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Massive quake: 7.3 tremor strikes off Alaska coast; tsunami warning issued

Sirens and evacuations as Taipei rehearses to counter China invasion threat

Taiwan's capital is holding one of its largest ever civil defence exercises.

USAID food for nearly 30,000 hungry kids to be destroyed: Official

Senior US official calls destruction of 500 tonnes of biscuits a ‘casualty’ of the USAID shutdown.

FirstFT: Donald Trump floats firing Fed’s Jay Powell

Also in today’s newsletter, US set to ban Chinese tech in submarine cables, and Nvidia chief vows to ‘accelerate recovery’ of China sales

Thursday Briefing: Israel Strikes Damascus

Plus, the many takes on Superman.

‘When that data falls into the hands of the Taliban it will lead to my arrest, torture and death’

A Broken Panic Button Encapsulates the Lives of Delhi’s Women App-Taxi Drivers

The ability to stop on a street without fear, to speak up without punishment, to be seen without being targeted – that is what’s missing from this version of mobility.

‘Himalayan tsunamis’ devastating Nepal should be a wake-up call

Greetings from New Delhi, India, where performing monkeys spark delight -- and ambivalence

July 16, 2025 • Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Thai woman ‘had sex with monks and blackmailed them for millions’

Politicians have called for sex with monks to be made a crime after Wilawan Emsawat used videos and photographs to extort money

Wednesday Briefing: China’s Economy Grows Despite Tariffs

Plus, “Severance” picks up top Emmy nominations.

Why is South Korea retrying a spy chief who assassinated a president?

Hearings began Wednesday in a retrial of Kim Jae-gyu, who was executed for killing Park Chung-hee.

At SCO Foreign Ministers’ Meet, India, Pakistan Trade Barbs over Pahalgam, Op Sindoor

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar also urged the SCO to adopt an “uncompromising” approach to terrorism.

Shubhanshu Shukla returns safely, next mission: Helping Gaganyaan

Xi: The father, the son and the party

Given that Xi Jinping's father was a reformer, should his son not have been one as well? In the first English-language biography of the Chinese president's father, the author sees within the current leader's conservatism the cultural mark of absolute devotion to the Chinese Communist Party.

Tesla launches Model Y in India with elevated price tag amid high tariffs

The EV maker also opened its first showroom in Mumbai on Tuesday.

FirstFT: Donald Trump announces US-Indonesia trade deal

Also in today’s newsletter, China’s GDP grows 5.2%, and Trump asked Zelenskyy if Ukraine could hit Moscow

UK’s cavalier attitude leaves Afghans facing yet more fear and uncertainty

Boeing flight bound for India turned around in mid-air

Plane from Abu Dhabi sent back as countries order airlines to check fuel switches on aircraft following Air India crash

Airlines asked to check fuel switches on Boeing jets

Britain trained KGB veteran’s police force after major oil deal

Revealed: Met police officers coached Azerbaijan’s national security ministry amid crackdown on free speech.

With big smile, Shubhanshu Shukla waves at camera as he exits Dragon spacecraft

Air India CEO says pilots ‘passed’ tests amid mounting criticism

Bihar SIR: Block Level Officers Under Constant Pressure to Submit Forms and Upload Quick

The responsibility falls on booth level officers, and they have been tasked to fill as many forms as possible and upload them, leaving little room to check if they are fully completed, or if the documents attached are accurate.

Don't vilify Air India crash crew: Indian pilots' association

Earlier, India's aviation minister said not to jump to conclusions and another pilots' group criticised the report.

Tuesday Briefing: More Weapons for Ukraine

Plus, why Hitchcock still scares us

Why are Afghan refugees being sent back to Taliban rule?

Iran, Pakistan and the US send Afghan refugees back to Taliban rule, where they risk persecution.

China, the energy transition superpower

Solar panels, wind power and batteries: In just 15 years, China has risen to the top of the global clean energy industry, leaving European countries trailing far behind.

‘Murky’ Air India crash report deepens uncertainty for owner Tata

Preliminary findings spark debate over actions of pilots ahead of loss of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that killed 260 people

Indian regulator orders airlines to check Boeing fuel switches after plane crash report

Air India rules out mechanical fault as pilots’ association hits back at report

Pressure mounts over a report suggesting the fuel cut-off switches were deliberately triggered moments after take off

Air India tragedy: Crash report a ‘cover-up’, say AI171 victims’ kin

Will China hit its mid-year growth target?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Bihar SIR: Many BLOs Take Only Aadhaar, Even From Those Who Have Valid Documents

One ward member from Maner feared that this would lead to chaos and a ‘stampede-like situation’ during the verification phase.

Monday Briefing: America’s Brain Drain and the World

Plus, Jannik Sinner wins Wimbledon.

China says Tibet-related issues a ‘thorn’ in relations with India

Remarks by Chinese embassy spokesperson in New Delhi come ahead of Indian foreign minister’s visit to China.

Air India crash victims’ families not satisfied with ‘vague’ initial report

In China, Beijing cyclists take to the streets at night

As night falls, a large group of Chinese workers and students set off by bicycle down the capital's main avenue. Their goal: to relieve the day's stress and briefly claim one of the symbols of political power.

Why cockpit audio deepens the mystery of Air India crash

Fuel cut-off switches were flipped seconds after take-off, a preliminary report finds.

Air India crash latest: Report hinting pilot error sparks union fury

US demands to know what allies would do in event of war over Taiwan

Trump administration says it is trying to prevent war but raises eyebrows by calling for commitments from Australia and Japan

Tennis player murder case: Radhika didn’t own academy; trained aspirants informally

J&K Authorities Seal Mazhar-e-Shuhada After Parties Seek Permission to Commemorate Martyr’s Day

Witnesses said that security forces were deployed in greater numbers around the shrine on Saturday while the worshippers were turned away from offering prayers at a mosque inside the complex.

India level up with England as tempers nearly boil over at Lord’s

India post 387 to match England’s first innings in the third Test but tempers flare before stumps on third day.

Sabotage or suicide? Air India report puts pilots in the frame

Sumeet Sabharwal and Clive Kunder were hailed as heroes after the crash of AI 171, but a new report suggests one may be a villain

Rubio Visits Asia in Shadow of Trump’s Tariffs

Marco Rubio made his first visit to Asia as secretary of state. Edward Wong, a diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times, reports from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to explain how President Trump’s tariffs have upset U.S. trading partners.

‘Why did he cut off?’: what the report on the Air India Flight 171 crash found

In Myanmar, a rush for rare earth metals is causing a regional environmental disaster

July 12, 2025 • A drastic increase in unregulated production of rare earth minerals in Myanmar is causing serious environmental concerns downriver in Thailand, as China's influence in the sector looms large.

Air India plane crash: Report says engine fuel supply was cut off, confusion in cockpit

Just seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat on June 12, the fuel supply switches for both engines suddenly moved to the cutoff position, according to a preliminary Indian investigation report published Saturday. The crash killed 260 people.

Victims' families demand answers as report says fuel switches cut off before Air India crash

In the cockpit voice recording, one of the pilots is heard asking the other why he "did the cut-off", the other pilot replied that he didn't.

Air India victim families bewildered by crash report

A preliminary investigation into the disaster, which killed 260 people, raises more questions than it answers, experts claim

Fuel to Air India 171’s engines was cut off seconds before fatal crash, report says

Preliminary findings recommend ‘no actions’ against Boeing or GE Aerospace over incident

AI171 crash probe: Prelim report details flight's final moments; 'fuel supply cut-off,' says AAIB

Fuel switches cut off just before deadly Air India crash, early report says

Preliminary investigation does not apportion blame for Boeing 787 crash that killed 260 people in June.

Telangana Government Gears Up to Issue Ordinance Breaching 50% Cap on Quotas

An official said the government would seek the governor's consent for the ordinance, which would hike quotas for BCs from 29% to 42%.

Fuel to Air India Plane Was Cut Off Before Crash, Report Says

The focus on the fuel switches on Air India Flight 171 raised questions about the pilots’ actions.

Engine fuel switches cut off before Air India crash that killed 260, preliminary report finds

A tennis player was shot dead by her father as she cooked breakfast. Police reveal shocking reason behind murder

Principal arrested after girls stripped for ‘period check’ in India

Aadhaar rules tightened: Adults to face tougher checks; UIDAI to tap passport, PAN, ration data

In the country with the world's lowest birth rate, fertility clinics are booming

Growing demand for IVF treatments is stoking some optimism in South Korea's demographic crisis.

Friday Briefing: Israel Says Iran Has Some Uranium Left

Plus, toads with psychedelic powers.

UN Expert Sanctioned by Trump Admin for Criticising US, Israel and Pushing ICC Warrants Against Netanyahu

Albanese, who has served as the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories since 2022, has long been a target of criticism in Washington and Tel Aviv.

Pentagon strikes investment deal with US critical minerals producer

Unusual agreement follows growing concern in Washington over Chinese dominance of crucial weapons materials

Bangladesh’s ousted Sheikh Hasina charged with crimes against humanity

Air India plane crash investigators look to crucial engine switches

Mechanical or design failures have been ruled out as causes of the crash, which killed 260 people, according to industry reports

Fast fashion and the dark side of textile recycling in India

101 East exposes the dark side of our fast fashion obsession, revealing its toll on India’s environment and workers.

Bangladesh tribunal charges ousted prime minister Hasina over deaths of protesters

The prosecution argued Sheikh Hasina was directly responsible for ordering all state forces, her Awami League party and its associates to carry out actions leading to mass killings, injuries, targeted violence against women and children, the incineration of bodies and denial of medical treatment to the wounded.

South Korean court approves new arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol

July 10, 2025 • A South Korean court approved the new arrest of former President Yoon on charges related to his imposition of martial law in December. Yoon's lawyers had described the arrest request as excessive.

Can BRICS challenge the US-led world order?

President Donald Trump has threatened to impose more tariffs on nations aligning themselves with BRICS.

Why is Trump threatening higher tariffs on Brics nations?

India and China strive to reset ties but with caution

Bilateral relations between India and China have improved since the 2020 clash - but larger challenges remain.

South Korean president detained again over martial law charges

Yoon Suk-yeol, the leader who was subsequently impeached, has also been accused of sending drones to North Korea to spark a security crisis

Fuel Ban on EOL Vehicles in Delhi and Five NCR Districts Pushed to November 1

An order by the CAQM on July 8 said that the decision to deny fuel to end-of-life vehicles starting from July 1 has now been postponed to November 1 in Delhi and five NCR districts; the ban will apply to the rest of NCR from April next year.

Bihar SIR shows urban-rural divide; Aadhaar accepted in Patna, not in Seemanchal

Nvidia’s Huang plans Beijing trip ahead of new China AI chip launch

CEO to talk with Chinese officials next week, aiming for September unveiling of processor compliant with US export controls

South Korean court orders new arrest of disgraced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol

Four months after his release, the former president was sent back to a detention center near Seoul under an arrest warrant tied to his failed martial law bid. The court accepted a special prosecutor’s claim that he poses a risk of destroying evidence.

Thursday Briefing: Russia’s Record Drone Attack

Plus, the Bayeux Tapestry’s homecoming.

Ex-South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol returned to prison over martial law bid

Ex-Bangladesh leader authorised deadly crackdown, leaked audio suggests

Sheikh Hasina authorised lethal force against protesters, according to leaked audio verified by the BBC.

Namibia tour: PM Modi conferred country's highest civilian award; says 'matter of pride for me'

Fears new ID rules could deny millions right to vote in India

China's 'black decade' for human rights lawyers

On July 9, 2015, Chinese authorities launched a sweeping crackdown on lawyers who dared to defend critics of the regime. Ten years later, the legal profession's room for maneuver has never been narrower.

