Mongolia News API

Supported Countries - 165

Afghanistan

Albania

Algeria

Angola

Argentina

Australia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Bahamas

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Barbados

Belarus

Belgium

Belize

Bermuda

Bhutan

Bolivia

Bosnia And Herzegovina

Botswana

Brazil

Brunei

Bulgaria

Cambodia

Cameroon

Canada

Cape Verde

Cayman Islands

Central African Republic

Chile

China

Colombia

Comoros

Congo

Costa Rica

Croatia

Cuba

Cyprus

Czech Republic

DR Congo

Denmark

Djibouti

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Egypt

El Salvador

Estonia

Ethiopia

Fiji

Finland

France

French Polynesia

Gabon

Georgia

Germany

Ghana

Greece

Guatemala

Guinea

Haiti

Honduras

Hong Kong

Hungary

Iceland

India

Indonesia

Iran

Iraq

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Ivory Coast

Jamaica

Japan

Jordan

Kazakhstan

Kenya

Kuwait

Kyrgyzstan

Laos

Latvia

Lebanon

Libya

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Macedonia

Madagascar

Malawi

Malaysia

Maldives

Mali

Malta

Marshall Islands

Mauritania

Mauritius

Mexico

Moldova

Monaco

Mongolia

Montenegro

Morocco

Mozambique

Myanmar

Namibia

Nepal

Netherland

New Zealand

Niger

Nigeria

North Korea

Norway

Oman

Pakistan

Palestine

Panama

Papua New Guinea

Paraguay

Peru

Philippines

Poland

Portugal

Puerto Rico

Qatar

Romania

Russia

Rwanda

Samoa

Saudi Arabia

Senegal

Serbia

Singapore

Slovakia

Slovenia

Solomon Islands

Somalia

South Africa

South Korea

Spain

Sri Lanka

Sudan

Sweden

Switzerland

Syria

Taiwan

Tajikistan

Tanzania

Thailand

Tonga

Tunisia

Turkey

Turkmenistan

Uganda

Ukraine

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

United States Of America

Uruguay

Uzbekistan

Vanuatu

Venezuela

Vietnam

Yemen

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Get headlines from Mongolia with our JSON API.

🔑 Get API key for the Mongolia News API

Country Parameter

The country paramter for the Mongolia is MN.

Some example queries:

Below is the search query to fetch random 100 news-sources of Mongolia.

https://newsdata.io/api/1/sources?country=mn&apikey=YOUR_API_KEY

Some of the well known sources

Live Example

This example demonstrates the HTTP request to make, and the JSON response you will receive, when you use the News API to get headlines from Mongolia.

