5 things to know about Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister Japan ranks low in gender equality among developed nations. The first woman to lead the country is an ultraconservative who cites Margaret Thatcher as a role model. She also loves heavy metal. Rachel Treisman
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to a ceasefire Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to a ceasefire after unprecedented clashes, including strikes in Kabul and the deaths of three cricket players Diaa Hadid
Trade tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating ahead of Trump-Xi meeting Trade tensions have flared again between the U.S. and China as the leaders of the two economic superpowers prepare to meet later this month. Don Gonyea
Ex-Marine fights extradition from Australia to U.S. over training Chinese pilots Daniel Duggan, an ex-Marine, is accused of conspiring with others to train Chinese military pilots between 2010 and 2012. The Associated Press
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to a temporary ceasefire after days of deadly clashes Clashes in recent days have killed dozens of people on both sides of the border. Pakistan is grappling with militant attacks that have increased since 2021, when the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan. The Associated Press
U.S. charges Cambodian tycoon in massive alleged cryptocurrency scam In an indictment unsealed in federal court, U.S. prosecutors charge the founder of a Cambodian conglomerate in a massive cryptocurrency scam, bilking would-be investors out of billions of dollars. Michael Sullivan
Pastors and staff from underground church are arrested in China China has in recent years arrested and detained Christian leaders of underground churches, who are not registered with the government and under its control. Chandelis Duster
India is forcibly deporting Muslims, including its own citizens, after Kashmir violence In the aftermath of a deadly militant attack in Kashmir in April, authorities have expelled more than 1,500 Muslims from India, often at gunpoint. Omkar Khandekar
What to know about the Nobel Peace Prize Anticipation is growing and bookies around the world are taking bets on who'll be awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Here is what to know ahead of the award announcement this week. Kate Bartlett
China curbs rare earth exports, raising stakes before Trump-Xi talks Analysts say Thursday's announcement is China's bid to strengthen its leverage in trade talks with the U.S., ahead of a planned leaders' meeting. John Ruwitch