Wednesday Briefing: Rare Earths, Made in Europe?

Plus, Sweden’s secret to well-being.

Dozens missing after monsoon triggers Nepal-China floods

At least eight people died and dozens are missing after monsoon rains caused flooding at the Nepal-China border.

What a Long Lost Typewriter Says About Chinese Culture

July 8, 2025 • A typewriter recently discovered in a basement in upstate New York holds important clues about the origins of Chinese computing. And brings up questions about language and culture.

Photos | Over 2,000 Miya Muslim Families Uprooted by Assam Govt’s Proposed Thermal Plant in Dhubri

A 41-year-old resident of Chirakuta village claimed that Jeet Adani, the director of the Adani Group, must be associated with the thermal power project as he had visited the site on April 22.

Five key takeaways from Macron’s speech to UK parliament

French president addresses MPs on topical issues, from commitment to Ukraine, to European connection and US tariffs

The Hong Kong stock market’s tentative revival

City’s standing as a global financial hub still faces several hurdles

How to stop a bear in big city: Japan issues shoot-to-kill guide

A new generation of hunters are given the green light to open fire as deadly attacks increase, but only if there’s a building to stop bullets

Trump ramps up trade war with tariff blitz targeting 14 countries

Trump threatens to impose tariffs of 25-40 percent from August 1 unless countries make concessions on trade.

Poisoned water and scarred hills: BBC visits the world's rare earths capital in China

China has paid a steep price for mining the rare earth metals the world wants.

Trump renews threat to hit trading partners with steep tariffs

White House extends deadline for ‘reciprocal’ levies from July 9 to August 1

Trump threatens imminent 25% tax on Japanese and South Korean imports

At BRICS Summit, India Warns Against ‘Weaponising’ Critical Minerals Supply

In April, China imposed curbs on rare earth exports in response to the US tariffs, contributing to a shortage of critical inputs used in everything – from cars and consumer goods to advanced weapons systems.

Deal in limbo: Ukraine war, sanctions cast shadow on Indo-Russian joint venture for 200 choppers

Tuesday Briefing: Trump’s New Tariff Threats

Plus, the beautiful chaos of Rio’s beaches.

Trump threatens key US allies Japan and South Korea with 25% tariffs

In letters to the Japanese and South Korean leaders, the US president said the tariff hikes would apply from August 1 because their trading relationships with Washington were 'unfortunately, far from Reciprocal.' The White House also told reporters that Trump would sign an order later in the day to delay his July 9 deadline for steeper tariffs to take effect.

Dozens missing after flash floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh

Hundreds of homes, bridges and roads washed away in north Indian state after unusually heavy rainfall

Silicon Valley v Soham Parekh, the man who had too many jobs

A software engineer from Mumbai trying to clear his debts has become an emblem of the technology sector’s war on moonlighting remote workers

Trump tracker: the latest data on US tariffs, trade and economy

As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive orders

Pakistan says it is committed to Kashmir ceasefire after India accuses it of ‘violations’ – as it happened

What We Know About the Terrorist Groups India Said It Targeted

India has accused Pakistan of continuing to support Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Muhammad. Pakistan has rejected those claims.

Pakistan and India move closer to war with wave of strikes

The two nuclear-armed countries have accused each other of targeting military airbases with missiles

The US and China are finally talking. Why now?

Economic pressures are forcing Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to seek an off-ramp in the trade war.

India, Pakistan exchange claims over drone strikes

India and Pakistan have been trading drone and artillery strikes in some of the most intense fighting in nearly 30 years

Putin and Xi aim to ensure their interests continue to converge

The Chinese president is in Moscow to attend the May 9 military parade alongside his Russian counterpart. While Moscow engages in discussions with the Trump administration, Beijing focuses on strengthening its alliance with Russia.

'Heartfelt tribute': Pak honours Kargil 'hero' it once disowned; had refused to accept body in 1999

Trump threatens extra 10% tariff over ‘anti-American’ Brics policies

Washington prepares for end of 90-day pause on steep ‘liberation day’ levies

Dalai Lama marks 90th birthday amid rising tensions over succession

How Trump's tariff chaos could reshape Asia's businesses

The US president's tough stance on global trade is shaking up the region's crucial supply chains.

Murder mystery of missing Filipino cockfighters takes new twist

Businessman and actress deny whistleblower, claims as police attempt to search Taal Lake for bodies

Monday Briefing: Floods in Texas Killed nearly 80

Plus, the case of the lost Stradivarius.

Why has Iran stepped up its deportation of Afghan refugees?

Thousands are being forced to go back to Afghanistan as Tehran tightens controls on immigration.

Lion’s owners arrested after woman and children injured in attack in Pakistan

Footage shows animal leaping over wall in Lahore before attack that left victims with face and arm injuries

No, India Is Not the Fourth Most Equal Country. Here’s the Real Data

Whichever way one looks at the data, the picture is clear: India is a highly unequal country, and inequality is worsening.

Dalai Lama, a global symbol of Tibetan culture and resistance, turns 90

July 6, 2025 • The Dalai Lama turned 90 on Sunday surrounded by thousands of followers, who thronged the Himalayan town of Dharamshala.

Dalai Lama says he hopes to live past 130 as India responds to China

‘End is near’: Will Kabul become first big city without water by 2030?

The city of six million people could soon run out water, amid climate change, sanctions and governance failures.

Pocket knife, hair clips, and dhoti: Army doctor helps woman deliver baby; mother, child stable

Raj and Uddhav Thackeray Publicly Reunite After 20 Years on Platform of Marathi Pride

The two cousins did not reveal how they would ‘come together’ but their joint appearance has shifted public sentiment in their favour.

The playboy, the Goldman banker and the biggest scam in history

He’s a Harrow-educated businessman who stole billions via a scheme that dragged in Leonardo DiCaprio and Kim Kardashian. The Goldman Sachs partner who helped him has just been jailed. But where is Jho Low?

The impossible warming of China-EU relations

With no progress on a host of disputes – including rare earths, electric vehicles, and the war in Ukraine – the summit scheduled to mark 50 years of relations between the European Union and China at the end of July in Beijing is expected to be shortened by a day.

Antarctica Faces Tense Future as U.S. Science Budget Shrinks

The continent is dedicated to research and cooperation, but proposed funding cuts in the Trump administration and actions by other world powers may alter the environment.

How this long-lost Chinese typewriter from the 1940s changed modern computing

July 5, 2025 • The concepts in the MingKwai typewriter underlie how Chinese, Japanese and Korean are typed today. The typewriter, patented in 1946, was found last year in an upstate New York basement.

Buddhist rebirth v Chinese control: the battle to choose the Dalai Lama’s successor

The spiritual leader has said his inner circle of monks will find an heir, but China believes the choice is in its hands

Australian PM vows 'full force of law' after arson attack at synagogue

“Antisemitism has no place in Australia,” Anthony Albanese said after the latest in a string of attacks.

China, Russia and the ‘Dragon-Bear’ embrace

The partnership seeks to build a new world order along the route of the old Silk Roads. But, asks Peter Frankopan, is this bond as close as it seems?

Russia becomes first state to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government

The foreign minister in Kabul called Moscow's decision "courageous".

Five Key Revelations from Army’s Deputy Chief on Operation Sindoor

Lt Gen Rahul R. Singh’s revelations are the first public official acknowledgment of China’s real-time support to Pakistan and of Turkey’s direct involvement in Operation Sindoor.

'Promises made, promises kept': Donald Trump signs 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' into law

Several people killed in multistorey building collapse in Pakistan

Rescuers were searching for trapped survivors after the incident in the impoverished Lyari neighbourhood of Karachi.

Singapore’s most powerful family at war over decaying ‘bungalow’

To understand the country’s dynastic feud, look no further than 38 Oxley Road

British Fighter Jet Takes Unexpected Detour to India, and Is Embraced by Locals

A British F-35B has been stranded for weeks at an airport in southern India because of mechanical issues. The internet, and the region’s tourism agency, are having fun with it.

France and China make steps to resolve brandy tax dispute, despite 'major issues'

After China announced that, from Saturday, it will require major European brandy exporters to raise prices or risk anti-dumping taxes of up to 34.9%, several brandy producers agreed to 'minimum price commitments.'

Air India accused of mistreating families of Ahmedabad crash victims

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ policymaking leaves the field clear for China

The contrast between technocracy in Beijing and the pantomime in Washington is impossible to ignore

North Korean crosses the heavily fortified border to South Korea

July 4, 2025 • South Korean authorities plan to investigate the border crossing and did not immediately say whether they view the incident as a defection attempt.

Hong Kong code of conduct will oblige legislators to ‘sincerely support’ Beijing

Proposal is latest in a series of rules and legislation that have cracked down on the city’s pro-democracy movement

The curious case of the British jet stuck in India

A state-of-the-art F-35B has been stranded at Thiruvananthapuram airport for nearly three weeks.

Big defence boost: Rs 1L crore for spy planes, naval gear; China-Pak axis stirs urgency

Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan’s Taliban government

Supreme Court lifted group’s ‘terrorist’ designation in April, as Moscow seeks normalisation in bid for regional clout.

RSS Comes to the Rescue to Pull BJP Out of Limbo Over Nadda’s Successor

The BJP chose nine state chiefs in the last two weeks, all of whom are low profile RSS activists, to fulfill the conditions of an electoral college to elect the party president.

Cramps, fatigue and hallucinations: paddling 200km in a Paleolithic canoe from Taiwan to Japan

The team battled a notoriously strong current and used the stars as their guide to reach an island in an unstable vessel made of Japanese cedar

Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan’s Taliban government

Moscow aims to co-operate in fields such as energy, transport, agriculture and infrastructure with Islamist regime in Kabul

Russia Becomes First Country to Recognize Afghanistan’s Taliban Government

Afghanistan has remained largely isolated since the Taliban seized power nearly four years ago, despite subtle signs of increased cooperation with countries like China and India.

Russia becomes first country to officially recognize Taliban government in Afghanistan

The decision marks a major diplomatic milestone nearly three years after the group returned to power.

China Works to Dominate in AI and EV

July 3, 2025 • The reality of China's efforts to lead in two important tech sectors. In artificial intelligence, control of the data needed to train new models could dictate where the industry is able to expand fastest. And a price war in China's electric vehicle industry.

As Azerbaijan arrests Russians, is Putin losing control of his ‘backyard’?

Moscow’s influence over the former Soviet state and others in the region appears to be waning

At least 5 dead and many missing after ferry capsizes off Bali coast

BBC visits heart of Tibetan resistance as showdown looms between Dalai Lama and China

The BBC speaks to Tibetans as their spiritual exiled leader the Dalai Lama turns 90.

US defence 'made in China': Is Washington ready for war with Beijing?

Inside the Dalai Lama’s succession and what it means for Tibetan cause

Dalai Lama defies China by asserting ‘sole authority’ over succession

Tibetan Buddhist leader claims control over reincarnation process contested by Beijing

'To those rejected by the US, China opens its arms wider'

Xi Jinping is methodically weaving his economic and trade web − particularly in Africa and Brazil − as a counterweight to Donald Trump's United States. But criticism has emerged in these countries over the unequal sharing of value between them and the Chinese giant, says Le Monde's Harold Thibault in his column.

North Korean Tech Workers Infiltrating Companies Around World, U.S. Says

Using falsified and stolen IDs, prosecutors say, North Koreans secure jobs that help finance the regime by evading sanctions. They also steal corporate secrets, some related to military technology.

Gaga Over Golgappa? The Cultural Roots of Women’s Soft Corner for Pani Puri

The golgappa is more than just a snack – it is a symbol of the delicate bargains women must strike with patriarchy and urban spaces.

Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina sentenced to six months in contempt case

Bangladesh’s interim government says the conviction shows commitment to justice.

How will China react to the Dalai Lama’s succession announcement?

The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism has long been a thorn in the side of the Chinese Communist Party

Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam

July 2, 2025 • The announcement came after President Trump in April proposed a steep 46% tariff on Vietnamese imports; he later paused those tariffs while talks continued.

EU’s proposed 2040 emissions target signals its retreat as leader on climate action

Dalai Lama confirms he will have a successor after his death

The exiled leader of Tibetan Buddhism issues a landmark announcement as he turns 90, ending years of uncertainty.

Dozens dead in pharmaceutical factory blast in southern India

An explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in India’s Telangana state has killed at least 36 people.

Australia bomb cyclone live: Travel chaos continues

Trump threatens to raise tariffs again on Japan

US president not intending to extend July 9 deadline before hitting trading partners with more levies

Trump announces Israel's agreement to 60-day ceasefire plan; urges Hamas to take deal

In Japan, a manga artist has predicted a disaster in early July, causing a drop in tourism

The 'prediction' made by a manga author has sparked panic and a decline in bookings around July 5, the day that she claims an earthquake will trigger a massive tsunami. Authorities have reiterated that it is impossible to predict earthquakes.

Wednesday Briefing: Senate Passes Trump’s Signature Bill

Plus, a new way to see Cézanne.

Before Second Foreign Ministers' Meet, India Says It Expects Quad to Understand Its Stance on Terror

The “victims and perpetrators” of terrorism “must never be equated”, external affairs minister S. Jaishankar said in Washington.

Can Beijing’s AI revival of kung-fu classics inspire patriots?

Beijing’s Hollywood plans to remake Hong Kong favourites, focusing on those with a message of Chinese strength and virtue, to attract Gen Z audiences

Thailand’s PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended over leaked Hun Sen call

Court suspends Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra

July 1, 2025 • Paetongtarn has faced growing dissatisfaction over her handling of the latest border dispute with Cambodia, involving an armed confrontation on May 28 in which one Cambodian soldier was killed.

BBC investigation reveals hidden deaths at India festival crush

The Uttar Pradesh government says 37 people were killed in the Kumbh Mela crush, but the BBC has verified at least 82 deaths.

Two Years After Arrest in Prague, New Files Detail Nikhil Gupta’s First 24 Hours in Custody

What began as a passport check of arriving passengers soon turned into a questioning in a darkened police vehicle, culminating into the first time a US court charged an Indian intelligence official in connection with an international murder-for-hire conspiracy.

IAF strip, used in 3 wars, secretly ‘sold off’ using fake papers

Hong Kong’s bull market leaves China behind

Mainland equities are flat in first six months of 2025, while Hang Seng index has gained 20%

Tuesday Briefing: Senate Votes on Trump’s Big Policy Bill

Plus, Hong Kong protesters are still paying.

Leading Hong Kong pro-democracy party disbands amid legal threats

Prada accused of cashing in on Indian culture with Kolhapuri-inspired sandals

Days of heavy Pakistan rains, floods kill 46, including 13 from one family

Authorities say forecasters cannot rule out a repeat of extreme weather like the devastating floods of 2022.

South Korea’s ‘Lady Macbeth’ faces corruption investigation

Special prosecutors appointed by the new president are examining allegations against Kim Keon-hee

Imran Khan’s wife ‘gravely ill’ in jail, his party warns

Who will be the next Dalai Lama? As he turns 90, Tibetan leader is making plans

Tibet’s spiritual leader insists his successor must come from the scattered community living outside repressive Chinese rule

Husband-wife tiff turns ugly on Delhi-bound flight; man handed over to security

Pakistan facing ‘crisis of injustice’ in fight against climate change

At least 32 killed in monsoon flooding, underscoring Pakistan’s climate vulnerability and insufficient global support.

A Crucial Rule Change in J&K's Marriage Assistance Scheme for Very Poor Women Has Left Many Ineligible

While severe poverty had led many of these women to drop out of school, a rule stipulating an educational qualification now means that they cannot avail themselves of the schemes benefits.

'Proud to be gay': K-pop star on coming out to the world

Only a handful of K-pop artists have come out as gay, but none as publicly as Bain. Is this a turning point?

Protesters in Bangkok demand resignation of prime minister over leaked phone call

Thai Protesters Vent Their Exasperation With the Prime Minister

The political turmoil set off by a leaked phone conversation shows no sign of easing, in a country where demonstrations have helped oust governments before.

Thousands of protestors demand Thai prime minister's resignation

Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces mass protests and coalition defections after calling a Thai commander her 'opponent' in a leaked conversation a Cambodian elder statesman.

'Every word has come back to haunt me': China cracks down on women who write gay erotica

At least 30 writers have been arrested across the country since February, a lawyer tells the BBC.

Engage, Not Inform: Visual Lessons from Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign

In the US, where politics is increasingly reduced to sanitised marketing, Zohran Mamdani’s campaign visuals hit like a burst of fresh air: bold, disruptive, and impossible to ignore.

Cops fled to save themselves: Puri stampede eyewitnesses, survivors

‘Every possible cause’ for India plane crash being investigated

The AAIB is said to be looking at Flight 171’s landing gear, engine thrust and flap settings — but sabotage has not been ruled out

Monday Briefing: The Toll of an Attack on an Iranian Prison

Plus, correcting Captain Nemo.

The environmental debacle of India's 'Land of the Gods'

'The Himalayas Overheating' (1/6). This is the first part of a series on the Asian mountain range where the continent's main rivers, vital to the survival of nearly 2 billion people, find their source. Climate change and huge infrastructure projects are changing the landscape beyond repair.

Deadline nears for Taiwan's Chinese immigrants to prove no China household registration

June 29, 2025 • Amid a wave of national security measures, immigrants from China must prove they've given up their household registration in China by June 30. Many are Chinese women married to men from Taiwan.

‘Immense pressure’: Hong Kong’s last major pro-democracy party disbands

Founded in 2006, LSD was the latest pro-democracy party to hold street protests amid national security crackdown.

Hong Kong IPO boom challenges the city’s critics

Asian financial hub bounces back to secure $13bn in new listings this year

Foreign aid cuts hurt the most vulnerable in world’s largest refugee camp

In recent months, healthcare in the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh has been badly affected by foreign aid cuts.

India Dismisses Indus Tribunal’s Award Affirming Jurisdiction Despite Treaty ‘Abeyance’

“India has never recognised the existence in law of this so-called Court of Arbitration,” the external affairs ministry said.

Orphaned in bus crash, 10-year-old asks God, 'what was our fault?'

'Commercialising concussion': The Australians taking a backyard collision game global

As hype over the game grows, so do concerns about the potential for brain injuries.

Trump says he's terminating trade talks with Canada, 'effective immediately'

June 27, 2025 • The announcement on Canada follows a flurry of updates around trade talks and a suggestion by President Trump that the upcoming July 8 deadline for countries to make deals with the U.S. is moveable.

Pakistan flood sweeps away children and relatives trying to save them – video

Britain’s stranded F-35 fighter jet is a test of its trust in India

China Confirms Trade Framework With U.S. to Lift Export Controls

The deal involves loosening exports of rare earths to the United States and the lifting of some restrictions on U.S. goods to China, China’s Ministry of Commerce said.

Chinese phonemaker touts 200,000 electric SUV orders in 3 minutes

Xiaomi’s shares soar to all-time high after company launches pre-orders for YU7 sport utility vehicle

Japan executes 'Twitter killer' who killed nine people he met online

In the country's first enactment of the death penalty since 2022, Takahiro Shiraishi was hanged on Friday for killing and dismembering victims he met on the social media platform now called X.

‘One particular country objected’: MEA on why Rajnath refused to sign SCO statement

Trump says US-China trade truce has been ‘signed’

Purported pact follows negotiations in London and Geneva to de-escalate global trade war

Friday Briefing: The Deadly Search for Food in Gaza

Plus, a recap of “Squid Game.”

India’s Social Regression Under Modi’s Eleven Years May Not Be Mendable

While much has been written about the Modi regime’s economic failures and diplomatic missteps, the most insidious damage lies elsewhere – in the corrosion of India’s socio-cultural fabric.

Runaway bear in runway ‘stalemate’ with Japanese airport officials

Gucci handbags and water slides: North Korea’s first lady makes rare appearance

Ri Sol-ju made a rare public appearance to stand united by Kim Jong-un’s side for the opening of a tourist attraction

Air India crash authorities give first major update on black box data

Astronaut becomes first Indian to set foot on ISS

Shubhanshu Shukla becomes the first Indian on ISS as the mission docks with the orbiting laboratory.

Japan is questioning its alliance with Donald Trump's United States

Faced with Trump's unpredictable policies, Japanese leaders are considering the need to develop an alternative diplomatic and security strategy to reduce their dependence on the US.

Thailand's 'weed wild west' faces new rules as smuggling to UK rises

A number of British travellers have been arrested and prices have collapsed due to overproduction.

Facing 'Undeclared Emergency' Charge, BJP Marks ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ with Book Starring Modi

Amit Shah spoke about Modi's role as an RSS worker going door to door with pamphlets to protest against the Emergency. The Congress on the other hand said that the BJP was trying to divert attention from its governance failures.

Iran nuke sites 'severely damaged': US spy chief, CIA back Trump's claim; slam 'propaganda media'

US imposes sanctions on Mexican finance firms over China fentanyl trade

Treasury department orders will block two banks and a brokerage from transactions with American financial institutions

China has enlisted star influencers to boost its global image

Taiwanese and American influencers recount their travels in the People's Republic on social media, marveling at the comfort of public toilets or the height of skyscrapers. A state-run media outlet even offers an all-expenses-paid trip − provided the influencer has more than 300,000 followers.

Thursday Briefing: Trump Says He’ll Meet With Iran

Plus, the importance of baby talk.

Man charged after violently slamming Afghan child to the ground

A Belarusian tourist has been charged with attempted murder after violently attacking an Afghan boy at a Moscow airport.

Pakistan debates Trump Nobel peace prize nomination after US strikes on Iran

Dogs are off the menu but still under threat in South Korea

Closure of dog farms as a result of last year’s ban puts half a million animals at risk of being put down if they can’t be rehomed

Brazilian tourist’s dream trek ends in tragedy on Indonesian volcano

Israel-Iran live: Trump orders Israel ‘do not drop those bombs’

Trump signals sanctions relief for China to buy Iran’s oil

Potential policy U-turn comes hours after president declared peace in Middle East war

'Friendly plane wave': Israel defies Trump's ceasefire plan; launches missiles at Iran

UK aircraft carrier in Pacific on rare deployment

The BBC speaks to Commodore James Blackmore, commander of the UK carrier strike group, on deployment in Indo-Pacific.

Wednesday Briefing: New Details About U.S. Strikes on Iran

Plus, Australia’s “Flying Padres”

Why is China so concerned about Israel-Iran tensions?

June 24, 2025 • China is closely watching whether Israel and Iran can broker a ceasefire. Beijing gets much of its crude oil imports from Iran through a "dark fleet" of vessels to evade American sanctions.

Maharashtra: Govt Bans Meat Sale For 10 Days in Solapur for Pandharpur Wari Yatra

A complete ban on liquor sales has also been announced in the district during this period.

Body found in hunt for tourist on active Indonesian volcano

Brazilian national Juliana Marins, 26, slipped nearly 500 metres down Mount Rinjani while walking with a guided group

How much have US wars in the Middle East and Afghanistan cost?

More than 20 years of US wars have directly killed an estimated 940,000 people and cost the US $5.8 trillion.

