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What We Know About Pakistan’s Claim of Shooting Down 5 Indian Fighter Jets

Following the Indian military offensive named “Operation Sindoor” in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir early Wednesday (May 7), Islamabad has claimed to have shot down at least five Indian fighter jets. However, no photos or videos have been released to support this claim, and India has neither confirmed nor denied it—leading to widespread uncertainty. It remains […]

Tariffs Threaten to Undermine Gains of Bangladesh’s Garment Workers

For decades, Bangladesh’s garment industry has been the engine of its economic progress. Factories once dismissed as sweatshops have evolved into global production hubs, transforming the lives of millions—especially women—and helping lift the nation’s income above that of neighboring India. But now, the sector faces an existential threat from international politics it never anticipated: a […]

Houthis Reject Trump’s Claim of Ceasefire ‘Capitulation’

A senior Houthi official has dismissed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that the Yemeni group “capitulated” by agreeing to a ceasefire deal, insisting instead that the United States “backed down.” Speaking to Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV, the group’s chief negotiator Mohammed Abdul Salam said:“What changed is the American position, but our position remains firm.” The […]

India Launches Overnight Drone Strikes Across Pakistan; 25 Drones Shot Down

A day after the most severe military clash between nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan in two decades, India launched another wave of drone attacks targeting various locations across Pakistan. The Pakistani military reported on Thursday that at least 25 Israeli-made Harop drones were shot down across the country. Tensions escalated following a deadly attack in […]

Russia Says 60,000 Passengers Stranded After Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack

At least 60,000 air passengers have been stranded across Russia following a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack, according to Russian officials. Russia’s Association of Tour Operators (Ator) reported that around 350 flights were affected since Tuesday night in cities including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi, and others. Three major airports serving Moscow—Vnukovo, Sheremetyevo, and Domodedovo—experienced major disruptions, […]

Chief Justice Roberts Defends Judiciary Amid Trump’s Impeachment Threats

U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday strongly defended the independence of the judiciary following sharp criticism from President Donald Trump and his allies, who have been calling for the impeachment of judges who ruled against the president’s policies. Speaking at a legal conference in Buffalo, New York, Roberts emphasized that impeachment is not an […]

What We Know About Pakistan’s Claim of Shooting Down 5 Indian Fighter Jets

Following the Indian military offensive named “Operation Sindoor” in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir early Wednesday (May 7), Islamabad has claimed to have shot down at least five Indian fighter jets. However, no photos or videos have been released to support this claim, and India has neither confirmed nor denied it—leading to widespread uncertainty. It remains […]