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Day: April 30, 2025

Turkey Denies Sending Arms to Pakistan Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions

Ankara, April 29, 2025 — Turkey’s Communications Directorate has firmly rejected media reports alleging that Ankara dispatched six aircraft loaded with weapons to Pakistan. The Directorate clarified that a single Turkish transport plane made a scheduled stop in Pakistan solely for refueling before continuing on its designated route. Officials emphasized that the claims circulating in […]

Tensions with India: PTI Demands Release of Imran Khan and Calls for All-Party Conference

Following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated to an extreme level, raising concerns of a potential military conflict. In this tense situation, Pakistan’s main opposition party, PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf), has demanded the release of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The party has also called […]

India Blocks 16 Pakistani YouTube Channels Following Pahalgam Attack

In a significant move following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian government has blocked 16 Pakistani YouTube channels. The channels, which collectively boast over 63 million subscribers, include prominent news outlets such as Dawn News, Samaa TV, ARY News, Geo News, and individual creators like former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar. The […]

Pakistan’s Military Operation in North Waziristan Eliminates 71 Militants Amid Border Clashes

April 29, 2025 In a significant military operation, Pakistani security forces have killed 71 militants over a span of four days in North Waziristan, a region bordering Afghanistan. The operation, conducted between April 25 and 28, targeted insurgents attempting to infiltrate Pakistan from Afghanistan. The militants, identified by the military as “Khwarij,” a term used […]

Authorities Close Dozens of Tourist Resorts in Indian-Controlled Kashmir Following Deadly Attack 

April 29, 2025 In the wake of a devastating terrorist attack that claimed the lives of 26 individuals, predominantly Hindu tourists, near Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir, authorities have temporarily shut down 48 of the region’s 87 government-authorized tourist resorts. This measure aims to ensure safety and prevent further incidents amid heightened tensions between India and […]

China’s Economic Outlook Dims Amid Escalating U.S. Trade Tensions

April 29, 2025  China’s economy faces mounting challenges as escalating trade tensions with the United States threaten to derail its post-pandemic recovery. While the nation reported a robust 5.4% GDP growth in the first quarter of 2025, surpassing expectations, analysts warn that the momentum may not be sustainable in the face of new U.S. […]

Russia Declares 72-Hour Ceasefire in Ukraine Amidst Skepticism from Kyiv and Western Allies

On April 28, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine, scheduled from May 8 to May 10, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The Kremlin stated that the ceasefire is a humanitarian gesture and called upon Ukraine to reciprocate. […]

Bangladesh Weighs UN Proposal for Humanitarian Corridor to Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Dhaka, April 29, 2025 — Bangladesh is considering a United Nations proposal to establish a humanitarian corridor into Myanmar’s Rakhine State, amid growing international concern over the escalating crisis in the region. The corridor would facilitate the delivery of essential aid to civilians trapped by ongoing conflict and economic collapse. UN Secretary-General António Guterres recently […]

Jackie Chan to Receive Lifetime Honor at Locarno Film Festival

World-renowned martial arts icon and Hollywood action hero Jackie Chan is set to receive a lifetime achievement award from the prestigious Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland. Traditionally focused on independent cinema, the 78th edition of the festival will be held from August 6 to 16. This year, the festival pays tribute to a cinematic […]

Jesse Plemons Cast as Young Plutarch in Hunger Games Prequel

Fans of The Hunger Games franchise are buzzing with excitement following the recent casting announcement for Sunrise on the Reaping, the upcoming second prequel film from Lionsgate. The studio has confirmed that acclaimed actor Jesse Plemons (Killers of the Flower Moon) will take on the role of a young Plutarch Heavensbee — a decision that’s […]