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New Zealand signs Defense Declaration with Cook Islands after China pact

New Zealand signs Defense Declaration with Cook Islands after China pact

Wellington, Rarotonga maintain ‘free association’ but experienced tension after Cook Islands signed pact with China

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Robotaxi breakdown in China’s Wuhan leaves passengers stranded
01.04.2026

Robotaxi breakdown in China’s Wuhan leaves passengers stranded

System failure likely behind disruption affecting Baidu’s autonomous fleet

China, Pakistan hold naval drill in Arabian Sea amid Mideast conflict
01.04.2026

China, Pakistan hold naval drill in Arabian Sea amid Mideast conflict

Exercise Sea Guardian IV included 5-day port phase in Karachi, 2-day sea phase in North Arabian Sea

Malaysia orders remote work for government staff from April 15 over ‘global energy crisis’
01.04.2026

Malaysia orders remote work for government staff from April 15 over ‘global energy crisis’

'I want to stress that the government is taking steps to cushion the impact of the global energy crisis through initiatives to support the people,' Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says

Indonesia condemns Israeli law on Palestinian prisoners, urges UN intervention
01.04.2026

Indonesia condemns Israeli law on Palestinian prisoners, urges UN intervention

Jakarta asks Israel to ‘immediately’ revoke legislation that imposes death penalty on Palestinian prisoners

India launches world’s ‘largest’ census, adds caste data for 1st time since independence
01.04.2026

India launches world’s ‘largest’ census, adds caste data for 1st time since independence

Two-phase exercise includes 33 questions, digital self-enumeration for first time