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On the occasion of Ethiopia’s 84th Patriots' Victory Day, national figures have urged for a fresh wave of patriotism and commitment to progress, drawing inspiration from the efforts of those who fought against fascist occupation over the past eighty years. President Taye Atske Selassie and various national leaders participated in ceremonies at the Patriots' Memorial Victory Monument in Addis Ababa, paying tribute to the unwavering resolve of Ethiopian patriots who battled to safeguard their nation’s independence against the Italian aggression. President Taye placed a wreath as a sign of respect to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and urged all citizens, particularly young people, to follow the example set by Ethiopia’s patriots in terms of selflessness and bravery. He highlighted how their historical fight against colonialism and fascism still serves as an inspiration for worldwide struggles for liberty. “The courage of our patriots ought not t...

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), India, May 8 (ANI): The Indian Army have appropriately reacted to the unprovoked small-arms and artillery guns firing by the Pakistani Army across the Line of Control ( LoC ) overnight from May 7 to May 8, according to officials. The Pakistan Army had turned to firing In regions across the Kupwara and Baramulla districts as well as the Uri and Akhnoor sectors of Jammu and Kashmir. On the night of May 7-8, Pakistani army outposts initiated fire. unprovoked fire using small arms and artillery guns across the LoC In regions facing Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, and Akhnoor areas within J&K. The Indian Army responded proportionately," the statement from the Indian Army stated. Following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Pakistan has resorted to unprovoked small arms firing across the LoC , to which India has responded...

On May 8, Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif reported an increasingly volatile situation, stating that India had launched two additional attacks aimed at targeting Pakistani urban centers throughout the day. Asif warned that the danger persisted, noting that electricity had been intentionally shut off in certain regions as a preventive measure against potential future assaults from India. He underscored that Pakistan stands ready to counter any more hostile actions. Asif denounced India's groundless allegations and the ensuing aggressive actions, emphasizing that the Indian assault wasn’t confined to the contested area of Kashmir but also reached various Pakistani urban centers such as Mureedke and Ahmedpur Sharqia. He charged India with indiscriminately striking non-military zones devoid of proof, branding these acts as both dishonorable and inflammatory. In discussing Pakistan’s reaction, the defense minister highlighted that the Pakistani armed forces responded by...

Three Rwandan soldiers serving in the peacekeeping mission in Mozambique have been killed by jihadist insurgents, the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) has said. Another six were wounded in an ambush on May 3 in the dense Katupa forest in Macomia District, Cabo Delgado Province. After confirming the assault, RDF spokesman Brig-Gen Ronald Rwivanga informed The East African: "This area remains a combat zone; such incidents are anticipated yet managed effectively. All those who sustained injuries during this event are progressing satisfactorily." He added that their adversaries faced significant losses amid ongoing conflicts. Despite Major-General Tiago Alberto Nampele, Mozambique’s military leader, claiming at year-end 2023 that nearly all insurgent actions had been suppressed with only five percent still active, guerrilla units continue operating from locations including Katupa, establishing transient encampments there. Because of these tactics, insurgent activities are repo...

Many additional Palestinians have lost their lives in these assaults as Israel's proposals for a larger military operation face global criticism. On Wednesday, UN experts called for urgent measures to prevent the "extermination" of Palestinians in Gaza, following reports from rescue workers stating that Israeli attacks throughout the region had resulted in numerous fatalities. An impending large-scale operation disclosed by the Israeli army has faced global criticism, following warnings from UN organizations about an imminent humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian region, which has been ravaged by 19 months of conflict. Over twenty separate UN specialists stated that humanity was confronted with a critical choice: "to stand idle and watch the killing of innocent people or to engage in formulating a fair solution." The experts urged the global community to avoid falling into the "moral chasm we are approaching." Israel's extensive oper...

New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): Ex-Indian cricket stars Harbhajan Singh and VVS Laxman have commended the Indian Armed Forces for their prompt and valiant reaction to the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack, applauding the successful execution of the Operation Sindoor campaign on social media. Harbhajan tweeted from his X account, "JAI HIND #OperationSindoor represents Bharat's reaction to the merciless murder of our peaceful brothers in Pahalgam."

Seventy-five years have passed since World War Two concluded in Europe. Over this time, the United States has maintained security across the continent. However, Donald Trump is currently casting doubt on this longstanding arrangement. On May 8, 1945, the German Wehrmacht capitulated, signaling the conclusion of World War II in Europe. The conflict started on September 1, 1939, with Germany’s invasion of Poland. However, fighting persisted in Asia for several additional months until Japan gave up unconditionally. Notably, just before this, Adolf Hitler, the totalitarian leader of Germany, took his own life within the confines of the "Führer" Bunker located in Berlin. The horrors of this war exceeded those of all preceding conflicts: approximately 60 million individuals perished globally, six million Jews were systematically killed by the Nazi regime, extensive regions across Europe lay devastated, and countless people went missing or found themselves displaced. ...