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Western nations want Russia-Ukraine war to continue: Slovakia PM

Western nations want Russia-Ukraine war to continue: Slovakia PM

poo | May 12, 2025 | 4:51 am | World News

Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico said many Western countries want the war between Russia and Ukraine to continue. “I’m shocked that there’s a proposal that on May 15, Russians and Ukrainians can meet in Istanbul for direct talks where concrete results can be obtained,” Fico added. He stated the conflict will…

‘French President hid packet of cocaine in video,’ claims Russia; France says it’s a tissue

‘French President hid packet of cocaine in video,’ claims Russia; France says it’s a tissue

poo | May 12, 2025 | 4:51 am | World News

Russia has claimed that a viral video shows French President Emmanuel Macron hiding a packet of cocaine as he travelled along with UK PM Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a train to Ukraine. Macron’s office responded to Russia’s claim and called it fake. Sharing two pictures, his…

Taliban bans chess in Afghanistan, calls it against ‘Sharia’

Taliban bans chess in Afghanistan, calls it against ‘Sharia’

poo | May 12, 2025 | 4:51 am | Sports, World News

Afghanistan’s Taliban government has suspended chess across the country until further notice, citing that chess is “considered a means of gambling” under Islamic Sharia law. In 2024, the Taliban also banned mixed martial arts (MMA) and other free fighting championships, calling them too “violent” and “problematic with respect to Sharia”….

“Goli ka jawaab Gola”: PM Modi’s strong directions to armed forces on Pak’s cross-border firing

“Goli ka jawaab Gola”: PM Modi’s strong directions to armed forces on Pak’s cross-border firing

poo | May 12, 2025 | 3:24 am | Politics, World News

India’s Operation Sindoor resulted in the elimination of over 100 terrorists, including high-value targets linked to the IC-814 hijacking and Pulwama attack. The Pakistan Army suffered 35–40 casualties along the Line of Control, and its Air Force lost several aircraft and key airbase infrastructure. India reported five military casualties. In…

Pak Army lost 35-40 men at LoC, its Air Force a few aircraft: Armed Forces

Pak Army lost 35-40 men at LoC, its Air Force a few aircraft: Armed Forces

poo | May 12, 2025 | 3:12 am | World News

India’s Operation Sindoor led to heavy crossfire along the Line of Control, with Pakistan losing 35-40 soldiers, several aircraft, and suffering damage to airbases. India struck nine terror hubs, killing 100 terrorists, including high-value targets Yusuf Azhar and Muddasir, linked to the IC-814 hijacking and the Pulwama attack. Military actions have now ceased.