1. Myanmar’s junta has kept up a deadly military campaign despite announcing a ceasefire.

2. Armed police and soldiers searched homes and forests for militants in Kashmir after the killing of 26 men at a tourist site. The attack triggered calls for action against Pakistan.

3. South Korea martial law put Lee Jae-myung back on track for presidency.

4. Australia's Labor government pledged to bolster the country's universal healthcare system with a free medical advice line and telehealth service if it wins the May 3 general election.

5. Toyota said it is exploring the possibility of investing in a potential $42 billion buyout of key parts supplier Toyota Industries.

6. Huawei has approached some Chinese tech companies about testing the technical feasibility of the new chip, called the Ascend 910D.

7. TikTok will enter the online shopping industry in Japan within the next few months.