World News
Stay informed with latest World news updates from across the globe. Comprehensive coverage of international events, politics, economics, conflicts, and diplomatic relations. Breaking news and in-depth analysis of major world events. Your trusted source for World News.
Pakistan's Tax Shortfall Widens to Rs 610bn, IMF Goals at Risk
Pakistan's FBR misses tax target by Rs 610bn, faces IMF pressure for Rs 15.6tn next year. Economic slowdown and trade disruptions blamed.
Baloch Activists Protest in South Korea Against Pakistan's Human Rights Abuses
Baloch National Movement holds protest in Busan, condemning enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings by Pakistani forces in Balochistan.
Nepal PM Revises Cabinet Hierarchy, Home Minister Gurung Drops to Fifth Spot
Nepal's PM Balendra Shah reorders cabinet seniority. Home Minister Sudhan Gurung slips from 3rd to 5th position. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle now ranks second.
Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Kills 118, Mostly Children, Amid Vaccine Crisis
A measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims 118 lives, mostly children. Experts cite vaccine fund shortages and cancelled immunization programs as key causes.
South Korea Secures 60M Barrels of Alternative Oil for May Supply
South Korea secures 60 million barrels of alternative oil for May, replacing blocked Middle East supplies via new sources and a national oil swap system.
Taiwan Tracks 8 Chinese Warships, 1 Official Vessel Near Its Territory
Taiwan's defense ministry reports 8 PLAN vessels and PLA aircraft near its territory, amid ongoing sovereignty tensions and historical claims.
South Korea's Lee to Meet Rival Parties Over Middle East War Economic Fallout
President Lee Jae Myung meets rival party leaders to discuss mitigating economic impact and securing oil supplies amid Middle East conflict.
Brazil Rolls Out Fuel Subsidies to Shield Economy from Global Price Shocks
President Lula signs decrees for diesel & LPG subsidies, tax exemptions, and anti-price gouging laws to protect consumers and businesses.
WHO Halts Gaza Medical Evacuations After Contractor Killed in Security Incident
WHO suspends patient evacuations from Gaza after a contracted worker is killed in a security incident. Over 1,700 healthcare workers have been killed since October.
Bangladesh's LDC Graduation Delayed Amid Economic Crisis and Weak Prep
Bangladesh defers LDC graduation, citing economic crisis and weak preparedness. UN report highlights risks, trade losses, and a requested 3-year extension.
Pakistan Violates Global Mercury Ban in Cosmetics, Faces EcoWaste Condemnation
EcoWaste Coalition condemns Pakistan for failing to enforce the global ban on mercury-added cosmetics, finding extreme contamination in skin-lightening products.
Greek PM Bans Ministers from Parliament Seats Amid Subsidy Scandal
Greek PM Mitsotakis proposes reform banning ministers from parliament amid EU subsidy scandal investigation, aiming to boost transparency.
Pakistan's HIV Crisis Deepens: 84,421 Cases, 200% Rise in 15 Years
Pakistan has 84,421 registered HIV patients, with an estimated 350,000 total. A report warns of a lack of coherent plan as cases surge 200% in 15 years.
Nine Dead in Afghanistan as Heavy Rains Trigger House Collapses
Heavy rains in Afghanistan cause house collapses, killing nine and injuring many. Floods have killed 99 nationwide in recent days, destroying homes and crops.
6,000+ Taiwanese Students Join China Exchanges Despite Official Warnings
Over 6,000 students from Taiwan participated in China exchange programs in two years, navigating government travel warnings and university safety measures.
Brazil's Top Advisor Warns of Real World War Risk as Global Order Crumbles
Brazil's chief presidential advisor Celso Amorim warns of a "very serious" risk of global war and declares the international order no longer exists.
Taliban Seizes Pakistani Border Post Amid Escalating Cross-Border Clashes
Taliban claims capture of Pakistani border outpost in eastern Afghanistan as cross-border clashes enter sixth week. Talks ongoing in China.
Pakistan's 5G Dream Stalled by Fiber Gap and Costly Fees
A report reveals Pakistan's 5G launch is hampered by low fiber connectivity, high costs, and a lack of compatible handsets, calling it more marketing than reality.
IMF Demands Pakistan End Fuel Subsidies Amid Economic Strain
IMF pushes Pakistan to eliminate petroleum subsidies, citing pricing distortions. Finance Minister to discuss provincial contributions at spring meetings.
Pakistan's Debt Soars to Rs 80 Trillion, Rising Rs 26 Billion Daily
Pakistan's public debt surges to Rs 80.5 trillion, adding Rs 26 billion daily. Debt-to-GDP hits 72%, threatening essential services.
Laos Loses 6,000+ Annually to Tobacco, Faces 3.6 Billion Kip Loss
Over 6,000 Lao die annually from tobacco, costing over 3.6 billion kip. Health Minister warns of industry threat, calls for stricter enforcement.
Diamer-Bhasha Dam Protest Blocks Karakoram Highway, Strands Thousands
Land-affected people protest Diamer-Bhasha Dam agreement, block highway, stranding travelers. Demands for rights unmet.
Indonesia's Mount Semeru Erupts, Spewing Ash 1,100 Meters High
Indonesia's Mount Semeru erupts multiple times, sending ash 1,100 meters high. Authorities enforce exclusion zones and warn of potential lahars.
Japan Prepares for Iran Summit Talks Amid Regional Tensions, PM Takaichi Says
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi announces preparations for leadership talks with Iran, citing national interest and energy security amid West Asia tensions.
Vietnam's 16th National Assembly Opens, Tran Thanh Man Re-elected as Top Legislator
The first session of Vietnam's 16th National Assembly opens in Hanoi, focusing on legislation and high-level appointments, with Tran Thanh Man re-elected as Chairman.