Despite being a UN-designated terrorist with a $10 million US bounty, Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed lives openly in a fortified compound in Lahore’s posh Johar Town. Unlike Osama bin Laden and Masood Azhar, who hid in isolated compounds, Saeed operates from a bustling neighborhood, complicating any possible strike. Satellite imagery reveals a sprawling property with a mosque, madrasa, residential area, and a private park—all heavily guarded by Pakistani security forces. This contradicts Pakistan’s claims of Saeed being jailed for terror financing. Sources link Saeed to the recent Pahalgam attack, reaffirming his active role in orchestrating terrorism from within Pakistan. (PC: India Today)

Richard Burrows, an 81-year-old former boarding school housemaster and scout leader, has been sentenced to 46 years in prison for sexually abusing 24 boys from the 1960s to the mid-1990s. Burrows fled to Thailand in 1997 and lived under a stolen identity until his arrest at Heathrow in 2024. He was convicted of 97 offences, including indecent assault, buggery, and child image possession. Described as a "predator" by the judge, Burrows showed no remorse. His victims, some silenced for decades, finally received justice. Police tracked him using facial recognition technology, ending his years of evading accountability.

The Pakistan Army has reportedly placed its troops on high alert and directed terror groups to operate alongside them along the Line of Control (LoC), sources told CNN-News18. This move follows the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people and triggered fears of Indian retaliation. India has responded by downgrading diplomatic ties with Pakistan and suspending key agreements. Sources say Pakistan’s 10 Corps, with 19 brigades, is coordinating with terror outfits, deploying fighters from Baloch and other groups. Top terrorists, including Masood Azhar and Hafiz Saeed, have allegedly been relocated to undisclosed locations.

President Donald Trump celebrated the 100th day of his second term with a fiery rally in Michigan, highlighting his administration’s immigration crackdown and pledging continued reform. He hailed a “revolution of common sense” while mocking Democrats, especially Joe Biden, and criticizing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Trump touted a major drop in illegal border crossings and carmakers “lining up” to invest in the U.S., but faced criticism over rising unemployment and stock market volatility tied to his trade policies. Despite slipping approval ratings, Trump retains strong Republican support, while the Democratic Party called his early term a “colossal failure.” (PC: BBC)

In a significant diplomatic shift, India has initiated talks with the Taliban-led Afghan government following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed multiple Indian tourists. As Pakistan scrambles diplomatically and militarily, India's outreach to Kabul marks a major tactical move. A high-level Indian delegation met Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, discussing regional developments and strengthening ties. The Taliban condemned the Pahalgam attack and reassured India of non-hostile intent. This move comes amid deteriorating Pakistan-Taliban relations and signals New Delhi’s growing influence in the region. PM Modi has granted the armed forces full operational freedom to respond to the attack. (PC: India Today)

Sky News Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir revisited her family home in Khartoum, Sudan, only to find it ransacked, looted, and destroyed amid the country's brutal civil war. The house had been seized by Rapid Support Forces (RSF), reflecting the widespread chaos and lawlessness engulfing the capital. Once vibrant neighborhoods are now warzones marked by bullet holes, stolen property, and deserted streets. With over 61,000 deaths in Khartoum state alone, the war has displaced millions and decimated civilian life, highlighting Sudan’s deepening humanitarian crisis and the devastating impact of the RSF-army conflict. (PC: Sky News)  

Three people were killed and several others injured in a shooting at a hair salon near Vaksala Square in Uppsala, Sweden, on Tuesday. The attack occurred on the eve of the Walpurgis spring festival, prompting chaos in the city center. Witnesses reported hearing five gunshots before people fled in panic. The suspect escaped the scene on a scooter and remains at large. Authorities have launched a homicide investigation and cordoned off a large area. The incident follows a rise in gun violence across Sweden, prompting renewed calls for stricter firearm laws from the right-wing government. (PC: Reuters)

3 people were killed in a shooting in Uppsala, Sweden, on Tuesday. Police said shots were fired in the city centre, around 60 kilometres north of Stockholm. Several people were also wounded. Witnesses said the shooter escaped on a scooter after firing inside a hair salon. Police have started a murder investigation. Sweden has faced growing problems with shootings and gang violence in recent years. Many young teens are used as shooters because they are below the age of criminal responsibility. Although shootings dropped in 2024, violence remains a big concern. Police are searching for the suspect. (PC: Reuters)

Three people were killed in a shooting at a hair salon near Vaksala Square in Uppsala, Sweden. The shooter, who fled the scene on a scooter, remains at large. A large police cordon has been established, and a murder investigation is underway. The incident occurred on the eve of the Walpurgis spring festival, drawing large crowds to the area. Police are conducting a major search for the suspect, including the use of a helicopter. Train services were briefly halted to prevent the shooter from escaping. The rising frequency of gang-related violence in Sweden has raised national concerns. (PC: BBC)

British MP Bob Blackman has strongly condemned the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 Hindus and Christians. Speaking in the UK Parliament, Blackman expressed solidarity with India, calling for increased international support in combating terrorism in the region. He reiterated his commitment to backing India’s efforts to eliminate terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Sharing his statement on social media, Blackman described the attack as an "Islamist terrorist act" and urged the UK government to stand firmly with India. The attack has drawn global attention and renewed calls for international counterterrorism cooperation.