US Eyes Relocation of Afghan Evacuees to DRC
The US government is in talks to send Afghans currently residing at a former US base in Qatar to the Democratic Republic of Congo, AfghanEvac, a group seeking to help the former allies said Tuesday.
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Taiwan Cancels Africa Trip After Overflight Denials
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday that he was canceling a planned trip to Africa this week after China pressured three countries not to let him fly over their territory.
Japan Lifts Longstanding Limits on Arms Exports
Japan on Tuesday approved a major overhaul of defense export rules, ending long-standing restrictions on lethal weapons sales overseas and paving the way for exports of fighter jets, missiles and warships.
Delhi Faces First Heatwave as Political, Diplomatic Events Unfold
Skip next section India's defense minister arrives in Berlin to talk security April 21, 2026 India's defense minister arrives in Berlin to talk security India's Minister of Defense Rajanath Singh arrived in Berlin on Tuesday for a three-day visit focused on strengthening defense ties between the two nations.
China's chip drive reshapes global tech competition
Four years ago, the United States tightened the screws on China's technological ambitions, rolling out export curbs on advanced chips, commonly known as semiconductors, used in artificial intelligence (AI), data centers and national defense.
Japan Lifts Ban on Lethal Arms Exports
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at her office in Tokyo Monday, April 13, 2026, after holding telephone talks with her Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif.
Is To Lam Turning Vietnam Toward Xi's China?
To Lam, the leader of the Vietnamese Communist Party, became the country's president this month following a unanimous vote in the country's National Assembly. The move notably went against informal norms that have long shaped elite politics in Hanoi.
South Korea and India Pledge Deeper Trade and Defense Cooperation
President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday that South Korea and India will continue to cooperate to ensure the stable supply of energy resources and key raw materials as the two countries seek closer ties amid geopolitical uncertainties.
Japan Issues Tsunami Alert After 7.4-Magnitude Quake
A major earthquake struck northern Japan on Monday, prompting an official tsunami warning and evacuation order. Tidal waves of up to three meters (10 feet) could hit the country's northern coasts almost immediately, Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.
Climate Change Alters India's Harvest Celebrations
Parts of rural northern India are currently exploding in color. Not just from the coming of spring, but seasonal festivals characterized by folk music, dancing, farmers in traditional dress, and dishes like sweet saffron rice. Among them is Vaisakhi, which is an important festival date on the Sikh calendar. Held in the northern province of Punjab, it marks the successful growth of winter wheat, and crops like mustard, chickpeas, lentils, barley and sunflower seeds.
Autonomous Robot Wins Beijing Half-Marathon
A humanoid robot has been declared champion at a half-marathon running race held in Beijing, China, on Sunday, far outpacing human participants and beating the world record. The autonomously navigated robot Shandian was presented with the laurels after a remote-controlled robot, Lightning, who technically finished first, was denied the prize under the event's weighted scoring rules.
Modi Condemns Opposition After Women's Quota Bill Fails
Skip next section Opposition MPs hit back at Modi over women quota defeat April 18, 2026 Opposition MPs hit back at Modi over women quota defeat There was sharp criticism and strong reactions from Indian opposition lawmakers after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation on Saturday, a day after the government’s women’s quota bill