Charlie Kirk, an ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed this week during a public event at Utah Valley University.

China’s foreign minister Wang Yi has responded to US calls for Nato to impose hefty tariffs on Beijing over its alleged support for Russia in the Ukraine war, reiterating China’s commitment to peace talks and multilateralism. Trump proposed tariffs of 50-100% on China, claiming it would pressure Russia to end the conflict.

The India-Pakistan Asia Cup match in Dubai has ignited political controversy, with opposition parties condemning it as insensitive after the Pahalgam terror attack, while the government defends it as a sporting event separate from political tensions.