A bomb exploded in Balochistan's Jabbar Market, resulting in four deaths and 20 injuries. The explosion caused structural damage and fires, prompting urgent security responses and area lockdown.

Balochistan Market Bomb Blast - 4 Dead, 20 Injured

In Balochistan's Killa Abdullah district, a bomb explosion at Jabbar Market led to four fatalities and 20 injuries. Surrounding areas suffered damage, and security operations are underway after a brief gunfire exchange.

A bomb exploded at Jabbar Market in Balochistan, killing four and injuring 20. The blast caused fires and damage, leading to panic.

A bomb exploded near a market in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, killing four people and injuring 20 others, according to a media report on Monday.
The blast occurred near Jabbar Market in Killa Abdullah district of Balochistan on Sunday, causing extensive damage to the building and triggering widespread panic.
Several shops collapsed, and fires erupted in multiple establishments following the explosion, The Express Tribune newspaper reported.
Killa Abdullah Deputy Commissioner Riaz Khan said four people were killed and 20 others injured in the explosion.
He said that the market was located adjacent to the rear wall of the Frontier Corps (FC) Fort. Following the explosion, a brief exchange of gunfire occurred between unidentified assailants and FC personnel.
Law enforcement officials sealed off the area and launched a comprehensive search and clearance operation.
The injured included a security guard of tribal elder Haji Faizullah Khan Ghabizai and several bystanders.
The blast came days after four Levies personnel lost their lives in a deadly gun attack by unidentified armed men on a check post in the Nal area of Khuzdar district.
Balochistan has been facing unrest for about two decades due to allegations by the local ethnic Baloch groups and parties that the federal government was exploiting the mineral wealth of the province.

Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. His office confirmed the cancer is hormone-sensitive, and treatment options are being reviewed.

Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. His office confirmed the cancer is hormone-sensitive, and treatment options are being reviewed.

Former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, and is reviewing treatment options, his office said Sunday.
On Friday, the 82-year-old Democrat -- whose son Beau Biden died of cancer in 2015 -- was diagnosed with the disease after he experienced urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule was found, a statement from his office said.
"While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management. The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians," it continued.
US President Donald Trump, who has long derided political rival Biden over his cognitive abilities, said he was "saddened" by the news.
"We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery," Republican Trump said on Truth Social, referring to Biden's wife, Jill Biden.
"Joe is a fighter," Biden's vice president, Kamala Harris, who stepped in as Democratic nominee in the battle against Trump after Biden dropped out of last year's presidential election, said in a post on X.
"I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership. We are hopeful for a full and speedy recovery," she continued.
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men, with the American Cancer Society reporting one in eight men in the United States are diagnosed with it over their lifetime.
While it is highly treatable if discovered early, it is the second leading cause of cancer death in men, the organization said.
Hormone therapy is a common treatment that can shrink tumors and slow cancer growth, but is not a cure.
According to the statement, Biden's cancer was found to have "a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5)."
Prostate cancer that looks "very abnormal" is assigned the highest rating, Grade 5, according to the American Cancer Society. The Gleason Score goes up to 10, indicating the seriousness of Biden's disease.
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Biden left office in January this year as the oldest serving US president in history, and was dogged by questions, including from Democratic voters, over his health and age for much of his term -- and whether he could handle the office's demands.
His response was a brisk: "Watch me."
In July last year, he was forced to drop his reelection bid after a disastrous debate against Trump in which fears about his decline and cognitive abilities came surging to the fore.
Support rocketed for Harris as she stepped up to the plate, but she eventually lost to Trump.
Biden, who beat Trump at the polls in 2020, maintains that he could have won the 2024 election too, but questions have long swirled over the responses of staff and key Democrats to his decline.
They have flared with the upcoming release of a new book on his "disastrous" choice to run again, and the publication last week of a recording of him speaking hesitantly and struggling to recall key events and dates.
Biden's life has been marked by personal tragedy. In 1972, his first wife and baby daughter were killed in a car crash.
His son Beau Biden died aged 46 of an aggressive form of brain cancer in 2015, a loss which touched many Americans.
In the wake of Beau Biden's death, then-president Barack Obama launched a "cancer moonshot" bid to corral the disease in the United States, tasking Biden, then his vice president, with leading the effort.
"It's personal for me," Biden said at the time.
"But it's also personal for nearly every American, and millions of people around the world. We all know someone who has had cancer, or is fighting to beat it."
"Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer in all its forms than Joe," Obama said Sunday.
"I am certain he will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace," he added in a statement on X.
Trump's administration cut cancer research funding by 31 percent in the first three months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, a Senate report showed earlier this month.
Americans in the capital Washington lamented the diagnosis Sunday.
Ariale Booker, a Washington resident who said her mother and grandmother had both died of cancer, described it as "heartbreaking."
"I think that's just really sad," she told AFP.
"His last years, his life's going to be really hard."

Covid-19 cases rise significantly in Hong Kong and Singapore, reflecting an Asian trend. Authorities emphasize vaccinations amid increased cases and hospitalizations.

