What we know after latest escalation in Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
Bombings by Pakistan are the most significant development in tensions between the two neighbours – though the physical impact remains unclear. Read More
Indian court clears former Delhi chief minister of corruption charges
Arvind Kejriwal was arrested in March 2024, weeks before India’s general election, and spent months in jail. Read More
Drone jammed near French aircraft carrier was probably Russian, says Sweden
Sweden’s defence minister says there is likely a “strong link” between the drone and a Russian naval vessel in the area. Read More
India and Israel pledge to boost ties in defence and technology
Opposition parties have criticised Modi’s visit and accused the government of abandoning the Palestinian cause. Read More
Epstein tried to buy a palace in Morocco days before his arrest in 2019
The disgraced financier was in talks to buy luxury abode Bin Ennakhi – but the purchase was never completed. Read More
Paramount set for $111bn Warner Bros takeover after Netflix drops bid
Netflix’s decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle. Read More
China removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting
No official reason for the removal was given, but it comes ahead of the country’s key Two Sessions meeting. Read More
Jack Dorsey’s Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI
The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes “within the next year.” Read More
American citizen among those killed in Cuba boat shooting, US official says
Cuba has accused those on board of planning “an infiltration with terrorist aims” and firing first. Read More
US-Iran talks end after ‘significant progress’, mediator says
The indirect negotiations in Geneva are seen as a last-ditch effort, but the chances of a nuclear agreement are unclear. Read More