Xi’s Cairo visit marks 70 years of China-Egypt ties, with new deals in infrastructure, energy, tech and culture. Both present their partnership as key to regional stability, Belt and Road expansion, and a multipolar order beyond US dominance.

In Indapur, Pune, a 65-year-old farmer and his ailing wife were beaten with sticks by their sons, who were angry the couple sold land for medical treatment. The attack was filmed, sparked public outrage, and led to police charges against the sons.

INEC warns AI-driven disinformation could undermine Nigeria’s 2027 elections, citing deepfakes, micro-targeting and past issues. It is auditing its tech systems and may hold a nationwide mock presidential poll to boost security and public trust.