India has launched a military and diplomatic response to the April 22 shooting in Pahalgam, Kashmir, where 26 people were killed, mostly Hindu tourists. The attack was claimed by Pakistan's militant group, The Resistance Front (TRF), but later denied. India has identified two of the attackers as Pakistani terrorists and accused Islamabad of funding and encouraging militancy in Kashmir. In response, India suspended a water supply treaty with Pakistan, test-fired long-range missile systems, and deployed its naval forces. Pakistan has closed its airspace to Indian airlines and mobilized its army, while tensions between the two nuclear-armed powers have escalated fears of war.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14658157/video-tourist-ziplines-india-kashmir-terror-attack.htmlAustralian leaders Albanese and Dutton have observed varying approaches from world leaders on dealing with Trump, alternating between standing up to him and negotiating with the US president. On the economic front, both parties are positioning themselves as more capable of securing favorable deals for Australia by negotiating better terms with the Trump administration and steering the economy through uncertainty. The Australian government is also focusing on growing its critical mineral store to reduce vulnerability to Chinese economic coercion and increase leverage in negotiations with the US.
https://www.csis.org/analysis/analyzing-australian-election-and-its-implications-us-australia-relationsAmnesty International has accused Israel of committing "live-streamed genocide" against Palestinians in Gaza, forcibly displacing most of the population and creating a humanitarian catastrophe. The report, released on Tuesday, charges that Israel acted with "specific intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza," resulting in at least 52,243 deaths. The organization's secretary general, Agnes Callamard, described the situation as a "live-streamed genocide" that has left thousands dead and entire families wiped out.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/04/29/amnesty-accuses-israel-of-live-streamed-genocide-in-gaza-blasts-worlds-inaction-as-death-toll-soared/174902Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira called for closer cooperation among BRICS nations in response to global conflicts, including the Ukraine and Gaza crises, as well as trade wars under US President Donald Trump. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a three-day truce with Ukraine, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as an attempt at manipulation. Vieira emphasized the need for diplomacy over confrontation and cooperation over unilateralism, highlighting the urgent need for a diplomatic solution to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/29/world/politics/trump-trade-war-brics-brazil/A human rights organisation has highlighted the discrepancies between legal protections and their enforcement in certain countries. Administrative detention is being used to control migrant workers, often without a fair trial or proper permits. Vulnerable women are also detained under protection measures that amount to forced shelter rather than legitimate protection. The use of administrative detention for individuals with criminal records or deemed suspicious raises concerns when no formal complaints or evidence are presented. Experts stress the need for judicial channels and alternatives like conditional release, home confinement, or financial guarantees to balance public security and individual rights.
https://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/roundtable-discussion-highlights-challenges-administrative-detention-need-reformCzech President inspects Doosan Enerbility's subsidiary amid nuclear project talks, while the company secures $1.5B deals for power plants in Saudi Arabia and supplies key components for Bill Gates' TerraPower. Doosan Enerbility lands a $418 million order to build turbines for South Gyeongsang plant Yanbu 2, located within the Yanbu Industrial City, where it previously participated in its original construction as a supplier of boilers and steam turbines. The company will replace the plant's oil-based power generation system with a gas-fired system by 2028, reducing carbon emissions by approximately 25 percent.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-04-29/business/industry/Doosan-Enerbility-signs-90-billion-deal-for-fuel-conversion-project-in-Saudi-Arabia/2296212European Central Bank policymakers are expressing uncertainty over the impact of trade tensions on economic growth and inflation, with ECB governor Robert Holzmann likening it to years of calm. Austrian central bank governor Robert Holzmann compared the current uncertainty to the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, while Dutch Bank president Klaas Knot described it as a strong negative factor for growth. Acting German finance minister Joerg Kukies downplayed concerns about the US-EU relationship, but acknowledged that Trump's approach to the Russia-Ukraine war has caused tension. Estonian finance minister Siim Kallas urged more pressure on Russia to push towards peace, while expressing confidence in Europe's ability to support Ukraine financially and militarily.
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/business/money-report/its-unlike-anything-we-have-seen-before-european-union-left-reeling-after-trumps-first-100-days/3553500/German consumer morale has risen ahead of May, driven by hopes for economic revival under the new government, despite concerns over US tariffs. The forward-looking indicator, which measures consumer sentiment, rose to minus 20.6 points, up from a previous month's level. This increase is attributed to the conclusion of coalition negotiations and the prospect of a fully operational government, offsetting the negative effects of US trade policy. CDU leader Friedrich Merz is set to take over as German chancellor next week, having led efforts to boost the economy by lifting constitutional spending limits.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/german-consumer-morale-up-as-new-govt-to-take-office-208602Piyush Goyal, India's current Commerce Minister, recently met with business leaders in London to strengthen investment and trade ties between the two countries. The meeting aimed to boost bilateral relations and encourage Indian companies to invest in the UK. This move is seen as a significant step towards increasing economic cooperation between India and the UK, two major economies in the region.
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