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09 May 2025
Jammu And KashmirPakistan government's X account hacked; begs loans from international partners
Pakistan has claimed that its Economic Affairs Division account on X (formerly Twitter) was hacked.
09 May 2025
Donald Trump'None of our business': JD Vance on India-Pakistan conflict
United States Vice President JD Vance has said the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict is "fundamentally none of our business."
08 May 2025
Pope FrancisRobert Prevost of the US is the new pope
The Roman Catholic Church has elected a new pope.
08 May 2025
Jammu And KashmirPakistan reports Indian drone strikes in multiple cities; 'downs' 12
Pakistan's military has claimed that 12 Indian drones have been destroyed across several cities, a day after Islamabad vowed to avenge the alleged death of civilians in India's 'Operation Sindoor.'
08 May 2025
Columbia UniversityDozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after storming Columbia University library
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has taken at least 80 people into custody after a pro-Palestinian group staged a protest in an area of the main library at Columbia University.
08 May 2025
British Royal FamilyIs royal family ghosting Prince Harry?
Prince Harry is facing exclusion from the British Royal Family due to trust issues, according to a new report.
08 May 2025
al Qaeda'We'll avenge every injustice': Al-Qaeda issues threat after Operation Sindoor
Terrorist outfit Al-Qaeda has released a statement, denouncing Indian airstrikes on nine terror camps under 'Operation Sindoor.'
08 May 2025
Indian Army'Right to defend itself': UK MP lauds India's 'Operation Sindoor'
United Kingdom MP Priti Patel backed India's military strikes on terror camps in Pakistan, stressing that terrorists endanger both India and Western interests.
08 May 2025
LahoreLoud explosion heard in Lahore day after India's 'Operation Sindoor'
A loud explosion was reported from Lahore, Pakistan's eastern city, on Thursday morning.
07 May 2025
South KoreaSouth Korea reports 52 measles cases, highest in 6 years
South Korea has reported a sharp increase in cases of measles, the highest in six years.
07 May 2025
Hong KongSotheby's postpones auction of sacred Buddhist relics after India's demand
Sotheby's, the prestigious auction house, has postponed the sale of sacred Buddhist relics in Hong Kong, a decision it took following intervention by the Indian government.
07 May 2025
Pakistan GovernmentPakistan shuts Kartarpur corridor for Indian pilgrims after 'Operation Sindoor'
Pakistan has closed the Kartarpur corridor at Dera Baba Nanak (in Punjab's Gurdaspur district) in the wake of India's military offensive, 'Operation Sindoor.'
07 May 2025
Shehbaz SharifPakistan authorizes military to respond after India's 'Operation Sindoor'
Pakistan has reportedly empowered its forces to carry out "corresponding actions" after India's surgical strikes on terror camps on its soil and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
07 May 2025
United States of AmericaUS, UK issue travel advisories for parts of India, Pakistan
The United States of America and the United Kingdom have issued travel advisories for certain parts of India and Pakistan.
07 May 2025
King Charles IIIBBC admits editorial lapse in Prince Harry interview coverage
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has acknowledged a violation of its "usual high editorial standards" during coverage of an interview discussing Prince Harry.
07 May 2025
Pakistan News'If India backs down, we'll definitely wrap up': Pakistan minister
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has said they would agree to a ceasefire if India stops its own military operations too.
07 May 2025
Benazir Bhutto'No terrorist camps here,' claims Pakistan minister; reporter fact-checks him
Pakistan's Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar was fact-checked during a live interview on Sky News when he claimed that India's 'Operation Sindoor' targeted civilian sites.
07 May 2025
ChinaTrump's trade officials to finally meet Chinese counterparts this week
Senior trade officials from the United States of America and China are scheduled to meet this week in what will be their first in-person discussion since a trade war between them escalated in March.
07 May 2025
Antonio GuterresHow world leaders reacted to India's 'Operation Sindoor'
India launched precision strikes on nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POK) under 'Operation Sindoor' on Wednesday.
