Minister Miller wishes Canadians a joyful Easter. He highlights its spiritual significance and hope, noting family gatherings. He urges embracing compassion and generosity.

Artemis II lunar flyby is set for April 6, 2026. Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and crew will venture farther than any humans before. CSA experts available at Longueuil center. Livestream on CSA YouTube.

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen spoke live from the Orion spacecraft on April 5, 2026, answering questions from Canadians about the Artemis II lunar mission. Minister Mélanie Joly called it a "once-in-a-generation moment of national pride."

Dr. Jitendra Singh launched first-ever administrative capacity program for scientists under Mission Karmayogi. Aims to equip academia leaders with governance skills. Also launched UNNATI Portal.

INS Trikand docked in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania on April 3, 2026. The Indian Navy frigate's visit aims to boost maritime cooperation. Engagements include joint training, sports, and cultural exchanges. The visit aligns with India's MAHASAGAR vision.

India Election Commission reports over Rs. 650 crore seized in General Elections and bye-elections 2026. West Bengal leads with Rs. 319 crore in seizures. 5,173 Flying Squads deployed.

India monitors West Asia. LPG digital bookings up to 90%. PNG connections hit 3.6 lakh. 7,02,000+ passengers returned. All Indian seafarers safe.

India's major ports handled 915.17 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2025–26, surpassing the target with 7.06% growth. Deendayal Port led with 160.11 MT. This reflects efficiency gains and capacity expansion.

NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters visits Washington D.C. April 6-10. He'll meet Sec. of State Marco Rubio to discuss cooperation in the Pacific, Indo-Pacific, and Middle East conflict impacts. Peters calls the global context "the most challenging New Zealand has faced in the past 80 years."

President Tinubu congratulates Samson Adamu on becoming Acting CAF General Secretary, the first Nigerian in the role since 1957. Tinubu calls it a proud moment and significant milestone for Nigerian sports.

President Tinubu inaugurated the Gateway Cargo International Airport in Ogun State, emphasizing infrastructure investment for citizen prosperity. He also launched 1,000 electric bikes, security vehicles, and tractors,

Turkey's Akif Cagatay Kilic met Qatar's Ambassador Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab on April 5, 2026. They reviewed cooperation relations between the two nations.

Putin congratulated Russian geologists on their professional holiday. He highlighted their dedication and noted discoveries of 41 oil and gas condensate fields and 276 solid mineral deposits in the past year.

UN highlights sport's power to unite. As the 2026 World Cup nears, events like "Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers" emphasize sport's role in social change and the SDGs. Mary Connor of Common Goal and Olympian Nawal El Moutawakel spoke.

Vietnam plans to attract 30 leading experts and 500 full-time scientists by 2035. The goal is to boost education, research, and technology, with potential partnerships with Hungary and South Korea.

Vietnam welcomed record foreign arrivals in Q1. China led with 1.4 million visitors. Russia saw 194.5% growth. The country aims for 25 million international visitors this year.

Vietnam's Q1 FDI hit a five-year high of $15.2 billion, up 42.9%. Manufacturing led with $8.85 billion. Singapore was the top investor with $5.32 billion.