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New Zealand spy plane reports possible North Korea sanctions breach at sea

Al Jazeera | 2026-04-28, 07:29

New Zealand’s military said a surveillance aircraft observed what it suspected was North Korea breaking international sanctions in a “possible ship-to-ship transfer of illicit goods”, while conducting monitoring over the Yellow Sea and East China Sea. New

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Hong Kong Standard | 2026-04-28, 07:29

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Thousands of female runners gather for Nike event in Shanghai

China Daily | 2026-04-28, 07:23

Over 3,800 female runners gathered on Shanghai's Nanjing East Road Pedestrian Street on Saturday for a 10 km night run past the city's iconic landmarks including the Bund, Huangpu Riverside, and Nanpu Bridge. The race marked

Watch: PM Modi plays football in Gangtok; showcases dribbling skills, scores goal, high-fives youngsters

The Times of India | 2026-04-28, 07:19

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a two-day visit to Sikkim, on Tuesday shared a video of himself playing football with youngsters in Gangtok.In the video posted by the Prime Minister on

South Korean court sentences lawmaker to 2-year prison term over funds from Unification Church

Anadolu Agency | 2026-04-28, 07:09

A South Korean court sentenced a lawmaker from the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) to two years in prison Tuesday on charges of accepting

GBP/JPY Slides to 215.25: BoJ’s Hawkish Pause Sparks Yen Rally, Yet Downside Remains Limited

Bitcoin World | 2026-04-28, 07:07

GBP/JPY slides to 215.25 after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) delivered a hawkish pause, surprising markets that anticipated a more dovish tone. This sharp move reflects the yen’s renewed strength against the pound, driven by the BoJ’s cautious optimism

Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to analyze economic situation and work

China.dot.org | 2026-04-28, 07:06

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The Political

India loses 0-5 to China to end campaign in Uber Cup Finals

The Hindu | 2026-04-28, 07:04

The Indian women's team had opened with a 2-3 loss to hosts Denmark before bouncing back with a 4-1 win over Ukraine ...

Speak Marathi to stay in driver’s seat: Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik

The Hindu | 2026-04-28, 07:04

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik stated that if one wishes to conduct business in Maharashtra, a working knowledge of Marathi is necessary ...

Japan’s Pro-India Takaichi Is The World’s Most Powerful Lady

The Arabian Post | 2026-04-28, 06:57

By Nantoo Banerjee Only six months in power, Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has emerged as the world’s most powerful woman reshaping the country’s domestic social and economic policies and international relations, taking

Yangzijiang Maritime expands orderbook with 10-ship newbuild deal

Splash24/7 | 2026-04-28, 06:57

Singapore-listed Yangzijiang Maritime Development has moved to deepen its forward fleet with an order for 10 newbuildings spanning tankers and bulk carriers. The group said it has signed contracts with Chinese yards for four 114,000 dwt

CMT returns to Qingdao Beihai for newcastlemax brace

Splash24/7 | 2026-04-28, 06:57

Taiwan’s Chinese Maritime Transport (CMT) has returned to China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s Qingdao Beihai yard with an order for two more newcastlemax bulk carriers. The

At least 14 dead and dozens injured after crash between two passenger trains in Indonesia

The Independent | 2026-04-28, 06:54

Long-distance train crashes into ‘women only’ car of stationary commuter train

'All good people left Kejriwal': Rijiju hits back at 'coercion' charge as Raghav Chadha, 6 RS MPs join BJP

The Times of India | 2026-04-28, 06:43

NEW DELHI: Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday took a dig at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal claiming that all 'good people' have left him. He also rejected allegations of 'coercion' after seven Rajya Sabha MPs including

Need to tackle cyber, financial crime challenges with greater preparedness: Fadnavis

Hindustan Times | 2026-04-28, 06:43

Need to tackle cyber, financial crime challenges with greater preparedness: Fadnavis | Mumbai news ...

Thailand’s forever war greets Anutin with a vengeance

Asiatimes | 2026-04-28, 06:37

BANGKOK – As the United States struggles to find an early exit from the prospect of yet another forever war in the Middle East, recent weeks have seen its treaty ally, Thailand, again wrestling with its own forever war, an apparently intractable conflict along

China’s science surge is not a problem — America’s retreat is

Asiatimes | 2026-04-28, 06:37

China’s rapid rise in science has hit a milestone. The country’s investment in research and development has reached parity with – and by purchasing power measures has surpassed – that of the United States, according to a March 2026 report from the Organisation