Pakistan's defence minister, Khwaja Asif, faced scrutiny on CNN after claiming Pakistan shot down five Indian jets during Operation Sindoor. He cited social media as his source, drawing a sharp response from the anchor. This followed India's Operation Sindoor, which targeted terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, responding to the Phalgam attack that killed 26 people.

Tensions escalate along the India-Pakistan border following «Operation Sindoor,» a retaliatory strike against terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoJK. Indian armed forces targeted LeT and JeM bases with precision weaponry after the Pahagalam attack. In response, the government convened an all-party meeting, led by key ministers, to brief the opposition on the situation and diplomatic efforts.

Two people have been arrested after a video of a man getting violently attacked went viral, according to the police on Wednesday (May 7). A 31-year-old man and 35-year-old woman were arrested for their alleged involvement in a case of voluntarily causing grievous hurt with common intention and suspected drug consumption. In the 49-second video posted on Facebook on Tuesday, the victim can be seen handing over a plastic bag to a man in what appears to be a transaction. After a few words were exchanged, the victim then appears to return the man his banknote while tapping on his phone. However, the man receiving the handoff suddenly delivers an uppercut to the victim, sending the latter's glasses flying. The man follows this up with a flurry of blows, causing the victim to reel backwards and collapse on the ground, as punches continue to rain down upon him. As the victim tries to right himself, the attacker kicks him in the head, knocking him back against the wall. The victim's bloodied face and hands and face are shown as the video ends.

The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) has signed a contract with Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to acquire two more Invincible-class submarines, growing its fleet to six from 2034 onwards.  The procurement of two additional submarines was previously announced by Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen at the Committee of Supply 2025 debate in Parliament on March 3.  «Four submarines are not optimal for a submarine fleet,» said Dr Ng. He explained that submarines are subjected to more rigorous and frequent maintenance cycles as they operate under intense pressure. This is in turn affects operational time. «This is why most navies that operate submarines have more than four — Australia, Indonesia and Vietnam», added Dr Ng.  The Republic of Singapore Navy started building four custom-made Invincible-class submarines, in Germany, in 2017. Two of the four existing submarines, the RSS Invincible and RSS Impeccable, were commissioned in September 2024 and have begun operations in Singapore waters. 

SINGAPORE — Cardinal William Goh is one of 133 cardinals from about 70 countries — and the first Singaporean — choosing the new pope in the papal election that starts on May 7 at the Vatican. The 67-year-old head of the Catholic Church in Singapore also has a shot at becoming the next pope, like the other cardinals gathered in Rome to pick the leader for the 1.4 billion Catholics globally. Cardinals are second in rank only to the pope in the Church's hierarchy. After the pope dies, all cardinals under the age of 80, who are known as cardinal electors, come together to choose the new pope. They typically choose someone from among their ranks. Pope Francis, who died on April 21, elevated Cardinal Goh to a cardinal in 2022. Cardinal Goh is the first and only Singaporean to be appointed a cardinal so far, and he heads the 395,000-strong Catholic Church here. One of six children of a housewife and a clerk, Cardinal Goh grew up in a zinc-roofed house in Hougang and later worked as a forex dealer before he answered the call of priesthood. He was ordained as a priest in 1985 at the age of 27.

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Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. says the federal court system must be able to “check the excesses of Congress or the executive.”

Republican AG Ken Paxton has led an effort to probe alleged voter fraud. Latino leaders and others have criticized his investigation as politically motivated.

La première grosse houle de l'année a été saluée comme il se doit. Nos surfeurs n'ont pas hésité à braver des vagues de 3 à 4 m tubulaires. Du grand art pour du grand spectacle.

According to the ANI agency, «Indian land troops responded proportionally»

According to the Hindu, the meeting was attended by envoys from Russia, China, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and non-permanent members

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Following missile strikes by India, Srinagar authorities have established central control rooms throughout Kashmir to monitor the situation. These control rooms will operate 24/7, facilitating coordination between departments and addressing public grievances. The Jammu and Kashmir government has also restricted employee leave to exceptional circumstances, ensuring administrative readiness.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended the security forces on Wednesday for their successful strikes against terror facilities in Pakistan and POK, stating the nation is «proud» of their efforts. Sources indicate Modi emphasized the operation's necessity and the importance of continued preparedness for future security challenges.

India's response to the Pahalgam killings was multifaceted, employing both military action and symbolic messaging. Operation Sindoor, named after the Hindu symbol of marriage, avenged the loss of Hindu women targeted by terrorists. The briefing was led by Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, a Muslim, and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, a Hindu, showcasing India's unity against divisive forces.

A nationwide civil defence drill, ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs, included a blackout in Amritsar to assess emergency preparedness. The exercise, part of Operation Sindoor following a terrorist attack, involved switching off lights at key locations, including the Golden Temple, between 10:30 pm and 11 pm. Similar blackouts were observed in other states and cities across India.

Following the deadly Phalgam terror attack, the Indian Army launched 'Operation Sindoor,' conducting precision strikes on nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Satellite images reveal substantial damage to key locations, including the Jamia Mosque in Bahawalpur and a LeT training center in Muridke. The operation targeted Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen bases, carefully avoiding Pakistani military installations.

Andrey Denisov believes «that the war must be ended peacefully»

National security advisor to the Pakistani prime minister and Director General of Inter-Service Intelligence spoke after India’s May 7 raid

According to Yvan Gil Pinto, countries are already negotiating potential industrial cooperation

No damage was reported

The previous ballistic missile launch was conducted by North Korea on March 10 when South Korea and the United States began the Freedom Shield drills

Territorial supply constraints (TSCs) still constitute a barrier to the single market. TSCs are restrictions on the supply of goods that are linked to the territories in which sales are made at different levels in the supply chain. A study delivered for the European Commission in 2020 estimated that eliminating TSCs could lead to consumer savings of around €14 billion. In the absence of specific rules, this problem has been tackled at EU level by competition law, but with only partial success. Competition law is constrained by certain parameters, notably the requirement for agreements to exist between contracting parties or for one of the parties involved to have a dominant position on the market, which means that it is not suitable to tackle all instances of TSCs. The same phenomenon has been visible in the past in similar policy areas. For example, unfair trading practices in the food sector were also addressed, with partial success, by competition law, before specific legislation was adopted. To meet recent calls for action on TSCs, the same progression – from partial regulation through competition law to full internal market legislation – may be required. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

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