Thailand’s army closes Cambodia border crossings as territorial tensions escalate

Middle East crisis: Netanyahu says Israel brought Iran's nuclear programme 'to ruin'

US-Iran latest: Trump calls response ‘weak’ after attack on US base

Iran Launches Missiles on US Military Base in Qatar; Indian Embassy Issues Caution

Airspace closures rippled across the Gulf, from Iraq and the UAE to Bahrain and Kuwait, prompting Indian airlines to announce delays, cancellations and flight diversions.

Tuesday Briefing: Iran Struck a U.S. Base in Qatar

Plus, the 100 best movies of the 21st century.

Ukraine and UK to jointly produce long-range drones, Zelenskyy says

In South Korea, fans celebrate end of military service for K-pop's BTS

The mandatory military service of the members of the world's most famous K-pop group sparked intense debate in South Korea, even leading to the adoption of a law allowing stars to postpone enlistment until age 30 to protect their careers.

Indians should be ashamed to speak English, says Modi’s minister

Amit Shah claims language is legacy of colonial rule and should be stamped out, but critics accuse him of wanting to disenfranchise the poor

Global protests over US strikes on Iran

Video shows protests across the world in response to US air strikes on Iran.

US asks China to stop Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Press TV had earlier reported that parliament had approved a plan to close the Strait.

Japan’s ruling party suffers record low result in Tokyo poll

PM Shigeru Ishiba’s LDP defeated ahead of upper house vote next month

Microwave, toilet, fridge: Inside B-2 stealth bombers that flew 37 hrs for Iran strike

US-Iran live: Trump threatens regime change to ‘make Iran great again’

Key players tangle at UNSC at ‘perilous turn’ of US-Israel-Iran conflict

Tensions soar at the UN as Iran and its allies condemn US military actions, while the US and Israel reject censure.

Taiwan launches unity drive as China threat looms

President Lai Ching-te makes push as his party campaigns to reclaim control of parliament

How China made electric vehicles mainstream

The world's second largest economy is both the biggest producer and buyer of EVs.

Monday Briefing: The U.S. Struck Iran

Plus, a farmer’s fire brigade in Canada.

Alarm in Middle East over US strikes on Iran amid fears of widening conflict

US-Israeli War on Iran: Tactical Success May Not Add Up to Strategic Victory

In choosing bombs over diplomacy, Donald Trump has handed Israel a short-term win while setting fire to decades of global nuclear restraint — a reckless act of war that may haunt the Middle East and the world for years.

Operation Sindhu: Flight with 285 evacuees from Iran's Mashhad lands in Delhi

Thai PM apologises for leaked phone call with Cambodia’s Hun Sen

BTS is back - but K-pop has changed

While the Korean superstars served in the military, their industry has seen stalled album sales and scandals.

Labubu: the tiny elf doll driving China’s most valuable toy company

Pop Mart’s $40bn market capitalisation has surpassed that of Hasbro and Mattel combined on back of hot-selling collectibles

Trump-Munir Lunch: Why the US Still Courts Pakistan’s Generals, Even as They March with China

Field Marshal Asim Munir’s lunch at the White House may have irked India, but it reaffirmed a long-standing pattern: the US military’s deep-rooted, transactional ties with Pakistan’s army endure, despite geopolitical shifts, public estrangement and Islamabad’s growing proximity to Beijing.

Outrage in China after Royal Navy ship sails through Taiwan Strait

Beijing accuses Britain of ‘causing trouble’ and ‘undermining peace’

His Prison Term Halved, Former Malaysia Leader Wins Another Reprieve

Money-laundering charges against Najib Razak were dropped because of prosecutorial delays, intensifying criticism that he was being treated leniently.

Chinese cities are facing the financial abyss of their subway systems

After high-speed rail, subway lines are now dragging the cities they serve into huge levels of debt. This is due to colossal construction and operating costs, minimal revenues and a toxic relationship with real estate developers.

Amid US-Pakistan thaw, two key challenges: Iran and China

Pakistani army chief Munir’s US trip suggests warming ties after past diplomatic friction. But challenges remain.

Trump says Iranian nuclear facilities ‘totally obliterated’

‘We had seconds to decide if India’s missile was nuclear’

A former Pakistani foreign minister whose mother was assassinated says that despite the truce, these neighbours are closer to war than ever

'Giving them two weeks': Donald Trump’s timeless countdown returns; this time with Iran

For 50 years, Sydney Opera House has had one man on speed dial

Terry Harper has been tuning pianos in the iconic venue since he was a teen - a family legacy started by his dad.

Air India C.E.O.’s Comments on Crash Draw Backlash Online

A video statement by Campbell Wilson, Air India’s chief executive, after the June 12 plane crash was nearly identical to one given five months earlier by the head of American Airlines, after a crash in Washington, D.C.

Amit Shah’s Attack on English Betrays India’s Pluralist Foundations

Amit Shah's assertion disregards the historical reality that several foreign languages, including English, have helped transmit the treasures of Indian culture to the wider world.

In India, thousands stretch to celebrate International Yoga Day

Thousands of people gathered in public spaces on Saturday to practice asanas and breathing exercises across the country.

Pakistan to nominate ‘genuine peacemaker’ Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Trump has repeatedly said he averted a nuclear war, saved millions of lives – and grumbled that he got no credit for it.

Trapped in conflict zone: Scores of Indians still stranded in Iran, Israel; anxiety stalks kin

Adorable or just weird? How Labubu dolls conquered the world

The dolls have almost tripled their maker's profits - and, according to some, energised Chinese soft power.

Serial rapist who drugged and filmed 10 women in London and China jailed for life

Suchinda Kraprayoon, Thai Leader Who Set Off Bloody Protests, Dies at 91

A top general, he was appointed prime minister in 1992, a short-lived tenure that immediately incited the Black May uprising — and a violent backlash by his military.

Rochdale grooming gang leaders may finally be deported to Pakistan

The country has refused to accept Abdul Rauf and Adil Khan after they renounced their citizenship, but the decision could soon be reversed

Canada Spy Agency Flags Khalistani Extremism and Indian Foreign Interference in Public Report

The scope of this report is larger than last year's, which made no mention of Khalistani extremism and limited mention of India.

Why Vietnam should revamp its economic model

Donald Trump’s trade shock is a wake-up call for faster reform

Putin to visit China for regional summit and WWII commemorations

The Russian president will travel to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, hold talks with Xi Jinping and join September 3 ceremonies marking Japan's WWII surrender.

Trump’s Pakistan embrace: ‘Tactical romance’ or a new ‘inner circle’?

Trump hosts Pakistan army chief Asim Munir for an unprecedented White House lunch, as the US and Pakistan reset ties.

'Khamenei can no longer be allowed to exist': Israel's direct warning after hospital attack

India and Canada restore ambassadors as Modi and Carney meet at G7

Nippon Steel says capital raise possible to fund US Steel takeover pledge

Japanese steelmaker has promised to invest $11bn in American rival by 2028

Lone survivor of Air India crash mourns brother

Viswashkumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of last week’s Air India disaster, wept as his brother’s body arrived.

After Modi’s Call, Trump Still Insists He Helped Stop India-Pakistan Hostilities

“I stopped the war between Pakistan and India,” Trump said even as Modi rejected the president's version of events over a phone call.

U.S. to Review Social Media Posts of Student and Scholar Visa Applicants

The State Department is restarting the processing of visa applications from students and visiting scholars, but is screening for “hostility” toward the United States.

Korean pop star’s cap inflames historic resentment of Japan

Jungkook, a member of the boy band BTS, has issued an apology after wearing a cap with the words ‘Make Tokyo Great Again’

Lone Air India survivor carries coffin of brother killed in crash

A visibly upset Ramesh was overcome with grief carrying his brother's coffin to the crematorium.

Israel-Iran conflict: Trump claims Iran wants to negotiate, but says ‘it’s very late’

China’s Xi Jinping meets Central Asian leaders: Why their summit matters

China is the region’s top trading partner, but Russia and the US both have a presence, too.

Air India plane crash latest: Evidence reveals possible cause of crash

Iran-Israel Conflict: Many Indians in Tehran Bussed Out, Embassy Advises Leaving City

This morning, the Indian embassy urged Indians in Tehran to get in touch with it through the numbers +989010144557; +989128109115 and +989128109109.

What the capsizing and relaunching of a warship tells us about North Korea's regime

The intrigue has less to do with the failure itself and more with how Kim Jong Un reacted.

China retail sales jump while industrial growth slows on trade war turmoil

Strong consumer spending provides ‘bright spot’ for economy grappling with higher US tariffs

Age of AI ‘raises risk of nuclear war by accident’

China’s expanding nuclear arsenal and the rise of artificial intelligence in military strategy risk fuelling a new kind of war, experts warn

Tuesday Briefing: Israel Attacked Iranian State TV

Plus, China’s soft-power toy.

China, Iran's main economic backer, remains a bystander to the Middle East conflict

As Chinese diplomacy becomes increasingly active in the Middle East, Beijing, which buys 90% of Iran's exported oil, has continued to leave the role of regional policing to the US.

How Iran’s Khamenei lost his top commanders and why his axis is crumbling

Trump plans to delay TikTok ban for a third time

US president will sign an executive order this week extending deal deadline by 90 days

Wednesday Briefing: Trump Calls for Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’

Plus, Octopuses’ marvelous arms.

No Major Safety Concerns in Air India’s Boeing 787 Fleet Says DGCA

The DGCA said that of the 16 Air India flights that were cancelled on Tuesday,13 were from the Boeing 787 fleet – the same type of aircraft that had crashed carrying 242 passengers on board last week.

Bomb survivors criticise ‘creepy’ ceremony for emperor in Hiroshima

Opponents say the mobilisation of schoolchildren to cheer the visit is a throwback to the days of Japan’s pre-war militarism

The teen who filmed the Air India crash video the world saw

Aryan Asari just wanted to film planes flying in the sky - but he ended up capturing one of the country's biggest air crashes.

Cockpit voice recorder recovered from crashed Air India flight

Iran state TV hit in Israeli attack; loud explosions heard across Tehran

As SCO Condemns Israel for Attack on Iran, India Dissociates Itself from Statement

The SCO statement did not indicate that any member had dissociated from it. However, India issued a separate statement almost concurrently, clarifying that it was not part of the SCO’s decision-making on this matter.

Wait for bodies deepens pain of families after Air India crash

Officials said on Saturday that 11 victims had been identified so far based on their DNA samples.

‘Thrust not achieved. Falling’: 30 seconds and Flight 171 was lost

Questions are mounting for both Boeing and the airline’s owner Tata Group about how a plane carrying 242 people can drop out of the sky

British Gujaratis Gather to Mourn Those Who Died in Air India Crash

The disaster in the Indian state of Gujarat affected thousands in Britain’s Gujarati diaspora. Some of them came together on Saturday to remember the victims.

Surge in bond yields adds to pressure on BoJ

Policymakers to decide on how to proceed with tapering of massive bond-buying programme

Grief engulfs neighbourhood where Air India crash killed dozens

At least 270 bodies recovered from Air India crash site in Ahmedabad

Most bodies are charred or mutilated, and the local authorities are working to identify them by matching DNA samples.

New clues point to engine failure for cause of Air India plane crash

Videos and witness reports indicate that the Boeing 787-8 failed to climb more than 450ft before crashing, killing at least 279 people

As Israeli Missiles Hit Iran, Indian Students in Tehran Are Being Relocated to Safer Areas

Earlier, officials said evacuations were dangerous with ‘bombs and missiles going off’ even as some Indians were keen to be relocated.

Air India plane crash death toll rises to 270

Dr Dhaval Gameti said 270 bodies have been recovered from the site of Thursday's plane crash in Ahmedabad.

