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Pope says god rejects all war prayers

VATICAN CITY During a powerful Palm Sunday service, Pope Leo XIV issued a stern warning to world leaders and combatants, declaring that God does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war. Speaking to a massive crowd of the faithful, the Pontiff used the start of Holy Wee

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Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon strike

JAKARTA Tragedy has struck the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) after Israeli artillery shelling hit a peacekeeping position in the southern village of Adshit al-Qusayr. The attack resulted in the death of an Indonesian national serving under the UN flag, while

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Trump predicts Cuba will collapse very soon

Washington DC US President Donald Trump warned that Cuba is in serious trouble and may collapse soon. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump called the Caribbean nation a "mess" and said it is a failing country. Trump emphasized that the United States will support Cu

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Assassin’s relative jailed for massive drug bust

WELLINGTON A record-breaking drug investigation in New Zealand has come to a shocking close. Baltej Singh, the nephew of one of Indira Gandhi’s assassins, has been identified as the mastermind behind the country's largest-ever narcotics seizure. For two years, strict local law

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Politician fighting for life after gun attack

DHAKA A senior local politician is in critical condition following a brutal shooting in Bangladesh’s Kushtia district. Shafiqul Islam Azam, a 52-year-old leader of the Awami League, was targeted by unidentified gunmen. The attack took place at his own place of business in S

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Min Aung Hlaing moves toward Presidency

NAYPYIDAW In a major move to formalize his control over Myanmar, junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was officially nominated as a presidential candidate yesterday. The announcement follows a controversial election held over the last few months, which was widely dismissed by intern

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Kabul boosts regional ties amid conflicts around

Kabul Afghanistan is stepping up regional outreach amid ongoing tensions with Pakistan and the war in West Asia. Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met Iran’s envoy to discuss trade and support for peaceful resolution of Afghanistan-Pakistan issues. Iran emphasized dial

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World body slams Pakistan’s border rocket attacks

KABUL The International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) has issued a stern warning to Pakistan, demanding an immediate end to military strikes on civilian areas in Afghanistan. Calling the recent shelling of residential neighborhoods "war crimes," the global rights group urg

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Former Nepal leaders arrested over protest firing

Slug : Political Arrests KATHMANDU The arrest of former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has sent shockwaves through Nepal, putting the new government’s promises of justice under the microscope. The two leaders were taken into custody yes

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‘Religion misused to fuel conflicts in Pak’

Islamabad: A recent report highlights how religion is being used in Pakistan to drive conflict narratives. Experts say occasions like Eid are exploited to spread hostile messages against India and other nations. Blasphemy laws, increasingly applied between 2022 and 2024, have bee

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Faith behind closed doors for Pakistan’s Ahmadis

Intro: The Ahmadi community in Pakistan faced restricted Eid celebrations due to legal barriers and police intervention, highlighting ongoing religious inequality. ISLAMABAD While millions across Pakistan celebrated Eid with joy and unity, the Ahmadi community was once agai

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Fuel strike paralyzes 8 districts in Bangladesh

Blurb: A massive fuel strike in northern Bangladesh, triggered by worker arrests, threatens regional stability amid global supply tensions and government crackdowns on illegal oil hoarding. DHAKA A massive fuel crisis is gripping northern Bangladesh as tanker workers launch

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Moonbound: NASA ready for historic launch

Intro: NASA’s Artemis II mission marks humanity's historic return to lunar orbit, testing vital life-support systems for future Mars exploration. KSC, FLORIDA Humanity is standing on the brink of a new era in space as NASA completes final checks for the highly anticipated A

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Washington DC’s cherry blossoms bloom, crowds celebrate

Washington DC Washington’s famous cherry blossoms reached peak bloom, drawing locals and tourists to enjoy the stunning scenery. Visitors described walking under falling petals as “cute and wholesome,” adding to the festival’s charm. The National Cherry Blossom Festival celebr

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Magnitude 4.5 earthquake hits Tajikistan mountains

Dushanbe Tajikistan experienced a 4.5 magnitude earthquake yesterday at a depth of 146 km, the National Center for Seismology reported. Earlier, a 3.9 magnitude quake struck the region at 27 km depth on March 26. The mountainous country is highly prone to natural hazards, incl

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Taiwan reports Chinese aircraft, ships near waters

Taipei Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense detected one Chinese military sortie, nine naval vessels, and an official ship near its waters yesterday morning. The aircraft crossed the median line into Taiwan’s southwestern and southeastern ADIZ, prompting monitoring and respon

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Fuel hike sparks food price surge in Punjab

Rawalpindi Rising fuel prices in Pakistan have pushed up transport costs, causing a sharp increase in food prices across Punjab province. Traders report that goods from Karachi, Faisalabad, and Sargodha are now costlier to move, raising retail rates. Milk sells at PKR 230 per

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Israeli strikes cripple Iran’s Khondab nuclear plant

Vienna The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that Iran’s Khondab Heavy Water Plant near Arak has been severely damaged and is no longer operational following Israeli strikes. Satellite analysis showed the facility, used in nuclear reactor operations, sustaine

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