Headlines from Mongolia

https://newsdata.io/api/1/latest?country=mn&apikey=YOUR_API_KEY

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      • "content": "SEOUL: South Korea's former labor minister Kim Moon-soo was reinstated Saturday (May 10) as his conservative party's presidential candidate - the same day it revoked his nomination and attempted to replace him with a former prime minister . The People Power Party (PPP) has been in turmoil since its former president Yoon Suk Yeol was ousted after he declared martial law in December. Last week, Kim won the PPP's primary to run as its candidate in presidential elections on June 3. But before dawn Saturday, his nomination was cancelled, and the party said it was instead nominating career bureaucrat Han Duck-soo, 75, an ex-acting president who resigned last week to launch a presidential bid, initially as an independent. Han, also a former prime minister, and Kim had been in talks to merge their candidacies and unify the conservative base, to avoid an opposition landslide at the election, but those negotiations collapsed. Kim, 73, called the party's decision to cancel his candidacy a \"political coup\" and illegal. He then filed a court injunction to suspend the move which the Seoul Southern District Court held a roughly one-hour hearing to review. Late Saturday, the party announced that its members voted to reject the candidate switch, automatically reinstating Kim as the nominee. Kim's official registration is \"set to take place tomorrow\" with the National Election Commission, the party's interim leader Kwon Young-se said. Kwon said he will resign over his failure to unite conservatives behind a single candidate. Han, who officially joined the PPP on Saturday, said he humbly accepts the decision by \"the people and party members\". Kim thanked the party members and citizens, vowing to \"move forward to build a new and greater Republic of Korea\", adding \"everything will return to its rightful place\". SHATTERED INTERNAL DEMOCRACY The PPP's about-face came amid fears that not having a unified candidate could further weaken their chances in the election, as liberal frontrunner Lee Jae-myung widens his lead. But the last-minute shakeup proved controversial even within the PPP, with primary contenders criticising the leadership - one saying such a move would be unusual even in North Korea, and another calling on Han and ex-president Yoon to leave the party. Lee's Democratic Party had also gloated over the PPP's reversal, saying that after being responsible for Yoon's martial law, the party has now \"shattered internal democracy - leaving no justification for its continued existence\". Han has held a range of roles under both liberal and conservative administrations, including finance minister and ambassador to the United States. But as a former prime minister under Yoon, he has faced criticism for failing to prevent, and alleged complicity with, Yoon's martial law declaration. Kim shot to public attention as the only cabinet member who refused to bow in apology for failing to prevent Yoon's attempted suspension of civilian rule and for opposing his impeachment. Kim, also a former three-term lawmaker, spent around two decades as a labour and pro-democracy activist fighting military authoritarian regimes - including serving a jail term - but later said he shifted his views following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. A National Barometer Survey released this week showed Lee - who currently faces multiple criminal trials - leading Kim 43 per cent to 29 per cent. In a separate match-up scenario, Lee held a 44 per cent to 34 per cent advantage over Han.",
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There were brief fears that nuclear arsenals might come into play as Pakistan's military said a top body overseeing its nuclear weapons would meet. But the defence minister said no such meeting was scheduled, hours after a night of heavy fighting in which the two countries targeted each other’s military bases and the combined civilian death toll rose to 66. \"Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect,\" Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar posted on X. \"Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!\" The Indian foreign secretary said the two countries' military chiefs had spoken to each other and agreed that all fighting would stop at 5pm Indian time (1130 GMT), without using the word \"ceasefire\". US President Donald Trump posted: \"After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence.\" HOTLINES AND DIPLOMACY Dar told the broadcaster Geo News that military channels and hotlines between India and Pakistan had been activated, and three dozen countries had helped to facilitate the agreement. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, India's top diplomat, said the two military chiefs would speak to each other again on May 12. On Wednesday, India had attacked what it said was \"terrorist infrastructure\" in Pakistani Kashmir and Pakistan, two weeks after 26 people were killed in an attack on Hindu tourists in Indian Kashmir. Pakistan denied India's accusations that it was involved in the attack. Days of cross-border fire, shelling and drone and missile attacks followed. Despite the truce, two Indian government sources told Reuters that the punitive measures announced by India and reciprocated by Pakistan, such as trade suspension and visa cancellations, would remain in place for now. The sources also said the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, a critical water-sharing pact that India suspended after the Kashmir attack, would remain in abeyance. The Indian foreign ministry did not respond to a request for comment. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that he and Vice President JD Vance had engaged with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir, and the two national security advisors over the course of 48 hours. TALKS TO FOLLOW AT NEUTRAL VENUE In a post on X, Rubio commended Modi and Sharif on the agreement, which he said included not only an immediate ceasefire but also the start of talks on \"a broad set of issues at a neutral site”. Jaishankar said India had consistently maintained a firm and \"uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations\" and would continue to do so. News of the ceasefire was greeted with relief on both sides of the border, and Pakistan's airports authority said its airspace had been fully reopened. Omar Abdullah, chief minister of Indian Kashmir, which bore the brunt of the fighting, welcomed the truce but added: \"If it had happened 2-3 days ago, the lives we lost would not have been lost.\" Pakistani news channels showed tanks returning from the border. \"Both Pakistan and India need to lift their large populations on virtually every measure of socio-economic development,\" said Ehsan Malik, CEO of the Pakistan Business Council. \"We are happy that a ceasefire will help both the governments to focus on this priority.\" Shuja Nawaz, distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center, said the Indus treaty would figure prominently in the impending talks \"after a decent interval, which allows both governments to claim credit for what they've achieved until now\". India and Pakistan have been locked in a dispute over Kashmir ever since they were born at the end of British colonial rule in 1947. Hindu-majority India and Muslim Pakistan both rule part of Kashmir but claim it in full. They have gone to war three times, including twice over Kashmir, alongside numerous smaller outbreaks of fighting. India blames Pakistan for an insurgency in its part of Kashmir that began in 1989 and has killed tens of thousands. It also blames Pakistani Islamist militant groups for attacks elsewhere in India. Pakistan rejects both charges. It says it only provides moral, political and diplomatic support to Kashmiri separatists.",
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      • "content": "Her question came like a bolt from the blue: “Kelvin, do you really think that shirt is appropriate for a client meeting?” I looked sheepishly down at my baggy, preloved tee – a style that predates our current enlightened era, where oversized second-hand clothes are not only accepted but applauded. On the front, in bold, bubble-like letters: “Who farted?” Suddenly, I realised how out of place I was, standing in the lobby of a glamorous-looking financial centre, surrounded by glamorous-looking people in tailored suits and designer dresses. “I ... uh ... I was in a rush. Sorry, boss.” She sighed, muttered something under her breath, then said: “Why don’t you grab a coffee and wait at the food court? We’ll catch you up after.” And that, my friends, was how I got red-carded from a meeting for the first – and thankfully last – time. I deserved it. I had spent three nights working on that deck, only to blow the final five minutes by dressing like a 17-year-old on a break from school. But in that moment, I was indignant. I’d done the work, hadn’t I? Wasn’t that what counted most? I can’t help but wonder – if that incident were to happen today, in our post-COVID age of “elevated comfort” , would I still be sent away? Or just met with a bemused shrug, before I headed up for the meeting with my colleagues, dressed to the nines in Lululemon athleisure and New Balance sneakers? THE BYGONE RULES OF WORK WEAR I’m exaggerating, of course. But then again, just the other day, someone in my own office showed up in slippers. Not slides. Not loafers with irony. Literally, cheap Tat Sing lookalike slippers. And to her credit, she walked in with the confidence of someone who’d slept eight hours and had eight slides of great ideas. Honestly, I wasn’t offended. If anything, I was impressed, most because she still managed to look more put-together than I did. Once upon a time, office fashion had rules. A dress shirt meant effort. A blazer meant intent. A tie meant something big, like a pitch presentation. No junior executive would be caught dead without patent leather shoes so shiny they could double as mirrors. For women, heels weren’t optional. Everyone was bound by the same unspoken code: Dress up to move up. But somewhere between the Great Resignation, remote work, and that weird season when everyone was baking sourdough in pajamas, the idea of dressing for work collapsed. It started with Casual Fridays, rolled on with hybrid Wednesdays, and the coffin seemed to be sealed by the silent acceptance of hotpants at team meetings – and I’m not talking about Zoom calls. NOT JUST WHAT WE WEAR, BUT WHY Look, I get it. The pandemic rewired everything. We learnt that comfort and productivity weren’t mutually exclusive. You can write strategy decks in a bathing suit as well as you can in a power suit. But here’s the thing: The erosion of dress codes hasn’t just changed what we wear; it’s changed why. It’s blurred the signals we once sent without saying a word. Like it or not, our attire says something about who we are – inside and out. Take the intern who wears a blazer over a crop top. Or