Seven killed in helicopter crash in India’s Uttarakhand state

Incident comes days after an Air India plane crashed in the western Ahmedabad city, killing all but one of 242 on board.

Monday Briefing: Israel and Iran Traded Missile Strikes

Plus, the Dalai Lama’s succession.

Pune bridge tragedy: Rust, overcrowding or neglect - What caused the collapse?

Corporate bond defaults disappear from China’s onshore market

Systemic risk prioritised over international norms as country returns to zero failure era

He flew home to bury his father. The Air India crash took his life

Kazakhstan families search for clues about the 270,000 'missing soldiers' of the World War II Soviet Army

Nearly a quarter of the one million Kazakhs conscripted into the Red Army during the 'Great Patriotic War,' the Russian term for World War II, went missing. Eighty years later, their descendants are getting organized to trace their whereabouts.

Boeing CEO cancels airshow visit as investigation starts on India crash

This was to be Boeing CEO Ortberg’s first airshow since he was appointed to lead the company out of multiple crises.

On China, Leo XIV follows in the footsteps of Pope Francis

The new pontiff has implemented an agreement signed in 2018 between the Holy See and Beijing, though some Catholic factions have criticized it.

Aukus: Could Trump sink Australia's submarine plans?

The White House has put the landmark agreement between the US, UK and Australia under review.

As Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates, Modi Speaks of Need for 'Early Restoration of Peace'

Late on Friday, Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel, many of which were seen flying over the coastal city of Tel Aviv.

Air India plane crash: Toll mounts to 274; 33 on-ground deaths confirmed

Jane Street takes $4mn a month Hong Kong prime office

New York trading firm has rapidly grown to rival Wall Street’s biggest banks

Air India plane crash: Second black box recovered from wreckage

Sole Survivor of India Plane Crash Recounts How He Survived

Viswash Kumar Ramesh was one of 242 people on the 787-8 Dreamliner that went down shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India, and the only known survivor.

From dancing robots to DeepSeek, the university helping China to win tech race

Hangzhou has produced some of the world’s most impressive entrepreneurs, securing a top slot in the global technological revolution

Engine failure or crew error? What could have caused the Air India crash

Aviation experts suggest possible explanations after studying footage of the Boeing 787-8 disaster

UK financial regulators should copy Singapore model, say peers

British watchdogs are too slow and risk-averse, Lords committee states

Indian PM Modi visits scene of plane crash, as search for black boxes continues

All but one of the 242 people on board the London-bound flight died when it crashed into a residential area shortly after take-off.

Air India crash refuels Boeing and airline’s problems

Fatal crash raises new concerns for both firms as they try to revamp after years of problems that marred reputations.

‘I Don’t Know How I Am Alive,’ Air India Crash Survivor Tells Family

Viswash Kumar Ramesh, 38, who sustained multiple injuries, a doctor said, was the only passenger out of 242 people on board the plane to walk away.

At least 265 dead in India plane crash, one passenger survives

One passenger survived as Air India's flight 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff from India's northwestern city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, officials said.

Air India plane crash: ‘Many killed’ in London-bound flight crash

Mongolian PM ‘ousted by Putin ally in smear campaign’

Government sources claim that Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene is the victim of an effective coup by the country’s president

India ramps up deportation of alleged migrants to Bangladesh

New China Trade ‘Deal’ Takes U.S. Back to Where It Started

If a handshake agreement holds, it will merely undo some of the damage from the trade war that President Trump started.

Trump’s message to Asian students will hurt US universities

President’s policies risk making it harder for institutions to compete against international rivals

Fashion brands accused of shortcuts on climate pledges overlooking workers

A new report accuses fashion giants of not considering the welfare of workers affected by climate change.

Gangster tells BBC why India's biggest hip-hop star was murdered

Three years after Moose Wala's murder, the BBC investigates how he found himself an enemy of a feared gang.

Trump touts 'done' deal with Beijing on rare earths, Chinese students

Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the US and China had agreed on a deal to preserve a trade war truce, with Beijing to supply rare earth minerals, and the US to allow Chinese students to attend its colleges.

Trump says US-China deal ‘done’ as two sides restore trade war truce

US president reveals agreement struck with Beijing covers rare earths

Treasury chief returns to US as China trade talks ongoing

The negotiations, taking place in London, follow talks in Geneva last month, which saw a temporary agreement to lower tariffs. US President Donald Trump told reporters Monday: 'We are doing well with China. China's not easy.'

Wednesday Briefing: Why U.S. Troops Are in Los Angeles

Plus, the travel writer’s dilemma.

Pakistan ramps up defence spending by 20 percent after India conflict

Defence spending surges in Islamabad’s new budget, even as overall expenditures shrink.

Two BTS stars finish military service as fans await comeback

RM and V were discharged on Tuesday and all seven BTS members would have finished the requirement by the end of June.

Curry crisis as cost of Japan’s comfort dish surges

Rising rice prices threaten curry rice restaurants as the government considers imports to curb inflation

Covid surge in Asia sparks concern about more infectious variants

White House warns UK not to allow Chinese embassy near City

Senior US officials are ‘deeply concerned’ about espionage risk to sensitive financial data

Body of Thai hostage recovered from Gaza, Israel says

Nattapong Pinta was captured alive and was likely killed during the first months of captivity, the Israeli military says.

Chinese Students Reconsider the U.S. as Republicans Threaten Their Visas

Critics say proposals to restrict or even ban Chinese student visas take a “sledgehammer to a problem that needs highly targeted tools.”

China fast tracks rare earth export licences for European companies

Beijing has attempted to improve relations with Brussels since Donald Trump returned to the White House

Rare earths: China's magnet war threatens global industry

Rare earth magnets, which are essential to car manufacturing as well as the defense and home appliance sectors, have started to run short in factories worldwide following China's export restrictions. The country holds a monopoly over their production.

‘Not justice’: Father laments as court acquits men accused of killing sons during Delhi riots

China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?

The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

Trump eyes easing US chip export restrictions to secure Chinese rare earths

Top White House official says a deal could be struck as part of trade talks between the two countries

US, China trade talks to stretch into second day

The discussions come just a few days after US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first publicly announced telephone talks since the Republican returned to the White House.

Tuesday Briefing: California’s Lawsuit Against Trump

Plus, a triumph at the Tonys for a musical set in South Korea.

India-Pakistan conflict claims an unlikely victim: Himalayan pink salt

The recent trade ban comes on the heels of an armed attack in Kashmir in which gunmen killed 26 people.

‘Open prison’: The forced labour driving India’s $5 trillion economy dream

India has more than 300 million unorganised sector workers. Many suffer from withheld wages, endless toil and coercion.

The forgotten story of India's brush with presidential rule

Indira Gandhi's aides pushed for a presidential system - centralising power and sidelining courts and parliament.

Monday Briefing: Tensions Flare in Los Angeles

Plus, the French Open’s stunning finals.

India’s coal champion reopens dozens of mines

State-owned Coal India chair says company is also preparing greenfield projects as renewables struggle to meet energy demand

Why India’s census will ask about caste for first time since the Raj

Officials who have to cross rivers in rafts, dodge wild animals and scale mountains to visit every household will ask a question not posed in decades

Everything we know about world’s highest railway arch bridge

Trump says US-China trade talks to be held in London on June 9

Announcement follows phone call between American president and Chinese leader Xi Jinping

On board the driverless lorries hoping to transform China's transport industry

Driverless lorries are now operating across China - but public concern about these vehicles remains.

Buyer With Ties to Chinese Communist Party Got V.I.P. Treatment at Trump Crypto Dinner

The warm welcome for a technology executive whose purchases of the president’s digital coin won him a White House tour illustrates inconsistencies in the administration’s views toward visitors from China.

China surpasses German engineering with world’s tallest wind turbine

Announcement of a 340m turbine, taller than the Eiffel Tower, follows huge economic investment by President Xi’s government in green technologies

Frequent TikTok users in Taiwan more likely to agree with pro-China narratives, study finds

Survey shows correlation between use of Chinese-owned platform and approval of unification with China

At least 11 dead in stampede outside cricket stadium in southern India

Authorities say crowd was ‘uncontrollable’ as thousands gathered celebrating Indian Premier League winners in Bengaluru.

Indian Premier League cricket championship sparks deadly stampede

At least 11 people died in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in Bengaluru

Apple boosts India's factory hopes - but a US-China deal could derail plans

The US-China trade "reset" could stall the manufacturing investment coming into India, say experts.

FirstFT: UK and EU secure post-Brexit reset

Also in today’s newsletter, Europe races to influence Trump ahead of Putin call and Germany drops opposition to nuclear power

Indian professor arrested over post on military operation in Pakistan

Indian children taught how to coexist with tigers as numbers grow

Coexistence with the big cat was lesson their parents and grandparents did not need, but a resurgence in numbers has made contact more common

Monday Briefing: Trump and Putin Are Set to Talk

Plus, a Japanese author breaks barriers.

Foreign office supporting British woman after reports of drug-smuggling arrest in Sri Lanka

Kashmir in the crossfire

Al Jazeera’s Kamal Hyder takes us through the recent conflict between India and Pakistan.

International Booker Prize 2025 winner announced

An island called Hope is standing up to Beijing in the South China Sea

Pagasa is barely big enough for a plane to land, but it stands tall against an armada of Chinese ships.

CATL founder Robin Zeng expects China truck market to be 50% electric by 2028

Battery giant’s forecast heralds sweeping disruption of global market in heavy goods vehicles

‘Without time, there is no flavour’: a South Korean grand master on the art of the perfect soy sauce

Wednesday Briefing: Israel’s Allies Tell It to Stop

Plus, the International Booker Prize.

Brazil’s first lady ‘upset Xi’s wife’ by chiding TikTok in China

Rosangela da Silva, known as Janja, is believed to have caused a diplomatic spat by bringing up the evils of social media during a state banquet

Millions of Afghans living in Iran are threatened with expulsion

The four million Afghans living – undocumented or not – in the territory of the Islamic Republic are at risk of being sent back to their country. Previously tolerated, they are now also facing a violent anti-migrant campaign from Iranians.

Kyrgyzstan court sentences ex-leader Atambayev to 11 years in absentia

Former leader convicted on charges of corruption and participating in mass unrest in the Central Asian country.

Women working for UN in Kabul face stalking and death threats

Trump and Xi agree to launch new round of trade talks

Leaders hold phone call amid simmering trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies

Friday Briefing: Trump and Musk Trade Insults

Plus, tips for healthy aging.

‘Total discrimination’: Chinese students facing US visa ban say their lives are in limbo

Across the US, hundreds of thousands of Chinese students are now uncertain about their academic future and some are considering moving a

Deadly mushroom cook weighed fatal dose on kitchen scales, says prosecutor

Erin Patterson told the court she didn't believe the mushrooms in photos recovered from her phone were toxic.

How some of the world’s rarest trees found refuge in Chinese temples

Religious devotion has resulted in several threatened species finding sanctuary within temple grounds, a study has found

Who was Sana Yousaf, Pakistani TikTok star shot dead by a gunman?

The 17-year-old TikToker was killed in her home in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, on Monday.

Lee Jae Myung vows ‘lasting peace’ with North Korea in first speech

'I was pushed across the border into Bangladesh at gunpoint'

The BBC met people in India's Assam who say they were accused of being illegal immigrants and forced across the border.

Apple and Alibaba’s AI rollout in China delayed by Trump trade war

Partnership between US and Chinese tech groups stalled by Beijing regulator in wake of geopolitical tensions

In Thailand, where mysticism thrives, AI fortune telling finds fertile ground

South Korea’s new president: We will co-operate with Kim Jong-un

Lee Jae-myung tells nation he will seek to ‘win without fighting’ North Korea — but raises fears of a domestic purge after predecessor’s ‘insurrection’

Thursday Briefing: Trump’s Call With Putin

Plus, threatened, ancient trees thrive in Chinese temples.

