At least 9 people are killed and 23 injured in a blast targeting a police vehicle in Pakistan's Lakki Marwat district, according to local police sources.

China reiterates Taiwan is a domestic issue, opposes arms sales to the island by countries with formal ties to Beijing.

China reiterated its position that the Taiwan question is a domestic issue and expressed opposition to weapons sales to Taiwan by countries maintaining formal diplomatic relations with Beijing.

India's private gas pumps cut diesel sales or hike rates as global oil prices advance, shifting demand to state-run refiners.

India's private gas-pump operators have either reduced diesel sales or increased prices in response to rising global oil prices, leading to a surge in demand for state-run refiners.

Serbia and NATO launch first-ever joint military exercise, marking a landmark cooperation between the Balkan country and the alliance.

Serbia and NATO have initiated their first joint military exercise, marking a significant cooperation between the Balkan nation and the alliance.

India raises gold and silver import tariffs in an effort to curb bullion purchases and defend its currency, citing fallout from the Middle East war.

India has increased import tariffs on gold and silver, aiming to curb bullion purchases and support its currency amidst the fallout from the Middle East war.