the copywriter in normcore minimalism with an Aesop scent trail. These aren’t just outfits. They’re PowerPoints in cotton. Brand positioning – for people. With no clear corporate uniform, we’ve entered the age of “vibe-based” dressing. We no longer dress for the job we want, but for the mood we’re in. “Main character energy” now trumps “management-track polish”. On any given Monday, the odds that someone might show up channelling Kendall Roy from Succession or Portia from The White Lotus are pretty much even. Instead of official dress codes, we now have aesthetic lanes: “quiet luxury”, “clean girl”, “bloke-core”, “I-don’t-care-but-I-do”. If the typical office of old looked like a law firm, today’s looks more like a fashion-week reel. In a way, I’m here for it. But I wonder: Is there still room for dressing to impress? Not in a Mad Men cosplay way – in a quiet, intentional way. A crisp shirt, not for the client but for yourself. Trousers with seams, because the day deserves them. There’s dignity in effort, even in something as trivial as hems. In a previous job, I had a colleague who wore button-downs every day. Not out of vanity (okay, not just out of vanity), but to flip the switch from “home self” to “work self” – his own personal Severance ritual. And when he walked into a room, you could feel it. Meetings felt sharper. People sat up – not because he commanded authority, but because he carried presence. And it definitely stuck with me. So a few weeks ago, I did something small. 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      • "content": "Despite having only a half-decent voice, 17-year-old Paul Twohill knew one thing was for certain when he stepped onto the Singapore Idol stage all those years ago: fans would go berserk and bellow his name. As a contestant on the second season of the reality singing contest, Mr Twohill's punk rock aura and his trademark Justin Bieber-esque fringe – which covered half his face – made him stand out from the rest of the competition. His prominent braces and dorky quips only served to enhance his likeability. Somehow, nothing he did then could dampen his popularity. Perhaps that’s why he always seemed larger than life to 10-year-old me who watched every episode on television with rapt attention. Fast forward 16 years to 2022 and I found myself, then a part-time English tutor in a tuition centre where I was teaching classes, shaking hands with “Teacher Paul”. I recalled squinting my eyes briefly to take a closer look at \"Teacher Paul\" who had a deep voice, the vibe of a well-adjusted man and clean-cut trim on his head. Gone were those signature braces, too. I approached him later that day after his students had waved him goodbye because I just had to know: “Are you ... ?” “Yes I am,” he said with a chuckle. “I get that a lot.” Mr Twohill's new stage was the front of a classroom and his audience was no longer made up of screaming admirers but mischievous children under 12 who are generally harder to please. For the last seven years, he has been an English teacher in an enrichment centre. Now 36 years old, he moved to Australia in February this year where he is pursuing an 18-month master’s degree in applied learning and teaching. We met up at his Singapore home in April for a proper sit-down interview during a university term break, and I found it quite fitting that his four-room flat in Ang Mo Kio was stylish but somewhat jumbled, because conversations with Mr Twohill can often feel that way. Over several video calls before meeting in person, our conversations covered everything from education to politics with his light-hearted stories peppered with some wry humour, interspersed frequently with bursts of passionate debate. That day however, in his home where he lives alone, we were determined to stick to the script. THE SHOCK OF WAKING UP TO OBSESSED FANS When I asked him to describe what it was like being a teenage pop star, Mr Twohill said it was an \"incredible experience\". “You had thousands of fans screaming, running up to the Singapore Idol van after filming, people writing your name on vending machines,” he said beaming. He still keeps boxes full of memorabilia and magazine clippings featuring him from 2006 but its main contents are the troves of handwritten letters from fans. He reckons there are hundreds of them. At the peak of his popularity, just walking from one end of Orchard Road to the other would take him two to three hours as he had to stop to sign autographs and take pictures with fans. But the popularity also came with some dicey situations: For every hundred fan letters he received, he would receive a handful of hostile texts and even death threats. Once a man had even lunged to attack him in public. “I've had phone calls where I apparently made someone pregnant, but I've never met them in my life. There was once I was out in the wee hours of the morning and a guy wanted to beat me up. “I've also been told by a producer during a road show that a guy ran over and literally tried to stab me and another contestant. I didn't even know, I was busy waving around,” he said. He admitted that there was a lot of social anxiety that came with the attention and that led him to want to stay home \"a lot of times\". But he quickly pointed out that even being at home was not a surefire way to shield himself from the public eye either. “I used to live on the second floor and fans used to hang around downstairs,” he said. “This particular day, I woke up from a nap and there were people in my room! It was a precarious situation ... I