European factories face slowdowns as China restricts rare-earth exports, threatening car, chip, and defense production.

India’s win over Pakistan in Dubai sparks controversy as skipper Suryakumar Yadav refuses handshakes and dedicates victory to Pahalgam victims and armed forces, raising potential ICC Code of Conduct concerns.

Asia Cup rivalry spills over: India snubs handshakes, Pakistan fumes, and Salman Ali Agha reacts. Coach Hesson: ‘Disappointing way to finish.’

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that Russian drones were shot down over NATO territory for the first time, calling it a large-scale provocation.

Qatar has rejected White House claims that it was warned in advance of Israeli airstrikes on Doha, insisting the U.S. call came only after explosions had begun.

Nepal descends into chaos as violent Gen-Z-led protests, sparked by a social media ban, leave 19 dead and key political sites in flames. The wife of ex-Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal was killed, while Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned and fled the country.

Amnesty International warns that Pakistan is conducting mass surveillance through phone-tapping and a powerful internet firewall, threatening citizens’ privacy and democratic freedoms.

Internet services across the Middle East and South Asia were disrupted after multiple undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea, slowing connectivity in countries including Pakistan, India, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

At least 19 people were killed and over 100 injured in Nepal after protests erupted against the government’s social media ban. The ban has now been lifted following fierce Gen Z–led demonstrations over corruption and lack of opportunities.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has set up the Overseas Litigants Facilitation Cell (OLFC) to provide overseas Pakistanis direct digital access to justice. The cell will handle petitions, grievances, case updates, and certified orders, offering relief to millions of expatriates facing legal challenges, especially property disputes.

Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 75 runs in the Sharjah final, with Mohammad Nawaz shining through a career-best five-wicket spell including a hat-trick. Following the win, skipper Salman Ali Agha and Shaheen Shah Afridi pledged their series earnings to support millions affected by the devastating floods across Pakistan.

Over 150 activists from 44 nations have gathered in Tunisia to join the Global Samud Flotilla, aiming to deliver vital aid to Gaza. The convoy of nearly 20 ships seeks to challenge Israel’s blockade and raise global awareness of the worsening humanitarian crisis.