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Putin Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Offers Full Support to India

Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the Pahalgam terror attack in a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, offering Russia's full support in India's battle against terrorism. During the conversation, Putin expressed his condolences for the loss of innocent lives and emphasized the need to bring the attack...

Indo-Canadian Groups Condemn Anti-India Rhetoric at Khalsa Day Parade in GTA

Indo-Canadian groups have expressed outrage after a speech during a Khalsa Day parade in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) on Sunday, which called for the expulsion of the community from Canada. The unidentified speaker, using a megaphone, stated that "eight lakh Bharti" (800,000 Hindus) should be sent back to India. Bann...

Hack Exposes Sensitive Data on Government Messaging Platform Used by Mike Waltz

A hack has compromised TeleMessage, a messaging platform used by former National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and other US government officials, raising concerns over the potential leak of sensitive data. The platform, which mimics Signal while adding archiving features, is used by government agencies to comply with rec...

Pakistan Threatens India with Full Spectrum of Power Amid Escalating Tensions

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following last month's Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan's Ambassador to Russia, Muhammad Khalid Jamali, has openly threatened India, stating that Islamabad would use "the full spectrum of power," including nuclear weapons, if India launches an attack. In an interview with...

Israel Approves Expansion of Gaza Offensive Amid Rising Tensions and Humanitarian Concerns

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet has approved a gradual escalation of the military campaign against Hamas in Gaza, according to Israeli public broadcaster Kan. The Israeli military has started issuing tens of thousands of call-up orders for reserve forces to support the expansion of the offe...

Spoken-Word Poets in Cameroon Use Art to Denounce War and Heal Communities

In southwest Cameroon, amid ongoing violence between separatists and government forces, spoken-word poetry has emerged as a powerful tool for denouncing the conflict. At a recent performance, Boris Taleabong Alemnge, known as ‘Penboy,’ recited a poem titled "Death," which moved hundreds of audience members....

Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Foreign Films, Calls Decline of Hollywood a National Security Threat

On Monday, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new policy imposing a 100% tariff on foreign films, citing what he described as the rapid decline of the American movie industry, which he framed as a national security concern. Posting on his platform, Truth Social, Trump accused other nations of luring away U....

UNSC to Hold Emergency Meeting on India-Pakistan Tensions After Pahalgam Attack

Under mounting international pressure following the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 dead, Pakistan has requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to discuss escalating tensions with India. The UNSC is set to hold closed-door consultations on May 5, with Pakistan’s Permanent R...

India Bans All Trade with Pakistan, Bars Pakistani Ships After Pahalgam Terror Attack

In a decisive response to the Pahalgam terror attack, India has imposed a blanket ban on the direct and indirect import of goods from Pakistan and barred Pakistani-flagged ships from accessing Indian ports. While direct imports from Pakistan have been minimal, several items were entering India through third countries. ...

Pakistan Test-Fires Abdali Missile Amid Rising Tensions with India; India Responds with Military Drills

Amid rising tensions with India, Pakistan on Saturday conducted a successful test of the Abdali surface-to-surface ballistic missile, which has a range of 450 km. The launch was part of a military drill named 'Exercise INDUS' and took place at the Sonmiani Ranges. It was reportedly an operational trial overseen by the ...

India Urges IMF, Global Lenders to Reassess Pakistan Aid After Pahalgam Terror Attack

India plans to urge global financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to reassess the loans and assistance extended to Pakistan, following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists. "We will be asking all multilateral agencies to review the loans and support to Pakistan,...

Prince Harry Seeks Reconciliation After Losing UK Security Case, Blames Palace for Risks

Prince Harry has expressed a desire to reconcile with his family following a court loss regarding his publicly funded security, which he claims led to King Charles III ceasing communication with him. Speaking to the BBC, Harry said he wants peace, especially as his father battles cancer. However, he criticized Buckingh...

US Government Reveals Details on Crackdown and Status Cancellations for International Students

The US government has started revealing details about its crackdown on international students, explaining how it targeted thousands and outlined reasons for terminating their legal status. These revelations came through lawsuits filed by students whose status was abruptly canceled in recent weeks with little explanatio...

Bangladesh Rejects Ex-General’s Call for China Alliance Against India After Kashmir Attack

In a provocative statement, retired Bangladeshi army officer Major General ALM Fazlur Rahman suggested that Bangladesh should ally with China to seize India’s northeastern states if New Delhi attacks Pakistan in response to a recent terrorist strike in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. The attack killed at leas...

PM Mark Carney to Meet Trump Amid Trade Tensions, Vows Bold Action for Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Friday that he will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday. The meeting comes amid escalating tensions over Trump’s ongoing trade war and threats of annexation. Carney’s Liberal Party recently secured a dramatic election victory, seen ...

Australia's General Election: Cost of Living and Housing Dominates Campaign

Australia’s general election began on Saturday, with the rising cost of living and housing shortages dominating the campaign. Voting runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time across the country, which spans three time zones. In Western Australia, polling begins and ends two hours later. Of the 18.1 million registered...

Trump Faces Backlash Over AI-Generated Image and 'Pope' Joke After Francis' Death

US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself in papal attire after jokingly expressing a desire to become the Pope. This post followed his attendance at Pope Francis' funeral, where he paid his respects, sitting in the front row at St. Peter’s Square. Pope Francis, the first Latin American po...

JD Vance Reacts to Pahalgam Terrorist Attack, Urges India-Pakistan Cooperation

U.S. Vice President JD Vance, commenting on the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack that resulted in 26 deaths, expressed concerns about the potential for the incident to escalate into a larger regional conflict. Vance made these remarks during his first official visit to India, which took place from April 21 to 24, whi...

China Considers U.S. Tariff Negotiations Amid Ongoing Trade War

On May 2, China announced it is evaluating the possibility of engaging in trade talks with the United States over tariff reductions, following multiple recent communications from Washington. The Chinese Commerce Ministry stated that the U.S. had expressed a desire to negotiate on tariff issues through relevant channels...

Reform UK Gains Momentum in UK Elections, Challenging Labour and Conservatives

Nigel Farage's right-wing Reform UK party gained momentum in early election results on Friday, winning its fifth parliamentary seat, its first mayoral position, and several local council seats. These victories highlight the growing challenge Reform poses to Britain’s two main political parties, Labour and the Con...

Vatican Prepares for Conclave as Chimney Installation Signals Start of Pope Selection Process

Medications for the forthcoming conclave to handpick a new pope boosted on Friday with the installation of the chimney stack atop the Sistine Tabernacle, motioning the launch of the process. Vatican firefighters were seen installing the chimney stack, an important step for the M...

xAI's Grok Chatbot Introduces Memory Feature for Personalized Responses

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, is gradually enhancing its Grok chatbot with new features to rival platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. The latest update introduces a memory function, enabling Grok to remember past conversations and provide more personalized, context-aware responses. This memo...

Neuralink Receives FDA "Breakthrough" Designation for Speech-Enhancing Device

Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain implant company, announced on Thursday that it has received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) "breakthrough" designation for its device aimed at restoring communication for individuals with severe speech impairments. This device is designed to assist people with con...

Amazon Posts Strong Q1 Results Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Cloud and AI Investments Surge

Amazon reported a strong first-quarter performance, surpassing analysts’ expectations with higher profits and sales. The company earned $17.13 billion, or $1.59 per share, up from $10.43 billion last year, while revenue rose 9% to $155.7 billion. Its cloud unit, Amazon Web Services, grew 17% to $29.3 billi...

South Korea's Acting President Han Duck-soo Resigns, Signals Presidential Run

South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo announced his resignation on Thursday, stating he is stepping down to shoulder a "heavier responsibility," amid widespread speculation that he will enter the upcoming presidential race. Han is seen as a leading conservative contender, and local media reports say he will...

Conestoga High School Teacher Charged with Sexually Assaulting Student, Facing 63 Criminal Counts

Michelle Mercogliano, a 35-year-old special education teacher at Conestoga High School in Chester County, is facing serious criminal charges for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student. Authorities charged her on Wednesday with 63 counts, including institutional sexual assault, corruption...

Tesla Board Reportedly Seeks New CEO as Elon Musk Focuses on Washington Role

The Tesla board is reportedly exploring options to replace Elon Musk as CEO, according to the Wall Street Journal. Executive search firms have been approached to find a suitable successor, as concerns grow over Musk’s focus on Tesla amid his responsibilities in Washington. Musk currently heads the Department...

Palestinian Columbia Student Released After Judge Cites Free Speech Violation

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the release of Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian Columbia University student detained by immigration officials during his U.S. citizenship interview. Mahdawi, a legal permanent resident since 2014, had led protests against Israel’s war in Gaza, where over 52,000 Palestinians have ...

US Senate Rejects Bid to Block Trump's Tariffs with Tie-Breaking Vote

On Wednesday, the US Senate narrowly rejected an effort to block President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. The resolution sought to revoke the national emergency declared by Trump, which imposed 10% global tariffs on all trading partners and higher recipr...

US Urges India-Pakistan Dialogue After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians, the United States has urged India and Pakistan to engage in dialogue and work toward de-escalating tensions. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed condolences and reaffirmed cooperation with India against terr...

UN Chief Condemns Pahalgam Attack, Urges De-escalation as India-Pakistan Tensions Rise

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday held separate phone conversations with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, strongly condemning the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir...

Amazon Denies Plans to Show Tariff Costs Next to Product Prices Amid Trump Administration Backlash

Amazon has denied reports that it plans to display tariff-related costs alongside product prices on its website, pushing back against speculation sparked by a Punchbowl News article. The outlet claimed Amazon was preparing to show how much of each item’s price came from tariffs, prompting a sharp reaction from th...

Trump Says US-India Trade Deal Progressing Well, Expects Agreement Soon

US President Donald Trump stated that trade negotiations with India are progressing well and that a deal is expected soon. His comments follow remarks from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who also suggested that the US and India were close to finalizing a trade agreement. Speaking to reporters outside the W...

Nepal Proposes Stricter Everest Climbing Rules to Enhance Safety and Cleanliness

Nepal is set to implement stricter rules for Mt Everest expeditions, requiring climbers to have successfully scaled a peak above 7,000 meters before attempting the world's highest mountain. This move aims to reduce the number of deaths in the high-altitude zone. Since the first summit by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norg...

Spain and Portugal Recover from Massive Power Outage

Power was nearly fully restored across Spain by early Tuesday morning, though questions remained about the cause of one of Europe’s most severe blackouts. The outage had grounded flights, paralyzed metro systems, disrupted mobile networks and shut down ATMs in Spain and Portugal. By 6:30 a.m., Spain’s elec...

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