The United States has intensified its air campaign against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, launching a series of strikes on key infrastructure, including the Ras Isa oil terminal. The April 17 attack resulted in at least 80 deaths and over 170 injuries, marking the deadliest incident in the current campaign. ​

US-Houthis war: US continues its offensive on Yemen Houthis

Five international students—three from India and two from China—have filed a class-action lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging the unlawful termination of their F-1 student visas. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court of New Hampshire, accuses the Department of Homeland Security of revoking the legal status of "hundreds, if not thousands" of international students without due process. ​

Indian, Chinese students sue Trump administration over F-1 visa revocations

Protesters gathered near the Prime Minister's official residence in Kathmandu, demanding political reforms. The rally saw participation from various civil society groups and opposition supporters. Security was heightened in the area as demonstrators voiced frustration over government inaction.

Nepal: Protest rally held near the Prime Minister's official residence in Kathmandu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to host US Vice President JD Vance at his official residence in New Delhi. The meeting aims to strengthen bilateral ties between India and the United States, focusing on economic, trade, and geopolitical cooperation .

PM Modi to host US Vice President JD Vance at his official residence

Families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza protest near the border, demanding urgent government action.
Tensions remain high as ceasefire talks stall and pressure mounts on Israeli leadership.

Israel-Hamas war: Hostages' families protest near Gaza border

The 42nd weifang international kite festival opened in China's Shandong on Saturday the event is featuring a wide range of kites shaped in the for shape of dragons airplanes and animation characters as well 257 teams from 51 countries and regions have come to showcase a variety of colorful kites take a look.​

42nd weifang int'l kite festival: 257 teams from 51 countries & regions showcase kites

Three people have died in the Ramban area of India's Jammu Division during a cloudburst in the area. Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh have been witnessing some unexpected weather changes, while the higher reaches have received snowfall, the plains have been lashed with rain. The National Highways that connect Srinagar to Jammu, Srinagar to Leh and Srinagar to Gurez have been shut for traffic due to snow and landslides. Watch in for more details!

India: three killed as heavy rainfall trigger landslide in J&K's Ramban; rescue ops underway

China is set to officially launch the AG600, one of the world’s largest amphibious aircraft, designed for maritime rescue, firefighting, and military operations. As Beijing boosts its aerial and naval capabilities, the AG600 marks a major leap in regional power projection.

China boosts aerial power: AG600 amphibious aircraft set for official launch soon!

It's been nearly 90 days ever since Donald Trump returned to the office for the past 3 months trump has been trying to bring ceasefire in in the Ukraine war but with goalposts constantly changing the chances look rather slim even now. Watch in for more details!

90 days of trump 2.0: Twists & turns in truce talks

US-Houthis war: US escalates West Asia operations under Trump's order

Just hours after the Easter truce was meant to have come into effect air raid sirens sounded in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities president Zelensky accused Russia of having maintained its artillery fire and assaults on the front line. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine issues air-raid warnings across east

The US President has said that the central bank should lower interest rates and that fed chair Gerome Powell's termination cannot come fast enough trump is again raising questions about whether he will seek to limit the fed's independence as new tensions flare in his contentious relationship with the central bank. Watch in for more details!

Fed vs Trump 2.0: Will trump seek to limit the Fed's independence?

The Soyuz spacecraft carrying two Russian cosmonauts and one American astronaut returned to earth after spending 220 days in space the spacecraft landed in central Kazakhstan after orbiting the earth for more than more than 3,000 times.

Soyuz ms-26 spacecraft brings Russian, American crew back to earth from space station

India: Three killed as cloudburst hits Ramban, snow in higher reaches of J&K and Ladakh

The national crimes bureau of Bangladesh police has formally requested Interpol to issue a red notice against 12 individuals including the former prime minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh seeks red corner notice against Hasina

Gunmen have killed at least 56 people this week in central Nigeria's Benue state in the latest flare up of intercommunal violence to hit the region and this is according to the governor's office which sharply revised a previous role of 17 clashes between nomadic cattle herders and farmers over land use are common in central Nigeria. Watch in for more details!

Nigeria violence: governor's office revises previous toll of 17 in Benue state

JP Nadda the president of the ruling BJP has distanced the party from comments made by two BJP parliamentarians against the supreme court of India in a post on social media Nadda wrote that the party had nothing to do with the statements made by the two MPs and that BJP neither agrees nor does it endorse such remarks. Watch in for more details!

BJP distances itself from Nishikant Dubey & Dinesh Sharma’s remarks on CJI, Judiciary

Malaysia's economy expanded by 4.4% year on ear in the first quarter of 2025 slightly lower than the 5% growth recorded in the previous quarter. Watch in for more details!

Malaysia's economy grows 4.4% year-on-year

india's equity markets had one of their strongest weeks in years roaring back to life following a pause in tariff hikes by the us government now the nifty50 surged over 4.4% its best weekly performance since early 2021 while the sensex climbed nearly 1,700 points propelled by a rally in banking and consumer stocks cooling inflation data positive monsoon forecasts and robust foreign inflows further supported the rally in mumbai with broader participation across sectors investor optimism surged amid expectations of a more accommodative stance from the reserve bank of india.

India stocks record best week since 2021; gold continues to gain as trade wars intensify

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Saudi Arabia from April 22nd to 23rd following an invitation from Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman. This would be Modi's third visit to Saudi Arabia and the first in his third term.

PM Modi to visit Saudi Arabia on April 22-23; defence cooperation, strategic partnership on agenda

Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar was in Kabul for high level talks with Taliban leadership coming amid mounting tensions over Pakistan's ongoing deportation of afghan nationals. The diplomatic talks had many positive outcomes. For one both nations agreed not to allow their soil to be used against each other for terrorism and pledge to take action if any violation occurs. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan FM meets Taliban officials amid mass Afghan deportation

Elon Musk has confirmed plans to visit India following a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it an "honour." His trip is expected to focus on electric vehicle expansion and Starlink’s satellite internet ambitions. The visit comes amid growing US-China tensions, adding a strategic layer to his India outreach.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirms India trip post phone call with PM Modi

India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a nationwide alert over a sharp rise in online travel scams, especially targeting Char Dham pilgrims. Fraudsters are luring devotees with fake helicopter and hotel bookings. The government urges travelers to stay cautious and report any fraud immediately to help curb this growing threat. Watch in for more details!

India: Scammers targeting Char Dham pilgrims; MHA sounds alarm amid rise in online travel frauds

A female elephant named pap poopy has arrived at her new home in brazil after she was transferred from an ecological park in Argentina the elephant visa Brazilian sanctuary after completing a 5-day journey on road. Watch in for more details!

Pupy the elephant arrives at a Brazil sanctuary after 30 years in Argentine zoo

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