Kashmir: An all-out India-Pakistan war is unlikely

Following a deadly attack in India-administered Kashmir, New Delhi has closed borders and cut nearly all ties with Pakistan. Could military strikes be coming next?

Source: Deutsche Welle

Weather tracker: early summer heat likely in US and western Europe

Peak of 30C expected in Washington DC, while a heatwave is expected to intensify in Pakistan and parts of India

As the northern hemisphere moves into late spring, several areas …

Source: The Guardian

India-Pakistan tensions: US, China urge de-escalation

China's Wang Yi has backed Pakistan's call for an independent probe into the recent attack in Kashmir. Meanwhile, India said troops from both sides exchanged fire for the fourth night …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Sudan’s RSF accused of ‘war crime’ after 31 people ‘executed’

At least 31 people, including children, have been ‘executed’ by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Source: Al Jazeera

Syria’s defence ministry opens applications for Assad-era troops

Call to recruit former regime soldiers comes as president seeks to rebuild military and stave off threats

Source: Financial Times

Ukraine Pinning War Hopes on Expanded Drone Program

With uncertainty looming over cease-fire talks and U.S. support, the Ukrainian military is relying more than ever on domestically produced drones.

Source: New York Times

Conclave to elect the next pope will commence on May 7

The decision was made at the Fifth General Congregation, held on Monday morning in the Vatican's Synod Hall. The conclave will take place in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, which will …

Source: NPR

Namibian minister sacked after being accused of rape

Mac-Albert Hengari was arrested on Saturday after allegedly attempting to bribe the woman to withdraw the case.

Source: BBC

Fully autonomous strike drones within technological reach, says German start-up

The deployment of such aircraft on the battlefield is ‘not far off’, says Munich-based Stark

Source: Financial Times

The Proxies 2024: Where are they now?

Perk it out

Source: Financial Times

North Korea confirms it sent troops to Russia, calling them 'heroes'

North Korea confirmed for the first time Monday that its troops were fighting alongside Russia in its war against Ukraine, saying they helped Moscow take back control of its Ukraine-controlled …

Source: NBC News

Wave of U.S. data this week may give tariff-weary investors more to worry about

The week ahead is set to bring a deluge of economic data that has the potential to come in far below expectations and rattle financial-market participants, who have already been …

Source: MarketWatch