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AI summaryIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has voiced Tehran's appreciation for Moscow's solidarity and diplomatic backing, following talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin affirmed Russia's commitment to regional peace, while both sides underscored their strategic partnership.
AI summaryPakistan announced the successful launch of its indigenous electro-optical satellite, EO-3, from China's Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre on Saturday. The launch, carried by a Long March-6 rocket, marks another step in the deepening space cooperation between the two nations, which also includes plans for a Pakistani astronaut to visit China's Tiangong space station in 2026.
AI summaryAfghanistan's Taliban authorities reported that Pakistani mortar and missile strikes hit a university and residential areas in Kunar province, killing at least seven and wounding 85. Pakistan denied targeting the university, calling the reports a 'blatant lie.' The incident is the first major breach of a Chinese-mediated ceasefire agreed earlier this month.
AI summaryAt the opening of the 11th NPT Review Conference, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that proliferation drivers are accelerating and that arms control is dying. Delegates face deep divisions, with France's foreign minister saying the risk of nuclear proliferation has never been higher.
AI summaryChina's National Development and Reform Commission has prohibited the foreign acquisition of AI startup Manus, effectively blocking Meta's $2 billion deal. The move underscores escalating US-China tech rivalry and concerns over AI talent and intellectual property, with implications for a planned Xi-Trump summit in May.
AI summaryCoordinated attacks by JNIM and Tuareg separatists have killed Mali's defence minister and forced Russian paramilitaries to withdraw from Kidal, plunging the ruling junta into its gravest crisis in years.
AI summaryChina has warned it will take countermeasures if the European Union enacts its 'Made in Europe' plan, which Beijing calls systemic discrimination. The EU's proposal, unveiled in March, aims to bolster local industries by requiring foreign firms to meet local content thresholds and share technology. Tensions are rising as both sides trade accusations over trade practices.
AI summaryThe Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the creation of a paramilitary guard, the 'mining guard,' to secure its mining operations, with an initial $100 million program backed by US and UAE partnerships. However, the US embassy denied funding paramilitary groups, and the IGM later clarified that funding would come from multiple stakeholders. The guard aims to have over 20,000 personnel by 2028, as the DRC seeks to clean up its mining sector and reduce China's dominance in critical minerals.
AI summaryPrime Minister Mark Carney unveiled plans for a government-owned investment fund aimed at boosting Canadian industry amid US tariff threats. The Canada Strong Fund will receive an initial C$25bn and focus on energy, infrastructure, mining, agriculture, and technology, though critics question its fiscal viability.
AI summaryIndia and New Zealand have signed a long-awaited free trade agreement, cutting tariffs on 95% of New Zealand exports to India and opening new opportunities for services and investment. The deal, inked in New Delhi, comes amid global trade turmoil and is seen as a step toward diversification for both economies.
AI summaryThe Coalition has proposed an $800 million plan to double Australia's minimum fuel reserves to 60 days, while the government prepares a $10 billion fuel security package ahead of the federal budget. The proposals come as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz exposes Australia's vulnerability to global oil supply shocks.
AI summaryRosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said the physical launch of Unit 1 at Bangladesh's Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is expected within days, following the loading of nuclear fuel. The 2,400 MW plant, built under a Russian design, is set to provide about 10% of Bangladesh's electricity, with Unit 2 startup scheduled for 2027 and the first unit handed over to Bangladesh before end of 2026.
AI summaryAs NPT signatories gather in New York for their five-year review, the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran casts a long shadow. Analysts say the war has raised profound questions about the treaty's ability to protect non-nuclear states and about the commitment of nuclear powers to disarmament.
AI summaryChina's top economic planner has blocked Meta Platforms' proposed $2 billion acquisition of Chinese AI firm Manus, citing national security and regulatory compliance. The decision marks the first use of foreign investment review provisions to unwind a major tech deal, with analysts warning that disentangling the already-integrated companies will be complex.
AI summaryGlobal military spending rose to a record $2.88 trillion in 2025, marking the 11th consecutive year of increase, according to SIPRI. Europe and Asia saw sharp spending hikes, while US spending fell by 7.5% due to a halt in new Ukraine aid. Analysts warn of an arms race and trade-offs with social spending.
AI summaryDuring a development tour of Murang'a County, President William Ruto dismissed claims that political leaders control the Mount Kenya voting bloc, while unveiling infrastructure and agricultural reforms. He emphasized his decades-long engagement with the region and commitment to development projects.
AI summaryIran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Monday, as Tehran steps up diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing war with the United States and Israel. Putin reaffirmed Russia's commitment to securing peace, while Araghchi blamed the US for stalled talks and stressed the strategic partnership between Iran and Russia.
AI summaryThe US military struck a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three people it accused of narco-trafficking, bringing the total death toll of the campaign to at least 185. Rights groups and legal experts have criticized the strikes as extrajudicial killings, questioning their legality under international law.
AI summaryAustralia has signed a landmark US$7 billion contract with Japan for 11 Mogami-class frigates, a deal that could set a template for Tokyo's expanding defence exports. Analysts see the agreement as a step towards reducing regional reliance on the US and building a new network of defence partnerships across the Indo-Pacific.
AI summaryRussian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, where they discussed military cooperation and a planned five-year agreement. The visit included commemorations for North Korean troops killed in Russia's Kursk region and comes amid reports of a new road bridge and deepening alliance.