was only in my boxers.” Some secondary school girls had lied to his aunt that they were his friends and she opened the door to let them in. “Obviously I covered myself up and politely asked them to exit the room so I could get dressed... I entertained them for a little bit, then asked them to leave because I had schoolwork to do.” It wasn’t just starstruck teenagers he drew the attention of either. Mr Twohill said he received just one admission offer from a school in 2006 before his Singapore Idol appearances. In 2007 at the height of his popularity, local polytechnics caught wind that he intended to pursue a diploma in mass communication and offers from all five schools fell onto his lap. Brands aplenty approached him to sign sponsorships and record deals. At one point, he signed a deal with producer John Klass – now of the Gold 905 radio station – and produced a song that was number one on Singapore radio charts for three weeks. “The possibilities seemed endless,” he recounted. For the teenager who once dreamed of marrying pop icon Britney Spears and becoming a bonafide celebrity, he had gotten almost everything he ever wanted (bar Britney Twohill). The irony? He didn’t think he deserved any of it. “I personally don’t think, to this day, that I had the level of talent to justify having that amount of fame. “In this day and age, you see so many singers who are 17 or 18, and they are really great. “But it was different back then, your penetration point (to fame) was low and you had to bank on luck – and many other things.” THE DOWNSIDE OF FAME Exactly how and why he became such a popular figure is something Mr Twohill has spent a fair bit of time examining. He had even written an essay in university searching for the answers to these questions. He surmised in that reflection: “Celebrities and stars are created by the mass media to satisfy the requirement of commercial interests.” While he tried his best to be true to himself, Mr Twohill believed he was ultimately a “tool” to generate interest for the show. “I was first presented to the public as an ‘emo’ punk rocker, styling long hair, punk clothes, with a persona portrayed as goofy, eccentric, and relatively queer,” he said. “Everything from song choice to my mannerisms in public were, at times, controlled by producers to what they deemed appropriate to further ‘market’ my image and trademarks.” For instance, when asked to put up an item for a charity auction, his suggestion of auctioning a guitar was waved off in favour of a pair of used boxers – reason being that he had to be more “humorous” than inspirational. He was also often required to wear specific sponsored clothing to suit this “style”. But this struggle to be authentic is only half the baggage that comes with being a popular figure. He was also introduced to a world of vice even before he turned 18. Mr Twohill recalled being invited to parties, movie premieres and clubs almost every week, where alcohol and infidelity, he learned, were standard items on the menu of those who were famous personalities. At one of these events, he was even molested by an adult in the fashion industry. It was something he felt at the time he had no choice but to shrug off and move on from, he said. He also picked up drinking at an early age to try and overcome his anxieties and to socialise better – a skill he felt was required of a pop star. “For most people, it’s difficult enough to handle the social dynamics when they enter secondary school – and this was on another level. “I was 17. I was still studying. I had to learn the way the industry works and how to navigate around it. In gist, I felt it was a very accelerated social learning process.” That pressure to conform to a curated persona has stuck with him to this day. “Even right now as I'm on camera, I have this tendency to want to be goofy. But I’m not really like that. I’m actually quite intense,” he said. “I don't bring this side of me out often because I feel like it can be intimidating. It’s easier to navigate social situations when I'm just taking it more lightly, and usually a joke helps. “If anything, I was goofy (on stage) because at my core, I want to make people happy.” THE MAKING OF TEACHER PAUL In one of our earlier conversations, Mr Twohill was quick to bring up the concept of “ikigai” – a Japanese concept that roughly translates to a person’s reason to live. He cites his own “ikigai” as the reason for why life has taken him from the noise of entertainment to relative quietude of education. Since graduating from RMIT University Singapore where he studied mass communications in 2014, he dipped his toes in different industries but continued his job as a part-time host on Click Network which he joined in 2007. Though his infectious personality in several web series like “Chick vs Dick” and “Wonder Boys” helped its YouTube channel reach a million subscribers, he walked away from that world in 2017 when he decided to become a teacher. “I just didn’t think the content was always appropriate for children,” he said. “And I didn’t want what I’d done in the past to bleed into how I’d be perceived in this new career.” But does it still? I asked. I had recognised him back in 2022 after all. He smirked: “Sometimes the parents show my old videos to their kids, and then the kids come in and tease me. “But they still keep sending their kids to me. And that to me is the ultimate validation that I did something right back then.” It was there, during his seven-year stint as a teacher at Jan & Elly English Language School, where he said he found