Blast heard in Pakistan’s Lahore amid tensions with India, Reuters witness says

A blast was heard in Pakistan’s Lahore city on Thursday, broadcaster Geo TV and a Reuters witness said, a day after Indian strikes on multiple targets in the country and…

India-Pakistan live: Pakistan warns of ‘clear and present’ threat of nuclear war after India strikes kill 31

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif has warned there was a “clear and present” threat of possible nuclear escalation with neighbour India. Prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to “avenge” the…

Second US fighter jet falls into Red Sea from Truman aircraft carrier

For the second time in just eight days, a US fighter jet has been lost to the Red Sea after falling from the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier, US…

Ukraine’s cities quiet as Kremlin-sponsored ceasefire kicks in

A three-day ceasefire declared by Russia came into effect on Thursday morning with skies over Ukraine’s major cities quiet, in a change from successive nights of heavy attacks by Russian…

Breaking News Live Updates: Vance says Russia was ‘asking for too much’ in its initial Ukraine peace offer

Cardinals returned to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday to continue voting for a new pope, after the first round on Wednesday ended without a decision, signaled by black smoke rising…

Trump says Houthis showed ‘bravery’ and ‘commitment’ after ceasefire deal

Speaking at the White House, Trump said, “You know, we hit them very hard. They had a great capacity to withstand punishment. They took tremendous punishment. You can say there’s…

India vs. Pakistan Is Also U.S. vs. China When It Comes to Arms Sales

Increasing Western military support to India, and China’s to Pakistan, signals a shift in global alignments — and another potential flashpoint for international tensions. Want to stay updated on what’s…

Israel attack on Sanaa airport caused $500 million in damage: director

Israel’s attack on the airport in Yemen’s Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa destroyed terminal buildings and caused $500 million in damage, its director told Houthi media on Wednesday (May 7, 2025). He…

Israeli strikes kill 48 at Gaza shelters for displaced Palestinians, hospitals say, as military operation intensifies

Forty-eight people were killed, including at least seven children, in Israeli airstrikes on school compounds sheltering thousands of displaced Palestinians in Gaza, hospital officials said. Dozens more were injured in…

North Korea fires short-range missiles possibly in performance test for export

North Korea fired what appeared to be multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea’s military said on Thursday, in what may be a performance test of various…