Simple English News Daily Wednesday 7th May 2025. India hits Pakistan. Germany Merz Chancellor. Buddha gems. Yemen Houthi agreement? Ukraine Moscow drones. Skype bye.
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May 7, 2025 Tensions escalate as India conducts airstrikes on Pakistan, shifting the geopolitical landscape. Germany welcomes a new Chancellor while Yemen eyes a potential peace agreement amidst ongoing conflict. In Ukraine, drone activity looms large over Moscow. A surprising twist in Mexico sees a mayor arrested due to cartel connections. Meanwhile, Nigeria experiences a cocoa boom as the workforce pivots towards agriculture. Plus, Microsoft bids farewell to Skype, ending an era for the communication giant!
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India's Targeted Strikes on Pakistan
- India targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan, avoiding direct attacks on the military.
- This reflects ongoing tension and retaliations linked to militant attacks and border conflicts.
India Claims Buddha Jewels
- India demands return of Buddha jewels found by British colonists in 1898.
- The government is opposed to their sale at auctions outside India.
Conflict Dynamics in Yemen and Red Sea
- Israel launched missile strikes on Houthi areas after missile threats near Israeli airport.
- The US agreed to stop bombing Houthis due to their promise to halt attacks on Red Sea civilian ships.