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May 8, 2025 1:26 PM

Ukraine, allies discuss ways to pressure Russia into 30-day ceasefire

Ukraine has discussed ways to pressure Russia into agreeing to a 30-day ceasefire with U.S., French, British and German senior officials, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's top aide said on Thursday, part of a flurry of diplomacy to try to end the war. ...

May 8, 2025 4:07 PM

Govt debunks claim of Indian UAV shot down in Pakistan, shares evidence

Following India's most expansive cross-border strikes on terror bases in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan, a flood of misinformation and false propaganda is being peddled from across the border by influencers, media, and government-sponso...

May 8, 2025 11:55 AM

Cardinals set for second day of conclave to elect a new pope

The largest and most geographically diverse conclave in history was due to resume on Thursday, with Roman Catholic cardinals returning to the Sistine Chapel to try to settle a wide-open papal election. The red-hatted "princes of the Church" started ...

May 8, 2025 11:33 AM

Lahore rocked by explosion near military airport at Walton Road

A loud explosion was heard near the military airport on Walton Road in Lahore on Thursday. There were also reports that multiple blasts had occurred in areas near the Walton Road in Lahore. The road leads to Lahore Cantonment. Media reports said tha...

May 8, 2025 10:17 AM

US-Houthi ceasefire deal does not include Israel, says Houthi spokesperson

A ceasefire deal between Yemen's Houthis and the U.S. does not include sparing Israel, the group said on Wednesday, suggesting its shipping attacks that have disrupted global trade and challenged world powers will not come to a complete halt. Presid...

May 8, 2025 9:36 AM

Philippines, China trade accusations on South China Sea confrontation

The Philippines and China gave conflicting versions on Thursday of a maritime confrontation around a contested shoal in the South China Sea, the latest incident in a longstanding dispute between the neighbours. A Philippine Navy patrol near the disp...

May 8, 2025 9:41 AM

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi arrives in Delhi for 20th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday to co-chair the 20th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting. The high-level dialogue comes as the two nations mark the 75th anniversary of the India-Iran Friendship Treaty...

May 8, 2025 8:11 AM

Defence Personnel Offered Refunds, Rescheduling by Air India and Air India Express

In a strong gesture of support for India's armed forces, Air India and Air India Express have offered free rescheduling of tickets or full refunds on cancellations for defence personnel who have bookings with the airlines, following the deadly 22nd A...

May 8, 2025 4:38 AM

If I can do anything to help, I will be there: Trump on India-Pakistan conflict

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed concern over the escalating situation between India and Pakistan and said that he would offer any possible help to de-escalate tensions along the India-Pakistan border. Referring to the April 22 Pahal...

May 8, 2025 4:07 AM

Cardinals fail to elect new pope on first day of conclave

Black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, indicating that the cardinals did not elect a new pope on the first day of the conclave, CNN reported. The cardinals have returned to the Santa Marta residence, where they will re...

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