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

Gold has reached a significant milestone, with its share in global central bank reserves rising to 24 percent. That marks a 30-year high and reflects a strategic shift by central banks towards diversification.


Gold Makes History, Becomes Top Reserve Asset 

A major 7.4-magnitude offshore quake struck in eastern Indonesia on Thursday, badly damaging a sports committee building in Manado, the capital city of North Sulawesi.


Indonesia Earthquake: Huge 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Eastern Indonesia, Aftershocks Expected

"Fakhar Zaman has been suspended for two HBL PSL matches after he was found guilty of a Level 3 offence for breaching Article 2.14 of the applicable Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel during the Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings match on Sunday," PSL said in a media release.


Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman Found Guilty For Ball Tempering; Banned From Two PSL Match

NASA has begun the official countdown for the next launch under its Artemis program aimed at returning humans to the Moon. The mission marks a key step in testing systems that will carry astronauts on future lunar expeditions. The Artemis launch is expected to pave the way for long-term human presence on the Moon and future missions to Mars.


NASA Artemis Mission: Nasa Begins Countdown For Moon Launch 

A major global review analysing more than 100 studies has found strong evidence linking vaping to serious health risks, including lung and oral cancer. Researchers warn that chemicals in e-cigarette vapor can damage lung tissue and oral cells, potentially increasing cancer risk over time.


Vaping Causes Lung And Oral Cancer, Over 100 Studies Across The World Analysed 

Deadly floods triggered by heavy rains have killed dozens of people across Pakistan and Afghanistan. The disaster has damaged homes, roads, and infrastructure in several regions already facing instability. Rescue teams are struggling to reach affected communities as the humanitarian crisis deepens.


Pakistan Floods: Deadly Floods Kill Dozens In Pak, Afghanistan Amid War | Pakistan-Afghanistan War

The Plateau State government in central Nigeria declared a two-day curfew in the Jos North Local Government Area after an overnight attack in the Angwan Rukuba district of the city. 


Nigeria: Curfew In Jos Area After Attack Near University

A US Marine formerly stationed at Camp Pendleton is now in federal custody, charged with stealing weapons of war — including a shoulder-fired missile system — with the intent to resell them in Arizona, according to court documents.


US Base Breach Sparks Probe, Marine Corporal Accused of Stealing Javelin Missile Systems 

NASA Artemis II Mission: Nasa Begins Countdown For Moon Launch 

A new survey by the Football Supporters' Association found that over 75% of football fans do not support the use of the Video Assistant Referee in the Premier League. Nearly 8,000 supporters took part in the poll, with many saying VAR has reduced the excitement of goal celebrations and disrupted the match experience.


Football VAR Controversy: Over 75% Fans Do Not Support VAR 

NASA Artemis Mission: Nasa Astronauts Prepare For Lunar Flyby

Lebanon has requested the handover of a man accused of being linked to a spy cell connected to Mossad. Authorities say the suspect is wanted for alleged involvement in intelligence activities tied to the Israeli agency. Officials claim the case is part of a wider investigation into an alleged espionage network operating in the country.


Lebanon Seeks Handover Of Mossad Agent, Man Wanted For Involvement In Mossad-Linked Cell

NASA Artemis Mission: Nasa Begins Countdown To Moon Launch 

Nigeria: Curfew In Jos Area After Attack Near University 

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

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

Pakistani Senator Mushahid Hussain Mocks UAE On Loan Repayments

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

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

Artemis II Mission: Astronauts Set New Distance Record During Historic Lunar Flyby

Hungary Parliamentary Election: Political Battle Intensifies In Hungary

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

NASA: What Are Artemis II Astronauts Eating in Space

Pakistan’s Financial Stress Reaches Breaking Point

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

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

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

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

US-Iran War: Foreign Central Banks Shun US Treasuries

Gold Makes History, Becomes Top Reserve Asset

Indonesia Earthquake: Huge 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Eastern Indonesia, Aftershocks Expected

Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman Found Guilty For Ball Tempering; Banned From Two PSL Match

NASA Artemis Mission: Nasa Begins Countdown For Moon Launch

Vaping Causes Lung And Oral Cancer, Over 100 Studies Across The World Analysed

NASA Artemis Mission: Nasa Begins Countdown For Moon Launch

Pakistan Floods: Deadly Floods Kill Dozens In Pak, Afghanistan Amid War | Pakistan-Afghanistan War

Nigeria: Curfew In Jos Area After Attack Near University

US Base Breach Sparks Probe, Marine Corporal Accused of Stealing Javelin Missile Systems

NASA Artemis II Mission: Nasa Begins Countdown For Moon Launch