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Business Upturn
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Upturn
Heavy air activity reported along India-Pakistan border amid Sialkot red alert
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on May 8, 2025, 00:09 IST Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, reports of intense air activity have surfaced from regions along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab. Journalist Aditya Raj Kaul reported that intense air activity have surfaced from regions along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab in his recent tweet in X – Heavy Air activity being reported along the LoC and IB between India and Pakistan in J&K and Punjab Heavy Air activity being reported along the LoC and IB between India and Pakistan in J&K and Punjab. — Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) May 7, 2025 According to local sources and unverified social media reports, Pakistan's Sialkot city has been put on high alert. A viral video shared by international handle Visegrád 24 claims that massive fires and explosions were seen in Sialkot late Tuesday night, hinting at possible Indian strikes across the border. Visuals allegedly show flames and smoke rising from what appears to be a civilian area, but official confirmation remains absent. The Indian government and the Ministry of Defence have yet to comment on these claims, and no statement has been released from Pakistani authorities either. These developments come in the backdrop of India's retaliatory strikes on nine terror camps in PoJK, carried out under Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed multiple lives last month. As tensions continue to mount, defence and security forces on both sides remain on high alert, and further official updates are awaited. Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
Al Bawaba
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Viral Interview: Trump claims Putin's Ukraine ambition blocked under him
Published May 1st, 2025 - 10:06 GMT ALBAWABA - A video of U.S. President Donald Trump in an interview with ABC that showed his "quick-witted" and ungainly reaction to the presenter when he questioned whether Trump trusted Russian President Vladimir Putin went viral on social media. Also Read Trump: Ukraine will be crushed soon Former US President Donald Trump shared his thoughts on Russian President Vladimir Putin and the current crisis in Ukraine in a televised interview. He made a number of noteworthy statements on peace, trust, and Putin's goals. The journalist questioned Trump directly whether he thought Putin wanted peace, to which Trump said, "I believe he does, absolutely." The presenter persisted, however, bringing up Russia's ongoing missile strikes on Ukraine. Although Trump said that Putin's "dream was to take over all of Ukraine," he maintained that he did not think Putin would have followed through on that goal under Trump's leadership. Since his return to the White House, President Donald Trump has turned US foreign policy upside down, sent shock waves through the financial markets and turned the Oval Office into one "happening" after another. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI and Maxim Shemetov / AFP) After then, the conversation turned to trust. In a direct response to the question, "Do you trust him (Putin)?" Trump said, "I don't trust you, I don't trust many people." Refocusing attention on the interviewer, whom he referred to as Barry, Trump denounced the questions as "fictitious." USA has now signed a minerals deal with Ukraine worth has tried convincing Putin to accept Trump's demand for a 30-day-ceasefire. Putin refuses. Trump has previously said he'd send Ukraine a lot of weapons 'more than they ever had' if Putin refuses a peace deal — Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) April 30, 2025 Trump went on: "You're not telling the truth... Although I don't trust many people, I believe that Putin respects me and that I will prevent him from assuming total control. However, his option and choice would have been to annex all of Ukraine, and this is an unnecessary conflict." Trump went on: "You're not telling the truth... I don't trust many people, but I think Putin respects me and that he won't take over everything because of me. However, he would have made the decision to annex all of Ukraine, and this is a conflict that shouldn't have occurred." Activists on the "X" platform shared the video widely. "Call emergency services, there's a murder in this interview," one of them said in English, alluding to the notion that Trump's response was pivotal. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Al Bawaba
13-04-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
20 Ukrainians killed or injured in Russian missile attack on Sumy during Palm Sunday
Published April 13th, 2025 - 08:56 GMT In a statement posted on X, Zelenskyy described the attack as a 'terrible Russian ballistic missile strike' that hit a residential area, damaging homes, schools, and vehicles. ALBAWABA- The mayor of the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy has confirmed that a Russian missile strike on the city's central area has left at least 20 people dead or injured. Also Read U.S. and Russia to hold high-stakes talks in Istanbul on April 10 The attack occurred on Palm Sunday morning—a significant day in the Christian calendar when many Ukrainians traditionally attend church services in preparation for Easter. BREAKING:Many people are dead and wounded after a Russian missile struck the central part of Sumy. The missile struck in the morning on Palm Sunday, a time during which Ukrainians traditionally go to church ahead of Easter. — Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) April 13, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strongly condemned the Russian missile strike on the northeastern city of Sumy, calling it an act of terror on a sacred day. In a statement posted on X, Zelenskyy described the attack as a 'terrible Russian ballistic missile strike' that hit a residential area, damaging homes, schools, and vehicles. The strike occurred on Palm Sunday, a significant Christian holiday when many Ukrainians attend church. Жахливий удар російської балістики по Сумах. Ворожі ракети вдарили по звичайній міській вулиці, по звичайному життю: будинки, освітні заклади, машини на вулиці… І це в день, коли люди йдуть до церков: Вербна неділя, свято Входу Господнього в Єрусалим. За попередніми даними,… — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) April 13, 2025 'Only a scoundrel can act like this,' Zelenskyy said, mourning the civilians killed and injured in the attack. He extended his condolences to the victims' families and noted that a rescue operation is currently underway, with emergency services responding on the ground. Zelenskyy also urged a firm international response: 'A tough reaction from the world is needed—by the United States, Europe, and all who seek an end to this war. Russia thrives on this terror and prolongs the conflict.' He stressed that peace cannot be achieved without pressure on the aggressor, emphasizing that 'talks have never stopped ballistic missiles and aerial bombs.' The president called for Russia to be treated with the same resolve shown toward terrorists, reiterating the urgent need for global accountability. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