Covid-19 Cases Surge in Hong Kong 

Hong Kong and Singapore face a worrying Covid-19 rise as a new virus wave hits Asia. Rising cases, hospitalizations, and vaccination calls mark the response.

Covid-19 cases surge in Hong Kong and Singapore, reflecting a broader increase in Asia. Health officials highlight the importance of vaccinations amid rising hospitalizations and case numbers.

In a concerning development for densely-populated regions, health authorities in Hong Kong and Singapore have reported a significant increase in Covid-19 cases, as a new wave of the virus sweeps across Asia.
Albert Au, head of the Communicable Disease Branch at Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection, indicated this week that Covid-19 activity in the city is presently "quite high." The percentage of respiratory samples testing positive for Covid-19 in Hong Kong has recently peaked at its highest level in a year.
Severe cases, including fatalities, have escalated to 31 in the week ending May 3, the highest in roughly a year, according to the center's data. Although the current resurgence has not yet reached the infection peaks experienced over the past two years, increased viral loads detected in sewage and a rise in Covid-related medical consultations and hospitalizations indicate widespread transmission in Hong Kong, a city with over 7 million residents.
Similarly, Singapore has heightened its state of alert. For the first time in nearly a year, Singapore's health ministry released an update on infection numbers, revealing a 28% increase to 14,200 cases in the week ending May 3, compared to the previous week. Concurrently, daily hospitalizations have surged by approximately 30%. Singapore now reports case updates only during notable spikes.
Singapore&rsquo;s health ministry noted that while waning population immunity might contribute to the uptick in cases, there is no evidence suggesting that the circulating variants are more transmissible or lead to more severe illness than previous strains observed during the pandemic.
The increase in cases in Hong Kong and Singapore mirrors a broader rise in Covid-19 across Asia, with waves of the now-endemic virus occurring periodically. Health officials urge the public to maintain up-to-date vaccinations and remind high-risk groups to receive booster doses.
Unlike other respiratory viruses that typically become more active in colder months, the current Covid-19 surge aligns with the onset of summer in the northern hemisphere, illustrating the virus's capacity to affect a significant portion of the population regardless of warm weather conditions.
The outbreak's impact is also felt in the entertainment sector, as Hong Kong singer Eason Chan contracted Covid-19, forcing him to cancel scheduled concerts in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, according to an official Weibo announcement on Thursday.
In China, Covid-19 is expected to reach levels seen in last summer's peak, based on data from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The Covid test positivity rate more than doubled among patients seeking diagnostics at hospitals across mainland China in the five weeks leading up to May 4.
In Thailand, the Department of Disease Control reported two cluster outbreaks this year, with cases rising notably after the April Songkran festival, which attracts large crowds.
As Asia grapples with this new wave, health authorities continue to emphasize the importance of vaccination and vigilance to curb the virus's spread.

President Trump's claims about mitigating India-Pakistan tensions are refuted by Indian officials who assert bilateral dialogues resolved the conflict.

Trump Claims on India-Pakistan Peace Efforts

President Trump claims to have soothed recent India-Pakistan tensions, but India refutes any third-party involvement, citing direct bilateral resolutions.

Trump claims credit for easing India-Pakistan tensions, but India denies third-party mediation, emphasizing bilateral talks.

&nbsp;US President Donald Trump on Thursday repeated his claim yet again that he &ldquo;helped settle&rdquo; the tensions between India and Pakistan.
"&hellip;And by the way, I don't want to say I did, but I sure as hell helped settle the problem between Pakistan and India last week, which was getting more and more hostile,&rdquo; he said while addressing US military personnel at al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
"And all of a sudden, you'll start seeing missiles of a different type. And we got it settled. I hope, I hope I don't walk out of here and two days later find out that it's not settled, but I think it is settled,&rdquo; Trump said.
This is the sixth time since Saturday that Trump has claimed that the US brokered the &ldquo;ceasefire&rdquo; between New Delhi and Islamabad.
India carried out precision strikes under 'Operation Sindoor' on terror infrastructure early on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.
Following the Indian action, Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Indian forces launched a fierce counter-attack on several Pakistani military installations.
India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.
Indian government sources in New Delhi have been maintaining that the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with immediate effect. They said no third party was involved.
In his address to US troops on Thursday, Trump again claimed that he talked to the countries about &ldquo;trade&rdquo;.
&ldquo;Let's do trade instead of do war. And Pakistan was very happy with that, and India was very happy with that, and I think they're on the way, you know, they have been fighting for about 1,000 years in all fairness,&rdquo; he said as he laughed slightly.
"So I said, you know, I could settle that up. I can settle anything. Let me set it up. Let's get them all together. How long have you been fighting? About 1,000 years. Oh, that's a lot. I'm not sure about that. I'm not sure about settling. That's a tough one. They've been fighting for a long time, but we got that settled. Nobody, boy, everybody was very happy. I'll tell you that looked like it was really going to be escalating out of control,&rdquo; he added.
On Saturday, Trump announced that India and Pakistan had agreed to a &ldquo;full and immediate ceasefire&rdquo; after a &ldquo;long night of talks mediated by the United States.&rdquo; Later, in a post on Truth Social, Trump offered to work with India and Pakistan for a &ldquo;solution&rdquo; on Kashmir, while crediting Washington for helping the two nations arrive at the &ldquo;historic and heroic decision&rdquo; of stopping the conflict.
India has always maintained that the Kashmir issue is a bilateral matter with Pakistan and there is no space for any third party.&nbsp;

Former US President Donald Trump has said India offered to remove tariffs on American goods entirely, though there has been no official confirmation from New Delhi yet.

