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Five Indian Air Force personnel were killed when an An-32 transport plane crashed while landing at Jorhat Airbase in Assam. The co-pilot survived and was hospitalized. A special commission has been set up to investigate the cause of the crash.
Milorad Dodik, leader of Bosnia’s Republika Srpska, said the EU is trying to turn itself into a military alliance to pressure Russia, praised President Putin for avoiding mass civilian casualties, and blamed Kiev for a deadly strike on a college. His comments, carried by TASS, come amid ongoing Western sanctions and the Ukraine conflict.
US President Donald Trump paused a planned ground operation into Iran to recover enriched uranium, according to CNN. The emerging US-Iran deal reportedly includes dismantling Iran's nuclear program and US collection of the uranium, with Iran escalating efforts to secure its stockpile.
Despite China's absence from the 2026 World Cup, Chinese companies are deeply embedded in the tournament's logistics, technology, and sponsorship, from supplying trains and buses to Mexico to powering Fifa's broadcast operations. The tournament is expected to generate up to US$3 billion in sponsorship revenue, highlighting the commercial reach of Chinese brands on a global stage.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signaled a shift in how the Philippines discusses the South China Sea, framing it as a shared vulnerability rather than a territorial dispute. Analysts note Asean is unlikely to adopt a collective stance, while critics argue Manila's confrontational approach has failed to resolve tensions and may undermine regional unity.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a final text of a US-Iran peace deal has been reached, with details including the dismantling of Iran's nuclear program and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The signing is expected soon, though Iran's foreign ministry has cautioned against confirming a specific date. Pakistan has played a key mediating role, with its army chief credited for keeping negotiations alive.
China has barred Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his family from entering the country, including Hong Kong and Macau, over remarks deemed harmful to bilateral ties. Manila has called the move an 'unfriendly act' that could further strain relations, while Teodoro vows to continue defending Philippine interests. The sanctions mark an escalation in the ongoing South China Sea dispute.
Veteran US diplomat Richard Haass has called for regular high-level US-China meetings and deeper cooperation on artificial intelligence, warning that greater transparency is needed to avoid a downturn. Meanwhile, a Chinese expert cautioned that structural rivalry and regulatory barriers could limit any durable thaw.
India is preparing to place its largest-ever order for military drones with domestic manufacturers, exceeding $2 billion, according to industry and government sources. The move reflects lessons from recent conflicts and a push for strategic autonomy in defense technology.
China's foreign ministry confirmed the arrest of Min Zin, a US citizen and Myanmar-focused political analyst, on suspicion of espionage and endangering national security. The US consulate in Guangzhou was notified, and the arrest was confirmed ahead of a planned visit by Myanmar's president.
India's new ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, visited Tibet to review arrangements for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, marking his first trip outside Beijing since assuming the post. The visit underscores improving India-China relations following the resumption of the pilgrimage last year after a five-year hiatus.
With most Asian investors shut out of SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO, traders are turning to supply-chain stocks, ETFs, and other proxies. Meanwhile, reporting reveals that some Chinese and Qatari investors held stakes in SpaceX before it went public, raising regulatory and national security questions.
Yohei Kono, the Japanese politician whose 1993 apology acknowledged the coerced mobilization of wartime 'comfort women,' has died at 89. South Korea's Prime Minister offered condolences, praising Kono's rare stance on history. Kono was also a key advocate for stable Japan-China relations through trade.
SpaceX is set to debut on Wall Street in what is expected to be the largest IPO in history, with a valuation near $1.8 trillion. However, the company has barred Chinese and Hong Kong investors, citing US national security regulations, while analysts warn the valuation may be overheated.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia Day, reaffirming unwavering support for Moscow's policies and highlighting the deepening alliance under their comprehensive strategic partnership treaty. The treaty, signed in June 2024, has led to military cooperation, including the deployment of North Korean troops to support Russia in Ukraine, and the countries continue to strengthen bilateral ties.
Chinese biotech company WuXi AppTec has filed a lawsuit against the US government over its inclusion on a Defense Department list of companies linked to China's military. Analysts suggest the blacklisting may have limited impact on the broader pharmaceutical industry's ties with Chinese firms.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has announced that the security pact with China, signed in 2022, will remain undisclosed due to a legal non-disclosure clause. Wale, who previously called for transparency, said the binding agreement prevents publication, while he pushes for a new treaty with Australia.
Michelle Bachelet, Rebeca Grynspan, and María Fernanda Espinosa, all from Latin America, participated in a UN secretary-general debate in Geneva. They discussed reforming the UN amid criticism of the institution, while Bachelet addressed rumors of a possible US veto. Espinosa outlined her vision for a more credible UN.
China has announced it will conduct maritime surveys east of Taiwan on a routine basis, following recent talks between Japan and the Philippines on maritime boundaries. The move, reported by state media, aims to assert Chinese sovereignty and counter perceived efforts to introduce a foreign military presence in the area.
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has temporarily suspended Russia's membership after the country failed to comply with a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling to cease chess activities in five occupied regions of Ukraine. The suspension allows Russian players to compete under FIDE's flag, though the Russian Chess Federation has indicated it may challenge the decision.