Explainers

Black Smoke at Sistine Chapel: No Pope Elected in First 2025 Conclave Vote

ebuddyMay 8, 2025

Understanding the Papal Election Process and What the Smoke Signals Mean On May 8, 2025, black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney, signaling that the first round of voting to elect a new Pope had failed. On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, the 133 cardinal electors gathered in the Sistine Chapel to begin the process...

Ro Khanna Urges De-Escalation Amid Operation Sindoor Fallout

ebuddyMay 8, 2025

U.S. Perspective on the Nuclear-Armed Conflict and Calls for Peace U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna made a significant statement urging Pakistan not to retaliate against India following Operation Sindoor, a military operation conducted by India on May 7. Ro Khanna’s call for de-escalation came in response to India’s Operation Sindoor, a military operation targeting terror camps...

Groom Delays Wedding for Security Drill in Bihar

ebuddyMay 8, 2025

Exploring the Impact of Operation Sindoor and National Security Drills on Daily Life On May 8, 2025, a groom from Purnia, Bihar, made headlines by delaying his wedding procession for two hours to participate in a security drill. This event highlights the growing focus on national security in India following recent tensions. Why Did the...

Blasts in Pakistan: A Detailed Explainer on the Crisis in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi

Blasts in Pakistan: A Crisis in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi

ebuddyMay 8, 2025

Unpacking the Causes, Impact, and Aftermath of the Drone Attacks in Pakistan’s Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi On May 8, 2025, multiple explosions rocked the Pakistani cities of Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi, causing widespread panic and destruction. Videos circulating online showed the extent of the damage, including a house with a broken roof and debris scattered...

Drone Attacks in Karachi, Lahore: India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate

Karachi Blast: Indian Drones Target Malir Shrafi

ebuddyMay 8, 2025

Drone Attacks in Karachi, Lahore: India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate On May 8, 2025, unverified reports of drone attacks in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and other Pakistani cities surfaced on social media, alleging Indian drones struck targets, including a building in Malir Shrafi, Karachi. These claims, lacking official confirmation, have fueled panic and heightened India-Pakistan tensions following India’s...

Pakistan’s LoC Shelling in Poonch Escalates Tensions After Operation Sindoor

ebuddyMay 8, 2025

Deadly Attacks Target Civilians and UN Assets in Jammu and Kashmir On May 7, 2025, Pakistan shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in Poonch district, killed 13 civilians, including children, and damaged UN assets, following India’s Operation Sindoor. This operation, a retaliatory strike targeting terrorist infrastructure linked to the...

14 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in BLA Attacks in Balochistan

14 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in BLA IED Attacks in Balochistan

ebuddyMay 8, 2025

Deadly Assaults by Baloch Liberation Army Escalate Tensions On May 7, 2025, Balochistan faced two devastating attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), killing 14 Pakistani soldiers, including Special Operations Commander Tariq Imran and Subedar Umar Farooq. These BLA Pakistan incidents, reported widely in Balochistan news, mark a significant escalation in the Balochistan Liberation Army’s...

Lahore Blast Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

ebuddyMay 8, 2025

Lahore Blast Explained: Drone Explosion After Indian Strikes in Pakistan On May 8, 2025, a Lahore blast rocked Pakistan’s eastern city, escalating India-Pakistan tensions just a day after Indian strikes in Pakistan targeted terrorist infrastructure during Operation Sindoor. The explosions, reported near Lahore’s Walton Airport, followed India’s retaliation for the Kashmir attack that killed 26...

Operation Sindoor Briefing: India’s Surgical Strike on Pakistan Terror Camps Explained

ebuddyMay 7, 2025

India’s Measured Response to Pahalgam Attack Targets Terror Networks On May 7, 2025, Operation Sindoor, a tri-services military strike by the Indian Armed Forces, targeted nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), retaliating for the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians on April 22, 2025. Official briefings detailed the operation’s precision, restraint,...

Operation Sindoor: India’s Kamikaze Drones Hit Terror Sites, Pakistan Reacts

ebuddyMay 7, 2025

On May 7, 2025, Operation Sindoor, a targeted military strike by the Indian Armed Forces, hit nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), escalating India-Pakistan tensions. Launched in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, which killed 26 tourists, the operation has drawn sharp criticism from Pakistan, which labeled it...