Donald Trump claims India offered zero-tariff deal on US goods

Former US President Donald Trump has said India offered to remove tariffs on American goods entirely, though there has been no official confirmation from New Delhi yet.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed that India has offered to drop all tariffs on American goods.
Speaking at a business roundtable in Doha, Trump also said he had a "little problem" with Tim Cook, and he told the Apple CEO that he does not want him to build iPhones in India.
Trump, who is in Qatar as part of his four-day visit to the Gulf region, was talking about Apple's plans to make iPhones in India.
"I said to him (Cook), my friend, I am treating you very good. You are coming up with $500 billion, but now I hear you are building all over India. I don't want you building in India. You can build in India, if you want to take care of India because India is one of the highest tariff nations in the world, so it is very hard to sell in India," Trump said.
"They [India] have offered us a deal where basically they have agreed to charge us literally no tariffs. I said 'Tim, we are treating you really good, we put up with all the plants you built in China for years. We are not interested in you building in India. India can take care of themselves'," he added.
There has been no such announcement from India.
Trump's comments came nearly two weeks after Cook said his company made quarterly records in several countries, including India.
Apple will source the majority of the iPhones sold in the US from India in the June quarter, while China will produce the vast majority of the devices for other markets amid uncertainty over tax tariffs, Cook said earlier this month.
According to an analysis by S&amp;P Global, Apple's iPhone sales in the US were 75.9 million units in 2024, with exports in March from India equivalent to 3.1 million units.
Earlier this month, Trump had claimed that India &ldquo;agreed&rdquo; to drop its high tariffs "to nothing&rdquo;.
In the past, Trump has called India &ldquo;tariff king&rdquo; and a &ldquo;big abuser&rdquo;.
Last month, Trump had said negotiations with India over a bilateral trade deal are &ldquo;coming along great&rdquo; and he thinks &ldquo;we&rsquo;ll have a deal with India&rdquo;.
Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on several countries, including India and China, on April 2. However, on April 9, he announced a 90-day suspension of these tariffs until July 9 this year, except for those on China and Hong Kong, as about 75 countries approached America for trade deals.&nbsp;

3 Terrorists Killed In Encounter In Jammu And Kashmir's Shopian

Security forces eliminated three terrorists in Shopian, Jammu

Srinagar: Three terrorists have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian.
Another terrorist could be present in the area. The encounter initially began in Kulgam and then shifted to a forest area in Shopian.
Security personnel of the Army and paramilitary forces have been fighting the terrorists for about two hours now. Security forces intercepted the terrorists following an intelligence input.
The Indian Army posted on X, "On 13 May 2025, based on specific intelligence of a Rashtriyas Rifles Unit, about presence of terrorists in general area Shoekal Keller, Shopian, Indian Army launched a search and destroy Operation.
During the operation, terrorists opened heavy fire and fierce firefight ensued, which resulted in elimination of three hardcore terrorists. Operation is in in progress."
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OPERATION KELLER On 13 May 2025, based on specific intelligence of a #RashtriyasRifles Unit, about presence of terrorists in general area Shoekal Keller, #Shopian, #IndianArmy launched a search and destroy Operation. During the operation, terrorists opened heavy fire and fierce&hellip; pic.twitter.com/KZwIkEGiLF &mdash; ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) May 13, 2025
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OPERATION KELLER On 13 May 2025, based on specific intelligence of a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RashtriyasRifles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RashtriyasRifles</a> Unit, about presence of terrorists in general area Shoekal Keller, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Shopian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Shopian</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianArmy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndianArmy</a> launched a search and destroy Operation. During the operation, terrorists opened heavy fire and fierce&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/KZwIkEGiLF">pic.twitter.com/KZwIkEGiLF</a>
&mdash; ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) <a href="https://twitter.com/adgpi/status/1922191034177753182?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The timing is significant. It comes in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India's counterstrike after the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 innocents were murdered in cold blood.
India has carried out airstrikes against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir and warned that any terror attack will now be seen as an act of war and draw a tough response.
In his address to the nation yesterday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Operation Sindoor has carved out a new benchmark in India's fight against terrorism and set up a "new normal".
"First, if there is a terrorist attack on India, a fitting reply will be given. We will give a befitting response on our terms only.&nbsp; We will take strict action at every place from where the roots of terrorism emerge.
Secondly, India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail. India will strike precisely and decisively at the terrorist hideouts developing under the cover of nuclear blackmail," he said.
"Thirdly, we will not differentiate between the government sponsoring terrorism and the masterminds of terrorism. During Operation Sindoor the world has again seen the ugly face of Pakistan, when top Pakistani army officers came to bid farewell to the slain terrorists. This is strong evidence of state-sponsored terrorism. We will continue to take decisive steps to protect India and our citizens from any threat," the Prime Minister said.
On May 7, India carried out airstrikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK and stressed that its offensive only targeted terrorists with precision.
Pakistan, however, responded with heavy shelling that led to civilian deaths and a barrage of drones and missiles targeted at civilian areas. India's air defence managed to intercept most of the projectiles.
In response, India targeted Pakistan's military installations, including its key airbases, inflicting heavy damage. On May 10, a ceasefire was announced, but Indian armed forces have said they are watching Pakistan closely and any misadventure will prompt action.

