A pre-dawn landslide in Mulitaka, Enga Province, buried a village on May 24, 2024. The official death toll is 670, but authorities fear over 2,000 may have died. Only 12 bodies had been recovered by June 7, and more than 7,800 people were displaced. Heavy rain, unstable slopes and nearby mining are suspected factors. Officials warn of secondary slides and disease as rescue work remains dangerous and slow.
Trump urged Ukraine's Zelenskyy to make major concessions to Russia—including ruling out NATO membership and Crimea’s return—during a closely watched White House summit. Putin doubled down, demanding all of Donetsk. European leaders, led by Germany, pushed back, insisting any decisions must come from Ukraine itself.
US envoy Steve Witkoff’s visit to Moscow and talks with Vladimir Putin have sparked fresh discussion about a possible Trump-Putin meeting. With a Ukraine peace negotiation deadline on the horizon, both leaders now appear open to direct talks—without the previously expected requirement for a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy first.
Pakistan denied an IndiGo flight entry into its airspace during severe turbulence, endangering 227 passengers. The ongoing airspace restrictions have forced Indian carriers to cancel routes and take longer journeys, increasing costs and passenger inconvenience.
India’s Operation Sindoor hit Pakistan’s Nur Khan Airbase near Islamabad, delivering serious damage to key assets and sparking a dramatic reaction from the top military brass. Army Chief Asim Munir sheltered in a bunker during the strikes, showcasing the high stakes and new risks in the region.
India and the UK have signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement, slashing tariffs on Scottish whisky and cars, and easing visa rules for IT professionals. The deal is set to boost trade, create jobs, and drive innovation across both countries, deepening a strategic partnership.
India and China have agreed to restart the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and revive border trade via Nathu La Pass after five years, following high-level talks in Beijing. Six key measures aim to lower tensions, increase cooperation, and manage disputes peacefully along the border.
A strong earthquake with a magnitude around 5.7–5.9 hit the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border, sending tremors across Pakistan, Delhi NCR, Jammu-Kashmir, and parts of Afghanistan. The deep quake triggered panic, prompting evacuations but no reported casualties. Recent seismic activity has left millions on edge in the region.
On April 1, 2025, tensions flared along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch as the Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire pact. The incident involved a mine blast and unprovoked firing, to which the Indian Army responded strategically. Despite no Indian casualties, reports suggest Pakistani injuries. This disturbance follows a rare calm since 2021's ceasefire renewal amid ongoing security operations against militants in the region.