International

India says it has increased defense exports 35 times in 10 years

Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia kicking off his Middle East trip

No conditions for talks with Kiev at this time — Kremlin

NATO bears direct responsibility for Ukraine crisis — Chinese Foreign Ministry

Austin confirmed that deliveries of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine will begin this year

One more suspect in Crocus City Hall terror attack arrested

BTA. Third Edition of Lunar Festival of Light to Transform Sofia Facades and Parks, Present 4.5-km Walking Route, New Festival Area

Beijing

Xi Meets Blinken in Beijing

U.S. preparing to announce $6B in weapons contracts for Ukraine - POLITICO

Beijing

'Negative' factors building in US-China ties, foreign minister Wang tells Blinken

Phase two of world's largest elections is under way in India

Overcrowded Venice begins charging day-trippers for access

Spain's prime minister halts public duties as wife faces inquiry

Runaway cavalry horses caught in London as several people hurt

US Senate passes $95 billion foreign aid package after months of delay

Military

Rishi Sunak promises UK’s largest ever military support package for Ukraine

US cautions 'potential threat of sanctions' over Pakistan-Iran agreements. Samaa TV

10 killed as Malaysian navy helicopters collide in mid-air

110,000 evacuated from massive China floods

Military

Global military spending in 2023 surges amid war, rising tensions and insecurity – SIPRI report

Papua New Guinea leader takes offense after Biden implies his uncle was eaten by cannibals

Netanyahu vows to fight possible U.S. sanctions on Israeli army units

Blinken says G7 is "committed to de-escalating tensions" and holding Iran to account

India starts voting in world's largest election

NATO working on the possibility of more air defense to Ukraine, Stoltenberg says

Lufthansa extends Tehran and Beirut flight suspensions

Transport Ministry Switches to Direct Negotiations for Purchase of 35 Trains under National Recovery Plan

Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure

South Korea to provide USD 200 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine this year

Dubai: chaos at world’s second-busiest airport as UAE and Oman reel from deadly storms

BTA. IMF Managing Director Georgieva Talks to BTA on Her Second-Term Priorities, US Economy, Bulgaria in Eurozone and Tax Reform

Iranian Foreign Ministry warns Israel of swift response in case of escalation

EU significantly intensified its contacts with Iran to prevent escalation in the region - FT

Lee Hsien Loong to step down as Singapore prime minister in May