Pakistan military confirms 11 deaths, 78 injuries among personnel and 40 civilian casualties in the recent conflict with India. Vows a decisive response.

Pakistan says 11 military personnel killed, 78 others injured during military confrontation with India

Pakistan military confirms 11 deaths, 78 injuries among personnel and 40 civilian casualties in the recent conflict with India. Vows a decisive response.

Pakistan on Tuesday said that 11 military personnel were killed and 78 others injured during the recent military confrontation with India.
In a statement, the military also claimed that 40 civilians died and 121 others were injured in the "unprovoked and reprehensible dastardly attacks" by India on the night of May 6-7.
India and Pakistan reached an understanding on Saturday to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.
While defending the motherland, 11 personnel of Pakistan's armed forces were killed and 78 others were wounded, the Pakistan military said.
The victims from the Pakistan Air Force include Squadron Leader Usman Yousuf, Chief Technician Aurangzeb, Senior Technician Najeeb, Corporal Technician Farooq and Senior Technician Mubashir, it said.
Naik Abdul Rehman, Lance Naik Dilawar Khan, Lance Naik Ikramullah, Naik Waqar Khalid, Sepoy Muhammad Adeel Akbar and Sepoy Nisar were among the army personnel killed in the strikes, it added.
The Pakistan Armed Forces "mounted a resolute response under the banner of 'Marka-e-Haq', delivering precise and notch-up retributive strikes through Operation Bunyanum Marsoos," the statement said.
The military also claimed that 40 civilians, including seven women and 15 children, were killed and 121 others injured in strikes by India on the night of 6-7 May.
In response, the Pakistan Armed Forces "mounted a resolute response under the banner of 'Marka-e-Haq', delivering precise and notch-up retributive strikes through Operation Bunyanum Marsoos," the statement said.
Pakistan's armed forces, together with the people of Pakistan, pay solemn tribute to the deceased civilians and military personnel, it said.
&ldquo;Let there be no ambiguity: any attempt to challenge Pakistan's sovereignty or territorial integrity, ever again, shall be met with a swift, full-spectrum, and decisive response,&rdquo; it said.&nbsp;

India faces new challenges and opportunities with US-China tariff suspension. Trade tension easing offers growth in specific Indian sectors.

India Adapts to US-China Tariff Suspension

India encounters challenges and opportunities from US-China tariff suspension. Heightened competition for Indian exporters urged to leverage beneficial sectors.

US-China tariff suspension poses challenges for Indian exports, but offers growth in pharmaceuticals, jewelry, IT. India urged to strengthen trade ties with the US.

