Indian Army troops briefed Director General of Military Operations on ceasefire violations before announcing a ceasefire agreement with Pakistan on February 25, 2021. The agreement aimed to reduce tensions, following the Pahalgam strike in which terrorists were involved. Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that India's armed forces have operational freedom to respond to terrorism. In response, Pakistan suspended trade and diplomatic ties with India, while shutting its airspace to Indian airliners.
https://indiatoday.in/india/story/pak-army-continues-ceasefire-violation-along-loc-jammu-kashmir-kupwara-deadly-pahalgam-terror-attack-2717770-2025-05-01India has taken retaliatory measures against Pakistan, including removing Shoaib Akhtar's YouTube channel, suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, cutting diplomatic staff at its High Commission in Islamabad, and cancelling visas issued to Pakistani nationals. In response, Pakistan expelled Indian diplomats and military advisers, cancelled visas for Indian nationals (except Sikh pilgrims), and closed a border crossing.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/602633-hania-aamir-among-pakistani-stars-blocked-on-instagram-in-indiaIndonesia is set to receive a significant investment from 19 South Korean companies, with Lotte Chemicals being one of the key players. President Prabowo Subianto has approved Indonesia's participation in this investment, which includes collaborations between companies such as Hyundai Motor and Posco Holdings. The investments are expected to be worth Rp30 trillion, with EcoPro investing nearly US$500 million in Morowali for precursor cathodes and nickel smelters production.
https://en.tempo.co/read/2002180/indonesian-minister-reveals-korean-company-set-to-invest-in-danantaraIndia's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar called for justice against those responsible for an attack, following a conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday evening.
https://channelnewsasia.com/asia/india-foreign-minister-kashmir-attack-pakistan-must-face-justice-5101751Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held phone conversations with foreign ministers from Algeria, Greece, Guyana, Panama, Slovenia, Sierra Leone and Somalia, amid Pakistan's membership in the UN Security Council for the 2025-26 period. The UNSC condemned the terror attack in "strongest terms", but its statement was seen as inadequate. Several world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and others, also spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to condemn the attack, which India attributes to "cross-border links".
https://indiatoday.in/india/story/pahalgam-terror-attack-india-speaks-with-non-permanent-un-security-council-members-after-jk-attack-2717832-2025-05-01Japan and the European Union have agreed to strengthen their economic security cooperation, with Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Minoru Kiuchi meeting EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic in Brussels, Belgium. The talks aim to enhance collaboration on issues such as supply chain resilience, cybersecurity, and trade policy.
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250501/p2g/00m/0na/023000cFamilies of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea are seeking support from US President Donald Trump, as they have been unable to secure a resolution for over three decades. Takuya Yokota, the leader of the group representing these families, met with the press in Washington on April 30, 2025, to raise awareness about their case and push for action.
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250501/p2g/00m/0in/018000cLiu Jianchao, head of China's International Department, met with Natsuo Yamaguchi, former leader of Japan's junior ruling coalition partner Komeito party, in Beijing on April 30, 2025. The meeting aimed to strengthen exchanges between the two countries, following a period of strained relations.
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250501/p2g/00m/0na/004000cMicrosoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, is urging the US and EU to focus on their shared interests despite growing tensions between the two sides. He acknowledged Europe's concerns about severing ties with the US in case of a trade war, but emphasized that the strong relationships between Microsoft and both continents are more significant than current differences.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1306928-microsoft-president-urges-fast-resolution-of-transatlantic-trade-tensions