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Pope Leo XIV First American Pontiff Ushers in Era of Unity, Peace, and Modernization

Pope Leo XIV: First American Pontiff Ushers in Era of Unity, Peace, and Modernization

Pope Leo XIV election on May 8, 2025, marks a historic moment for the Catholic Church, as he becomes the first American-born pontiff and the first from the Order of Saint Augustine. Born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, he brings a unique blend of North American roots and extensive missionary experience in Peru to the […]

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China's Factory Output Holds Steady Amid Tariffs, Retail Sales Falter

China’s Factory Output Holds Steady Amid Tariffs, Retail Sales Falter

Despite rising trade tensions with the U.S., China’s industrial output grew 6.1% in April (China’s factory output), slowing from 7.7% in March but exceeding Reuters’ forecast of 5.5%. Economists attribute the resilience to frontloaded fiscal support from the government and stronger-than-expected exports, as Chinese exporters adapted to tariff pressures.Tianchen Xu, Economist Intelligence Unit:“April’s resilience is

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Baloch Leaders Declare Independence from Pakistan, Seek Support from India and UN

Baloch Leaders Declare Independence from Pakistan, Seek Support from India and UN

WHY IT HAPPENED Tensions in Balochistan have flared up again after prominent Baloch nationalist leaders issued a symbolic declaration of independence from Pakistan. The declaration, made public by Baloch activist and writer Mir Yar Baloch, announced the creation of a “Republic of Balochistan”. His appeal—shared on social media—included calls for: These demands come in the

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U.S. Car Prices Surge in April — Tariffs Trigger Fresh Wave of Auto Inflation

U.S. Car Prices Surge in April — Tariffs Trigger Fresh Wave of Auto Inflation

Why It Happened New car prices in the U.S. shot up in April due to the impact of 25% tariffs imposed on vehicle imports by the Trump administration. These tariffs apply to several key trading partners, including Mexico and Canada, which supply a significant share of vehicles and parts to the U.S. market. Though many

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Sensex Surges 3,000 Points After India-Pakistan Ceasefire

Sensex Soars Nearly 3,000 Points in Relief Rally After India-Pakistan Ceasefire

In a dramatic rebound, Indian stock markets witnessed their strongest single-day rally in over a year as benchmark indices surged sharply on Monday. The relief rally came on the heels of the much-anticipated ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan (Sensex), which brought a wave of optimism to jittery investors. The S&P BSE Sensex skyrocketed by

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India-Pakistan Ceasefire What Happened, Why It Matters, and What Comes Next

India-Pakistan Ceasefire: What Happened, Why It Matters, and What Comes Next

What Happened On May 10, 2025, India and Pakistan agreed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire following several days of intense cross-border fighting—the worst escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors in years.  The violence was triggered by a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, that killed 26 civilians, mostly Hindu tourists.  India blamed Pakistan-based militants and launched

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Airlines Reroute, Cancel Flights Due to India-Pakistan Conflict

Airlines Reroute, Cancel Flights Due to India-Pakistan Conflict

Tensions between India and Pakistan have once again spilled into the skies, forcing major airlines across the globe to reroute or cancel flights as fears of escalation rise following military strikes. The disruption has particularly affected air travel across South Asia and the Middle East, creating ripple effects in international aviation. What Triggered the Disruption?

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Ukraine Eyes Shift from U.S. Dollar to Euro Amid Deepening EU Tiesv

Ukraine Eyes Shift from U.S. Dollar to Euro Amid Deepening EU Tiesv

Source: Reuters Ukraine is actively considering replacing the U.S. dollar with the euro (Drop U.S. Dollar as EU) as its reference currency for the hryvnia, marking a potential shift in its monetary alignment. Central Bank Governor Andriy Pyshnyi confirmed the review, citing complex economic and geopolitical factors. Why this shift now? What does it mean

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Justice is served’ India Strikes 9 Terror Sites in Pakistan & PoK After Pahalgam Attack

Justice is served’: India Strikes 9 Terror Sites in Pakistan & PoK After Pahalgam Attack

What happened : India has launched a major military operation named Operation Sindoor, India Strikes 9 Terror Camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The action was taken nearly two weeks after a brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, including one Nepali citizen. The Indian Army stated the strike was focused and

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