Chinese aircraft carrier detected near Taiwan waters
Taiwan reported China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier group sailing to the island’s south. The sighting came hours after the Chinese military put out a video saying it was “prepared for battle.”
Indian politician Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai
Baba Siddique, a former minister in Maharashtra, was shot several times in the chest outside his son’s office. Maharashtra is due to hold state elections next month.
Lithuania election polls open
Lithuanians are voting in parliamentary elections which could see a change in government. However, analysts say not much will change in terms of foreign policy and defense.
‘Major differences’ remain over EU car tariffs
Beijing has been pushing against the EU’s tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars, but both sides are at an impasse following the latest talks in Brussels. The EU’s Charles Michel said there was still hope for a deal.
Poland plans to suspend right to asylum
Faced with a new wave of illegal border crossings from Belarus, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reportedly pledged a “merciless” fight against illegal migration. Tusk also called for suspending the right to asylum.