India has taken retaliatory measures against Pakistan, including removing Shoaib Akhtar's YouTube channel, suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, cutting diplomatic staff at its High Commission in Islamabad, and cancelling visas issued to Pakistani nationals. In response, Pakistan expelled Indian diplomats and military advisers, cancelled visas for Indian nationals (except Sikh pilgrims), and closed a border crossing.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/602633-hania-aamir-among-pakistani-stars-blocked-on-instagram-in-indiaIndonesia is set to receive a significant investment from 19 South Korean companies, with Lotte Chemicals being one of the key players. President Prabowo Subianto has approved Indonesia's participation in this investment, which includes collaborations between companies such as Hyundai Motor and Posco Holdings. The investments are expected to be worth Rp30 trillion, with EcoPro investing nearly US$500 million in Morowali for precursor cathodes and nickel smelters production.
https://en.tempo.co/read/2002180/indonesian-minister-reveals-korean-company-set-to-invest-in-danantaraIndia's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar called for justice against those responsible for an attack, following a conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday evening.
https://channelnewsasia.com/asia/india-foreign-minister-kashmir-attack-pakistan-must-face-justice-5101751Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held phone conversations with foreign ministers from Algeria, Greece, Guyana, Panama, Slovenia, Sierra Leone and Somalia, amid Pakistan's membership in the UN Security Council for the 2025-26 period. The UNSC condemned the terror attack in "strongest terms", but its statement was seen as inadequate. Several world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and others, also spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to condemn the attack, which India attributes to "cross-border links".
https://indiatoday.in/india/story/pahalgam-terror-attack-india-speaks-with-non-permanent-un-security-council-members-after-jk-attack-2717832-2025-05-01Japan and the European Union have agreed to strengthen their economic security cooperation, with Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Minoru Kiuchi meeting EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic in Brussels, Belgium. The talks aim to enhance collaboration on issues such as supply chain resilience, cybersecurity, and trade policy.
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250501/p2g/00m/0na/023000cFamilies of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea are seeking support from US President Donald Trump, as they have been unable to secure a resolution for over three decades. Takuya Yokota, the leader of the group representing these families, met with the press in Washington on April 30, 2025, to raise awareness about their case and push for action.
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250501/p2g/00m/0in/018000cLiu Jianchao, head of China's International Department, met with Natsuo Yamaguchi, former leader of Japan's junior ruling coalition partner Komeito party, in Beijing on April 30, 2025. The meeting aimed to strengthen exchanges between the two countries, following a period of strained relations.
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250501/p2g/00m/0na/004000cMicrosoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, is urging the US and EU to focus on their shared interests despite growing tensions between the two sides. He acknowledged Europe's concerns about severing ties with the US in case of a trade war, but emphasized that the strong relationships between Microsoft and both continents are more significant than current differences.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1306928-microsoft-president-urges-fast-resolution-of-transatlantic-trade-tensionsNew Zealand and the Philippines have signed a Strategic Outlook on Visionary Forces Agreement (SOVFA), following a commitment made during New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's 2024 visit to Manila. The agreement aims to enhance defence cooperation, focusing on innovation in air and maritime domain awareness, cyber capabilities, and joint exercises in cybersecurity and intelligence sharing. Minister Collins emphasized New Zealand's readiness to support the Philippines in disaster response, regional security, and maintaining maritime peace. The SOVFA will facilitate advanced defence training exchanges, modernize the defence supply chain through innovative logistics management, and elevate both countries' roles as security leaders in the Indo-Pacific region.
https://opengovasia.com/2025/05/01/the-philippines-new-zealand-sign-landmark-agreement/