World Report May 07: Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes
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May 7, 2025 Tensions escalate as Pakistan responds to India's strikes, resulting in significant casualties. A conclave of 133 cardinals gathers to elect a new Pope, amidst critical global changes. In North America, business leaders note potential progress in the trade conflict with the U.S. Former President Biden warns about the current threats to democracy, claiming they are unprecedented since World War II. Meanwhile, tragic Russian airstrikes in Kyiv claim lives, and a family's arduous journey from El Salvador to Canada reveals the challenges of modern immigration policies.
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India-Pakistan Conflict Escalates
- India and Pakistan are currently on a warlike footing with missile strikes and shelling reported.
- Despite claims of targeting only terrorist hideouts, civilian casualties have been reported, raising international concerns.
Papal Conclave Uniqueness
- The conclave choosing the next pope is the largest and most geographically diverse in history.
- Many cardinals are strangers, which could lead to an unpredictable outcome in selecting the pope.
Trade War Thaw Potential
- US President Donald Trump’s recent defense of the Canada-US trade deal signals a possible thaw in trade tensions.
- Canadian business leaders see this as an opportunity to reset and potentially end the trade war.