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Pakistan calls Indian strikes an ‘act of war’ and vows to respond
Pakistan is vowing to avenge Indian missile strikes that Pakistan says killed more than 30 people. India says it targeted terrorist infrastructure in retaliation for a terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. Cross-border fire between the countries continues and there are concerns of an escalation. Nick Schifrin reports.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:
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Pakistani ambassador, Indian advisor share perspectives on recent attacks and retaliation
Tensions between Pakistan and India are soaring after Indian missile strikes that Pakistan is calling an act of war. Amna Nawaz has views on the conflict from Pakistan's Ambassador to the U.S. Rizwan Saeed Sheikh and Indiaβs perspective from Vikram Singh, a senior advisor to the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:WATCH LIVE: World watches for smoke from Sistine Chapel on Day 2 of papal conclave
With the conclave underway, PBS News has a live video of the chimney on the Sistine Chapel as the world waits for white smoke that signals a successful vote for a new pontiff.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Ukrainian drone attacks disrupt flights at Moscow’s main airports for 3rd day
In our news wrap Wednesday, Ukrainian drone attacks disrupted flights at Moscow's main airports for a third day, Russian strikes on Ukraine killed two people in Kyiv, hospital officials in Gaza say Israeli airstrikes killed at least 92 people and for the second time in two weeks, a U.S. Navy fighter jet from the U.S.S. Truman fell off the aircraft carrier and into the Red Sea.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Trump says US wonβt lower tariffs on China imports to kick-start trade talks
Separately, Commerce Department says it will simplify some restrictions on the export of advanced semiconductor chips.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Pope Francis backed him when he took on a president. Now he's voting in the conclave
"Not even in my wildest imagination did I think this would happen," Cardinal David tells the BBC.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:As the conclave begins, a look at difficult issues the next pope will face
Black smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, signifying that the cardinals did not elect a new pope on the first ballot. The cardinals are considering difficult and divisive issues as they choose the next pontiff. Geoff Bennett discussed the conclave and the controversies surrounding the Catholic Church with Philip Shenon, author of "Jesus Wept."
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:How Peter Dutton's heartland lost him Australia's election
It was the opposition leader's home state that delivered Labor its win, with the red wave taking out his own seat.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Trump offers to help resolve conflict between India and Pakistan
President Donald Trump called the tensions between India and Pakistan following the massacre in Kashmir "terrible."
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Examining Trump’s latest hardline immigration policies and legal battles around them
To increase its deportation numbers, the Trump administration is planning to send immigrants to Libya on U.S. military planes. Thatβs according to multiple reports citing unnamed officials. But when asked about it in the Oval Office, President Trump didnβt seem to know what his administration was planning. White House correspondent Laura BarrΓ³n-LΓ³pez reports on the presidentβs deportation agenda.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Navy loses another aircraft to Red Sea
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story 2nd F/A-18 falls into Red Sea as Houthis agree to ceasefire The Navy lost a second F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet from an aircraft carrier in the Red Sea on a mission to target Houthi rebels...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Greene bangs gavel almost 50 times to quiet Democrat in House hearing
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) banged her gavel almost 50 times in an effort to silence Ranking Democratic member Melanie Stansbury (N.M.) during a House subcommittee hearing Wednesday afternoon. The hearing, which focused on trans women in sports, devolved into heated crossfire between Democrats and Republicans on multiple occasions. However, the hearing got especially intense when Stansbury...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Rep. Chip Roy says GOP leaders need to ‘show us the math’ in tax cut, Medicaid talks
President Trumpβs agenda is facing a major test in Congress. To help fund tax cuts, some Republicans support significant cuts to Medicaid. A Congressional Budget Office analysis found the proposal would mean 5.5 million fewer people on Medicaid and about 2.5 million without insurance. The cuts would save $700 billion. Lisa Desjardins discussed the GOP plans with Texas Rep. Chip Roy.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Trump nominates Dr. Casey Means, wellness influencer close to RFK Jr., for surgeon general
President Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services SecretaryRobert F. Kennedy, Jr., as his nominee for surgeon general after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:AppLovin shares pop on earnings beat as it announces sale of mobile gaming business
AppLovin shares soared in extended trading after the company beat first-quarter expectations and announced the sale of its mobile gaming business.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:How a social network is bringing people together in increasingly divisive times
Large social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok have billions of users across the globe. The decisions they make about privacy, content moderation and misinformation can impact peopleβs social lives and mental health. A different kind of social network, one grown locally, might hold lessons for another way forward. Judy Woodruff reports for her series, America at a Crossroads.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong: 87 Groups Condemn Arrests of Activistβs Relatives
