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Pakistan and India accuse each other of waves of drone attacks

India and Pakistan accused each other Thursday of carrying out waves of drone attacks, as deadly confrontations between the nuclear-armed foes drew global calls for calm. The fighting comes two weeks after New Delhi blamed Islamabad for backing an attack on the Indian-run side of

Wealthiest 10% responsible for two-thirds of global warming since 1990: Study

The richest 10% of the global population are responsible for nearly two-thirds of the planet’s warming since 1990, according to a groundbreaking new study published in Nature Climate Change. Researchers found that the carbon-intensive lifestyles and financial investments of

31 killed in Indian strike, Pakistan vows to respond

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to “avenge the blood of our innocent martyrs” following Indian air and artillery strikes that Islamabad says killed at least 31 people and injured dozens more in Punjab province and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The

Misinformation floods social media amid India-Pakistan tensions

Amid heightened military tensions between India and Pakistan, a surge of misleading content has flooded social media, with several unrelated videos falsely presented as footage from recent cross-border strikes. Fact-checking by BBC Verify revealed that many viral clips –

Pakistan 'made reply' to Indian strikes: Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the country “made a reply” to recent Indian missile strikes, claiming that Pakistani forces downed Indian jets — a statement not confirmed by Delhi. “This was a reply from our side to them,” Mr Sharif

Pakistan condemns India’s attack, vows strong response

The National Security Committee (NSC) of Pakistan convened under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to address the grave developments arising from India's unprovoked and unlawful act of aggression.  NSC has expressed deep sorrow for the innocent

Pakistan says 26 killed in Indian strikes 

Pakistan’s military on Wednesday accused India of launching deadly air and missile strikes across multiple locations, killing at least 26 civilians and injuring 46 others, as tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours soar. Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry,

Global reactions to renewed India-Pakistan military strikes

Tensions between India and Pakistan have surged again, following India’s launch of a major military offensive dubbed Operation Sindoor.  The operation targeted alleged militant training camps within Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, according to Indian officials.

Indonesia bus crash leaves at least 12 dead

A bus carrying 34 passengers sped out of control on a downhill road and overturned in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province on Tuesday, killing at least 12 people and leaving others injured, police said. The inter-province bus was on its way to Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta,

Indian missile attacks kill 8, injure 35: Pakistan Army

At least eight people have been killed and 35 injured while two are missing after India launched missile attacks inside Pakistan, a spokesperson for the Pakistani Army said Wednesday. The Indian army, “using different weapons, targeted six places, which left 24 impacts,”

US to halt strikes on Houthis after group 'capitulates': Trump

US President Donald Trump has announced that American forces will cease military strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen, claiming the Iran-backed group has "capitulated" and agreed to stop attacking shipping lanes in the Red Sea. Speaking at the White House alongside

UK, India sign landmark trade deal after three years of talks

The United Kingdom and India have finalised a major trade agreement after three years of negotiations, paving the way for billions in bilateral commerce and investment. The deal, described by the British government as its “most significant” bilateral agreement since Brexit,

US, China to launch tariff talks in bid to ease trade tensions

Senior officials from the United States and China will meet in Switzerland this week for high-level talks aimed at easing trade tensions between the world's two largest economies. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng is scheduled to attend the negotiations from 9 to 12 May, according to

India to stop water flowing across borders amid tensions with Pakistan

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared that the country will no longer allow its water resources to flow beyond its borders, a move widely seen as a signal to Pakistan amid heightened bilateral tensions. "India’s water will now be conserved, used, and channelled

India strikes targets in Pakistan and Kashmir: Key details

India has launched a series of airstrikes on multiple locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, in response to a deadly militant assault last month in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 people, including a Nepali national. The operation—codenamed Operation

India launches airstrikes on Pakistan; Islamabad claims 5 Indian aircraft downed

India on Wednesday carried out airstrikes deep inside Pakistani territory and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, targeting what it described as "terrorist infrastructure" in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the two nuclear-armed rivals. The operation, dubbed Operation

Trump offers $1,000 to undocumented migrants who self-deport

The Trump administration has unveiled a controversial new initiative offering undocumented immigrants in the United States a $1,000 incentive to voluntarily return to their countries of origin. Announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday, the program promises both

Palestinian Poet Mosab Abu Toha Wins Pulitzer Prize for Commentary

Palestinian poet and essayist Mosab Abu Toha has been awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary, earning global recognition for his poignant reflections on the devastation in Gaza. The Pulitzer board praised Abu Toha’s essays published in The New Yorker, noting how they

Trump administration cuts Harvard off from federal research funding

The administration of US President Donald Trump has declared that Harvard University will no longer be eligible for federal research funding, marking a significant escalation in its standoff with the prestigious Ivy League institution. In a letter sent Monday, US Education Secretary

Israel approves plan to 'capture' Gaza, drawing global concern

Israel’s security cabinet has approved a military plan to expand operations in Gaza, including the capture and holding of territory, an Israeli official confirmed on Monday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the decision aims to dismantle Hamas and rescue remaining hostages.