Locals dispute Indian claim Muridke mosque was ‘terror training camp’
Residents of Muridke, Pakistan held Friday prayers at a bombed-out mosque that was targeted by the Indian military.
US Air Force and Navy hold massive show of force with ‘elephant walk’ at Japan’s Kadena – USA Today
- US Air Force and Navy hold massive show of force with 'elephant walk' at Japan's Kadena USA Today
- US Air Force and Navy parade dozens of warplanes in Pacific 'elephant walk' USA Today
- Kadena Sends ‘Message You Can’t Ignore’ with Huge Elephant Walk Air & Space Forces Magazine
- US Stages Massive Show of Force at Frontline Base in Pacific Newsweek
- US Air Force and Navy ‘elephant walk’ in Japan could be ‘largest seen’ The Independent
New pope will lead like Francis, “right down the middle”
The brother of Pope Leo XIV explains why the world will be watching the first American to lead the Catholic Church.
Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV?
Pope Leo XIV has supported his predecessor and focus will turn on whether he continues Church reforms.
Watch: Trump misspeaks and calls toy firm Mattel a country
The US president says tariffs are "the most misunderstood thing" in business and threatens more action.
2 men convicted of cutting down beloved Sycamore Gap tree in ‘mindless’ destruction – NPR
- 2 men convicted of cutting down beloved Sycamore Gap tree in 'mindless' destruction NPR
- The park ranger who alerted world to Sycamore Gap tree's fate BBC
- 2 Men Found Guilty of Felling UK’s Sycamore Gap Tree The New York Times
- Two men found guilty of ‘mindless, moronic’ felling of Sycamore Gap tree The Guardian
- Two men convicted of felling UK’s famous Sycamore Gap tree CNN
Xi shows he wants to be close to Putin – but not too close
The relationship between China and Russia is no longer one of equals.
Xi shows he wants to be close to Putin – but not too close
The relationship between China and Russia is no longer one of equals.
Bulgarian woman in Russian spy ring is no George Blake, Old Bailey told
Katrin Ivanova’s barrister says her sentence should reflect her admin duties and not equate her with ‘classic spy cases’
A woman said to be “chief minion” in a ring of Bulgarians convicted of spying for Russia in Britain should not be treated like George Blake, the double agent sentenced to four decades in jail in the 1960s, the Old Bailey has heard.
Katrin Ivanova was said by her barrister, Rupert Bowers KC, to have been manipulated by her partner, Biser Dzhambazov, and to then have endured the discovery of his affair with a fellow member of the spy ring while in prison.
Continue reading...Moscow and Kyiv trade accusations as Russia holds Victory Day spectacle
Putin welcomes allies at parade planned to push patriotism and project strength as fighting against Ukraine persists.
Aid groups voice alarm as US pushes Israeli plan for Gaza assistance
Groups say plan to resume limited humanitarian assistance under strict Israeli rules ‘risks enabling war crimes’
Aid groups have voiced alarm at US moves to pressure them into accepting an Israeli proposal to resume limited humanitarian assistance to the war-ravaged territory under strictly controlled conditions.
The Trump administration has attempted to strong-arm international agencies – including the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) – into accepting Israel’s stringent rules for resuming deliveries, according to sources familiar with the discussions and news reports.
Continue reading...Slot hints at Real Madrid move for Alexander-Arnold as Liverpool exit looms
Liverpool manager Arne Slot drops biggest hint yet that Trent Alexander-Arnold will swap Anfield for Real Madrid.
‘Slippery slope’: How will Pakistan strike India as tensions soar?
Pakistan says it will hit India at time and place it chooses. Experts say military bases could be the next targets.
State Dept. cuts poised to be more severe than previously outlined with 3,400 employees on the chopping block – Government Executive
- State Dept. cuts poised to be more severe than previously outlined with 3,400 employees on the chopping block Government Executive
- State Department plans deeper-than-anticipated staff cuts Defense One
- Marco Rubio’s rearranging of the deck chairs on the USS Trump — does it matter? Daily Maverick
- Trump to shut embassies and consulates across Africa, NY Times reports News24
- Marco Rubio’s proposed reshuffle at State offers a huge opportunity in Africa The Hill
Ukraine arrests 2 for allegedly spying for Hungary and Hungary expels 2 Ukrainian diplomats – AP News
- Ukraine arrests 2 for allegedly spying for Hungary and Hungary expels 2 Ukrainian diplomats AP News
- Ukraine, Hungary each expel two diplomats in espionage row Reuters
- Ukraine says it has uncovered Hungarian spy network working in border region CNN
- Ukraine says it has busted Hungarian spy ring collecting military data The Guardian
- Ukraine accuses Hungary of spying on it; Budapest expels diplomats The Washington Post
Houthi missile fire triggers air raid sirens across central Israel – Ynetnews
- Houthi missile fire triggers air raid sirens across central Israel Ynetnews
- White House: Hostages' Release Is Trump's Top Priority for Gaza War Haaretz
- Source: Houthi missile shot down by Arrow after US THAAD missed for 2nd time this week The Times of Israel
- Yemen's main airport in Sanaa disabled in airstrikes, Israel's military says CBS News
- Major airlines suspend Tel Aviv routes after missile lands near Ben Gurion Airport USA Today
2 Guilty of ‘Arboreal Equivalent of Mindless Thuggery’ – Newser
- 2 Guilty of 'Arboreal Equivalent of Mindless Thuggery' Newser
- How Sycamore Gap fellers went from friends to foes BBC
- 2 men convicted of cutting down beloved Sycamore Gap tree in 'mindless' destruction NPR
- 2 Men Found Guilty of Felling UK’s Sycamore Gap Tree The New York Times
- If a Beloved Tree Falls in the U.K.... Everyone Is Outraged. Why 2 Men Were Convicted for 'Moronic Mission' People.com
Night of intense bombardment sends people fleeing in Kashmir
People along India and Pakistan-controlled border evacuated to shelters amid ongoing hostilities in disputed territory.
Three things we learned from Putin’s Red Square parade
BC Monitoring's Russia Editor Vitaly Shevchenko reflects on the Victory Day spectacle in Moscow.
Who is Pope Leo XIV?
Pope Leo XIV is the first American-born leader of the Roman Catholic Church.