not just his purpose, but his peace. He tells me with conviction that he intends to continue teaching upon graduation from his Master's programme next year. “I remember asking myself, if I was going to die tomorrow, what is the one thing that would fulfill all the different elements of what I want to pursue in my life – and that was teaching. “I’ve always wanted to bring joy to people and impart good things to people. It’s fulfilling to inspire young minds, and not to mention that in my quest for knowledge as a teacher, I also get to learn,” he said. Just then, I paused for a brief moment to ponder about the polarity between his public persona and the introspective man sitting next to me. That thought was swiftly broken by a quip and a grin. “And then of course there’s bribery,” he exclaimed. “I get to give the kids Pokémon cards, and they’ll say ‘Wah, this teacher is the best teacher.’” As we wrapped up the interview, I realised that his seemingly \"jumbled\" persona was just two versions of Mr Twohill living simultaneously within a vessel, with either appearing when fitting to live out his life mission of making others happy. In one breath, he could recount wild, absurd stories from his heyday. In the next, he would speak with conviction about pedagogy and how to make learning joyful. Harkening back to his time as a Singapore Idol star, I asked him about the most memorable placard a fan made for him and his answer was more than apropos. “Who needs one hill when you've got two?”",
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Or have we trained ourselves to believe that it does? I turned to a dietitian and psychologists to find some answers. When does a reward become a crutch? And are there better ways to lift our mood or productivity without needing to unwrap a snack or grab a cup of latte? PHYSICAL BENEFITS FROM “TREATS” First, the positive news. The health experts said that going for the occasional snack does offer a real, physiological boost – at least in the short term – but it depends on the type and portion of the “treat”. Ms Annabelle Johnson, an accredited dietitian in private practice here, said that consuming sugar can stimulate the brain’s “reward system”, leading to a release of dopamine and feeling of pleasure. A moderate intake of beverages containing caffeine such as coffee and tea may also carry health benefits and lead to a productivity boost, she added. For example, a cup of espresso might help someone who had a poor night’s sleep to focus better at work, though reaching for a third or fourth cup of coffee is likely to be excessive. “Caffeine is a stimulant that works in the brain. It can increase alertness in many people, though the effect differs between individuals and the dose of caffeine,” Ms Johnson said. However, she cautioned that excessive intakes of sugar can be associated with unstable blood sugar and in turn, unstable energy levels, while excessive caffeine intake can lead to anxiety, heart palpitations and insomnia. Ms Ooi Sze Jin, founder and psychologist at mental health social enterprise A Kind Place, said that the benefits gained from snacking for an energy boost is “definitely not just placebo”. The not-so-positive news is that our bodies may negatively adapt to the physical effects of relying on such snacks. Ms Ooi pointed out that caffeine may block “sleepy signals” in one’s brain but also constricts blood vessels. “With regular use, your brain adapts to this. When you don't have caffeine, those vessels dilate, which is a key reason for withdrawal headaches,” she added. “So there are genuine physical effects, but the habit and expectation create a strong psychological pull that can feel like a need even when the physical boost isn't as strong.” FILLING A PSYCHOLOGICAL NEED Indeed, beyond the physical effects that an afternoon cuppa provides, what often keeps the habit going is the psychological boost that these “treats” give, the health experts said. Mr Muhammad Haikal Jamil, founder and senior clinical psychologist at ImPossible Psychological Services, said that turning to daily sweet treats usually performs “an emotional function instead of a physiological one”. Eating confectionery may fulfil an emotional need to feel rewarded and satisfied. It can also be a way to self-soothe during periods of stress, providing a temporary emotional lift, he added. “Even though we may be feeling stressed, treating ourselves provides us with a sense of control in our ability to improve our mood. Enjoying the sweet treat also provides a window for us to take a break away from the stressors faced.” Ms Ooi the psychologist said that a sugary snack or caffeinated drink can be a learned shortcut to cope, but the person would not learn how to process stress and manage one’s emotions in healthier ways. “A healthy treat is a conscious, occasional reward or pleasure. A crutch is used to escape or numb feelings, often leading to guilt later and preventing you from building better coping skills.” Though snacking may not be a greater cause for concern compared to other coping strategies for stress such as substance abuse, Mr Haikal emphasised the importance of moderating any coping strategy that one adopts, even beneficial ones such as exercising. “Over-reliance on a certain coping strategy usually occurs as a result of our attempt to escape an overwhelming stressor. However, we are not addressing the issue or developing our ability to overcome them,” he added. In my example, therefore, if I keep \"treating\" myself during a slump, it can become a psychological