Pro-Palestinian protests have continued at major US universities, as students express outrage at the mounting death toll in Israel's war in Gaza. Students are calling for universities to separate themselves from firms advancing Israel's military efforts, and in some cases, from Israel itself. Meanwhile, in Gaza, Israel said it is moving ahead with its planned operation in the southern city of Rafah. Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.

The global mining industry is bracing for its biggest shake-up in more than a decade. The world's number one mining company BHP Group has proposed a takeover of Anglo American, valuing the London-based company at nearly $39 billion. Anglo American investors will receive £25.08 ($31) per share. They will also get shares in Anglo American Platinum and Kumba Iron Ore. BHP's bid is a huge bet on copper, which analysts said may fuel a scramble for mining assets. Copper prices hit a two-year high earlier this week. Olly Barratt reports.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the country's main opposition party leader Rahul Gandhi are facing some tough questions from the election commission. Both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress have made allegations about the other of causing hatred and division. This comes as India moves to its second phase of balloting tomorrow, in a staggered general election that ends on 1 June. Priyata Brajabasi reports from the election commission's headquarters in New Delhi.

Malaysia's anti-graft agency has confirmed former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is being investigated in connection with a probe involving his sons. Both his sons have been served notices to declare their wealth as part of ongoing inquiries into offshore financial and business records. The probe comes amid a widening crackdown on graft involving prominent political figures. This includes those seen as allied to the 98-year-old former leader himself. Melissa Goh reports from Penang.

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has touched down in Beijing as ties between the world's top two superpowers are on edge. Attendees of a closed-door dialogue in Singapore this week told CNA's East Asia Tonight there's relief on both sides, given that these high-level talks are continuing. But there is also frustration at the finger-pointing.

The Netherlands may be well-known for its tulips and gouda cheese. But the European nation with limited land for agriculture is also a leader in agricultural technology. It champions innovation that might hold promise for other land-constrained countries. CNA’s Claudia Lim visits Amsterdam and Rotterdam to find out how companies there are redefining farming and what it could mean for Singapore. Read more: https://cna.asia/3wj7TcW Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

The US Supreme Court is preparing to hear arguments on presidential immunity that could have implications for election subversion criminal cases against former president Donald Trump. The justices will convene on April 25, though they may take months to give an opinion, while federal trials are on hold. CNA's Caroline Malone reports.

Muhammad Syafie Ismail was charged on Thursday (Apr 25) over a fatal accident in Tampines that involved six vehicles. The 42-year-old was handed four charges, including one count of dangerous driving causing death. The accident on Monday led to the deaths of 17-year-old Temasek Junior College student Afifah Munirah Muhammad Azril and 57-year-old pest control company employee Norzihan Juwahib. Read more: https://cna.asia/4bbqYwI Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

US President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that could result in social media app TikTok being banned from America, unless it divests from its parent company Bytedance. Lawmakers have cited national security concerns over its connection to China. TikTok is expected to take its fight to the courts, arguing the move would violate freedom of speech. CNA's Benji Hyer reports.

Muhammad Syafie Ismail, the driver of the black Saab in the fatal Tampines accident, leaves the State Courts on S$30,000 bail. He's accused of causing the deaths of TJC student Afifah Munirah Muhammad Azril and 57-year-old Norzihan Juwahib, and of injuring several others in the multi-vehicle collision. (Video: CNA/Eugene Goh)

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United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned to China on Wednesday (Apr 24) for his second visit in a year, as the US seeks to smooth over recent tensions with Beijing. He will meet China's leaders on Friday in the Chinese capital. Professor Erwin Tan of the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies weighs in on how Mr Blinken's diplomatic push in China will pan out. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

The impact of China's booming electric vehicle (EV) market is being felt beyond its borders. The International Energy Agency said in its annual EV outlook report that China's electric car exports could shake up the global auto-making map. This comes as the EV scene has been at the centre of a trade war between China and the West. CNA's Henry Yin takes a look at the opportunities and challenges faced by China's EV industry. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Tampines accident: Muhammad Syafie Ismail has been charged with 4 offences, including 1 charge of dangerous driving causing death, over his involvement in the multi-vehicle accident that killed two people on Apr 22. The 42-year-old was seen walking into court earlier today. (Video: CNA/Eugene Goh)

In this instalment of Makan Kakis, Gold 905 DJ Denise Tan and celebrity chef Melvyn Lee visit Kim Choo Kueh Chang at East Coast Road to find out more about how they make kueh chang, the Peranakans’ term for bak zhang. But before that, they dig into some homemade chap chye. Read more: https://cna.asia/3QjHpPA #Peranakan #ricedumplings #Singapore 00:00 Introduction 01:02: Chap chye 01:58: History of Kim Choo Kueh Chang 03:10 Making bak zhang or kueh chang 06:01 Nyonya rice dumplings taste test Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

When Singaporean army officer Nicholas Tang was awarded the prestigious International Sword at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst in the UK, he had a special request - to have his late father's name engraved next to his on the sword. Read his story: https://cna.asia/3Qh9A1n Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Studied history or philosophy in school? Your knowledge can help to solve the biggest problems of climate change. Professor David Taylor from NUS and NTU’s Dr Janice Lee speak to Liling Tan and Jack Board checks in from the Pacific Islands on this week’s Climate Conversations.  See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Skateboarders from France and Singapore will be showing off their moves at the Somerset Skate Park next month. At the same time, street artists will be using the place as a canvas to showcase their talent. These are all part of festivities called "vOilah! 2024" to celebrate French-Singapore ties. Dawn Tan speaks to France's Ambassador to Singapore Minh Di-Tang and finds out how the festivities are not just showcasing a tie-up between athletes, but between artists as well.

The 42-year-old driver who allegedly caused the fatal multi-vehicle crash in Tampines has been arrested for dangerous driving causing death. His driving licence has been suspended. Eight people were taken to hospital, including the driver of a black car which was seen on various online videos crashing into other vehicles at high speed. Two people subsequently died. Police say the driver was discharged from hospital on Apr 24 and subsequently arrested. Alxis Thng reports.