Victory Day, which is celebrated in Russia on May 9, is the country’s most important secular holiday. A Red Square parade and other ceremonies underline Moscow’s efforts to project its global power and cement the alliances it has forged, while seeking a counterbalance to the West amid the conflict Ukraine that has dragged into a fourth year.
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Who is Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza? The man reportedly challenging Pakistan’s Army Chief
If reports are to be believed, Gen Munir has been detained by Gen Mirza and his loyalists, and the latter could become the next chief of the Pakistani Army amid escalating tension with India.
India-Pakistan conflict “none of our business” says US VP Vance
Vance quoted US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio who have said that Washington wants the tensions to “de-escalate” as quickly as possible.
India attacks Pakistan’s naval base with INS Vikrant, destroys Karachi Port: Report
The Indian Navy has launched a fierce attack on Pakistan’s naval base using MAG-29 from INS Vikrant when Karachi Port was targeted.
India nixes fresh Pak attempts to strike military sites in Jammu and Pathankot after similar bids on 15 cities
In related developments, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday night spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and conveyed to him that India will firmly counter any attempts by Pakistan to escalate the situation.
India foils major missile and drone attack by Pakistan, destroys air defence system in Lahore
The ministry said Pakistan has increased the intensity of its unprovoked firing across the Line of Control using mortars and heavy calibre artillery in areas in Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, Poonch, Mendhar and Rajouri sectors in Jammu and Kashmir.
Cardinals resume voting on second day to choose new Pope
On Wednesday, May 7, the first day of voting ended without a result. Black smoke rising from the chimney above the chapel showed that no one had been chosen yet. This is normal, as popes are rarely elected on the first day.
Pakistan: Multiple blasts heard in Lahore day after Indian strikes
The incident occurred just a day after India launched Operation Sindoor, a joint military strike — conducted by Indian Army and the Indian Air Force — on terror camps across Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives on April 22.
Singapore urges citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Jammu & Kashmir and Pakistan amid regional conflict
The MFA also advised Singaporeans currently in the region to exercise extreme caution for their safety. Additionally, it recommended that all Singaporean travellers e-register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to receive timely updates and assistance.
UN chief Antonio Guterres expresses deep concern after Indian armed forces conduct ‘Operation Sindoor’
UN chief Antonio Guterres expresses deep concerns after India conducted Operation Sindoor in Pakistani territory targeting terrorist camps
