Escalating India-Pakistan tensions empty out scenic tourist destination
“Most tourists have left and returned to their cities because there is a risk of war,” said hotel owner Rafaqat Hussain.
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U.S.-Iran nuclear talks scheduled for the weekend are postponed, says Oman
Oman says U.S.-Iran nuclear talks planned for Saturday have been delayed, citing logistical reasons.
UK responds to arrest of British citizen in Nigeria over alleged arms deal
The British High Commission has denied that a serving UK military officer is involved in an alleged arms deal in Nigeria, stating the individual in question is no longer part of the armed forces.
China finally breaks silence on COVID-19 origin, reveals US link
China’s explosive report flips COVID origin script, blaming U.S. as trade war intensifies.
Trump administration secures Ukrainian minerals in 10-year agreement
President Donald Trump had tied continued U.S. support to access to Ukraine’s mineral resources, including titanium, uranium, and lithium—materials vital to aerospace, nuclear, and EV industries.
King Charles gives cancer update…
King Charles has spoken candidly about his cancer diagnosis, describing it as a “daunting and at times frightening experience.”
Russia threatens UK with retaliation as Putin ally demands ‘British blood must be spilled’
The five horrifying ways Russia could attack the UK have been revealed – just hours after a Putin mouthpiece demanded “British blood” be spilled.
Pakistan seeks Trump’s help to avoid nuclear war with India
Pakistan’s U.S. envoy urged Trump to help defuse nuclear tensions with India over Kashmir, warning of escalation after a deadly attack and calling for a lasting, peaceful resolution to the dispute.
Breda kidnapping: police arrest three more suspects in drug-related case
Dutch police arrested three more suspects in connection with a violent kidnapping in Breda believed to be part of an underworld drug feud. The total number of suspects now stands at seven.
Putin declares three-day ceasefire in Ukraine starting 8 May
The ceasefire coincides with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, which mark the end of World War II.