Category: World

Washington: The ceasefire between India and Pakistan, announced on May 10, 2025, came after a period of intense military escalation, primarily triggered by a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, which killed 26 people, mostly tourists. India attributed the attack to Pakistan-based militant groups, specifically Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), prompting a strong retaliatory response. India launched “Operation Sindoor,” targeting nine terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, killing over 100 terrorists, including key figures like relatives of JeM chief Masood Azhar. This operation escalated…

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New York: In one of the most significant philanthropic announcements in modern history, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has pledged to donate 99% of his remaining wealth—valued at over $100 billion—to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which he revealed will cease operations by December 31, 2045. The decision marks an accelerated timeline for the foundation’s wind-down, originally intended for two decades after Gates’s death. Now, the foundation is expected to spend an additional $200 billion over the next 20 years, aimed at transforming the global landscape in health, education, and…

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London: In a bizarre yet significant workplace discrimination case, a UK woman has been awarded nearly £28,989.61 (approximately ₹34 lakh) in compensation after an employment tribunal found that a colleague comparing her to Darth Vader caused her emotional distress and workplace harm. According to BBC reports, Lorna Rooke, who worked as a training and practice supervisor for the NHS Blood and Transplant Service, was the subject of a team-building activity in which her coworker Amander Harber filled out a Star Wars-themed personality test on her behalf. Upon her return from…

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New Delhi: In a historic moment for the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the 267th Pope, becoming the first American ever to hold the papacy. Taking the name Pope Leo XIV, the 69-year-old cleric from Chicago emerged on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica late on May 8 and greeted the world with a heartfelt message: “Peace be with all of you!” The announcement was made in the traditional fashion by French Cardinal Dominique Mamberti, who proclaimed the Latin phrase “Habemus Papam” (We have…

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New Delhi: In a significant show of military strength, India successfully thwarted a Pakistani aerial strike attempt using its cutting-edge S-400 air defense system on the night of May 7–8. The attempted attack, which targeted military assets in northern and western India, was decisively neutralized, demonstrating the operational prowess and strategic significance of the S-400 in India’s defense architecture. Often dubbed the “Sudarshan Chakra” of the Indian armed forces, the S-400 system proved instrumental in intercepting and destroying incoming aerial threats, including potential drone and missile strikes from across the…

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Islamabad: As war escalates with neighbouring India and its economy crumbles under mounting pressure, Pakistan has issued an urgent appeal to international financial institutions and allied nations, seeking emergency loans to stay afloat. The country’s Economic Affairs Division acknowledged the deepening crisis, warning of dire consequences if global assistance is not extended immediately. In a public post on social media platform X, the Pakistani government stated: “Amid escalating war and stocks crash, we urge international partners to help de-escalate. Nation urged to remain steadfast.” The plea comes as Pakistan’s stock…

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Washington: Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, United States Vice President JD Vance has made a striking statement, asserting that the conflict is “fundamentally not our business” and that the US will not directly intervene. In a televised interview aired, Vance said that while the US would encourage both nations to de-escalate the situation, it cannot — and should not — control their actions. “We cannot control these countries,” Vance stated. “Fundamentally, India has its issues with Pakistan, and Pakistan has responded to India. We can urge both sides…

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Islamabad: The horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam has triggered a palpable fear in Pakistan, with the nation dreading India’s military preparations for a retaliatory response. This fear has driven Pakistan into a state of desperation, leading it to seek help from other countries. In a bid to garner sympathy and peddle its narrative, Pakistan hastily convened a closed-door meeting at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). However, this move backfired spectacularly, resulting in further humiliation for the neighboring country. Pakistan’s Lies Unravel at UNSC Following the closed-door consultations, Pakistan’s Permanent…

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