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Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say
By Reuters Beijing-based Zhong Qing Bao Shang Group, the parent company of Zhongqing Baoshang International Investment, did not immediately respond to an email request for comment on Tuesday.
Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildout
By Reuters FCC blocks imports of new Chinese humanoid robots and power inverters, citing cybersecurity and supply chain risks as Washington tightens restrictions on AI-related technologies.
Japan quake toll rises to 13 as rescuers haul people from collapsed mall
By Reuters Rescuers race to find survivors trapped in collapsed shopping mall as power outages, damaged roads and aftershock fears hamper relief efforts.
Gulf states back plan to let Iran collect voluntary fees to use Hormuz
By Reuters Iran effectively shut the strait to ships other than its own after the United States and Israel attacked on February 28.
At least 30 killed in village attack in Nigeria’s Kaduna state, residents say
By Reuters The northeast is battling a deadly insurgency by Islamist militants Boko Haram and splinter group ISWAP.
India suspends policeman for firing AK-47 at student protesters
By Reuters Senior Bihar police official Nilesh Kumar said no one was wounded and that a constable, part of an intelligence unit “which deals with dreaded, hard-core criminals”, had been issued the assault rifle.
Iran says it will halt strikes as long as US bombing pause holds
By Reuters The Iranian official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters that Tehran’s position “remains ‘attack for attack’: if the attacks stop, Iran will also halt its operations.
Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead by police
By Reuters Authorities say the assailant had a history of Islamist extremism as politicians call for tougher security measures.
Iran will halt attacks as long as US maintains pause, Iranian source says after Trump calls off strikes
By Reuters The senior Iranian source said Tehran did not hold much hope that Trump’s decision to pause strikes represented a major shift in the US negotiating position.
Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes
By Reuters After weeks of escalation, uncertainty over US strategy is growing as allies and adversaries assess the impact of a conflict that is already disrupting shipping and oil flows.
Vehicle mows down crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing one, injuring 17
By Reuters Police launched a manhunt for the driver after a vehicle ploughed into a crowd near Berlin's annual Christopher Street Day celebrations.
Thirty-five killed, 30 injured in Syria bus collision
By Reuters The collision involved a bus carrying members of the Internal Security Forces and a civilian passenger bus, SANA reported, citing the interior ministry.
Explainer: What started India’s ‘cockroach’ protests that forced education minister to quit
By Reuters About 2 million students across India took the exam on May 3, but it was later scrapped, with more than a dozen student suicides linked to its cancellation.
India’s education minister resigns in major win for youth protesters
By Reuters India’s biggest street protests of recent years have become a political flashpoint, posing one of the biggest challenges to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as politicians joined youngsters’ calls to demand action.
India youth protest leaders to hold talks, keep pressure on Modi government
By Reuters Protest leaders will meet ministers over the exam paper leak scandal, but say nationwide demonstrations will continue until their demands are addressed.
Trump to impose ‘forced labour’ duties as temporary 10% US tariffs expire
By Reuters New Section 301 duties replace expiring temporary tariff, targeting imports from 60 trading partners while citing forced labour concerns.
Indian activist ends fast but youth protesters still seek minister’s ouster
By Reuters Wangchuk ends his 26-day hunger strike, but protesters reject the government’s response and continue demanding the education minister’s resignation over leaked entrance exam papers.
Indian youth protesters call for nationwide rallies as Delhi imposes tough curbs
By Reuters Government shuts metro stations, suspends mobile internet and urges talks as protesters reject Modi’s proposal for special courts and press ahead with nationwide demonstrations.
Modi promises fast-track courts on exam leaks, protesters want minister to quit
By Reuters Fast-track courts offer little relief as protesters blame government for repeated leaks affecting millions of students.
Indian exam protest forces parliament suspension, adding pressure on PM Modi
By Reuters Tens of thousands of young protesters took to the streets of New Delhi on Monday, clashing with police who used tear gas and batons to push them back.