A recent decision by the US and China to suspend their tariff hikes for 90 days presents both challenges and opportunities for India, according to exporters.
The two countries have reached an agreement to significantly reduce most of their recent tariffs or import duties for 90 days, as they are in talks to resolve their trade disputes.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said the US agreed to reduce its 145 per cent tariff on Chinese goods by 115 percentage points to 30 per cent, while China agreed to cut the rates to 10 per cent.
Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President SC Ralhan said the announcement reflects a significant thaw in trade tensions between the two largest economies.
"While such developments are broadly positive for global trade stability, they present both challenges and opportunities for India," he said, adding that the reduction in tariffs will likely result in a surge of US-China bilateral trade in high-value segments like electronics, machinery, and chemicals.
This may intensify competition for Indian exporters in markets like Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America, where India has recently made inroads, capitalising on US-China trade disruptions, he noted.
However, Ralhan said, India can leverage this shift to strengthen exports in sectors that remain relatively insulated from US-China trade, such as pharmaceutical APIs, gems and jewellery, engineering goods, organic chemicals and IT-enabled services.
"India must proactively engage with the US to secure and expand its preferential trade access, emphasising its role as a reliable alternate sourcing destination," he added.
The temporary nature of the tariff cuts may lead companies to hedge against future volatility by expanding manufacturing in India under the Make in India and PLI schemes, especially in electronics, auto components, and textiles, Ralhan noted.
Another exporter said the Indian government should keep a close watch on imports from China into India.
Commenting on the issue, think tank GTRI said that even though US tariffs on Indian goods remain at 10 per cent, well below the 30 per cent still imposed on Chinese imports, the massive tariff gap that once favoured India is shrinking fast.
"Just months ago, the US imposed duties of up to 145 per cent on Chinese goods, giving India a major edge in attracting companies looking to relocate. Now, that edge has narrowed dramatically, with the US and China easing tensions and bringing tariffs closer to parity," GTRI Founder Ajay Srivastava said.
He added that this shift risks undermining the "China Plus One" strategy that saw firms move manufacturing to India, Vietnam, and Mexico.
"A smart trade deal with the US could help preserve India's 10 per cent tariff access and prevent any hike to the proposed 26 per cent under US President Donald Trump's new country-specific duties. But beyond trade policy, India must urgently cut production costs, overhaul logistics, and improve regulatory predictability. And as it negotiates future FTAs, India must resist pressure to open up sensitive sectors like automobiles and pharmaceuticals without meaningful reciprocal gains," he added.
The US and China are the largest trading partners of India. While China was India's top trading partner from 2013-14 to 2017-18, and also in 2020-21.
After that, Washington replaced Beijing.
The US accounts for about 18 per cent of India's total goods exports and 6.22 per cent in imports, and 10.73 per cent in bilateral trade. On the other hand, China's share is just about 4 per cent in exports and a staggering 15 per cent in imports.
In the last fiscal, India's exports to the US rose by 11.6 per cent to USD 86.51 billion against USD 77.52 billion in 2023-24. The imports were up by 7.44 per cent in 2024-25 to USD 45.33 billion compared to USD 42.2 billion in 2023-24.
The trade surplus with America touched USD 41.18 billion in the last fiscal from USD 35.32 billion in 2023-24.
In the last fiscal, India's exports to China contracted 14.5 per cent year-on-year to USD 14.25 billion. Imports, however, rose by 11.52 per cent in 2024-25 to USD 113.45 billion from USD 101.73 billion in 2023-24.
The trade deficit has widened to USD 99.2 billion in 2024-25.

Bangladesh amends Anti-Terrorism Act to ban support for indicted entities, affecting groups like the recently suspended Awami League.

Bangladesh Enacts Terrorism Support Ban

The revised Anti-Terrorism Act in Bangladesh bans public support for those charged, affecting entities like Awami League amid legal trials.

Bangladesh's new ordinance bans support for terrorism-charged figures, revising the 2009 Anti-Terrorism Act, and extends to entire entities.

Bangladesh has banned the publication or dissemination of statements and any other publicity of individuals or organisations charged under a revised terrorism law, a day after it disbanded deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League's activities until the trial of its leaders under the same law.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin Sunday night promulgated an ordinance amending the Anti-Terrorism Act which prohibits such activities.
The President signed the draft hours after the Council of Advisers or the interim Cabinet led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus approved the ordinance to amend the Anti-Terrorism Act-2009.
The law ministry later published the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.
The revised law prohibits any form of publicity, including press statements, social media content, or public gatherings in support of such individuals or entities.
The development came a day after the interim administration slapped the ban on the Awami League's activities.
The ban will be in place until a special tribunal completes a trial of the party and its leaders over the deaths of people killed during a three-week uprising led by a student platform last year.
It also broadened the scope of restrictions by replacing the previous reference to "listed individuals or banned entities" with a more general phrase: "any individual or entity against whom action has been taken under sub-section (1) of Section 18" of the anti-terrorism law.
Yunus&rsquo;s office earlier said that since there is no provision in the existing Anti-Terrorism Act on the ban of activities of any entity, it was appropriate and necessary to further amend the 2009 law to make it time-befitting.
Hasina&rsquo;s 16-year-long Awami League regime was toppled on August 5 last year in the student-led violent mass uprising, prompting the 77-year-old former prime minister to flee to India.
Three days after her ouster, Yunus took charge as the chief adviser of the interim government.
Hasina and many of her party leaders have been facing hundreds of cases, including those of mass murder and corruption, since then. Most of her party leaders and ministers in her government have either been arrested or fled abroad.

A listeria outbreak in the U.S. linked to Fresh leads to 10 illnesses. FDA investigates and recalls ready-to-eat products. Public urged to discard affected items.

 At least 10 people sickened in US listeria outbreak linked to prepared foods

The recent listeria outbreak in the U.S. has caused at least 10 illnesses, leading to a voluntary recall of Fresh's ready-to-eat products. The FDA, along with other authorities, is investigating the situation to safeguard public health and address food safety concerns.

Listeria outbreak linked to Fresh products prompts recall in U.S. At least 10 illnesses reported. FDA and local authorities investigate.

