Buddha Jayanti is a special day for both Hindus and Buddhists in Nepal. On this day, people are celebrating the life of Lord Buddha; his Birth, Enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana (Death).

Midterm elections have been held in the Philippines today. Candidates are vying for 18,320 elective positions including 12 seats in the senate, 329 in the House of Representatives and also for the municipal government positions.

Voters find their names and precinct numbers before casting their votes for the Philippine midterm elections in Antipolo City, Philippines on May 12, 2025. Antipolo City, located in Rizal Province, is the largest city in CALABARZON Region with a population of 989,859 and 482,062 registered voters as of 2019.

Vesak Day Celebration in Wat Pho, Bangkok, Thailand - 11 May 2025

Daily life in Canning, India

India-Pakistan ceasefire in Srinagar, India

Chatuchak Park is a prominent public park located in the Chatuchak District of Bangkok, Thailand. It is one of the city's oldest parks and offers a tranquil retreat amid the bustling urban environment.

According to media reports, just hours after India and Pakistan formally agreed to halt military operations against each other, loud explosions were heard across Srinagar and other border districts as Pakistani drones reportedly entered Indian airspace. The ceasefire agreement came after several days of military escalation, deadly cross-border attacks, and a series of accusations and counter-accusations, which had raised serious concerns that the two nuclear-armed neighbours could engage in a fifth full-scale war since 1947.

Pakistan and India agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire on May 10 after days of deadly jet fighter, missile, drone and artillery attacks, the news surprisingly announced by US President Donald Trump who congratulated them on using "common sense".

A flock of ducks in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand

On May 10, Pakistan’s military said that India had launched another wave of missiles targeting three air bases including one on the outskirts of the capital as the conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours spiraled toward full-blown war.

Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated, with deadly exchanges of fire and drone attacks across the Line of Control. Since Wednesday, Pakistan claims Indian airstrikes and shelling have killed 36 people and injured 57 in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. India reports at least 16 civilian deaths from Pakistani shelling. The Indian military says its missile strikes were in retaliation for a militant attack on Indian tourists in Pahalgam last month, which Pakistan denies involvement in. Experts warn that the use of drones and intensified cross-border violence marks a dangerous new phase in the decades-old conflict between two countries.

Waste sorters are a crucial part of the recycling system. Sorting, weighing, and preparing materials for resale to larger recycling companies or factories thus contributing to the circular economy. Despite their essential role in managing plastic waste and limited formal infrastructure these frontline workers often lack labor protections, social recognition and economic stability.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspecting a joint striking drill of long-range artillery and missile systems

Illustration in India.

Daily Life Along India-Pakistan Border

Final score Kolkata Knight Riders 179/6 in 20 overs, Chennai Super Kings 183/8 in 19.4 overs

Indian armed forces carried out air strike named 'Operation Sindoor' with focused missile strike demolishing nine terrorist camps situated across the border in Pakistan between 1:05am-1:30am Indian Standard Time (IST) on Wednesday to avenge the recent terror attack in Pahalgam by terrorist belonging to 'The Resistance Front' (TRF), a shadow outfit of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba which killed 26 tourist in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

India-Pakistan Tensions, Security On Alert in Srinagar

Giant Panda Fubao was born in South Korea in 2020 and returned to China in 2024. China only rents pandas to foreign zoos, and pandas typically have to return their offspring within a few years of birth to participate in China's breeding program. China has long used "panda diplomacy" as a form of soft power, and Fu Bao's parents, Ai Bao and Le Bao, were gifted to South Korea by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2016.

The Bank of Korea (BOK) is the central bank of South Korea and the institution that issues the Korean won. It was founded on June 12, 1950 in Seoul, South Korea.

Royal Palace Guards conduct the Changing Ceremony in the main courtyard of Gwanghwamun Gate, the main entrance of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea.

Two unidentified fighter jets reportedly crashed in Jammu and Kashmir shortly after India launched "Operation Sindoor", hitting nine sites in Pakistan. Death toll soars on both sides as Pakistan says 26 killed in Indian strikes and 10 dead in Pakistani shelling along Kashmir border.

Three fighter jets crashed in India’s Jammu and Kashmir region on Wednesday, according to media reports. The Indian Army has launched “Operation Sindoor,” targeting nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Several people were reportedly killed due to cross-border firing by the Pakistan Army.

India-Pakistan on Edge of War Over Kashmir Attack

India has launched “Operation Sindoor”, hitting nine sites in Pakistan. Pakistan says India’s missile attacks on six locations killed at least eight people and wounded more than 35, promising a robust response to the “act of war” from its neighbour.

India has launched “Operation Sindoor”, hitting nine sites in Pakistan. Pakistan says India’s missile attacks on six locations killed at least eight people and wounded more than 35, promising a robust response to the “act of war” from its neighbour.

Thrissur Pooram festival and Kudamattom in Thrissur, India - 6 May 2025

Chairperson Khaleda Zia's motorcade en route from Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Interational Airport to her Gulshan home. After four months of receiving medical treatment in London, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia returned home to a grand welcome. BNP leaders and activists crowded Dhaka's Airport Road to greet her causing traffic congestion in several areas.

The Cops Combat competition is a martial arts tournament for members of the Thai Policemen held at the Rajadamnern Stadium by the Royal Thai Police aimed at making Thai policemen aware of the importance of close-quarter combat.

An Immortal Regiment march to mark upcoming Victory Day in Seoul, South Korea

Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 is a world exposition in Japan focused on designing a future society that promotes health, sustainability, and innovation. It will be held from April 13 to October 13, 2025.

India -Japan Diplomacy in New Delhi, India

Final score: Kolkata Knight Riders 206/4, Rajasthan Royals 205/8, Kolkata Knight Riders won by 1 run.

Israeli army forces stormed the central market and clashes erupted between Palestinian youths and army forces. The Red Crescent reported that approximately 44 Palestinian youths were injured and one youth was arrested during the military operation.

Seoul is written in English letters on a wall in Seoul

The Jongmyo Daeje (Great JongMyo Rite) at Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul

Myanmar people protest against China's support for Myanmar's military government in Seoul

Pet Expo Thailand 2025 in Bangkok

Daily life amid India Pakistan tension after tourist attack in Srinagar

Tensions between India and Pakistan have intensified following a militant attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, that left 26 dead and is reportedly linked to Pakistan. In retaliation, India has enacted strong measures including banning Pakistani ships, suspending the Indus Water Treaty, halting all imports, and cancelling visas for Pakistani nationals. With hostility mounting, the threat of a limited conflict looms, drawing attention to how neighboring countries like China, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, and Bhutan might respond.

The first batch of pilgrims from Srinagar departed for Madinah in Saudi Arabia to perform the annual Hajj. A total of 3,600 Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir will be embarking on the holy journey to Mecca and Madinah this year.