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Pakistan Warns of Retaliation Amid Fears of Imminent Indian Military Strike, Cites ‘Credible Intel’
2–3 minutesISLAMABAD – May 4, 2025 Tensions between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan have escalated sharply, with Islamabad warning that it possesses “credible information” pointing to an imminent Indian military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours, according to Pakistan’s Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Dunya TV, Minister Tarar…
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Sudan Renews Urgent Call for Global Action as RSF Atrocities Escalate in West Kordofan
2–3 minutesKHARTOUM, Sudan – May 4, 2025 Sudan’s Foreign Ministry has renewed its urgent appeal to the international community, demanding swift and decisive action against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who stand accused of committing widespread atrocities in West Kordofan. According to the Sudan News Agency (SUNA), approximately 300 civilians were brutally killed by RSF rebels…
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Moscow Accuses Zelensky of Issuing “Direct Threat” Over May 9 Victory Day Celebrations
2–3 minutesMoscow, May 4 – Russia has condemned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent remarks regarding the security of Victory Day celebrations on May 9, calling them a “direct threat” and likening them to the rhetoric of an “international terrorist.” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, in a statement to Sputnik, responded sharply to Zelensky’s comment that…
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Iran Condemns Israel’s Killing of Palestinian Journalists, Labels U.S. and Allies as Complicit
2–3 minutesTehran, May 4 – On World Press Freedom Day, Iran sharply criticized Israel for what it described as the systematic targeting and killing of Palestinian journalists in Gaza. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei made the remarks in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), condemning what he called “colonial genocide” and placing blame squarely…
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Former Ugandan Judge and UN Official Sentenced in UK for Modern Slavery Offenses
2–3 minutesBy BensonNgecu| May 3, 2025 | Oxford, UK In a landmark ruling that underscores the global nature of modern slavery, Lydia Mugambe, a 50-year-old former Ugandan High Court judge and United Nations tribunal official, has been sentenced to six years and four months in prison by Oxford Crown Court for committing a series of modern…
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Hezbollah Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Syria, Citing Regional Destabilization
2–3 minutesBeirut, Lebanon – May 3, 2025 — The Lebanese militant and political group Hezbollah has issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s recent airstrikes on Syrian territory, describing the actions as a “treacherous Zionist aggression” that threaten regional sovereignty and stability. In a fiery statement, Hezbollah accused Israel of launching attacks under “flimsy pretexts and hollow…
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Iran Asserts Right to Peaceful Nuclear Program, Blasts New U.S. Sanctions
1–2 minutesBy Benson Ngecu Tehran, Iran – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has issued a strong public defense of Iran’s nuclear program, reaffirming the Islamic Republic’s right to pursue peaceful nuclear energy under international law. His remarks come amid rising tensions following fresh U.S. sanctions targeting Iran’s oil trade with third-party nations. In a post…
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Pakistan Conducts Abdali Missile Test Amid Soaring Tensions with India
1–2 minutesBy Benson Ngecu Pakistan has successfully carried out a training launch of its Abdali Weapon System, a short-range surface-to-surface missile capable of hitting targets up to 450 kilometers away. The announcement comes amid rising tensions with neighboring India, following a deadly attack in the disputed region of Kashmir. In a statement issued Saturday, Pakistan’s military…
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Video: Pakistani Army Successfully Launches Abdali Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile With 450 km Range
1–2 minutes“The launch was aimed at ensuring the operational readiness of troops and validating key technical parameters, including the missile’s advanced navigation system and enhanced maneuverability features,” the Pakistan Armed Forces’ Inter Services Public Relations said. Subscribe to e-news
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Starlink Cleared to Launch in DRC as Government Pushes for Nationwide Internet Access
1–2 minutesThe Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially granted Starlink, the satellite internet division of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, an operating license to provide internet services in the country. The announcement came after Starlink successfully completed the necessary administrative procedures, according to a statement from the Congo Telecommunications Regulation Authority (ARPTC). “Starlink is now authorized to…
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