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Global militaries to analyse Pakistan-India fighter jet clash

Global militaries to analyse Pakistan-India fighter jet clash

Indian Air Force’s Rafale fighter jets fly past during the “Aero India 2021” air show at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, India, on February 3, 2021. —Reuters A dogfight between Chinese-made Pakistani jets and French-made Indian Rafale fighters will be closely scrutinised by militaries seeking insights that could offer an edge in future conflicts. A Chinese-made Pakistani fighter plane shot …

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PM congratulates Catholics on Pope Leo XIV’s election – SUCH TV

PM congratulates Catholics on Pope Leo XIV’s election – SUCH TV

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday congratulated the Catholic community across the world on the election of Pope Leo XIV. The prime minister, in a social media post on X, said that the election of Pope Leo XIV was a historic moment marking a “new chapter of hope and inspiration” for millions around the world. PM said that Pakistan valued …

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Pakistan’s J-10s brought down two Indian fighter aircraft, US officials say – SUCH TV

Pakistan’s J-10s brought down two Indian fighter aircraft, US officials say – SUCH TV

A top Chinese-made Pakistani fighter plane shot down at least two Indian military aircraft on Wednesday, two US officials told Reuters, marking a major milestone for Beijing’s advanced fighter jet and dispelling fake narratives from India. An Indian Air Force spokesperson said he had no comment when asked about the Reuters report. The performance of a leading Chinese fighter jet …

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Cardinal Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV, first US pontiff

Cardinal Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV, first US pontiff

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States appears on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. — Reuters Elections comes on first day of voting by 133 cardinal electors. First American to be chosen as pope New pope will deliver his first public address shortly. VATICAN CITY: Cardinal Robert Prevost …

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White smoke billows from Sistine Chapel as new pope elected

White smoke billows from Sistine Chapel as new pope elected

White smoke rises from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel, indicating that a new pope has been elected at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. — Reuters Elections comes on first day of voting by 133 cardinal electors. Identity of pope will be announced from central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica shortly. New pope will then deliver his first public address. …

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Catholic cardinals signal with black smoke there is no new pope yet

Catholic cardinals signal with black smoke there is no new pope yet

Black smoke rises from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel, indicating no decision has been made to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025 — Reuters VATICAN CITY: Black smoke billowed from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, signalling that the cardinals locked in a conclave have not yet chosen a new pope to guide …

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Global temperatures stuck at near-record highs in April: EU monitor

Global temperatures stuck at near-record highs in April: EU monitor

A woman uses an umbrella to shield herself from the sun at a market in Seoul, South Korea, on Aug 16, 2024. —AFP PARIS: Global temperatures were stuck at near-record highs in April, the EU’s climate monitor said on Thursday, extending an unprecedented heat streak and raising questions about how quickly the world might be warming. The extraordinary heat spell …

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

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

A cyclist rides past a damaged building in the town of Lyman, near the frontline in the Donetsk region, on May 7, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. — AFP No reports of drone or missile attacks on big Ukrainian cities. Ukraine says Russia launched bombs on northern Sumy region. Moscow hosting China’s Xi for World War Two anniversary. …

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Trump says he hopes India and Pakistan stop now after going ‘tit-for-tat’

Trump says he hopes India and Pakistan stop now after going ‘tit-for-tat’

US President Donald Trump speaks as he signs documents in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US February 4, 2025. — Reuters Trump offers help to reduce Pakistan-India tensions. US has been in touch with both sides in recent days. “They’ve gone tit-for-tat, hopefully they can stop now.” WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump offered to help Pakistan …

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