07 May 2025
Jaish-e-Mohammed'Operation Sindoor': 10 of JeM chief Masood Azhar's family killed
Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar has claimed that 10 of his family members were killed in India's targeted airstrikes under 'Operation Sindoor' on Wednesday morning.
07 May 2025
Antonio Guterres'They attacked mosques...everything is crushed': Pakistan eyewitnesses recount India's strikes
Locals in Pakistan have reacted to India's 'Operation Sindoor,' which was carried out early Wednesday morning.
07 May 2025
IsraelUS and Yemen's Houthis reach ceasefire agreement
A ceasefire deal has been reached between the United States of America and Yemen's Houthi rebels.
07 May 2025
CanadaCanada 'never for sale,' Mark Carney tells Donald Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney firmly rejected United States President Donald Trump's proposal to make Canada the 51st US state.
07 May 2025
ChinaChina 'regrets military actions by India' against Pakistan; urges restraint
China has voiced its regret and concern over India's military actions, which were conducted in retaliation for a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
06 May 2025
UkraineFriedrich Merz elected German Chancellor after initial shock defeat
German conservative party leader Friedrich Merz has been elected as Chancellor by parliament in a second round of voting, after a shocking loss in his first bid to form a government with the center-left Social Democrats.
06 May 2025
RussiaMany in US, Western Europe think WW3 imminent: Poll
A new YouGov poll has shown that many Americans and Western Europeans think a third global conflict could erupt in the next 10 years.
06 May 2025
BoeingDozens arrested after masked pro-Palestinian protesters occupy Washington University building
More than two dozen pro-Palestinian protesters have been arrested after they occupied an engineering building at the University of Washington on Monday (local time).
06 May 2025
DubaiWho's Balvinder Singh, Indian-origin billionaire jailed in Dubai and why
Balvinder Singh Sahni, a leading Indian businessman in Dubai, has been sentenced to five years in jail for money laundering.
06 May 2025
Air IndiaToronto-Delhi Air India flight diverted due to lavatory issue
A direct Air India flight on the route between Toronto and Delhi was forced to divert and land in Frankfurt on May 2.
06 May 2025
HarvardTrump blocks grant funding for Harvard until it meets demands
The United States Department of Education has stopped billions of dollars in research grants and other aid to Harvard University.
06 May 2025
Donald Trump'We'll do everything we can': US House Speaker backs India
United States House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed strong support for India in its fight against terrorism.
06 May 2025
United States of AmericaGood news! US visa slots now open for Indian students
The US Embassy in India has announced that thousands of student visa appointment slots are now open.
06 May 2025
Pope FrancisVatican to disable phone signals ahead of new pope's election
The Vatican will switch off all mobile phone signals on Wednesday, ahead of the highly secretive conclave to elect a new pope.
06 May 2025
Elon MuskElon Musk's Texas mansion has left neighbors angry—Here's why
Elon Musk's plans to build a compound in Texas are being met with opposition from local residents.
06 May 2025
KolkataIndia demands return of Piprahwa gems found with Buddha's remains
The Indian government has moved to stop the auction of ancient gem relics that were found buried with the remains of Buddha.
06 May 2025
FacebookNew Zealand PM proposes social media ban for under-16s
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has suggested a law banning children under 16 from using social media platforms.
06 May 2025
Antonio GuterresNo outcome at UNSC's closed-door meet held for India-Pakistan tension
A United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting called at the behest of Pakistan on Monday concluded without an official outcome or statement.
05 May 2025
ChinaJapan's child population hits record low for 44th consecutive year
Japan is facing a demographic crisis.
05 May 2025
ChinaOverwhelmed by stress of managing 400 students, Chinese teacher dies
A young teacher in central China, simply identified as Li, has died tragically under the pressure of handling 400 students and working overtime.
05 May 2025
CybersecurityPakistani hackers allegedly breach Indian defense websites, hack sensitive data
A hacker group from Pakistan, calling themselves the 'Pakistan Cyber Force,' has allegedly claimed to have hacked multiple Indian defense websites.
