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India: What's next after missile strikes on Pakistan?

Pakistan has vowed to retaliate following India's missile strikes. But experts in India say neither country wants a full-blown conflict and the challenge is to manage the next level of escalation.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy after weight-loss drugs capsized industry

WW International, formerly known as WeightWatchers, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday in a bid to cut its debt after hugely popular obesity drugs upended its business model.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Amnesty International says forcibly moving Palestinians to south of Gaza would be a 'war crime'

Amnesty International says forcibly moving Palestinians to south of Gaza would be a 'war crime' The forcible displacement of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip constitutes a crime against humanity, Amnesty International said in a statement on Wednesday. β€œAny move by Israel to displace Palestinians to the south of the Gaza Strip and confine them into so-called β€œclosed bubbles” or continue to impose inhumane conditions of...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Ukrainian drones disrupt Moscow airports as Putin’s allies converge on Russia

Aeroflot said "temporary restrictions" were introduced at Moscow Sheremetyevo, while reports suggest flights at other Russian airports have been diverted.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Fact check: Fake news spreading after India strikes Pakistan

Viral social media posts claim to show India's attacks on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. But some videos are used out of context and are seemingly aimed at stoking tensions even further.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Digital trade pact with Singapore starts Šefčovič's Asia tour

EU trade commissioner Maros Šefčovič on Wednesday signed a digital trade with Singapore at the start of a three day mission to Singapore and Japan, with the EU hoping to expand its trade relations in the Far East.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Watch: Massive waterspout spotted in the Gulf of California

Social media users captured the huge vortex that formed near the town of Puerto PeΓ±asco.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Mali’s military government suspends political parties’ activities

Decree signed by General Goita suspends activities 'until further notice', citing 'reasons of public order'.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Social media erupts in anger after Meta suspends Palestinian Pulitzer Prize winner's account

Social media erupts in anger after Meta suspends Palestinian Pulitzer Prize winner's account Submitted by Lara Alagha on Wed, 05/07/2025 - 12:51 Mosab Abu Toha's account was briefly suspended hours after he won the prestigious award Mosab Abu Toha left Gaza in 2024 following international pressure on Israel after he was abducted by Israeli forces, taken to a prison in the Negev desert and beaten (Screengrab) Off Meta,...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Between borders and bombs, I lost my mum: A daughter’s tribute from Gaza

As Israel continues to bomb Gaza, Maram Humaid writes about never getting the chance to say goodbye to her mother.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket

The India captain's announcement brings an end to the career of one of his country's best Test match batsmen.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'What president ever talks like that?' Biden slams Trump talk of annexing allies like Canada

In his first post-presidential interview, Joe Biden expressed dismay over his successor Donald Trump's statements about acquiring Panama, Greenland and making Canada the 51st state.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Finnish fighter jet crashes in Arctic town, pilot ejected

The plane crashed during a rehearsal for an air show.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Kashmir conflict: How will Pakistan react to Indian strikes?

Pakistan has vowed to retaliate after India struck several targets overnight in response to last month's deadly attack against tourists in Kashmir. Experts fear the decades-old conflict could spiral out of control.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific says operations unaffected by India-Pakistan clashes

Nuclear-armed rivals have engaged in their worst fighting in more than two decades.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

The polls were off in Australia’s election – but it’s the uniformity that has experts really asking questions

While there is growing transparency in the industry, issues such as sample sourcing, response rates and weighting still present challengesAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPollsters correctly called that Labor had the...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

UK Jewish creatives write guidance on antisemitism and censorship in arts

UK Jewish creatives write guidance on antisemitism and censorship in arts Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 05/07/2025 - 14:13 Artists and directors produce guidelines for cultural institutions, stating that Palestinian symbols and criticisms of Zionism are not antisemitic A photograph taken on 30 January 2024 in east London shows graffiti made by street artist Ed Hicks depicting a Palestinian journalist (AFP/Ben...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

EU names Emirati and Chinese firms in new Russia sanctions

The EU is preparing mini-sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet, Chinese tech firms, Russian sniper rifles, and gold β€” ahead of another potential Hungary-veto crisis.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Belgium’s biggest party backs Macron’s plan to recognize Palestinian stateΒ 

