International

During a goodwill visit to the United States, the Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtemoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The incident happened as the ship passed under the bridge, with footage capturing its masts hitting and falling onto the deck. Several people were injured in the collision, with exact numbers and…

United States President Donald Trump announced a new tariff system for around 180 countries, including key trading partners like India and China, during a roundtable in the United Arab Emirates. Most countries will now face tariffs without prior negotiations or agreements, as Trump stated that letters will be sent out within the next few weeks…

A Shift in Diplomatic Dynamics Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed cautious optimism following Russia’s recent indication of a willingness to end the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. In a statement on May 11, 2025, Zelenskyy termed this development as a “positive sign,” highlighting that the world has long awaited such a move. He emphasized that…

US President Trump declared a “total reset” of US-China trade relations after discussions in Geneva to ease tariff tensions. Secretary Bessent and Trade Representative Greer met with Chinese Vice Premier Lifeng to address tariff disputes. Trump announced the positive outcome of the Geneva talks on Truth Social, disclosing a successful meeting with China in Switzerland…

Five terrorists linked to Pakistan-based groups Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba were killed in Phase 1 of Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and POK on May 7. The deceased are identified as Mudassar Khadian Khas, Hafiz Muhammed Jameel, Mohammad Yusuf Azhar, Khalid alias Abu Akasha, and Mohammad Hassan Khan. Photographs online show senior Pakistani military…

The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted targeted strikes on Pakistan Air Force (PAF) bases on May 10 in response to recent drone and missile attacks from Pakistan on Indian civilian and military sites. Wing Commander Vyomika Singh stated that the IAF operations focused on military objectives, resulting in minimal collateral damage. IAF targeted key PAF…

US defense contractor AeroVironment unveiled the Red Dragon drone, able to autonomously select and strike targets, aiming to support US air dominance. The drone can hit targets causing significant damage, reaching speeds up to 160km/h and covering nearly 400km. Red Dragon, weighing 20kg, sets up and launches in 10 minutes, carrying up to 10kg of…

Pakistan attacked Indian installations with missiles and drones, resulting in the downing of a Pakistani F-16 by India’s air defense. Targets in Jammu, Punjab, and Rajasthan were hit. Additionally, two Pakistani drones near Jammu University were intercepted. Pakistan conducted a coordinated attack on various sites in Jammu, including the airport, with rockets fired from across…

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz elected Chancellor in second round after initial failed bid to form government with Social Democrats. CDU/CSU coalition won February’s federal election and formed a deal with Social Democrats to boost economy through measures like corporate tax changes and energy price adjustments, as well as increased support for Ukraine and military expenditures.…

A recent YouGov poll revealed concerns among Americans and Western Europeans that a third global conflict could arise within the next decade, with many pointing to tensions with Russia as the potential catalyst. Respondents from Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the USA expressed strong apprehension. The poll showed that most anticipate a future conflict…