China made an unprecedented and defiant move against U.S. President Donald Trump by publishing a strongly worded video message declaring that they will “not buckle under pressure from Washington”. The video, distributed widely through China’s state-run media and social platforms, underscored mounting tensions between two global powers. Since Trump returned to office in January, economic...
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China Has Rejected Trump’s Claim That Xi Has Called Him by Phone
China on Tuesday strongly denied claims by former U.S. President Donald Trump that Chinese President Xi Jinping called him to discuss global affairs and bilateral ties over the phone. Trump told supporters during a campaign rally in Florida over the weekend that Chinese leader Xi had recently reached out to him and engaged in an...
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U.S. Military Claims 800 Targets Hit in Yemen Since March 15
On Monday, the United States military revealed it has struck more than 800 targets in Yemen since March 15 in operations to dismantle Houthi forces that pose threats to regional stability and international shipping routes. Pentagon officials released a statement detailing these strikes, noting they were part of an ongoing campaign to “degrade the capabilities”...
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India’s Responses After Pahalgam Attack: From Targeting Terror Bases to Covert Operations
Following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed multiple Indian security personnel and civilians’ lives, India is considering various strategic and military responses. Pressure mounts upon it to respond forcefully – possible actions include precision strikes against terror infrastructure to covert operations across borders. Attackers targeted a bus carrying pilgrims and security forces near...
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Why Pope Francis Is Not Being Interred at the Vatican
Pope Francis, as 266th Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, made an unprecedented and deeply personal choice regarding his final resting place. Breaking centuries-old tradition, he announced that he does not wish to be interred at Vatican City Cemetery – an announcement which speaks volumes about both his modest spirit and changing views within Christianity....
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Pakistani Astronaut to Be First Foreign National on China’s Tiangong Space Station
Pakistani astronaut Imran Malik is set to make history when they become the first foreign national to board China’s Tiangong space station following an agreement signed between China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) and Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) signed back in February 2025. Indian Today reports: At dawn today (Monday April 18)...
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India Is Under Pressure Following Kashmir Attack on Tourists
Following a deadly terrorist attack against tourists in Kashmir, India is under immense pressure to respond with force yet restraint. The attack left several civilians injured and at least three dead; it occurred in Anantnag district, an already volatile and volatile area riven with unrest and intermittent violence. Official sources report that militants opened fire...
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Elon Musk to Scale Back DOGE Role and Focus on Tesla Amid Profit Plunge
El Pais and The Washington Post jointly report. Similarly The Guardian confirms this news story.Elon Musk announced plans on April 23rd 2025 that would mark a significant shift, opting instead to focus more closely on Tesla after experiencing a sharp decrease in financial performance of his company. For further reading see: YouTube; Investopedia and CBS...
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Ireland Honors its Anti-Colonial Rising with Tributes and Reflection
Ireland observed a solemn and powerful day of commemoration as its citizens, political leaders, and historians came together across the nation to remember Ireland’s iconic anti-colonial uprising of 1916 Easter Rising – one of Ireland’s defining moments in her struggle for independence from British rule. National ceremonies paid a powerful homage to its leaders and...
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Israel Kills 32 People in Gaza and Two in Lebanon; U.S. Strikes in Yemen Kill 12
Tensions across the Middle East escalated sharply over the weekend, with military operations reported in Gaza, Lebanon and Yemen that left at least 32 people dead – both Israeli strikes killed two individuals from southern Lebanon as well as U.S. airstrikes killing 12 individuals – according to health authorities and media sources. Israel airstrikes targeted...