President Trump delivered a speech to Congress on May 4, 2025, highlighting his administration's achievements and ambitious plans. He discussed border security, economic policies, regulatory reforms, and efforts to combat crime and promote national security.
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Record-breaking snowfall in Hokkaido, Japan, disrupted traffic, delayed deliveries, and caused airport closures on Tuesday. The heaviest snow, especially in Obihiro and Kushiro, led to stranded drivers and canceled flights, affecting thousands. Obihiro recorded 129 cm of snow. The Japan meteorological agency predicts more snow in the region. Schools, train services, and postal operations were also impacted. Authorities advised residents to carry shovels and warm clothes in case of snow-related... Expand
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Pakistan International Airlines resumed direct flights to Europe after a four-year EU ban was lifted. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif highlighted the potential boost to the airline's operations and image. The first international flight from Gwadar's new Chinese-funded airport also took off to Muscat.
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A suspected Norovirus outbreak on the P&O Iona cruise ship has caused severe stomach issues for passengers and crew, leading to chaotic scenes with people vomiting in public. Over 5,000 passengers and 1,800 crew are on board, with containment efforts underway. Passengers report difficulties with food, fresh linens, and medication shortages. P&O Cruises promises full refunds for missed excursions.
Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have appealed against their conviction in the Al-Qadir Trust case at the Islamabad High Court. They were sentenced to prison for corruption, accused of misusing funds intended for the national treasury to benefit a property tycoon and establish a university.
In Balochistan's Bolan district, Pakistan's security forces are battling militants who hijacked a passenger train and took almost 500 hostages. The Balochistan Liberation Army, demanding an end to military operations, has threatened to execute hostages. Security forces have rescued 155 passengers and eliminated 27 militants, with heavy casualties reported as efforts to regain control of the train continue.
A tragic incident occurred at the Oxford Medical Center in Troy, Michigan, where a five-year-old boy was killed when the hyperbaric chamber he was inside exploded. The child's mother was injured. The medical center stated that they had never experienced such an incident in 15 years of operation and will fully cooperate with the investigations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is determined to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, confirming high-level meetings with US and UK officials to negotiate peace. He plans to meet in Saudi Arabia next week, aiming for concrete steps toward peace, emphasising Ukraine's commitment to dialogue.