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American music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs used his celebrity status and influence to sexually abuse women and operate a criminal enterprise involving sex trafficking, US federal prosecutors told a packed courtroom on Monday, as the long-anticipated trial began. In her opening statement, lead prosecutor Emily Johnson alleged that the 55-year-old hip-hop star used a circle of loyal employees and a mix of intimidation, physical abuse, and career threats to force women, including ex-girlfriend Cassandra Ventura, into performing non-consensual sexual acts — some of which were recorded. “He had the power to ruin her life,” Ms Johnson said, referring to Ms…

Global equity markets rallied on Monday after the United States and China agreed to a temporary truce in their protracted trade war, slashing steep tariffs for a period of 90 days. The pause, while celebrated by investors, left key structural disputes unresolved, fuelling caution among businesses and analysts. Under the deal finalised during weekend talks in Geneva, the US will reduce tariffs on Chinese imports from 145 per cent to 30 per cent, while China will scale back its duties from 125 per cent to 10 per cent. The agreement, brokered by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his Chinese…

The Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament, suspended for a week amid fighting between India and Pakistan, will resume on May 17 following the announcement of a ceasefire between the nuclear-armed neighbours, organisers said on Monday. The IPL governing council took the decision to suspend the tournament last Friday after consulting franchises and players as India and Pakistan extended their worst fighting in nearly three decades. The IPL still has 12 group matches left, which will be played in the cities of Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad. “After extensive consultations with government and security agencies and with all…

The Indian Army has clarified that it has no information about any drone entering Indian territory from Pakistan, effectively debunking reports of cross-border drone activity in contradiction to claims made by several Indian media outlets. “The situation on the border remains peaceful and under control,” the Indian Army said, rejecting the wave of misinformation circulating in Indian media, including reports from prominent journalist Barkha Dutt and others, which accused Pakistan of drone violations. Moreover, security sources from Pakistan have also strongly refuted the allegations, calling Indian media’s reports “fabricated and misleading.” They asserted that none of Pakistan’s drones had crossed…

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum in Beijing on Tuesday.

A signed article by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi was published in People’s Daily on Tuesday ahead of the opening of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum in Beijing. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said this year marks the 10th anniversary of the official launch of the China-CELAC Forum. He called on relevant parties to pursue development and revitalization and jointly build a China-Latin America community with a shared future.

China’s State Council Information Office on Tuesday unveiled an emblem commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Highlighting a striking yellow number “80” in the center, the emblem also features symbolic elements of the Great Wall, olive branches, brilliance, and the years “1945-2025.” The Great Wall symbolizes the unity and courage of the Chinese people, reflecting the vital role of a national spirit – centered on patriotism – in securing victory in the war against Japanese aggression. The olive branches signify that, after a hard-fought…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday met with foreign ministers and representatives of the Caribbean countries who came to Beijing to attend the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum. The foreign ministers and representatives come from Caribbean countries that have diplomatic relations with China, including Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. Noting that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the China-CELAC Forum, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of…

By : Najaf zahra “They came with their language and called ours savage. They taught us to speak so we’d forget how to think in our own words.” In the entire history of the exploitation of mankind, the century of exploration played a vital role. The white man started to discover new places, navigating through seas and colonizing them from America, Africa, and India to Australia. From settler colonialism in America and the mass execution of Indigenous communities. Through sword, bribery and language, the exploitation was not just economic they subjugated the subconscious of the colonies; India the golden sparrow,…

RAWALPINDI :In a powerful response to Indian aggression, Pakistan armed forces launched Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, delivering a crushing blow that has not only resonated across the border but also captured global recognition for Pakistan’s military capability, unity, and resolve. The operation demonstrated that Pakistan stood ready to defend its sovereignty at all costs. The Armed Forces executed what they had promised, responding to provocation with overwhelming force. Multiple warnings had previously been issued to India by Pakistan Army chief Gen Asim Munir and DG ISPR, not to mistake Pakistan’s desire for peace as weakness. Referring to verses from the Quran, Gen…