crutch when consuming sweet treats crosses the threshold into “emotional eating”, where I am simply trying to “eat away” negative emotions to suppress feelings about work and deadlines. A key sign to watch for is difficulty stopping once you start or feeling compulsive cravings for sweets in response to stress, Mr Haikal said. YOUR BODY MAY BE TELLING YOU OF DEEPER NEEDS Though snacking wisely can help one feel satisfied while keeping energy levels up, Ms Johnson the dietitian said that one would be better off taking the right amounts of carbohydrates, fat and protein in meals because these can support stabler energy levels. She also pointed out that reliance on quick fixes such as a sugary snack or a dose of caffeine might be masking the primary source of one’s low energy such as sleep deprivation. “Our energy levels are affected by a myriad of factors from a lack of a balanced diet, poor sleep, chronic stress or chronic health conditions. Thus, it is important to take a step back and consider the root cause of how we are feeling,” Ms Johnson said. A desire to snack to boost energy could be coming from yet-to-be-uncovered chronic health conditions such as nutritional deficiencies, insomnia and diabetes, she added. Besides, drinking too much caffeine could be dangerous for anyone, not least those who may have prevailing health issues such as kidney or heart problems, Ms Johnson cautioned. She proposed picking up good habits that can support an energy slump. Apart from having a balanced snack, work towards staying hydrated and going for a walk instead. Mr Haikal said that it would not be enough to try and eliminate your reliance on sweet treats or caffeine since that may leave you feeling unfulfilled. You must know why it is unhealthy in the long run and accept it in the first place. You may also have to learn that there are other ways to handle a problem (stress) instead of choosing a quick fix (unhealthy snack) all the time. This means, for example, developing a mindset of understanding that you do not have to get rid of negative emotions immediately. You have to want to make active choices towards healthier alternatives based on your interests and preferences. Banking on snacking to cope with tough emotions may reinforce one’s tendency to avoid problems and weaken resilience, or one’s natural ability to bounce back from stress , Ms Ooi said. Instead, you may consider turning to non-consumption rewards such as stepping away from work for a quick walk or chatting with a colleague. These can be much more effective in the long term because they can train the brain to associate rewards to healthier activities. “Awareness is key. Start by observing when and why you crave them without judgment. Then, make tiny changes . Reduce the amount gradually such as opting for less sugar or a smaller coffee cup,” Ms Ooi suggested. While I personally make no promises to give up the occasional afternoon snack, working on this article has been a useful exercise in reflection . The red velvet latte I bought to motivate myself – rich with chocolate and good intentions – was scarfed down before I’d written a single word. What did help, in the end, was the promise of having some company from my colleague for the journey home, if I met my self-imposed deadline. No sugar rush and associated crash, just the quiet reward of something meaningful to look forward to at the end of a dreary work day.",
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      • "description": "In this episode, Japan's alternative meat pioneers tackle taste, texture and market barriers to change how the world eats.",
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Overwhelming surprise. “What!? This isn’t meat? It tastes just like meat,” says one diner. Even the children prefer it. “If no one told you, you’d think it’s real meat,” another customer adds. Despite this promising feedback, plant-based food still battles perceptions in Japan. “When I hear 'alternative meat', it just bothers me. I’ve never eaten it before. I won’t eat it,” says one man bluntly, I just want to eat regular meat.” His sentiment reflects a wider challenge: while global trends show that by 2050, half of all meat is expected to be plant-based, Japan’s domestic market has plateaued. The reasons, as the programme lays out, are straightforward: Price and taste. Determined to reshape that narrative is Mr Masaharu Kato, R&D manager at Yukiguni Maitake in Niigata. His company, with over 50 per cent of Japan’s maitake mushroom market share, embarked on a two-year journey to turn their mushrooms into an alternative meat. “If we could turn them into food products, people might eat them all year round,” Mr Kato explains. “I believed there was more potential to explore, and I communicated that to senior management.” However, developing maitake meat proved technically complex. Initial attempts crumbled under pressure. Literally. “It's very soft. It doesn’t feel like it’s cooked,” a tester observes. The culprit? An enzyme in the mushroom that breaks down protein, causing structural failure. “The enjoyment of meat, after all, is in the chewiness, the flavour and the texture. This has none of that, so I’d say it’s hardly like meat at all,” one participant admits. But Mr Kato's persistence paid off. By steaming the mushrooms at over 90°C using proprietary technology, they neutralised the enzyme and dramatically improved texture. “The unsteamed version just melted away, but this one retains a proper texture,” a team member confirms. Instrument testing showed chewiness