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India, Pakistan Exchange Fire as Kashmir Attack Sparks Diplomatic Crisis, Trade Losses Top $1 Billion
Indian and Pakistani forces exchanged gunfire along the Line of Control (LOC) on Friday, escalating tensions triggered by a deadly attack in Kashmir's tourist resort town of Pahalgam that left 26 dead, the worst violence in the region in a quarter-century. 
Indian and Pakistani forces exchanged gunfire along the Line of Control (LOC) on Friday, escalating tensions triggered by a deadly attack in Kashmir's tourist resort town of Pahalgam that left 26 dead, the worst violence in the region in a quarter-century. -
Russia, Ukraine Trade Drone Attacks Despite Trump’s ‘STOP!’ Appeal
At least eight people were killed in fresh drone strikes across Ukraine on Friday, just hours after former President Donald Trump publicly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to "STOP!" attacking Ukrainian territory. 
At least eight people were killed in fresh drone strikes across Ukraine on Friday, just hours after former President Donald Trump publicly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to "STOP!" attacking Ukrainian territory. -
South Korea Indicts Ex-President Moon for Bribery Linked to Son-in-Law’s Job
South Korea's former President Moon Jae-in has been indicted on bribery charges related to allegations that his son-in-law received a no-show job from a budget airline during his presidency, prosecutors announced Thursday, marking a dramatic turn in the country's turbulent history of post-presidential legal battles. 
South Korea's former President Moon Jae-in has been indicted on bribery charges related to allegations that his son-in-law received a no-show job from a budget airline during his presidency, prosecutors announced Thursday, marking a dramatic turn in the country's turbulent history of post-presidential legal battles. -
India, Pakistan on Brink After Kashmir Attack as Water Treaty and Visas Suspended
India and Pakistan have entered their most severe diplomatic standoff in years after a deadly militant attack in Kashmir killed 26 people, prompting retaliatory measures that included suspending visas, scaling back diplomatic staff, and halting key bilateral agreements. India and Pakistan have entered their most severe diplomatic standoff in years after a deadly militant attack in Kashmir killed 26 people, prompting retaliatory measures that included suspending visas, scaling back diplomatic staff, and halting key bilateral agreements. -
Russia Unleashes Deadliest Strikes on Kyiv in Months Amid Collapse of U.S.-Brokered Peace Talks
Russia launched its most intense bombardment of Kyiv in nearly a year early Thursday, hours after President Donald Trump publicly accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of undermining ongoing U.S.-brokered peace negotiations with Moscow. The assault, which Ukrainian officials described as a "massive combined Russian attack," killed at least eight people and injured more than 70 across eight regions. 
Russia launched its most intense bombardment of Kyiv in nearly a year early Thursday, hours after President Donald Trump publicly accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of undermining ongoing U.S.-brokered peace negotiations with Moscow. The assault, which Ukrainian officials described as a "massive combined Russian attack," killed at least eight people and injured more than 70 across eight regions. -
Trump’s ‘Final Offer’ Demands Ukraine Recognize Russian Gains or Risk Losing U.S. Support - Report
The Trump administration has presented Ukrainian officials with a one-page framework described as President Donald Trump's "final offer" to end the war, according to individuals briefed on the negotiations. The document, delivered last week in Paris, would require Ukraine to accept Russia's annexation of Crimea and acknowledge Moscow's control over vast areas occupied since 2022 in exchange for limited security guarantees and economic reconstruction support. 
The Trump administration has presented Ukrainian officials with a one-page framework described as President Donald Trump's "final offer" to end the war, according to individuals briefed on the negotiations. The document, delivered last week in Paris, would require Ukraine to accept Russia's annexation of Crimea and acknowledge Moscow's control over vast areas occupied since 2022 in exchange for limited security guarantees and economic reconstruction support. -
Putin Signals Readiness for Peace Talks With Trump Team, Offers to Halt War in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to halt the war in Ukraine at current front-line positions, including a partial withdrawal from contested areas, as part of ongoing peace discussions with the Trump administration, according to a report by the Financial Times. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to halt the war in Ukraine at current front-line positions, including a partial withdrawal from contested areas, as part of ongoing peace discussions with the Trump administration, according to a report by the Financial Times. -
At Least 24 Feared Dead in Militant Attack on Tourists in Kashmir During JD Vance’s India Visit
At least two dozen people are feared dead after suspected militants opened fire on tourists in India's Jammu and Kashmir region on Tuesday, in what security sources described as the worst attack on civilians in the contested territory in years. The assault, which occurred near the resort town of Pahalgam, coincided with the visit of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who is on a four-day personal and diplomatic trip to India. 
At least two dozen people are feared dead after suspected militants opened fire on tourists in India's Jammu and Kashmir region on Tuesday, in what security sources described as the worst attack on civilians in the contested territory in years. The assault, which occurred near the resort town of Pahalgam, coincided with the visit of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who is on a four-day personal and diplomatic trip to India. -
Vatican Reveals Cause of Death: Pope Francis Died of Stroke and Heart Failure
Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday, April 21, at 7:35 a.m. local time following a cerebral stroke that led to coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse, according to an official statement from the Vatican. His death came just one day after his voice was heard delivering a surprise Easter message, read on his behalf by Cardinal Angelo Comastri during Mass at Saint Peter's Square. 
Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday, April 21, at 7:35 a.m. local time following a cerebral stroke that led to coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse, according to an official statement from the Vatican. His death came just one day after his voice was heard delivering a surprise Easter message, read on his behalf by Cardinal Angelo Comastri during Mass at Saint Peter's Square. -
U.S. Airstrikes Kill 12 in Yemen as Houthis Accuse Washington of Targeting Civilians
Twelve people were killed and 30 wounded in U.S. airstrikes on Yemen's capital of Sanaa, Houthi officials said Monday, as Washington's military campaign against the Iranian-backed group escalates. The strikes reportedly targeted the Furwah neighborhood and a market in the Shoub district, an area long held by the Houthis. 
Twelve people were killed and 30 wounded in U.S. airstrikes on Yemen's capital of Sanaa, Houthi officials said Monday, as Washington's military campaign against the Iranian-backed group escalates. The strikes reportedly targeted the Furwah neighborhood and a market in the Shoub district, an area long held by the Houthis.
