Top 10 Global News Stories – April 2025

1. India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate After Pahalgam Terror Attack

A major terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, claimed at least 26 lives. In retaliation, India revoked visas for Pakistani nationals and restricted airspace access. Pakistan responded by suspending the 1972 Simla Agreement and closing its airspace to Indian carriers (Al Jazeera).

2. Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th U.S. President

Donald Trump returned to the White House after defeating Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. election. Despite facing multiple indictments, his inauguration on January 20, 2025, marks a major shift in American politics (The Washington Post).

3. Japan Gears Up for Expo 2025 in Osaka

Japan is preparing to host Expo 2025 in Osaka, themed “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” With a 20-meter Grand Ring by Sou Fujimoto and global participation, it promises innovations in culture, tech, and sustainability (NDTV).

4. FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Expands to 32 Teams

FIFA has confirmed that the 2025 Club World Cup will feature 32 teams. Manchester City, the reigning champions, will face top clubs worldwide in the biggest edition of the tournament yet (Mathrubhumi English).

5. SpaceX’s Fram2 Mission Makes Orbital History

SpaceX launched Fram2, the first human spaceflight to orbit the Earth pole-to-pole. The all-civilian mission conducted groundbreaking experiments, including space-based X-rays and mushroom cultivation in microgravity (IndiaBix).

6. World Bank Projects India as Fastest-Growing Economy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India’s continued rise as the world’s fastest-growing economy, as projected by the World Bank. The push includes electric mobility and sustainable development (The Indian Express).

7. Climate Crisis: UN Calls for Urgent Global Action

The United Nations has called for immediate climate intervention, citing record-high temperatures and accelerated ice melt. 2025 may become the hottest year on record if global emissions aren't curbed (UN News).

8. AI Regulations Tighten in Europe

The European Union has passed landmark legislation to regulate AI technologies, ensuring ethical usage, data privacy, and transparency. The new rules will impact global tech giants and startups alike (BBC News).

9. Israel-Iran Tensions Flare After Drone Strike

A suspected Israeli drone strike on an Iranian weapons facility has escalated Middle East tensions. Iran has vowed retaliation, raising fears of broader conflict in the region (Reuters).

10. Netflix Surpasses 300 Million Subscribers Globally

Streaming giant Netflix hit 300 million subscribers, thanks to its global expansion and localised content strategy in India, South Korea, and Latin America (Variety).