accredit its delegation. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirmed that South Africa will not participate, saying officials were denied access to the finance track discussions.

South Africa Barred From G20 Finance Summit Amid US Accreditation Dispute 


Super Typhoon Sinlaku has rapidly intensified in the western Pacific and is now threatening the Mariana Islands, including the U.S. territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. The storm has become the strongest weather system on Earth so far in 2026.


Super Typhoon Sinlaku Intensifies, Targets Mariana Islands 

Dozens of people have died in Angola after heavy rains triggered severe flooding across several regions, including the capital Luanda. Torrential downpours submerged streets, destroyed homes, and forced thousands of residents to flee their neighborhoods.

Angola Floods: Deadly Floods Ravage Angola, Dozens Reported Dead

Days before Pakistan had helped to secure a ceasefire in the Iran war this week, the United Arab Emirates was seeking repayment of a US$3.5 billion deposit from Islamabad’s central bank.
The withdrawal, brushed off as a “routine financial transaction” by Pakistan’s foreign ministry, equated to roughly 21 per cent of the country’s foreign exchange reserves. It was accompanied by a wave of criticism on Emirati social media directed at Islamabad.

Pakistan Seeks Financial Aid From Saudi Arabia, China After UAE Loan Repayment 

BTS officially launched their highly anticipated 2026 ‘Arirang’ World Tour in Goyang, marking a powerful reunion between the global K-pop supergroup and their devoted fanbase, ARMY. Despite heavy rain, thousands gathered at the Asian Games Stadium to welcome the group back on stage, celebrating their return with emotional performances and high-energy moments.

BTS Arirang' World Tour: BTS Launches 2026 'Arirang' World Tour In Goyang

Venezuela has signed major oil agreements with Chevron aimed at boosting production in the country’s vast crude reserves. The deals were signed with state oil company Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), allowing Chevron to expand its operations in the Orinoco Oil Belt, one of the world’s largest oil reserves.

Venezuela Signs Key Oil Deals With Chevron 

From a garage start-up to one of the world's most influential tech giants, a new museum in Utrecht traces 50 years of Apple. The immersive space recreates the early days of Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, and walks visitors through decades of innovation. Featuring more than 5,000 items, the exhibition showcases everything from early computers and colourful iMacs to the devices that reshaped modern life, including the iPod and the iPhone.


Apple Marks 50 Years: From Garage Startup To Global Tech Giant 

Xi Jinping met a senior leader from Kuomintang in Beijing to discuss cross-strait relations and regional stability. The leader of Taiwan's largest opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT) won election as KMT chairwoman in October and has signalled a swing towards even closer ties with Beijing than her predecessor ​Eric Chu, who did not visit China during his term as chairman that began in 2021.


China-Taiwan Ties: Xi Jinping Meets Taiwan opposition Leader In Beijing  

A Pakistani national, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, has pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court for plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on a Jewish centre in Brooklyn, New York.

Pakistani National Shahzeb Khan Pleads Guilty In New York Jewish Centre Attack Plan

Based on reports from April 2026, Pakistani Senator Mushahid Hussain has claimed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is "stuck and helpless" due to financial pressures stemming from its involvement in regional conflicts, particularly in Sudan and Yemen. 

Pakistani Senator Mushahid Hussain Mocks UAE On Loan Repayments 

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 

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

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: Astronauts Set New Distance Record During Historic Lunar Flyby 

As Hungary heads towards a pivotal election, voters who came of age under Prime Minister Viktor ​Orban have emerged as a key group driving support for the opposition, with some saying they will leave the country if the veteran leader is ‌re-elected. Orban, 62, a eurosceptic nationalist, is facing the biggest threat to his 16-year grip on power, with most opinion polls showing centre-right rival Peter Magyar and his Tisza Party on course to defeat him in Sunday's election.

Hungary Parliamentary Election: Political Battle Intensifies In Hungary

The spacecraft had been sending back “ghostly” and garbled signals due to a malfunction in its Flight Data Subsystem (FDS), raising concerns about its future. Despite the enormous distance—which causes a one-day delay in communication—engineers managed to diagnose and resolve the issue.


NASA Voyager 1: Voyager 1 Sends Mystery Signal From 26 Billion Kilometers Away 

The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis 2 mission just notched a major milestone: They're closer to the moon than they are to Earth. Jacki Mahaffey, a Capsule Communicator (CAPCOM) at Johnson Space Center in Houston, radioed the news to the quartet around midnight EDT (0400 GMT) on Saturday morning (April 4).


NASA: What Are Artemis II Astronauts Eating in Space 

 Pakistan is staring at a fresh financial squeezes critical foreign loans come due, and support from allies turns uncertain. The country is now battling pressures on multiple fronts. Pakistan’s latest financial stress point begins with the UAE. Islamabad is set to repay 3.5 billion dollars to Abu Dhabi this month, after the UAE refused to extend its long-standing loan rollovers.


Pakistan’s Financial Stress Reaches Breaking Point

Kuwait says two power and water desalination plants were targeted in attacks attributed to Iran, raising serious concerns over the safety of critical infrastructure in the Gulf region. Authorities reported material damage to facilities and generator units, while emergency teams rushed to maintain electricity and water supply continuity. 


Iran Strikes Kuwait: Kuwait Says Air Defences Responding To Missile, Drone Attack

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed Randy George, the top general in the U.S. Army, in a sudden leadership shake-up during the ongoing US-Iran war. The Pentagon confirmed that George would retire immediately, even though his four-year term was expected to run until 2027.


US-Iran War: Hegseth Removes Top Army General, Pentagon Provides No Reason For Decision

NASA’s Orion spacecraft successfully completed a key separation milestone during the Artemis II mission sequence, marking another major step toward returning humans to the Moon. Artemis II is designed to test critical deep-space systems with astronauts onboard before future lunar landing missions under the Artemis program.


Artemis II Sets Stage for Future Moon Landing | NASA's Orion Spacecraft Separates Successfully 

Financial markets had rallied on Wednesday on expectations president trump's address to the nation to be de-escalatory. Instead, he said the war will continue until late-April, and threatened to strike Iranian power plants. In response, all assets that were rallying on peace hopes sold off immediately.


US-Iran War:  Stocks Drop And Oil Climbs After Trump's Address

Foreign central banks are dumping US Treasuries at the fastest pace since 2012, as the Iran war hits finances of oil importing countries. Rising geopolitical risk, surging oil prices, and currency market turmoil amid the Iran war are working against demand for US Government debt.


US-Iran War: Foreign Central Banks Shun US Treasuries

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