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Chinese Foreign Minister and Thai Prime Minister agreed to collaborate on fighting cyberscams. China is Thailand's largest trading partner, and their diplomatic relations celebrated its 50th anniversary last year. The partnership aims to strengthen cooperation between the two nations.
Pakistani lobbying firms, including Javelin Advisors, were paid $200,000 to $1.5 million to influence US relations. The firms arranged meetings, hotels, and parties for unknown individuals to get close to former US President Trump and his administration.
Pakistan's military killed 22 militants in northwest clashes, with a child also dying in crossfire. A joint operation resulted in an intense exchange of fire. "A joint military operation was conducted by security forces and law enforcement agencies" that resulted in "intense exchange of fire" in which the militants were killed, Says military media wing statement.
Japan is bolstering its 'southern shield' amid its most severe security environment since 1945. The move comes as faith in the US security cover falters. Japan is pushing the legal limit of 'defence' as it faces its 'most severe and complex security environment' since 1945.
The West Asia conflict may cause a 120 bcm LNG supply loss from 2026-2030, halted in March after the Strait of Hormuz closure, reducing Qatar and UAE's combined production by 10 bcm.
The Lebanon cease-fire, aimed at stopping the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, has been extended by three weeks. The Iran-backed militia's conflict with Israel is a crucial factor in ending the war in Gaza.
The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire has been extended by three weeks, US President Trump announced. The agreement follows a White House meeting between Israeli and Lebanese officials. Live Updates: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks following White House peace talks, Trump says CBS News.
A new narrative on Iran's leadership portrays continuity as change, echoing the regime's preferred framing. The narrative shifts focus from past mistakes to current stability, reflecting Tehran's efforts to reshape its image.
French President Macron stated that West Asia's stability is in everyone's interest. Israel struck a Hezbollah missile launcher after Trump announced a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. Israel says it struck a Hezbollah missile launcher soon after Trump said the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire had been extended by three weeks.
UK rights groups, including Amnesty and HRW, criticized the conviction of pro-Palestine activists Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham. They warned the ruling would have a broader chilling effect. Ruling against Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham will spawn a 'broader chilling effect', groups such as Amnesty and HRW warn.
Pakistan repaid a $3.45 billion loan to the UAE. The UAE had requested immediate repayment following the recent situation in West Asia after the US-Israel conflict with Iran. The UAE had asked for the immediate return of the funds in the wake of the recent situation in West Asia following the U. S.-Israel war on Iran.
Islamabad remains shut to heavy traffic amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks. Major roads and markets in VVIP movement areas were closed on April 19, 2026.
Donald Trump considers punishing NATO allies over their stance on the Iran conflict. The move is being considered as a response to allies' positions on the issue. Trump considers punishing NATO allies over Iran conflict stance Crypto Briefing.
US officials considered suspending Spain from NATO and other measures in response to the Iran rift, removing "difficult" countries from key positions at the alliance. The email's authenticity has not been confirmed.
The Iran war and Israel-Lebanon ceasefire have been extended by three weeks, US President Trump announced. The development comes as the conflict enters its second month. The ceasefire had been set to expire before the extension.
Israel has carved out a military zone inside southern Lebanon, sparking concerns it is replicating the "Yellow Line" in Gaza. The move has raised tensions along the border. The Israeli military has not commented on the development.
US President Trump faces a May 1 deadline to limit the Iran conflict under the War Powers Act. Congressional approval is required to continue the war beyond 60 days. Trump's next move remains uncertain.
Meta will cut 10% of its jobs, its largest layoff since 2023. The cuts follow significant spending on AI. The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
Mitsubishi Motors recalled over 108,000 vehicles in the US due to a liftgate issue. The recall affects a substantial number of vehicles.
The EU formally approved a loan to Ukraine and its 20th sanctions package against Russia. Economists had warned Ukraine would run out of money by June without the EU loan.
European Union nations have an obligation to protect one another, a little-known clause that experts say is no replacement for NATO. This mutual defense commitment is being considered as a potential alternative or supplement to NATO's security umbrella.
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