The rise of China's vertical factory farms housing thousands of pigs

To prevent another outbreak of swine fever, China has transformed its traditional pig farms into giant factory farms. In Hongqiao, Hubei province, two buildings now house hundreds of thousands of pigs.

Kohli wins first IPL title as RCB beat Punjab Kings in final

Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru win first Indian Premier League title, beating Punjab Kings by six runs.

Xiaomi among Chinese tech groups set to be hardest hit by US chip software ban

Companies may struggle to manufacture silicon in Taiwan with export controls preventing updates to design tools

South Korea’s new president pledges unity after martial law turmoil

Wednesday Briefing: Staggering Casualties in Ukraine

Plus, it’s Pride Month.

Democrat Lee Jae-myung wins a sweeping victory in South Korea's presidential election

Democratic opposition candidate Lee Jae-myung has won South Korea's presidential election, which was held following former leader Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment over his declaration of martial law. Lee now faces the challenge of pulling the country out of the turmoil triggered by the political crisis and by serious economic difficulties.

‘They are in shock’: Indian students fear Trump has ended their American dream

South Korean opposition wins presidency after months of political chaos

Lee Jae-myung was voted in exactly six months after his predecessor made a failed martial law bid.

Divisive ‘scrappy fighter’ wins big in South Korea election

Lee Jae-myung, a left-winger, said that ‘power should not to be used for the president’s personal interests’ as his opponent concedes

‘Everyone feels unsafe’: Border panic as Indian forces kill Myanmar rebels

An unstated border understanding between India and Myanmar’s government-in-exile has broken down, replaced by fear.

Three things to know about South Korea's snap election

South Korea is voting for a new leader after the former president was impeached for imposing martial law.

China threatens action after accusing US of violating tariffs truce

Mongolia's prime minister resigns after losing a vote of confidence in parliament

The country has seen frequent protests and unrest, and hundreds of young people turned out in Ulaanbaatar last week, calling for Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene's resignation.

Mongolia PM resigns after losing confidence vote that followed weeks of protests

Liverpool university’s China JV has links to sanctioned entities, report says

Think-tank highlights how Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University has come under scrutiny by the US and EU

Tuesday Briefing: South Korea Votes

Plus, box office success for “Lilo & Stitch.”

‘To understand the horrors of Hiroshima, you had to live through it’

A handful of Japanese ‘memory keepers’ are determined to teach new generation the lessons of 1945 nuclear blast

Inside Singapore: From British colony to global finance nerve centre

Protected by British gunboats and Gurkhas, Singapore plays an outsized role in the world’s banking and oil system.

Pakistan sweep series against Bangladesh as Haris hits 107 in third T20I

Opener scores 107 off 46 as Pakistan chase 197 with seven wickets in hand and 16 balls to spare for 3-0 series win.

China warns Britain over Royal Navy aircraft carrier in east Asia

More than 3,000 personnel are involved in the eight-month deployment of HMS Prince of Wales

Monday Briefing: Ukraine bombarded Russian air bases

Plus, the tech bros of “Mountainhead.”

Scientists accuse New Zealand and Ireland of trying to cover up livestock emissions

‘Accounting trick’ to support methane-emitting sectors undermines fight against climate change, say researchers

Myanmar junta extends ceasefire again after quake

The junta initially declared a truce in the many-sided civil war after a huge quake in late March killed nearly 3,800 people and left tens of thousands homeless.

China hits back at Trump official Pete Hegseth for ‘sabre-rattling and fear-mongering’

China accuses Pete Hegseth of sowing division in Asia in speech ‘filled with provocations’

These women helped bring down a president - now they say they feel invisible

A snap presidential election has exposed South Korea's stark gender divide.

Hegseth warns Chinese military action against Taiwan ‘could be imminent’

Beijing says US defence secretary is trying to instigate confrontation and stir up the region

How Beijing pursues its ethnic enemies to the ends of the earth

A million Uighurs and other Muslims are packed into re-education camps but the few who leave China are persecuted, threatened and even forced to spy

Valerie Mahaffey, Actress Who Played Quirky Villains, Dies at 71

She had memorable roles on TV shows like “Desperate Housewives” and “Northern Exposure,” and in the dark comedy film “French Exit.”

India top general admits aerial ‘losses’ in recent conflict with Pakistan

General Anil Chauhan appears to confirm India lost at least one jet during conflict with Pakistan earlier this month.

Empire’s echo: Why Britain cannot ignore Kashmir

As the former imperial power, Britain should not escape its historic responsibility for tensions between India and Pakistan.

Macron says West is losing credibility with Gaza ‘double standards’

Tourist damages two of China’s terracotta warriors after jumping fence

Hegseth reassures US support for Indo-Pacific allies against 'imminent' threat of China

Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, a global security conference hosted by the International Institute for Security Studies, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said China is no longer just building up its military forces to take Taiwan, it's 'actively training for it, every day.'

Can presidential frontrunner Lee Jae Myung bring stability to Korea?

Doubts raised over Chinese paraglider’s claim of accidental 8,000-metre flight

Students or spies? The young Chinese caught in Trump's crosshairs

The souring relationship between the nations has already caused issues for students at home and in the US.

Chinese Paraglider Reaches Near-Record Heights, Over 28,000 Feet, by Accident

After video of the incident went viral, showing a face and body covered in ice, the local sporting authority said it had banned the paraglider from the sport for six months.

China vows to open markets to Pacific Island nations as US retreats

Trump’s cuts in foreign aid and global tariffs have created opportunity for Beijing

China hails Chagos Islands deal as ‘massive achievement’

The approval of Beijing’s ambassador to Mauritius contradicts Sir Keir Starmer’s claim that China has opposed the deal

LIVE: Punjab Kings vs RCB – IPL Qualifier 1

Follow our live build-up, team news, score, photo updates and commentary stream as PBKS and RCB eye the IPL final.

Macron decorates Indonesian leader with France's highest honor

French President Emmanuel Macron also announced a new cultural partnership with Indonesia.

China to resume Japanese seafood imports after Fukushima water row

Pakistan seal T20 series against Bangladesh with 57-run win

Three wickets Abrar by followed fifties by Sahibzada and Nawaz as the hosts took a 2-0 series lead against Bangladesh.

Europe and Asia should form ‘positive new alliance’, says Macron in Singapore

How Bondi mass killer slipped through the cracks in Australia

An inquest is examining whether there were "missed opportunities" to stop Joel Cauchi's stabbing rampage.

Football boot makers jump out of kangaroo leather

Japanese sportswear groups Asics and Mizuno to use alternative materials following decades of activist pressure

Denying Visas to Chinese Students Could Backfire on America

Protecting the borders from espionage is essential. It’s something else to deny students because they are Chinese and hope to pursue a STEM degree in the United States.

Macron calls on Europe and Asia to ‘unite against bullies’

The French president has argued that countries should not have to choose between China and the US — and should build ‘a new coalition of independence’

Macron calls on Asian and European countries to form 'a positive new alliance'

While speaking at a defense and security summit in Singapore, President Emmanuel Macron also said Western countries must not 'abandon Gaza,' and urged Asian leaders not to see the war in Ukraine as a distant problem.

Has India really overtaken Japan as world’s 4th largest economy?

Trump orders US chip software suppliers to stop selling to China

Move by Washington is latest effort to stymie geopolitical rival’s technological advance

Thursday Briefing: Aid Chaos Grows in Gaza

Plus, the Met’s new wondrous space.

Pakistan’s Hasan Ali claims five wickets as Bangladesh beaten by 37 runs

Pakistan win the opening match of the three-game T20 series against Bangladesh by 37 runs in Lahore.

Indian paintings reveal what bewitched British colonialists

Exhibition unveils artistic fusion of exotic flora and fauna with western tastes

How social media lies fuelled a rush to war between India and Pakistan

In Indonesia, Macron pushes for 'political solution' to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Ahead of the international summit on the two-state solution in New York at the end of June, Paris is seeking a joint declaration with the world's most populous Muslim country.

How political chaos helped forge South Korea's presidential frontrunner

A political implosion turned controversial politician Lee Jae-myung into a presidential favourite.

China could seize Taiwan’s outlying islands, US report warns

Chinese solar billionaire steps back as industry turmoil deepens

Longi says Li Zhenguo to withdraw from day-to-day management and focus on research and development

Peak speed: Sherpas say their traditions are at risk after record Everest ascents

Wednesday Briefing: Chaos at a Gaza Aid Site

Plus, climbing Mount Everest with a performance enhancer.

Prince Harry flies from LA to Shanghai to promote greener travel

Duke of Sussex made surprise visit to China to urge travel industry to meet global climate goals

‘Everest Man’ breaks own record for climbing world’s highest mountain

Kami Rita, a 55-year-old Sherpa known as “Everest Man”, first climbed the world’s highest mountain in 1994.

In Japan, the spirit of mingei is still alive

Their strength lies in patience and the ancestral skills they bring to the workbench every day, working in the spirit of mingei – a folk art movement launched in 1925, of which they are the heirs. A century later, these lacquerers, potters, weavers and dyers who celebrate the simple beauty of everyday objects stand as resisters.

After Pikachu and Pudding, Japan bans ‘flashy’ children’s names

Parents will have to opt for something more traditional after a clampdown on unusual pronunciations

What you need to know ahead of South Korea's snap presidential election

The vote comes after the impeachment and removal of former president Yoon Suk Yeol.

Macron looks stunned after wife shoves his face in ‘squabble’

Chinese EV shares tumble as BYD sparks ‘rat race’ price war fears

Electric vehicle leader announces fresh round of price cuts for its models

Emmanuel Macron says video of wife pushing him shows them ‘joking around’

Tuesday Briefing: U.S. and E.U. Talk Trade

Plus, defining Sweden’s culture.

In Vietnam, Macron aims to seize on ongoing reforms to boost French investments

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Vietnam on Sunday, the first leg of a Southeast Asian diplomatic tour.

Raza the hero as Lahore beat Quetta for third Pakistan Super League trophy

Qalandars chase a record target of 202 against the Gladiators as Raza returns from Test duty to hit the winning runs.

Delegation of Labour MPs arrives in Taiwan in first visit since UK election

Branded a terrorist: Media adds agony to Kashmiri family's grief

Mohammad Iqbal, a teacher in Poonch district, died in cross-border shelling between India and Pakistan.

Shein assembles a lineup of former politicians to defend its interests

In France, former interior minister Christophe Castaner and lawyer and former secretary of state Nicole Guedj are among the figures recruited to lobby for the Chinese behemoth, alongside Günther Oettinger, former European commissioner.

Monday Briefing: Russia Bombards Ukraine

Plus, Mexico City’s artistic eras.

Cambodian politicians ‘profit from online scammers’

The country generates up to $19bn a year from scams, about 60 per cent of its GDP and a new report claims the state protects the criminals involved

Indian MP slammed for saying widows of Kashmir attack lacked ‘heroism’

Don’t underestimate the Chinese consumer

Reforms, urbanisation and demographic shifts could all sustainably boost domestic spending

Why fierce rivals India, Pakistan and China are racing to woo Taliban

Why the future of Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus administration is uncertain

Political discord over when to hold elections and growing tensions with the armed forces have left government hamstrung.

North Korea detains three over warship launch accident, state media reports

Hong Kong’s Famous Bamboo Scaffolding Hangs On (for Now)

Metal has begun to replace this distinctive latticework, which is seen on towers across the city. Daisy Pak, a rare female bamboo master, takes pride in the ancient craft.

