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United States: Apple has announced a major shift in its manufacturing strategy, moving production of most iPhones and other key products destined for the US market out of China. The company will now rely more heavily on India and Vietnam in response to ongoing US-China trade tensions and the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. According to Apple CEO Tim Cook, the majority of iPhones sold in the United States in the coming months will be manufactured in India. Meanwhile, Vietnam will become the main production hub for iPads, Mac computers, Apple Watches, and AirPods sold in the US.…

United States: The United States has urged India and Pakistan to work together to de-escalate tensions following a deadly militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last that killed 26 civilians. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held separate phone calls with Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In both conversations, he stressed the importance of maintaining peace and security in South Asia and condemned the April 22 attack near the resort town of Pahalgam. India has blamed Pakistan-based militants for the ambush, which targeted civilians in a scenic meadow area. The group initially suspected of the…

United States: Apple has been found in contempt of court for willfully violating an injunction stemming from its high-profile legal battle with Epic Games. US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Apple defied the court’s order designed to curb anti-competitive behaviour in the App Store and referred the matter to federal prosecutors for possible criminal contempt proceedings. The original injunction, issued in 2021 following a lawsuit by Fortnite creator Epic Games, prohibited Apple from blocking developers from directing users to third-party payment options. Epic had accused Apple of running a monopolistic App Store and taking an excessive cut of…

Britain: Britain has placed 20th out of 22 nations in a sweeping new international study on human flourishing, raising alarms about the nation’s overall wellbeing, especially among younger generations. The Global Flourishing Study, one of the largest initiatives of its kind, evaluated countries across six continents using factors such as happiness, health, financial security, relationships and a sense of meaning in life. Drawing on data from more than 200,000 participants each year, the five-year project is designed to capture how people experience life and what contributes to their long-term wellbeing. While countries like Indonesia, Israel, the Philippines and Mexico topped…

Pakistan: Pakistan’s information minister Attaullah Tarar has warned that India is planning a military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours, citing what he called ‘credible intelligence.’ The claim comes days after a deadly militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir killed 26 Hindu pilgrims, sparking outrage across India. India has accused Pakistan of backing the militants responsible for the ambush near Pahalgam, the deadliest attack on civilians in the disputed region in over two decades. Islamabad has strongly rejected the allegations, calling them baseless. Speaking at a press conference, Tarar alleged that New Delhi was preparing to use the attack…

Canada: Canada’s Liberal Party has won a fourth term in office, completing a spectacular political comeback under the leadership of Mark Carney, the former central banker turned political newcomer. Carney’s victory marks a defining moment for the country’s political future and sets the stage for an unprecedented confrontation with Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. political stage. Carney warned supporters that Trump wanted to break us, so that America can own us. To loud cheers from the crowd, he declared that, “That will never, ever happen.” Carney signalled a dramatic shift in foreign policy, proclaiming the era of U.S.-led global…

Illinois: At least four people, including children, were killed and several others injured after a vehicle struck a group of people and drove through a building used by an after-school camp in Chatham, Illinois. Authorities said that, the victims ranged in age from four to 18 and were part of the YNOT After School Camp programme. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. local time, with the vehicle first hitting multiple people outside the building before continuing through the structure, striking more individuals inside, and exiting through the opposite wall. Illinois State Police confirmed that three of the victims were struck…

Sydney: Australia’s opposition leader Peter Dutton has said Indigenous ‘Welcome to Country’ ceremonies have become ‘overdone’ and should not be performed at sporting events or military commemorations. The ceremonies, which acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land, have become a standard practice at public events across the country. However, Dutton indicated the tradition should be reserved for significant occasions, such as the start of a new parliamentary term. His comments come days after an Aboriginal elder, Uncle Mark Brown, was booed while delivering a Welcome to Country at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance during an Anzac Day service. Local reports indicated…

United States: United States military air strikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and surrounding regions have killed dozens and wounded many more. According to media reports, at least eight people were killed in a US strike targeting the Bani al-Harith district north of Sanaa. Additional strikes hit Yemen’s Amran and Saada governorates with two more fatalities reported earlier in Sanaa. The victims include children and women following the attack in the Thaqban area of Bani al-Harith. Separately, a devastating strike on a migrant detention centre in Saada reportedly killed 30 people. The facility was housing around 100 migrants, mainly from Ethiopia…

Rome: Images of Pope Francis’ tomb at the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome have been released, offering a first glimpse of the late pontiff’s final resting place. A single white rose lies atop the stone tomb, which bears the name he was known by during his pontificate. Above it, a crucifix enlightened by a single spotlight adds a solemn touch. Pope Francis was laid to rest at the historic basilica in a private ceremony following his public funeral at the Vatican. Early Sunday morning, mourners queued outside the church to pay their respects to the beloved pope, who died…