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. (AP) &mdash; At least 10 people in the U.S. have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food products, and a producer is voluntarily recalling several products, federal officials said.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Saturday that federal, state and local officials are investigating the outbreak linked to foods produced by Fresh &amp; Ready Foods LLC of San Fernando, California. The FDA says the 10 people who fell ill were in California and Nevada, and required hospitalization.
The agency said the products were sold in Arizona, California, Nevada and Washington at locations including retailers and food service points of sale, including hospitals, hotels, convenience stores, airports and by airlines.
Listeria symptoms usually start within two weeks of eating contaminated food. Mild cases can include fever, muscle aches, nausea, tiredness, vomiting and diarrhea, while more severe symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.
Federal officials said they started investigating the recent outbreak last year but didn&rsquo;t have enough evidence to identify a source of the infections. They said the investigation was reopened in April when FDA investigators found listeria in samples collected from Fresh &amp; Ready Foods that matched the strain from the outbreak.
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Fresh &amp; Ready Foods said in a news release that it took immediate corrective actions, including removing equipment to address the issue.
The FDA found that six of the 10 people who got sick had been hospitalized before becoming ill with listeria. The FDA found that items made by Fresh &amp; Ready Foods had been served in at least three of the health care facilities where the patients had been previously treated.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the test samples from sick patients were collected from December 2023 to September 2024.
Fresh &amp; Ready voluntarily recalled several products, which can be identified by &ldquo;use by&rdquo; dates ranging from April 22 to May 19 of this year under the brand names Fresh &amp; Ready Foods, City Point Market Fresh Food to Go, and Fresh Take Crave Away.

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The Russian Defence Ministry claimed Wednesday some 1,000 Ukrainian troops had surrendered in the besieged southeastern port of Mariupol.
Spokesman Igor Konashenkov said 1,026 soldiers from the Ukrainian 36th Marine Brigade surrendered at a metal plant in the city.
Konashenkov said the Ukrainian forces who conceded included 162 officers and 47 female personnel, and that 151 wounded received medical treatment.
Ukrainian presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovych did not comment on the alleged mass surrender, but said in a post on Twitter that elements of the 36th Marine Brigade had managed to link up with other Ukrainian forces in the city as a result of a “risky maneuver.”
Russian forces moved on Mariupol in late February and units in the city have been running low on supplies.

1,026 Ukraine troops surrender in Mariupol: Russia

The Russian Defence Ministry claimed Wednesday some 1,000 Ukrainian troops had surrendered in the besieged southeastern port of Mariupol.

THUMBNAIL
UKRAINIAN SOLDIERS' 'SURRENDER': WHAT'S THE TRUTH?
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The Russian Defence Ministry claimed on Wednesday that some 1,000 Ukrainian troops had surrendered in the besieged southeastern port of Mariupol.
Spokesman Igor Konashenkov said 1,026 soldiers from the Ukrainian 36th Marine Brigade surrendered at a metal plant in the city.
Konashenkov said the Ukrainian forces who conceded included 162 officers and 47 female personnel, and that 151 wounded received medical treatment.
Ukrainian presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovych did not comment on the alleged mass surrender, but said in a post on Twitter that elements of the 36th Marine Brigade had managed to link up with other Ukrainian forces in the city as a result of a &ldquo;risky maneuver.&rdquo;
Russian forces moved on Mariupol in late February and units in the city have been running low on supplies.

1,026 Ukraine troops surrender in Mariupol: Russia

The Russian Defence Ministry claimed Wednesday some 1,000 Ukrainian troops had surrendered in the besieged southeastern port of Mariupol.
Spokesman Igor Konashenkov said 1,026 soldiers from the Ukrainian 36th Marine Brigade surrendered at a metal plant in the city.
Konashenkov said the Ukrainian forces who conceded included 162 officers and 47 female personnel, and that 151 wounded received medical treatment.
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Ukrainian presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovych did not comment on the alleged mass surrender, but said in a post on Twitter that elements of the 36th Marine Brigade had managed to link up with other Ukrainian forces in the city as a result of a &ldquo;risky maneuver.&rdquo;
Russian forces moved on Mariupol in late February and units in the city have been running low on supplies.

The Taliban assures China that Afghan territory won't be used against them, reinforcing security collaboration. Talks with Wang Yi deepen ties amid regional dynamics.

Taliban Pledges Afghanistan Safety to China

Afghanistan commits to not threatening China, marking significant diplomatic dialogues. Meetings enhanced security ties, key amid 70 years of diplomatic relations.

The Taliban pledged to China that Afghan soil won't threaten it, supporting security cooperation. Meetings with Wang Yi focused on stability, marking 70 years of ties.

The Taliban interim government of Afghanistan on Wednesday assured Beijing that it will not allow &ldquo;any force&rdquo; to use country's territory against China.
The Afghan side attaches great importance to China's security concerns and will never allow any force to use Afghan territory to engage in activities that harm China, Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi told top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi during their meeting here.
Afghanistan is willing to strengthen cooperation with China in the security field, combat violent crimes, safeguard China's interests in Afghanistan, and jointly maintain regional security and stability, Muttaqi told Wang, a Chinese Foreign Ministry press release here said.
Muttaqi, who also attended an informal tripartite meeting of the foreign ministers of China, Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday, met Wang separately and discussed bilateral issues.
China was one of the early countries to continue diplomatic relations with Taliban government after it captured power in 2021.
Afghanistan shares a narrow strip of territory called Wakhan corridor connecting Afghanistan&rsquo;s Badakhshan province with China&rsquo;s volatile Xinjiang province where Beijing has launched a crackdown on the East Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM), which allegedly maintains links with the Islamic State and Al-Qaida.
Muttaqi told Wang that the Afghan interim government values the traditional friendship with China and places Beijing in an important position in its foreign policy.
The Afghan government will continue to firmly abide by the one-China principle and oppose interference in China's internal affairs, he said.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party, welcomed Muttaqi's visit to China on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Afghanistan.
China respects Afghanistan's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the independent choices made by the Afghan people, Wang said, noting that China will, as always, support the government of Afghanistan in achieving long-term peace and stability in the country at an early date.

