The United States has launched a series of airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen following attacks on American and allied shipping. Defense secretary Pete Hegseth emphasised that the strikes will continue until the Houthis cease shooting at ships and assets. President Trump and other officials have warned Iran, backing the Houthis, to halt their support.
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Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's president Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry invited Chinese businesses to invest in PoK, highlighting opportunities across various sectors. Chaudhry and Li Ping of China's Yunnan Sunny Road and Bridge Company discussed potential projects, including tourism, and natural resources. China plans significant investments under the CPEC initiative despite India's objections.
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Evangelical Christian pastor Bajinder Singh was sentenced to life imprisonment and fined Rs 1 lakh by a special court in Mohali. Singh was convicted of raping a woman in 2018 and had previously served time for a murder conviction. He blackmailed the victim using a recording of the assault.
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