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Day: May 7, 2025

US and UK to Announce Trade Deal on Thursday

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce a new trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom on Thursday, according to a report by The New York Times citing three sources familiar with the matter. Trump hinted at the deal in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, stating he […]

Soviet-Era Spacecraft Cosmos 482 Expected to Reenter Earth’s Atmosphere After Over 50 Years

A decades-old Soviet spacecraft, Cosmos 482, is expected to make a dramatic return to Earth this week after more than 50 years in orbit, following its failed mission to Venus in 1972. According to NASA, the spacecraft is projected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere between May 7 and May 13, with May 10 being the most […]

Quad Concludes Simulation Exercise to Advance Indo-Pacific Logistics Network

By Dastagir JahangirEditor, The Voice | U.S. Bureau Chief, Press Xpress What is the Quad?The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is a strategic forum comprising four major democracies in the Indo-Pacific region: United States India Japan Australia Though not a formal alliance, the Quad is a coalition aimed at promoting a free, open, inclusive, and resilient […]

10 Family Members of Masood Azhar Killed in Indian Airstrike

Ten family members of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar have reportedly been killed in an Indian airstrike in Pakistan, according to a statement made by Azhar. Among the deceased were five children. In a statement released on Wednesday, Masood Azhar accused Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi of targeting innocent children, unmarried women, and the elderly. […]

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Myanmar Militia Group

The United States has imposed sanctions on an ethnic armed group in Myanmar, the Karen National Army (KNA), along with its leader Saw Chit Thu and his two sons, over allegations of cyber fraud, human trafficking, and cross-border smuggling. In a statement released on Monday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that any assets […]

China Urges Restraint from India and Pakistan Amid Rising Tensions

n response to the escalating conflict between South Asian neighbors India and Pakistan, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has called on both nations to exercise restraint. In a statement issued on Wednesday (7 May), the ministry urged both countries to avoid any actions that could further complicate the already volatile situation, according to Chinese state media […]

India Prepared to Respond Firmly if Pakistan Escalates Tensions: Ajit Doval

India is ready to respond firmly if Pakistan escalates tensions, but has no intention of provoking conflict on its own, said National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval during a meeting with security advisors from several countries. Indian news outlet NDTV reported the statement on Wednesday. Doval briefed the national security advisors of the United States, […]

Inter and Barcelona Make Champions League History in Semifinal Thriller

Inter Milan and Barcelona delivered one of the most memorable semifinal clashes in UEFA Champions League history, marking a historic moment in the competition’s 70-year journey. Following a thrilling 3–3 draw at Camp Nou, the second leg at San Siro ended in a 4–3 victory for Inter Milan. With a 7–6 aggregate win, the Italian […]

NSA Ajit Doval Briefs U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Following ‘Operation Sindoor’ Strikes

Shortly after India’s launch of ‘Operation Sindoor’—a series of precision strikes targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir—National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to brief him on the operation. According to a statement from the Indian Embassy in Washington, D.C., Doval emphasized that the strikes were […]

Pakistan Responds to Indian Missile Strikes, Labels Them ‘Act of War’

On May 6, 2025, India launched “Operation Sindoor,” conducting missile strikes on nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The operation targeted what India described as terrorist infrastructure linked to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 civilians. India stated that the strikes were “focused, measured, and non-escalatory,” emphasizing that no Pakistani military facilities […]