The latest on the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan India hit multiple targets across Pakistan in the most extensive strikes in more than 50 years. Pakistan's military retaliated by firing into parts of Indian-held Kashmir. Diaa Hadid
U.S. and Chinese officials will meet in Geneva in first sign of thaw in trade war The superpowers have been locked in a geopolitical blinking contest, waiting for the other side to reach out. The talks in Switzerland are the first concrete sign of a potential thaw in the deadlock. Sherisse Pham
India launches missile attacks on Pakistan India has launched strikes in several parts of Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled territory, in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the two nuclear-armed rivals. NPR Staff
50 years after the war, a new generation in Vietnam reflects on their life and choices Development has brought many changes to Vietnam in the 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War. John Ruwitch
How U.S. ally and export powerhouse South Korea is coping with tariffs Officials from Japan and South Korea are in Washington this week for trade negotiations. NPR looks at how South Korea, a U.S. ally and export powerhouse, is coping with Trump's tariffs. Anthony Kuhn
Vietnamese celebrate 50th anniversary of end of the Vietnam War People in Vietnam are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War on Wednesday in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. Leila Fadel
Vietnam War: Some families of Vietnamese MIAs are calling on the U.S. to help Fifty years after the end of the war, Hanoi says nearly 200,000 Vietnamese soldiers are still missing. Some of their families are now calling on the U.S. to help find them. Nga Pham
Despite improving relations, U.S. will be absent from Vietnam's war anniversary parade U.S. officials are not attending the main public event commemorating the end of the Vietnam war in Ho Chi Minh City this week, according to a guest list released by the organizers and seen by NPR. Nga Pham
1 month after Myanmar's devastating earthquake, many are still looking for loved ones One month after a devastating earthquake rocked Myanmar, officials report about 3,800 deaths but many people say they are still waiting for news of their missing loved ones. Dave Grunebaum
North Korea confirms it sent troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine The North Korean announcement came two days after Russia said its troops have fully reclaimed the Kursk region. Ukrainian officials denied the claim. The Associated Press
