Amid ongoing attacks on Ukraine, reports suggest Russia is exploring dramatic incentives—including a possible Trump Tower in Moscow—to grab Donald Trump's attention. While Putin expresses openness to direct talks with Zelensky, Kyiv faces deadly missile strikes, including one in Zaporizhzhia that killed one and injured 22. Meanwhile, Ukraine gears up for high-level talks with Western allies in London.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv to hold talks with western allies in London tomorrow

Tensions flare in the Taiwan Strait as Taiwan’s Defense Ministry reports tracking 11 Chinese military aircraft and 10 naval ships within 24 hours. This aggressive posture by China comes amid rising concerns over its claim on Taiwan. The Taiwanese military remains on high alert as Beijing intensifies its regional pressure.

China-Taiwan conflict: Taipei claims 11 PLA aircraft detected in 24 hours

Google has agreed to pay $2.3 million to settle an antitrust case in India over its Android TV platform. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) ruled against Google’s mandatory bundling of apps, marking a significant change in India’s digital policy landscape. Android TV makers in India will no longer be forced to pre-install Google apps, opening up space for fair competition.

Google settles Android TV antitrust case in india, pays $2. 3 million

With the rising tensions in West Asia the Israeli air force has conducted drills simulating the Iranian missile attack on the Israeli air bases targeted by Thran in April and October 2024. This is according to a report by the Kan News public broadcaster. The drills were aimed at boosting readiness in case of the ongoing nuclear talks between the United States and Iran were to collapse.

US-Iran nuclear talks: Israel simulates air strikes in drills amid growing tensions with Iran

The US broadcaster NPR has claimed White House has begun the process of looking for a new Pentagon chief to replace Pete Hegseth and this comes after media reports that Hegseth had shared some sensitive military information in a group chat that included his wife his brother and also his lawyer. Watch in for more details!

Is Trump planning to replace Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief amid Signal chat leak scandal?

Us Vice President JD Vance with second lady Usha Vance and their children took a cultural tour in Jaipur this is the second family of the United States which is on a 4-day visit to India.

US vice president JD Vance, family visit Jaipur’s Amber Fort, receive traditional Rajasthani welcome

Heavy rain and storms have left parts of southwestern France grappling with severe flooding, prompting authorities to issue orange alerts for the departments of Dordogne and Gironde.

Floods hit south-west France: Over 1,100 homes without power in Dorodogne

In a remote village in Morocco's Zagora Province volunteers are on a mission to clean up the desert before it is buried under modern waste. They're hunting for waste embedded in the sand bottles plastic bags wrappers. In 5 hours they have collected nearly 600 kilos of rubbish the initiative marks the 20th International Nomads Festival which is held in midair April. Watch in for more details!

Morocco volunteers on Sahara clean-up mission; 600 kgs of waste collected in 5 hours

Pakistan: Karachi is likely to experience a heat wave beginning from Sunday with temperatures during the day expected to touch up to 41° C.

Pakistan: Met department warns: Karachi heat 4–6° C above normal

The world's attention will once again turn to Paris as the trial of the so-called grandpa robbers is set to begin by the end of April. Elderly suspects stand accused of orchestrating the audacious 2016 heist that saw millions of dollars worth of jewelry stolen from US reality TV star Kim Kardashian. The incident dubbed the highest of the century by the French press involved masked men raiding the luxury Parisian residence where Kardashian was staying during Paris Fashion Week. Watch in for more details!

Kim Kardashian heist trial: Elderly people under suspect

Donald Trump is standing behind as Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said despite a new scandal. Trump's backing comes amid growing calls to fire the US defense secretary over his reported use of messaging app Signal to discuss strikes on Yemen with his wife and others.

US President Trump backs Hegseth after reports of second Signal chat on Yemen strikes

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance welcomed the significant progress in the negotiations for a US India bilateral trade agreement as they met in New Delhi.

US VP JD Vance visits Amer Fort in Jaipur with family

Pope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure. The Vatican has released the death certificate of the late pontiff. World leaders are mourning the loss of Pope Francis. US President Donald Trump has called him a strong and spiritual voice in a divided world. Watch in for more details!

Global tributes pour in to honour Pope Francis after his death

Iran has reiterated that it won't negotiate in public over its nuclear regime. Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi made this point after his planned address of the Carnegie announcement for international peace was cancelled over disagreements over the format.

Iran foreign minister Abbas Araghchi's nuclear speech canceled after dispute with organizers

From Buenos Aires to Vatican: The journey of people's pope

'A sad day for the faithful': Celebrities share heartfelt tribute

The Paley Museum is celebrating the Emmy award-winning show with an immersive exhibit featuring costumes artifacts and props from the series.

'Handmaid's Tale' exhibit opens at NYC's Paley Museum

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will analyze Zelensky's proposal to halt strikes on civilian infrastructure and this comes as President Donald Trump's hopes for a broader ceasefire as he hopes a deal could be struck. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia to analyse Kyiv's proposal to halt strike on civilian infra

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has renewed calls for voters to give him a strong mandate to deal with US President Donald Trump's tariff threat.

Canada elections: Poilievre vs Mark Carney, Canada to choose next PM

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced on Monday (Apr 21). Now the world's attention will move to the election and the announcement of the next Pope. This process is steeped in tradition, and the most intriguing and anticipated part of it is the emergence of smoke from the Sistine chapel that indicates whether the final decision has been made on the next pontiff of the Roman Catholic church. Watch in for more details!

Vatican's secret process for choosing a new pope

Sweeping trade tariffs are sending shockwaves through the 40-billion-dollar U.S. toy industry. Imports from China—which account for more than 13 billion dollars of the 17 billion dollars in toys brought into the U.S. last year—are now subject to a 145 percent tariff.

China-made toys, 75% of US imports, face cost hikes

India's middle class is feeling the heat as tech eats into white-collar jobs and salaried roles lose their sheen. But is this the end — or just a new beginning? With rising affluence, digital access, and a changing mindset, the desk job dream may be giving way to entrepreneurial ambition. The paycheck may be fading, but opportunities are just warming up.

Challenges in India's job sectors: Stagnating wages

India's workplace shift: Career crisis or chance?

China's increasing reliance on foreign demand is a critical weakness that was concealed by the country's stronger-than-expected March-quarter growth. The reason: it raises the risk of a more severe economic shock as trade tensions rise. Net exports accounted for over 40% of the 5.4% increase in March-quarter GDP, the largest percentage for this period in over a decade.

China's export-led growth exposes economy to tariff hit

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