May 3, 2025 1:23 am

Day: May 2, 2025

Bangladesh

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Proposes Separate State in Rakhine — Myanmar Junta Responds

Last week, during a meeting with the Chinese Communist Party, Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami proposed the creation of a separate state for the Rohingya community in Myanmar’s Rakhine state. The party reportedly sought support from China for this initiative. However, Jamaat’s Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr. Syed Abdullah later distanced himself from the statement. In response, Myanmar’s military junta strongly […]

Europe

TikTok Fined €530 Million by the European Union

The popular video-sharing platform TikTok has been fined €530 million (approximately $600 million) by the European Union for transferring EU citizens’ personal data to China. The platform has been accused of failing to safeguard this data from Chinese authorities. According to AFP from Dublin, an investigation by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) revealed that TikTok […]

International

22 Politicians of Punjabi Origin Win in Canadian Federal Election

The influence of politicians of Punjabi origin continues to grow in Canada’s federal politics. For the first time in the country’s history, 22 individuals of Indian Punjabi descent have been elected to the House of Commons, according to Indian news outlet NDTV. This result highlights the increasing dominance of Punjabi-origin candidates in Canadian politics. Punjabis […]

Israel

Israel Conducts Airstrike Near Syrian Presidential Palace Amid Rising Tensions

Israel Conducts Airstrike Near Syrian Presidential Palace Amid Rising TensionsTel Aviv/Damascus, May 2 – Israel has confirmed carrying out an airstrike near the presidential palace in Damascus, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. The strike, conducted early Friday morning, was aimed at sending a direct message to the Syrian regime regarding the deployment of […]

Americas, India

US Reaffirms Support for PM Modi Amid Rising Tensions

US Reaffirms Support for PM Modi Amid Rising TensionsWashington, D.C. – The United States has reiterated its unwavering support for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the wake of the recent Pahalgam terror attack. US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that the Trump administration stands firmly with India against terrorism and remains in constant […]

India

Midnight Clash Erupts Along LoC Amid Indian Ceasefire Violation

Midnight Clash Erupts Along LoC Amid Indian Ceasefire ViolationTensions flared along the Line of Control (LoC) as Indian forces allegedly violated the ceasefire, triggering a midnight exchange of fire between Indian and Pakistani troops. The incident occurred in the Kayani and Mandal sectors, where Indian forces reportedly opened fire around midnight between April 29 and […]

Pakistan

Pakistan Army Chief Warns of Swift Response to Indian Aggression

Pakistan Army Chief Warns of Swift Response to Indian AggressionPakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has issued a stern warning, stating that any military misadventure by India will be met with a swift, resolute, and notch-up response. His remarks come amid heightened tensions following the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, which […]

Americas, India, North America, South America

iPhones for U.S. Market to Be Manufactured in India

Apple will begin manufacturing a significant portion of iPhones for the U.S. market in India, shifting production from China due to the impact of U.S. tariff policies under former President Donald Trump. Apple CEO Tim Cook announced on Thursday that a large share of iPhones sold in the U.S. will now be produced in Indian […]

International

Global Oil Prices Continue to Fall

Global oil prices have dropped further, driven by signs of easing trade tensions between China and the United States and anticipation of an upcoming OPEC+ meeting. On Friday (May 2), Brent crude fell by 42 cents (0.7%) to $61.71 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped by 46 cents (0.8%) to $58.78 per barrel. […]

International

Global Food Prices Rise in April

Global food prices increased in April 2025, primarily due to rising costs of cereals, meat, and dairy products. However, prices of sugar and vegetable oil saw a decline. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the average global food price index in April stood at 128.3 points—1% higher than March’s 127.1 points. This marks […]

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