Love letters to pasta

An ardent enquiry into the world’s most obsessed-over carb

Tokyo lowers water bills during summer to encourage residents to use air conditioning during heat waves

The Japanese capital has announced that this summer it will cover the fixed portion of residents' water bills to help them cope with increasingly intense summer heat, a consequence of climate change.

India kills leader of Maoist insurgency in major crackdown on rebels

Her daughter was taken and sent abroad - 44 years later, they found each other

Hundreds made damning allegations of fraud, kidnapping and trafficking about an overseas adoption programme.

As Trump focuses on his trade war, Brazil and China forge closer ties

The twins separated by China’s child snatchers — and how they were reunited

Corrupt officials stole children and sold them through orphanages to unsuspecting westerners. In Daughters of the Bamboo Grove, Barbara Demick tells the story of two sisters

Trump backs Nippon Steel partnership with US Steel

Apparent U-turn from president revives Japanese company’s deal after it was blocked by Joe Biden

Lahore Qalanders defeat Islamabad United by 95 runs to reach PSL final

Lahore Qalanders beat Islamabad United by 95 runs to reach Sunday’s Pakistan Super League final.

Bangladesh’s Leader Threatens to Resign Over Election Pressure

Muhammad Yunus has struggled to navigate between the army, career politicians and the protest movement that overthrew the country’s authoritarian leader last year.

India-Pakistan: Nuclear threat looms over conflict between the two countries

The use of nuclear weapons, possessed by both enemy states, casts a shadow over the recent conflict between India and Pakistan. While India's 'no first use' nuclear doctrine is well known, Pakistan's position remains much more ambiguous.

Five killed after torrential rain and flash flooding hits Australia

G7 members agree to counter China’s global trade practices

Homebound: The Indian film that got a nine-minute ovation at Cannes

The film, shot in India's rural North, follows two men from the Muslim and Dalit communities who form a bond.

Friday Briefing: Two Israeli Embassy Staff Killed

Plus, books to look forward to.

Macron tells Xi their nations' companies 'must enjoy fair competition'

President Xi urged China and France to 'strengthen solidarity and cooperation' and told his French counterpart that he was ready to work 'hand in hand with Europe.'

UK crime agency freezes London properties linked to former Bangladesh regime

Move follows the ousting of former leader Sheikh Hasina amid allegations of embezzlement

Watch: US embassy likens China to antisocial neighbour living in flats

Video posted by diplomats in Singapore compares China’s activities in the South China Sea to someone cluttering corridors

Pakistan recommits to China bond amid Trump shadow over India ceasefire

After a four-day standoff with India, Pakistan looks to its trusted partner China for post-conflict support.

British soldiers make Everest history using new method

The former special forces troops used xenon gas to acclimatise to climbing at high altitudes more quickly.

Thursday Briefing: Trump Lectures South Africa’s Leader

Plus, everyone is moving to Chengdu.

Feel it’s all pointless? You’re not alone

China’s workplace terms offer a glimpse into its corporate culture and society, and the ideas are going global

Russia blames Ukraine war, Europe for delaying arms supply to ally Armenia

Armenia has long relied on Russian weapons in its bitter dispute with neighbouring Azerbaijan.

Former prisoners and hostages urge Starmer to secure release of Jimmy Lai

British soldiers conquer Everest using groundbreaking method

Treatment with xenon gas helped them acclimatise in record time and reach the summit less than a week after landing in Kathmandu

Is China the winner in the India-Pakistan conflict?

Pakistan's Chinese-made fighter jets were battle tested for the first time during hostilities with India.

Taiwan show imagining Chinese invasion warns island needs to prepare

Chinese defence minister set to skip defence forum in Singapore

Admiral Dong Jun’s absence from Shangri-La Dialogue would come as President Xi Jinping purges high-level officers

Tuesday Briefing: A Trump-Putin Phone Call

Plus, the return of a spy’s archives.

Young British woman held on drug charges in Sri Lanka could be linked to Culley case

India’s richest family under fire over sprawling wildlife park

Allegations have been made about the origins of animals at the Vantara centre, opened by Modi, which it says are there for medical treatment only

Car bomb in Pakistan’s restive southwest kills four people

The attack is just the latest in Balochistan, which is plagued by insurgency.

Shein, China's fast fashion behemoth, hampered by tariffs

The online retail giant, operating in 150 countries, hoped for a significant debut on the London Stock Exchange this year. However, new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and resistance in Europe against ultra-fast fashion, are threatening its global expansion.

Pakistan PM offers peace talks with India as ceasefire extended

Nvidia plans Shanghai research centre in new commitment to China

US chipmaker considers expanding its presence in the country even as sales are hit by Washington’s export controls

The poison paradox: How Australia's deadliest animals save lives

The public antivenom programme saving lives in a place where, the joke goes, everything wants to kill you.

Overlooked No More, Walasse Ting, Who Bridged Cultures With Paint and Prose

His style as a poet and artist was informed by his upbringing in Shanghai and his years in Paris. He then joined the Pop-fueled studios of New York.

Italian cheese masters teach remote yak herders in the Himalayas

Over ten days in a Himalayan community, the dairy experts shared ­techniques for cheese production, pasture management and animal ­welfare

India-Pakistan: 'The Kashmir crisis embodies the incomplete nature of the partition between the two nations'

In an interview with Le Monde, Jean-Luc Racine, an expert on India, analyzes the historical roots of the conflict between the two regional powers, reignited on April 22 by the Pahalgam attack.

Has India offered Trump zero tariffs? What we know and why it matters

President Trump said India has made an offer to drop tariffs on US goods as part of ongoing trade negotiations.

India to send MPs abroad to push zero tolerance on terrorism

The 'Berlin Wall of Asia' between India and Pakistan is a strange site of theater and tears

The only land crossing point between the two countries has been closed since May 1, following an attack in Kashmir that led to the most severe military confrontation between New Delhi and Islamabad in decades.

'You start to go crazy': The Australian who survived five years in a Chinese prison

Matthew Radalj tells the BBC of his time in a Beijing prison, revealing what goes on behind bars.

Iran steps up mass deportation of Afghan migrants

Islamic republic wants to return millions of refugees who entered country before and after the Taliban takeover

India Is Accused of Inhumanely Deporting Rohingya Refugees

The allegations, which include being pushed into the sea off Myanmar with only life jackets, have prompted a call from the United Nations for an investigation.

How India and Pakistan share one of the world's most dangerous borders

Living along the LoC - the volatile India-Pakistan border - means life in a fragile limbo between war and peace.

US considers adding Chinese chipmakers to export blacklist

Some US officials fear move could jeopardise trade talks with Beijing

Kashmiris ‘feel unheard’ again as Trump wades in to India-Pakistan row

Japan seeks to catch up in the startup race

Long hindered by its culture of caution and a lack of political will, Japan is multiplying initiatives to develop startups.

Thursday Briefing: Troubled Ukraine Peace Talks

Plus, peace and love at the Eurovision.

Chopra: Nadeem javelin friendship ‘not the same’ after India-Pakistan clash

The recent military escalations have damaged a once exemplary athlete bond between India’s Chopra and Pakistan’s Nadeem.

British teenager held in prison in Georgia on drug charges – video

Video of baby elephant’s lorry death sparks outrage in Malaysia

WWF demands traffic calming and wildlife bridges to avoid further deaths of elephants, tigers and tapirs in southeast Asia

Relief on China's factory floors as US tariffs put on hold

A surprise deal in the trade war gives businesses breathing room - but many now want to find new markets.

Imran Khan’s sons call on Trump to intervene and secure his release

After chaos of the Yoon era, South Korea prepares to pick a new president

Toy group VTech to move production out of China despite tariff reprieve

Hong Kong-based group pushes ahead with plan to shift US-bound production and warns US consumers face higher prices

Bayesian Superyacht Sank After ‘Extreme’ Wind Gust, Report Says

An official report into last year’s yacht tragedy, which killed seven, found that the boat could easily capsize in high winds. Its towering mast made it more vulnerable.

Maldives parliament removes two Supreme Court judges

MPs loyal to President Mohamed Muizzu impeach judges in a case a UN expert says undermines judicial independence.

Azerbaijan imprisons its last independent journalists

Two journalists were arrested in early May and suffered abuse from the police. The annihilation of free media continues amid warming relations between the European Union and this gas-rich country.

How India and Pakistan walked back from brink of all-out war

How real is the risk of nuclear war between India and Pakistan?

Recent hostilities were a reminder of how easily a crisis could escalate into catastrophe.

China attacks UK trade deal with US

Security conditions in pact agreed by Trump and Starmer seen as targeting Beijing

US debt: The rest of the world's bargaining tool against Donald Trump

One-third of the US debt is held outside of the United States. This is significant enough that the Japanese finance minister has mentioned using this as leverage in trade negotiations.

Wednesday Briefing: Israeli Officers Warn of Famine

Plus, a Hollywood takeover at Cannes.

Britain’s bonfire of the atrocities

India’s ‘new normal’ of perpetual war will damage its democracy

The BJP whipped up war fervour in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. Now it cannot ‘disappoint’ with peace.

China woos Latin America days after trade deal with US

‘Trade wars and tariffs benefit no one,’ said President Xi as he offered Latin America a $9 billion investment boost

India denies targeting Pakistan’s alleged nuclear sites

Who blinked first? How the US and China broke their trade deadlock

Secret meeting in IMF basement paved way for tariff deal seen on both sides as a victory

Trump administration revokes temporary protections for Afghans, citing an improved security situation

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said that the temporary protected status (TPS) designation for Afghanistan would expire on May 20. Some 11,000 Afghans are currently covered by TPS in the US.

Marcos' hold on senate grows shaky while Duterte wins mayor race from jail

The Philippines' mid-term elections saw fewer than expected senators elected from President Marcos' camp.

Narendra Modi says India has only ‘suspended’ military action against Pakistan – video

‘We’re Starting to Move Everything’: Trump’s China Deal Frees Up Shipping

The temporary lowering of tariffs may compel some U.S. businesses to order goods that they had held off buying after President Trump raised them to 145 percent.

Duterte set to win mayoral election from jail

Despite being detained in the Hague on charges of crimes against humanity, former president of the Philippines is in line for victory in his home town

India-Pakistan ceasefire brings hope and uncertainty

A ceasefire between India and Pakistan is currently holding, bringing relief to civilians who fled after recent attacks.

Philippines: Surprise early results in midterms dominated by Marcos-Duterte feud

President Ferdinand Marcos and his VP Sara Duterte are battling for seats in the powerful senate.

Ex-Marine climbs Everest to complete ‘world’s longest triathlon’

Mitchell Hutchcraft swam the Channel, cycled across Europe and Asia and trekked into the Himalayas to finish on top of the world’s highest peak

US claims ‘substantial progress’ after trade talks with China

Markets rise and gold weakens as American and Chinese officials seek to de-escalate tensions

Fragile truce holds between India, Pakistan after days of fierce exchanges

Ceasefire halts conflict that was spiralling towards a full-scale war.

Monday Briefing: U.S.-China Talks

Plus, crypto bro fight club.

Inside Shein's sweatshops in Guangzhou: 'It's an extreme capitalist race'

Le Monde visited several workshops producing millions of garments for the Chinese fast fashion giant. Employees and managers spoke about the harsh reality of an ultra-competitive system.

India and Pakistan both claim victory after ceasefire declared

India and Pakistan accuse each other of ceasefire violations

Trump vows to resolve Kashmir dispute after ceasefire holds overnight

In The Hague, Rodrigo Duterte faces trial, but in Davao he is the top pick for mayor

India-Pakistan ceasefire appears to hold after accusations of violations

Delhi and Islamabad earlier accused each other of breaches, after four days of cross-border attacks.