Click to expand Image Anna Kwok, executive director of the Washington-based Hong Kong Democracy Council, at a rally in support of Hong Kong 47, Washington DC, November 19, 2024. 2024 May Yeung / SOPA Images/Sipa via AP Photo May 7, 2025 Joint Statement from Civil Society Groups on the Hong Kong Governmentβs Targeting of Exiled Activistsβ Families (New York) β Hong Kong authoritiesβ unjust arrests of the father and...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:5 things to know as India-Pakistan conflict risks erupting
Tensions are rapidly escalating between nuclear powers India and Pakistan after India on Tuesday struck what it says were terrorist targets deep inside Pakistan, which says its military shot down five Indian fighter jets. India on Tuesday launched what it said were retaliatory strikes against Pakistan, the most significant attack in decades, coming two weeks...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:British chip designer Arm latest to be hit by Trump tariff uncertainty
SoftBank-owned company reported its fourth-quarter results and issued a conservative sales outlook
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Trump Administration Decommissions Sea Ice Data That Sounded an Alarm on Arctic Climate Change
Key datasets used to monitor the impacts of climate change in the Arctic have emerged as the latest victim of cost-cutting by the Trump administration at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), based at the University of Colorado Boulder, announced Tuesday that NOAA was ending its support [β¦]
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Natural resources reconciliation bill advances
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story GOP approves bill to undercut reviews, drill more House Republicans early Wednesday morning advanced a portion of their budget reconciliation bill that seeks to bolster fossil fuel production and mining on public lands while undercutting environmental reviews. Greg Nash The legislation passed through...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Nvidia shares climb as Trump administration prepares to end chip export restrictions
AMD CEO Lisa Su and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang have both opposed the semiconductor export controls.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Trump's crypto problem
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump crypto ventures loom over Senate stablecoin vote President Trumpβs recent cryptocurrency dealings are casting a shadow on the industry at a key moment, as the Senate prepares to vote on a stablecoin bill Thursday. Associated Press pool Senate leadership is preparing to hold a vote on...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Heartbreak for Arsenal as PSG claims Champions League final spot
Arsenal loses to Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in the Champions League semifinal.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Black smoke emerges as cardinals fail to elect new pope in first ballot
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Vatican City's St Peter's Square as cardinals voted in first ballot.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Acting FEMA chief: Scrapping agency not βin the best interest of the American peopleβ
Cameron Hamilton, acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), told lawmakers Wednesday that he does not believe the agency should be eliminated β breaking with musings from the president and a recent declaration from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. βAs the senior adviser to the president on disasters and emergency management β¦ I...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Pelosi warns the US needs NATO too
The former House speaker also said that the relationship between the U.S. and NATO can still be repaired.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:DV victim's mother meets NSW premier over killer's sentence
A vigil for domestic violence murder victims in Newcastle has paid tribute to Mackenzie Anderson on the day her mother met Chris Minns over her killer's sentence.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:NYC mayor sets police on Columbia pro-Palestinian protestors
NYC mayor sets police on Columbia pro-Palestinian protestors Eric Adams has just dispatched the New York Police Department to Columbia University after more than 100 students occupied the university library, according to reports.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Why China may find it hard to play peacemaker in India-Pakistan conflict
Analysts say Beijing isnβt likely to take the lead on negotiations between the neighbours given its βvery good relationsβ with Islamabad.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Generations of women show motherhood isn't a barrier to composing music
100 years ago, women composers were expected to give up their career to raise a family. Composing mums today are still advocating to get the support they need to thrive.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:2025 Papal Conclave Begins with Black Smoke β No Pope Elected on First Day
The 2025 papal conclaveβs first day ended with black smoke, signaling no new pope has been elected. 133 cardinals will resume voting Thursday as 45,000 faithful await white smoke in St. Peterβs Square. Related: Solemn Mass at St. Peterβs Basilica: The Conclave to Elect the New Pope Begins Opening Day of 2025 Conclave Ends with [β¦]
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:US House approves restrictions on partnerships between US and Chinese universities
Separately, appropriation panel hears Agriculture Department is developing federal plan to limit Chinese ownership of US farmland.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:What do the robe colors mean at the Vatican conclave?
The wardrobe choices weren't a matter of taste β each robe symbolizes something different.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Noem calls for death penalty after human smuggling boat capsizes
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem is calling for the death penalty against two Mexican nationals charged with human smuggling after a boat capsized near San Diego, killing three people and leaving seven others missing. βYesterday, off the coast of southern California, a panga-style boat capsized that was operated by Mexican nationals attempting...
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