Thursday, May 09
Sikh Labour councillor Parbinder Kaur is under investigation by her party for reportedly sharing posts that endorse Khalistani terrorist groups and militants responsible for the assassination of public figures in India. According to the Daily Mail, she allegedly expressed admiration for Babbar Khalsa online, the Khalistan movement that was responsible for the bombing of an Air India flight.
Pakistan army's Gen Munir emphasizes adherence to constitutional limits, warns against interference. Public discontent rises post Imran Khan's removal. Military's dominance and influence in non-military spheres are highlighted. Pakistan Supreme Court hears case involving ISI and judges. Gen Munir was quoted as talking about constitutional limits at a passing out parade at the Pakistan Air Force Academy in Risalpur, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
According to a police officer, a double landmine explosion in Balochistan, situated in the southwest of Pakistan, occurred on Thursday, resulting in the death of one person and injuring at least 18 individuals. According to district police officer Asif Haleem, the initial landmine detonated as a truck was traversing a valley in the coal-rich Duki district of Baluchistan province.
Prince William updates on Princess Kate's cancer battle, emphasizing resilience. Kate focuses on treatment after post-surgery cancer detection. Royal family's transparency on health issues promotes cancer awareness and understanding.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday stated that Russia employed over 300 missiles, approximately 300 Shahed-type drones, and more than 3,200 guided bombs during the April attacks on Ukraine. This spring, Russia has intensified its strikes on Ukraine's civilian and energy infrastructure as Kyiv awaited additional help from its allies and its air defences were stretched thin.
US universities faced protests as police intervened to disperse pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Clashes and arrests occurred in various cities. Administrators navigated balancing free speech rights and campus disruptions amid ongoing tensions.
The city of Birmingham, once heralded as a beacon of municipal excellence, now grapples with severe financial distress, leading to drastic public service cuts and asset sales. This crisis emerged after the city declared bankruptcy last September due to its inability to balance its budget, resulting in a "section 114" notice, which is effectively a declaration of bankruptcy for local governments.
Manila summoned a senior Chinese envoy on Thursday to protest a water cannon incident that damaged two Philippine vessels during a patrol in the South China Sea. Zhou Zhiyong, the number two official at the Chinese embassy, was summoned by Manila over "the harassment, ramming, swarming, shadowing and blocking, dangerous manoeuvres, use of water cannons, and other aggressive actions of China Coast Guard and Chinese Maritime Militia vessels", according to a statement from the foreign ministry.