India and Pakistan’s fragile ceasefire holds after alleged breaches

Trump says US mediated halt in fighting, but both countries claim violations and differ on what was agreed

India claims Pakistan violated ceasefire, says it has retaliated

The two neighbors had earlier on Saturday agreed to a ceasefire after days of deadly cross-border attacks.

Reluctant at First, Trump Officials Intervened in South Asia as Nuclear Fears Grew

After Vice President JD Vance suggested that the conflict between India and Pakistan was not America’s problem, the Trump administration grew concerned that it could spiral out of control.

How Apple helped China become America’s biggest tech rival

Apple relied on cheap Chinese labour as it become the world’s most valuable company. But there was an unforeseen consequence: the millions of workers it trained would go on to transform the Middle Kingdom into tech superpower

Will the truce between India and Pakistan resolve differences over Kashmir?

A ceasefire is agreed after four days of their most fierce military conflict in this century.

Here’s the latest.

Pope Francis backed him when he took on a president. Now he's voting in the conclave

"Not even in my wildest imagination did I think this would happen," Cardinal David tells the BBC.

Pakistan PM says India must ‘suffer the consequences’ for ‘cowardly’ attack – as it happened

Pakistan vows retaliation after India launches air strikes

Pakistan’s military says at least 31 civilians killed and 46 others wounded in India’s attacks.

Pakistan’s PM says India will pay for ‘cowardly’ attack

Kashmir death toll continues to rise after overnight strikes which India claims targeted ‘terrorist infrastructure’

India bombs Pakistan, which denounces 'an act of war'

The Indian army said it attacked 'terrorist infrastructure' after an April 22 terrorist attack in India's Kashmir region. Pakistan's army claimed to have shot down five Indian aircraft in retaliation, including three Rafales.

India says it ‘repulsed’ Pakistan’s drone attacks near border – Live

Behind the smiles: Three things to watch as Xi meets Putin

The BBC’s Laura Bicker explains what to look out for during the Chinese leader's state visit to Russia.

Taiwan faces similar threat to Europe in 1930s, president says

Friday Briefing: The First American Pope

Plus, Tate Modern turns 25.

India-Pakistan drone war heats up

Pakistan’s military says it brought down 25 Indian drones over cities including Karachi and Lahore.

Military operation in Pakistan reveals weaknesses of India's air force

New Delhi has begun to acknowledge the loss of several fighter jets during 'Operation Sindoor.' Military experts suggest that at least one Rafale may be among the destroyed aircraft. This would mark the first loss in combat for the French aircraft.

Pakistan launches attack on Jammu in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Night skies over Jammu’s airport were lit up with orange projectiles and flares amid the deafening sound of air-raid sirens

Pakistan warns India must ‘suffer the consequences’ after Kashmir airstrikes kill dozens

Pakistan's PM says it 'made reply' to Indian strikes after Pahalgam killings

Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan responded to India's air strikes by downing Indian jets, a claim Delhi has not confirmed.

Kashmir crisis live: Pakistan PM authorises armed forces to undertake ‘corresponding action’ after India strikes kill 26

Indian military strikes Pakistan, Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Video captured the moment of an Indian military strike in Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

Wednesday Briefing: The Conclave Begins

Plus, the world’s must-see gardens.

Pakistan accuses India of ‘act of war’ after strikes

Loud explosions were heard in Bahawalpur and Muzaffarabad amid mounting tensions and after a deadly attack in the Indian-administered part of the region

Modi vows to halt water flow to Pakistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday that India will stop water flowing across its borders, heightening tensions as Pakistan warns any disruption to its rivers would be seen as an act of war.

Tuesday Briefing: Israel’s Plan for Gaza

Plus, a politically charged Met Gala.

Trump has 'no idea' who Australian election loser Peter Dutton is

The US president also described election winner Anthony Albanese as "a friend of mine".

India tries to halt auction of Piprahwa gems found with Buddha’s remains

Kapow! China turns its back on Marvel movies

Thunderbolts* underperforms as local audiences favour home-grown fare

Pakistan conducts second missile test since renewed India tensions over Kashmir

The Pakistan military said on Monday it had conducted a missile test with a range of 120 kilometers, two days after it tested a surface-to-surface missile with a range of 450 kilometers. It did not say where either of the tests took place.

Photos: The last nomads of Nepal

The Raute face sharp population decline as they balance tradition and modern pressures.

Singapore’s voters hand increased mandate to ruling party

Victory for People’s Action Party continues trend for incumbents to outperform their rivals in the wake of President Trump’s trade war

Monday Briefing: Inside Australia’s Election

Plus, analyzing a scene in “Sinners.”

Thousands detained, homes blown up: Kashmiris tell of crackdown ‘living hell’

Erik Prince's art of the pitch

The founder of the infamous private security firm Blackwater is hoping to convince President Donald Trump to let his mercenaries subdue Yemen and transfer the most dangerous American detainees to El Salvador, writes historian Jean-Pierre Filiu in his column.

The woman braving tigers, crocodiles and pirates in Bangladesh’s mangroves

In the forest where she lives, Mahfuza spends her days navigating rivers where danger lurks.

Australia's opposition left reeling after crushing election defeat

Peter Dutton has been ousted from parliament after Anthony Albanese's landslide win.

Australian opposition party reeling after Albanese's landslide election win

Anthony Albanese's left-leaning Labor Party has won an outright majority in parliament, according to the latest counting

The boy can play: cricket star, 14, bowls over India

Vaibhav Suryavanshi has bowled over India with his play for the Rajasthan Royals

Voting in a Fraught World, Australians Focus on Cost-of-Living Concerns

Voters will decide who can turn Australia around from the throes of inflation and a housing crisis, and navigate relations with a volatile Washington.

‘Everyone lives in fear’: Voices of Kashmir after deadly Pahalgam attack

As tensions soar between India and Pakistan, Kashmiris are caught between fear and uncertainty.

Vietnam is haunted by 'dead souls' left over from war

Fifty years after the war, hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese soldiers' bodies remain unburied. While a Hanoi institute uses mediums to find Northern 'martyrs,' the communist regime has not seen identifying Southern fighters as a priority, as it still considers them enemies.

Auction of ancient Indian gems ‘imbued with presence of Buddha’ condemned

If schools taught the dangers of methanol, my best friend might be alive

Simone White was fatally poisoned by a drink in Laos. Now her backpacking companion wants the risks to be written into a five-minute lesson

Australia PM Albanese makes stunning comeback with landslide win

Donald Trump loomed large over the election, with comparisons drawn between the US president and defeated opposition leader Peter Dutton.

Singapore ruling party wins election by a landslide

The People's Action Party majority has become a norm in Singapore's political landscape. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong had urged voters to offer him a strong show of support amid the global economic uncertainties brought on by US President Donald Trump's tough tariffs policy.

These Contentious Issues Could Determine Who Becomes the Next Pope

As cardinals gather to elect Pope Francis’ successor, they are facing debates over whether the church most needs change or constancy.

Singapore ruling party wins election in landslide

The sound and fury of Indian media post-Kashmir

An attack in Kashmir challenges Modi’s ‘normalcy’ narrative.

Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossing

BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.

Friday Briefing: A White House Shake-Up

Plus, the actors up for a Tony Award.

Pakistan airspace ban could cost Air India $591m over 12 months

The airline has asked the Indian government for financial relief equivalent to its estimated losses.

Election in doubt as court rules against presidential favourite

The Supreme Court overturns an earlier dismissal of charges against Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the opposition and frontrunner for the presidency

Japanese police arrest man after alleged car attack on schoolchildren, say reports

Rare earths: China's fearsome weapon in the trade war with Donald Trump

The Chinese government has implemented export controls on seven strategic rare earth metals, over which China holds a near-monopoly and thus controls the supply chain.

'We don't care': A defiant China looks beyond Trump's America

Chinese exporters tell the BBC if the US doesn't want their goods, "other countries have money" to buy them.

Trump says US kids may get '2 dolls instead of 30,' but insists China will suffer more in a trade war

The president's remarks came after the Commerce Department reported that the US economy shrank at an annual rate of 0.3% during the first quarter. Behind the decline was a surge in imports as companies tried to front-run sweeping tariffs.

Agent Orange’s forgotten child victims suffer from USAid cut

Funding has stalled for children born decades after Vietnam War with disabilities caused by toxins sprayed by American air force

Rubio urges de-escalation in India, Pakistan calls amid soaring tensions

Islamabad asks the US to help ease tensions with New Delhi after receiving ‘credible intelligence’ of imminent strike.

The Vietnam war is over: Saigon gives in with a sigh of relief – archive, 1975

After deadly attack in Kashmir, what’s next for India and Pakistan?

India-Pakistan tensions grow after attack on tourists in disputed region of Kashmir.

Fifty years after the war, Vietnam faces a new US threat - tariffs

The South East Asian country is on a path to prosperity. The US-China trade war could change that.

Interpol: A tool in China's arsenal of transnational repression

Le Monde, together with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, has investigated China's repression of the regime's opponents overseas. This second chapter shows how Interpol's lack of transparency allows China to use 'red notices' to repatriate its targets.

‘Bombs and bullets were like rain’: 50 years on from the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam war

Social media fans flames of unrest over Kashmir crisis

Delhi blocks Pakistani accounts after senior politicians in Islamabad claim a terror attack in the disputed region was an Indian false flag operation

Hope and fear as tourists trickle back to Kashmir town after attack

The escalation in tensions means it could be years before tourism and businesses thrive again in Kashmir.

Pakistan is preparing for ‘imminent’ Indian attack

The Pakistani defence minister claimed India’s rhetoric had been escalating in the days since a terrorist attack on tourists in Kashmir

‘Pakistan is the root of the problem’: Kashmir attack stokes anger in India

'Ne Zha 2' captures spectacular transformations of a young demon in search of identity

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Kashmir attack: Why Pakistan’s threat to suspend Simla Agreement matters

Analysts believe a Pakistani pullout from the Simla Agreement could dismantle key diplomatic safeguards with India.

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Children ordered to leave mothers behind in India as border closes

Tensions are high on a border point between the two nuclear powers after a terrorist attack that the Delhi government blames on Pakistan

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Chief adviser of interim government discusses whether it represents true change or replaces one elite with another.

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Australia has proposed to create a strategic reserve of critical minerals.

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By focusing on design and performance, the American manufacturer was a pioneer in getting Chinese motorists to adopt electric cars. Although 40% of its sales are now in China, Tesla has become a minor player, constantly forced to adapt.

India to deny Pakistan ‘even a drop’ of water after Kashmir massacre

Delhi has threatened ‘unimaginable’ retribution for the attack that killed 26. Islamabad described cutting off water as an act of war

The domestic pressures shaping India’s response to Kashmir attacks

How dangerous is the latest India-Pakistan dispute?

Killing of tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir sparks new crisis.

Pakistan calls for ‘neutral’ investigation into Kashmir attack

Indian and Pakistani troops have exchanged fire across their de facto border for a second straight day.

Are India and Pakistan on the cusp of war over water?

Last week’s attack on tourists in contested Kashmir has pushed relations between the nuclear-armed rivals into a new, unpredictable phase

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Indian and Pakistani troops exchange fire after Kashmir attack

Relations have deteriorated sharply after the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Kashmir and Delhi’s suspension of the Indus water treaty

Pakistan suspends visas for Indians after deadly Kashmir attack on tourists

It comes after Delhi's retaliatory measures following a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists.

Pakistan announces retaliatory measures against India after Kashmir attack

The tit-for-tat measures come after gunmen killed at least 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir on Tuesday.

Tensions escalate between India and Pakistan after Kashmir attack – video

Deadly Kashmir attack risks India military escalation against Pakistan

India will respond but it's not clear how - or at what cost, experts say.