Sri Lanka accuses opposition of organized crime ties amid rising violence. Political tension grows as intelligence reveals links. Public safety is a growing national concern.

Sri Lankan Govt Accuses Opposition of Crime Links

The Sri Lankan government claims opposition parties are linked to crime amid rising violence. Political tensions and public safety concerns grow as intelligence exposes links.

Sri Lanka's government accuses opposition of crime ties amid rising gun violence. Intelligence links politicians to organized crime, as political tensions and public safety concerns rise.

The Sri Lankan government on Tuesday, citing intelligence reports, accused opposition parties of maintaining links with organised crime and underworld gangs.
&ldquo;We have intelligence reports saying the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, and United National Party have links with organised crime and their former ministers and politicians are linked with underworld gangs," Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said in the parliament.
Wijepala was responding to a statement by the main opposition leader, Sajith Premadasa, who raised concern over the rising rate of gun violence and murders since January this year.
&ldquo;Fifty-two killed in 79 incidents of shooting over the last eight months. These are happening while the government maintains that such incidents do not threaten national security," Premadasa said.
He asked what action the government had taken to tackle the shooting incidents.
Wijepala said intelligence reports on underworld links would be revealed, and all such politicians will be arrested soon.
Wijepala admitted to the incidents and said the situation was complicated due to the involvement of opposition figures.
&ldquo;Despite clashes between rival underworld gangs, the situation does not threaten national security," Wijepala stressed.
Wijepala said both Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and opposition leader Sajith Premadasa allegedly received death threats.
&ldquo;It was a Gmail threat to the prime minister. We have obtained information from Google on the IP address, which has been traced to Germany and the Netherlands," Wijepala said.
Wijepala said the investigation proved that the threat to Premadasa was false.

General Asim Munir promoted to Field Marshal by Pakistan's cabinet for his leadership in the India conflict, a decision announced by PTV.

Pakistan Army Chief Promoted to Field Marshal

General Asim Munir elevated to Field Marshal for his leadership role in recent India conflict, approved by Pakistan's cabinet, as per PTV.

Pakistani Army Chief, General Asim Munir, promoted to Field Marshal after his leadership during a recent conflict with India, following a cabinet decision, as reported by PTV.

Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir was on Tuesday promoted as the Field Marshal for "successfully" leading the armed forces in the recent conflict with India, state-run TV reported.
The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The state-run PTV reported that the cabinet took the important decision to &ldquo;promote General Asim Munir as Field Marshal&rdquo; of the country.
The decision was taken for his "exemplary role" in the conflict with India, it added.

India’s Ambassador to Israel asserts Operation Sindoor is only paused, demands Pakistan handover key 26/11 terrorists, and calls for a global anti-terror coalition.

Indian envoy calls for Pakistan to hand over Hafiz Saeed, says 'Operation Sindoor is not over yet'

India&rsquo;s Ambassador to Israel asserts Operation Sindoor is only paused, demands Pakistan handover key 26/11 terrorists, and calls for a global anti-terror coalition.

