Pakistan has vowed to strike back in response to Indian air strikes
Pakistan has pledged to strike back after India launched deadly attacks on targets in the country.
Day: May 7, 2025
Apple’s Eddy Cue: ‘You May Not Need an iPhone 10 Years From Now’
Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, gave an ominous warning today that the iPhone could go the way of the iPod 10 years from now. From a report: Cue’s remarks came during the Google Search antitrust remedies trial today while discussin…
Conclave to elect new pope begins with prayer – and oaths of secrecy
After a day of ceremony and centuries-old ritual, the 133 cardinal electors have begun voting on who should succeed Pope Francis as head of the Catholic Church
China’s President Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow for talks with Russian leader
China’s President XI Jinping has arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
The deck may be stacked in India’s favour, but Pakistan’s wildcard may still mean war
New Delhi dominates in wealth and arms – yet one Pakistani general could still plunge the rivals into full-scale war.
Salt Lake City and Boise make pride flags official city emblems, skirting flag ban laws
Salt Lake City and Boise adopted new city flags in defiance of new laws banning the traditional rainbow pride flags at schools and government buildings.
PM Modi To Reschedule 3-Nation Europe Visit As Tensions With Pakistan Soar
PM Modi has put his 3-nation Europe visit on hold as tensions between India and Pakistan have surged in the wake of the terror attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam in which 26 civilians were killed by Pak-linked terrorists in a religiously-motivated attack.
Review – Contesting Pluralism
Fisher-Onar compellingly reframes Turkish politics as ‘pluralizers’ vs. ‘anti-pluralists’, though critics warn of reasserting Western hegemonies in pluralist terms.
Food for the Cardinals at the Conclave Is ‘Not So Good’
The cardinals selecting the next pope will take their meals at a Vatican guesthouse. One conclave veteran said the fare was “food you could eat at a train station.”
Why I recommend this TCL Mini LED TV over flagship OLED models – especially at this price
TCL’s latest QM7K produces vivid colors and crisp brightness, enough to justify buying over pricier OLED sets.