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World: Buffett, now 94, admitted that he once proposed a plan to address trade imbalances. But on Saturday, he stood up for global trade and cooperation.

Pakistan faces a wave of terror as suicide bombings, protests, and riots erupt across the country. Separatist groups and militants unleash chaos, pushing the nation's security to the brink amid deadly attacks.

World | Anthony Albanese won in the Australian general election: From his emotional victory speech to democracy sausages, a look at Australian poll day in pictures

Russia launches strikes on Kharkiv, damaging residential buildings and civilian infrastructure. In retaliation, Ukraine conducts drone attacks on Russian city of Novorossiysk, injuring 5. The conflict intensifies as Zelensky rejects Russia's proposed 3-day truce.

World: So far in 2025, Russia has lost an average of 99 soldiers for every square kilometre of land gained. This is a sharp rise compared to 59 casualties per kilometre during the last four months of 2024.

Harry Kane and Bayern Munich will have to wait for another day as a stoppage time goal from Yussuf Poulsen denied them the title on Saturday (May 3). World | Sports

A 12-day smart lockdown has been imposed in Khyber district's affected locality to contain the Mpox outbreak. All entry and exit points have been sealed, and only essential services will remain open. Residents are urged to follow health guidelines to prevent the spread of the disease.

World: Albanese, 61, joined the Labor Party in his twenties and was elected to parliament in 1996. Since then, he’s become one of Australia’s longest-serving MPs, often referred to as a “working-class hero”.

Science & Technology | World: In total, Friede has endured more than 200 bites and more than 700 injections of venom prepared from some of the world’s deadliest snakes, including mambas, cobras, taipans, and kraits.

Pacific Island nations fear losing crucial aid from the US amid strained relations. Ex-President Joe Biden had promised $200 billion in funding, but the Trump administration froze USAID funding, sparking concerns.

US President Trump makes extraordinary claims about China's alleged control over Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, sparking controversy. Afghanistan's Foreign Minister swiftly denies Trump's comments, stating the base won't be handed over to the US.

Experience the thrill of Thudarum, Mohanlal's acclaimed crime drama, as it garners critical acclaim and continues to enthral audiences and dominate the box office.

CSK duo Ravindra Jadeja and Matheesha Pathirana were involved in a nasty collision on in the side’s Indian Premier League contest against RCB. India News | Sports

Cricket, Sports: The four-day Test will mark Zimbabwe playing a red-ball in England for the first time after 2003. Raza returns to the side in place of Johnathan Campbell

Pakistan conducts a successful test of its surface-to-surface ballistic missile, Abdali, capable of carrying conventional and nuclear warheads. India responds, accusing Pakistan of attempting to whip up tensions between the two nations.

World | Former FBI counter-intelligence official Frank Figliuzzi on MSNBC's Morning Joe program said Kash Patel is spotted more at nightclubs and less at the office

A CCTV clip from Rishikesh has taken social media by storm after it captured a stray bull seemingly attempting to ride a parked scooter.

India takes a major economic stance against Pakistan, suspending all imports and shutting its ports and airspace to Pakistani goods. The move also includes a ban on inbound mail and parcels from Pakistan.