Calling upon to form an international coalition against terrorism, India's Ambassador to Israel JP Singh, has stressed that India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan is "paused" and "not over", demanding that Islamabad should handover key terrorists Hafiz Saeed, Sajid Mir and Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi just like US did with one of the masterminds of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, Tahawwur Hussain Rana.
Narrating the incidents leading up to India's offensive, Singh in an interview with Israeli TV channel i24 on Monday said that the operation was initially against terror groups in Pakistan.
"The terrorists killed people based on their religion. They asked people their religion before killing them and 26 innocent lives were lost", the Indian ambassador said citing the Pahalgam attack of April 22.
"India's operation was against terror groups and their infrastructure to which Pakistan responded by attacking India's military installations", he emphasised.
Asked if the ceasefire is holding and if it is the 'end of the matter' for India, Singh responded by saying that "the ceasefire is still holding on but we have made it very clear that Operation Sindoor is paused, it's not yet over".
"The fight against terrorism will continue. We have set a new normal and the new normal is that we will follow an offensive strategy. Wherever terrorists are, we have to kill those terrorists and we have to destroy their infrastructure. So it is still not over but as we speak the ceasefire is still intact", he asserted.
Describing India's attack on Nur Khan base in the early morning of May 10 as a game changer, Singh said that it created panic in Pakistan and their DGMO reached out to their Indian counterpart seeking a ceasefire.
On the question of suspension of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) that Pakistan has described as "an act of war", the Indian envoy said that the two key words that guided the treaty were never honoured and India on the contrary was always battling against terror attacks emanating from Pakistan.
"IWT was signed in 1960 and the preamble of the treaty includes two key words - goodwill and friendship....Over the past so many years what we have seen (is that) we were allowing water to flow and what was Pakistan doing - they were allowing terror (attacks) to come on the Indian side", Singh noted.
"There was a lot of frustration among people that this cannot go on like this. Our Prime Minister said that blood and water cannot flow together and that is the reason that we decided to put this IWT in abeyance", he added.
"Terror must stop", the Indian ambassador asserted for a treaty like this to be operational and Pakistan must stop cross-border terrorism.
"While IWT is in abeyance, another IWT is operational - Operation Sindoor is India&rsquo;s War Against Terrorism", he said.
Citing a long list of terror attacks in India that originated from Pakistan, Singh said that the "root cause are these two groups &mdash; Jaish-e-Muhammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba".
The leaders of Lashkar-e-Taiba which was behind the Mumbai attacks in which several Jews were also killed, continue to roam free, he noted.
"They need to do a very simple thing - when the preamble includes goodwill and friendship, they just need to hand over these terrorists to us", the envoy stressed.
Pointing out that the United States recently extradited Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who was involved in the Mumbai attack, the diplomat who has also served in Pakistan in the past said that Islamabad could also do the same.
"When the US can hand over these culprits, why can't Pakistan hand over? They have to simply hand over Hafeez Saeed, Lakhvi, Sajid Mir and things will be over", he emphasised.
With reference to Pakistan's offer to investigate the Pahalgam attack, Singh dismissed it, describing it as a deflection strategy.
&ldquo;What has happened to the Mumbai attack? What has happened to the Pathankot air base attack? What has happened to the Pulwama attack,&rdquo; he questioned.
&ldquo;We have given them dossiers after dossiers &mdash; we have given them technical inputs. America has shared with them evidence. Everything is there but what have they done&rdquo;, he asked.
&ldquo;Lakhvi, who was the main planner of the Mumbai attack, is still roaming freely. Hafiz Saeed, the head of Lashkar-e-Taiba, planner and executioner of the Mumbai attack is roaming freely. So we can't believe them,&rdquo; Singh said.
Contending that terrorism is a global menace, the Indian envoy called for greater cooperation among the countries faced with the challenge.
"At an international level all those countries including India, Israel and many other countries that face the brunt of terrorism, we need to expand our diplomatic reach, we need to cooperate, we need to form a coalition against terrorism and most importantly against the supporters of these terrorist groups" he proposed.
He concluded by saying that "our prime minister has made it very clear &mdash; very clear &mdash; that we have zero tolerance on terrorism. We are not going to accept this cross-border terrorism".&nbsp;

British Kashmiri academic Nitasha Kaul's OCI has been revoked by India, citing anti-India activities due to her critical analysis of Indian policies, raising concerns about international academic freedom.

OCI Revoked: UK Academic Faces Indian Sanctions

Professor Nitasha Kaul, a British Kashmir-based academic, lost her OCI status due to allegations of anti-India activities, triggering concerns about academic freedom and international discourse on Indian policies.

Professor Nitasha Kaul, a British Kashmiri academic, claims her OCI has been revoked by India for alleged anti-India activities, related to her critiques of Indian policies. She asserts the action aims to silence external academic analysis.

A British Kashmiri Professor of Politics and International Relations at London&rsquo;s University of Westminster has claimed her Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) has been cancelled by the Indian authorities over alleged &ldquo;anti-India activities&rdquo;.
Nitasha Kaul took to social media on Sunday to post details of the communication received from the government of India, which accuses her of being motivated by &ldquo;malice and complete disregard for facts or history&rdquo;.
It follows her previous posts from February when the academic had hit back on being denied entry to India to reportedly attend a conference in Bengaluru.
&ldquo;Know that arresting academics in India for speaking against hate is closely tied to removing access to country and family for academics outside India,&rdquo; Kaul said in her post on X.
&ldquo;Idea is to send a signal &mdash; don&rsquo;t dare challenge us within and don&rsquo;t dare analyse what&rsquo;s going on to convey to audiences outside,&rdquo; she said.
Under the OCI rules stipulated by the High Commission of India in London, the government of India can cancel an OCI registration of any individual on certain specific grounds including &ldquo;if it is satisfied... the overseas citizen of India has shown disaffection towards the Constitution of India as established by law&rdquo;.
An excerpt of the cancellation document purportedly received from the government of India, Kaul has been accused of &ldquo;numerous inimical writings, speeches and journalistic activities at various international forums and on social media platforms&rdquo; that target &ldquo;India and its institutions on the matters of India&rsquo;s sovereignty&rdquo;.
Kaul, Director of the Centre for the Study of Democracy at the University of Westminster, has condemned the revocation of her OCI as a &ldquo;bad faith, vindictive, cruel example of transnational repression&rdquo; and claimed that she has been punished for &ldquo;scholarly work on anti-minority and anti-democratic policies&rdquo;.
The High Commission of India in London has been approached for a statement.

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