The positional shift follows growing criticism of the party’s silence on Israel's war in Gaza.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

China announces sweeping measures to ease policy in bid to shore up trade-war hit economy

China will cut its key policy rate by 10 basis points and lower the reserve requirement ratio by 50 basis points.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

The Reserve Bank played it safe and didn’t cut interest rates in April – and households suffer as | Greg Jericho

As we focused on the election, the latest retail trade figures came out – and they stunk. Another reason why the RBA should have cutAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe latest retail spending figures show that...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Nagi v Brooki: does anyone really own a recipe? - podcast

Australian cookbook author Nagi Maehashi promises her caramel slice recipe actually works. That the caramel won’t be runny and that it won’t crack or ooze when cut.She shared the recipe on her widely popular website RecipeTin Eats several years ago, and then last year noticed a recipe with uncanny similarities in a bestselling book by Brisbane bakery owner Brooke Bellamy.Bellamy has denied allegations that she...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Sea pigs, icefish and trilobites: Antarctica’s mysterious marine life – in pictures

Characterised by darkness and cold temperatures, the extreme environment of Antarctica’s deep sea is largely unexplored. Now, after a special marine science voyage, a team aboard Australia’s national icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, has collected some remarkable species from the waters around the Denman Glacier Read more about RSV Nuyina’s crucial mission to Antarctica Continue reading...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Global oil prices have plunged. So when will Australian motorists see cheaper petrol?

Analysts predict bowser prices for regular unleaded to come down to temporary lows of near 160c per litre in major citiesAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesGet our breaking news email,free app ordaily news podcastOil prices crashed again this week, sending the cost of petroleum plunging to four-year lows.Yet Australian motorists have seen little relief at the petrol pump despite months of...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

The Peter principle: how Dutton’s election campaign in Dickson went horribly wrong

Labor considered the Brisbane seat β€˜enemy territory’ at the start of the campaign. By the end, Ali France was the first person ever to unseat an opposition leader at a federal electionAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Children born in 2020 will face β€˜unprecedented exposure’ to climate extremes

Children born in 2020 will face β€œunprecedented exposure” to extreme weather events, including heatwaves, droughts... The post Children born in 2020 will face β€˜unprecedented exposure’ to climate extremes appeared first on Carbon Brief.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Carbon Brief favicon Carbon Brief

Why Indian markets are undeterred by strikes against Pakistan

There could be some knee-jerk market reaction, but investors are hopeful for a swift de-escalation that could limit the fallout, experts said.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings Send Signal to South Asia: Fix the Fundamentals

How are the region’s low-income economies navigating the intersection of climate vulnerability and crippling levels of debt?

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Trump officials Bessent and Greer to meet with Chinese counterparts on trade, economic issues

President Donald Trump earlier in the day had downplayed tariff negotiations, saying at the White House, "We don’t have to sign deals."

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Kashmir: Why India and Pakistan fight over it

They fought two wars over it and are nuclear armed - but what's at the root of the dispute?

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz turns to foreign policy on first day in office

Friedrich Merz now heads the German government. He has vowed to make foreign policy a top priority, visiting France and Poland on his first day in office.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Utah unveils permanent name of NHL team in Salt Lake City

Utah Mammoth is the NHL franchise's permanent, full-time name. It was unveiled Wednesday, with a profiled logo of the ice age creature featuring nods to the shape of the state, its mountain range and the same colour scheme that quickly became synonymous with the move to Salt Lake City.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Donald Trump vs. James Bond? Britain shrugs off US threat to tariff movies

US president's plan to slap a 100 percent "tariff" on movies "produced in Foreign Lands" sparks confusion β€” and some mockery β€” in the House of Commons.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Wall Street gains as China boosts its economy ahead of US trade talks

High-level US-China trade talks this weekend and Beijing’s plans to cut interest rates fuel gains on Wall Street.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Misleading posts obtaining millions of views on X

BBC Verify has debunked videos which purport to show Pakistani attacks on Indian bases and jets crashing.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia