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IndiaMay 08, 2025

Pakistan attempts to attack 8 military installations in Punjab

Pakistan has attempted to attack 8 military installations in Punjab, including Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Adampur, Ludhiana, Bathinda and Chandigarh. Late last night, an explosion was heard near Amritsar, rocket fragments were also found in Ghagwal village of Hoshiarpur. During this, Amritsar was blacked out twice. After this, rockets and their fragments were found falling in 4 villages here in the morning. In view of the increased tension between India and Pakistan, Punjab and Rajasthan are on full alert. In view of the situation, the Punjab Police has cancelled the leave
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WorldMay 07, 2025

India-Pak on brink of war, US, China, Russia react on the situation

Several countries, including the US, China, Russia and Qatar, have urged both sides to exercise restraint over India's airstrikes in Pakistan. India carried out airstrikes inside Pakistan late on Tuesday night. Pakistan says 26 people have been killed and 46 injured in the attack. The United Nations and several countries have urged both sides to exercise maximum restraint, while US President Donald Trump has expressed hope that the tension will end soon. Amid tensions with Pakistan, Iranian Foreign Minister Saeed Abbas Araghchi is arriving in Delhi. Iran has already offered to mediate betwee
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WorldMay 07, 2025

India targets 9 terror camps in Pakistan with 24 missiles

India targeted 9 terror camps in Pakistan with 24 missiles late last night. According to India, more than 100 terrorists were killed in this. Today, Colonel Sophia Qureshi of the Indian Army and Wing Commander Viomika Singh of the Air Force shared information about this operation carried out under Operation Sindoor. Qureshi and Wing Commander Viomika Singh said that this operation took place between 1:05 am and 1:30 am. In 25 minutes, 9 terror camps were destroyed in Pakistan and PoK, which included launchpads and training centers of terrorists. In the attack by India, the bases of Jaish-e-
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IndiaMay 06, 2025

India fires missiles across the border with Pakistan

India fired three missiles across the border into Pakistani-controlled territory early Wednesday, Pakistani security officials said, amid soaring tensions between the countries over last month's militant attack in India's portion of Kashmir.The missiles struck locations in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and in the country's eastern Punjab province, according to three security officials. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media on the record.There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and no immediate announcement about t
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WorldMay 06, 2025

Friedrich Merz elected as Germany's new chancellor

Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union, has been elected as Germany's new chancellor in the second round of voting in parliament. In the first round of voting, he missed the 316 votes needed to win by 6 votes. This was the first time in German history that a candidate for the position of chancellor had failed to secure a majority in the first round. A total of 325 MPs voted in favor of Merz in the second round of voting in parliament, which allowed him to cross the required 316. With the election of 69-year-old Friedrich Merz as Germany's new chancellor, the threat of re
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WorldMay 05, 2025

Tourist boats capsize in sudden storm in southwest China, leaving 10 dead

Four boats have capsized in a sudden storm on a river in southwestern China, leaving 10 people dead. State media said more than 80 people fell into the water when strong winds hit the scenic area in Guizhou province on Sunday afternoon. Initial reports said two tourist boats had capsized, but CCTV and the official XinhuaNews Agency said on Monday that four boats were involved. The boats capsized after a sudden rain and hail storm hit the upper reaches of the Wu River, a tributary of the Yangtze, the longest river in China. San Diego officials say three people were killed, four were injur
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WorldMay 05, 2025

Putin strongly condemns Pahalgam attack during phone call with Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday called Prime Minister Modi and expressed grief over the 26 people killed in the Pahalgam terrorist attack and expressed full support to India in the fight against terrorism. Putin said that those involved in the attack and those behind them should be brought to justice. It is noteworthy that Putin is scheduled to visit India this year, but the information about the month or date of his visit has not yet been revealed. However, this will be Putin's first visit to India since the war with Ukraine began in 2022. Earlier, in 2021, he had visited Indi
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WorldMay 05, 2025

Israel approves plan to take control of entire Gaza Strip

Israel has approved a plan to take control of the entire Gaza Strip. If implemented, it would be a major expansion of Israel's military operation in the Palestinian territory and could face widespread international opposition. According to reports, Israel is expected to implement the plan only after US President Donald Trump's visit next week. Until then, Israel will continue to try to reach a ceasefire and hostage agreement with Hamas. However, the Israeli army chief says that the operation could endanger the lives of hostages in Gaza. According to reports, Hamas still holds 59 Israeli ho
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WorldMay 02, 2025

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said. Chilean authorities issued an evacuation alert for the entire coastal section of the Strait of Magellan, in the far south of the country.
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Gary Anandasangaree announces government gun buyback program

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Nanaimo RCMP warns about frauds

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