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'Military incursion by India imminent': Pakistan defence minister amid tensions over Pahalgam terror attack
Khawaja Asif said Pakistan was on high alert and that it would only use its arsenal of nuclear weapons if “there is a direct threat to our existence”.
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Govt pulls up BBC for its Pahalgam terror attack reportage: Know why
The Western media has faced severe criticism in India for trying to downplay the severity of the Pahalgam terror attack.
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US calls on China to de-escalate trade tensions; India poised for first major trade deal
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blamed China for de-escalating trade tensions, noting the unsustainability of current tariffs. He also highlighted India as a potential first trade deal, while forecasting European rate cuts to manage the strong euro.
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Pahalgam Attack: Did Pakistani terrorists use Chinese satellite phones and apps to evade Indian surveillance?
Chinese apps, particularly those with encrypted messaging systems, have become a popular choice among terrorists due to their ability to bypass conventional surveillance tools.
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Papal conclave to elect new Pope to begin on May 7: Vatican
The Vatican has announced that the conclave to elect the next pope will begin on May 7, 2025.
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Is Trump deporting US citizen kids with cancer? The controversy you need to know about
The deportations from the southern state of Louisiana come as President Donald Trump pursues a hard-line immigration policy, calling for mass expulsions of undocumented migrants.
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Massive power outage hits Spain, Portugal, and parts of France
A massive blackout swept across Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France on Monday, impacting millions, with power gradually being restored.
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Pahalgam attack: How the terrorists entered India and managed to stay undetected? Here's what we know
Terrorists attacked tourists at Baisaran meadow, killing 26 people, with security forces now hunting for the Pakistani terrorists involved. The Resistance Front claimed responsibility, and investigations are underway to uncover the network behind the attack.
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India’s 2024 military spending nearly 9 times that of Pakistan, fifth largest globally: SIPRI Report
India's military expenditure, the fifth largest globally, grew by 1.6 per cent to USD 86.1 billion while Pakistan's spent USD 10.2 billion, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
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Where is Pakistan Army chief? Sudden absence of Asim Munir, his family after Pahalgam attack raises suspicion
The terror attack has exposed the fragility and duplicity of Pakistan’s denials. While Islamabad has been issuing official statements distancing itself from from the massacre, facts on the ground tell a different story.
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Will Canada’s snap polls reset ties with India? What to watch as a new PM takes charge
The election of a new prime minister in Ottawa could either mend fences with New Delhi — or widen the rift further. As Canada prepares for political change, India has a strong reason to watch closely.
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Canada Elections 2025: Liberals' Mark Carney vs Conservatives' Pierre Poilievre — Who are the frontrunners for the prime ministerial post
Following Justin Trudeau’s resignation, Canadians prepare to elect their next leader, with Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre emerging as the frontrunners in a closely watched race.
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Day after Pahalgam attack, Bangladesh legal adviser met LeT operative in Dhaka: Why India must be alarmed
The meeting and its timing raise serious questions about the interim government’s stance on extremism and its potential complicity in fostering anti-India sentiments.
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‘Security concerns valid’: China backs Pakistan amid escalating tensions after Pahalgam attack
The Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry also added that Dar expressed appreciation for China’s continued support and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to their “iron-clad" friendship and the shared vision of an All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.
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Suspected chemical blast at Iran's Bandar Abbas port kills at least 18, injures over 700
The blast shattered windows within a radius of several kilometres and was heard in Qeshm, an island 26 kilometres (16 miles) south of the port.
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'If you delay, it hurts everyone': World Bank's Ajay Banga to developing countries on trade deal with US
Banga spoke during the World Bank and International Monetary Fund's Spring Meetings, which this year took place amid uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's inconsistent tariff policies.
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Phoebe Gates steps into e-commerce spotlight with launch of Phia
Phoebe Gates launches Phia, a fashion price-comparison platform aimed at Gen Z shoppers, blending her personal passion for secondhand fashion with entrepreneurial ambition beyond her famous last name.
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UK's post-Brexit hopes for easier EU trade face setback amid new talks
The UK's bid to ease post-Brexit trade with the EU has been rebuffed, with negotiations set to intensify ahead of a key London summit.
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Akio Toyoda offers $42 billion takeover to reform Toyota's leadership
Akio Toyoda is proposing a ¥6 trillion ($42 billion) buyout of Toyota Industries to simplify Toyota’s corporate structure and strengthen governance amid rising investor pressure.
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Voters see Trump overreaching as approval slips, Times/Siena poll finds
Voters increasingly view Trump’s second term as chaotic and overreaching, with declining approval on the economy and executive power, giving Democrats a slight edge ahead of the 2026 midterms, according to a New York Times/Siena poll.
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Israel’s battlefield AI: How new technologies are transforming modern warfare
Israel’s use of AI technologies in Gaza — from drone targeting to facial recognition — has transformed modern warfare but raised serious ethical concerns over civilian harm and unchecked machine decision-making.
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Trump's anti-EV policies risk leaving US auto industry behind
Trump’s rollback of EV policies and funding risks leaving the US auto industry far behind China’s rapidly advancing electric vehicle sector, with weakened infrastructure, cancelled projects, and mounting pressure on American automakers, the Washington Post reported.
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Spotify plots global price increase as it urges profitability push
Spotify is set to increase subscription costs in Europe and Latin America this summer as it also considers a new "super-premium" plan to drive profitability as growth in the music industry slows.
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China quietly protects US semiconductors amid rising trade war
China has quietly exempted US semiconductors from tariffs to protect its tech sector amid a deepening trade war with Trump, even as broader tensions and economic retaliation continue to escalate.