levels “close to actual meat”. Visibly delighted, the typically reserved Mr Kato is seen smiling: “It’s impressive. A great result.” Still, taste alone doesn’t guarantee success. “Great taste doesn’t always translate to strong sales,” remarks Sales Director Mr Shinji Morosawa. He points out a logistical problem: Alternative meat is often shelved in the dried goods section, away from fresh produce, where most shoppers roam. “How it’s sold is extremely important”. This feedback prompted a rethink. Mr Kato pivoted toward a ready-made, vegetable-pairing product — “a sauce you can chew on” — suitable for produce sections. After more trial and error, three retort pouch flavours were developed: tomato, sesame dan dan, and ajillo. At an in-house tasting, reactions were positive. “Tastes great,” says one participant, while the company president sees bigger possibilities: “By replacing meat with mushroom-based alternative meat, the range of cooking possibilities can significantly expand.” Their product, branded as “Mushroom Meat”, launched in January 2025 in a Tokyo trial. Sales on the day were four times the target with official national rollout slated for February. Meanwhile, in Hakuba Village, Nagano, one of the world’s top ski destinations, the challenge was different. With inbound tourists increasingly avoiding meat and fish, the local tourism board enlisted Mr Toshiyuki Fukushima from Fuji Oil to develop a suitable menu. His team had previously crafted Kyoto’s acclaimed soy-based “chicken skewer”, and now they were aiming higher: Pork broth-style ramen made entirely from plants. Inspired by the birth of his child and Japan’s declining catch of bonito and sardines, Mr Fukushima made it his mission to help future generations. “It made me realise that we don’t know what will happen in the future,” he reflects. “The idea of passing things on to the next generation felt incredibly meaningful.” Initial versions of the ramen lacked aroma, an essential sensory hook. “What’s missing is probably the aroma,” noted chef Takeshi Abe, a Hakuba local with international experience. The breakthrough came in the form of kuromoji, a fragrant mountain herb. “When you pour boiling water over it, the aroma is released,” Mr Abe explains. “That’s amazing!” Mr Fukushima responds. “It’s a go.” To mimic pork back fat, the team turned to freeze-dried tofu, sliced and fried. “It does look like it. Visually, at least,” says Mr Abe, though they admitted the texture needed more work. Nonetheless, after four months of effort, the final product, ramen with wheat gluten char siu, kuromoji-scented broth and mushroom-based mince, debuted at a local event. “It really does taste like pork broth,” a resident comments. “There’s even some minced ‘meat’.” When told it was freeze-dried tofu, the reaction was: “No way! It resembles pork back fat.” Later, at Hakuba’s ski resort, foreign tourists echo the sentiment. “Tastes great,” one says. “It’s great Japanese food.” Another adds, “Coming all the way from New Zealand, it’s good to have this.” Mr Fukushima, watching from the sidelines, summarises his vision: “We want everyone to say, ‘Yeah, this tastes great,’ and if it just so happens to be plant-based, then people of all kinds can sit around the same table and eat together.” In both rural kitchens and corporate labs, Japanese innovators are reimagining meat — not as a lesser substitute, but as a standalone culinary experience. Whether from mushrooms or soy, this is no longer just “alternative” meat. It is food for the future, rooted in tradition, driven by technology and designed to bring everyone to the table.",
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      • "content": "Around 1 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, South Korea’s main conservative party, the People Power Party (PPP), what amounts to a quiet procedural coup. In the dead of night, three appeared in rapid succession on the party’s bulletin board – each one more consequential than the last. The first, titled abruptly the nomination of Kim Moon-soo. Kim had secured the candidacy through a months-long primary process, earning the support of the party base. The second, a one-hour window – between 3 am and 4 am on the same day – for new candidates to register. Applicants were required to submit 32 documents, including a Proof of Criminal Record (No. 15), and an Election Office Establishment Report (No. 24). Many of these items require in-person visits to government offices and time. Given that the offices were closed on Saturday and the notices appeared just hours before the deadline, the only conceivable candidate was someone pre-informed and fully prepared. The and final notice, confirmed what many suspected: Han Duk-soo was listed as the sole registered candidate. According to of the PPP’s constitution, “the presidential candidate shall have priority over all authority over party affairs to the extent necessary to efficiently promote election affairs from the day of election until the presidential election day.” Kim Moon-soo, citing this clause, attempted to exercise his authority. His request was ignored by party leadership. , who had earned his nomination through a transparent and competitive process, was cast aside without explanation or apology. In a matter of hours, the outcome of months of democratic engagement was overturned. In its place was a backroom coronation. That authority now rests with Han Duck-soo – the former prime minister under President Yoon – who wasn’t even a party member until hours before his nomination. He did not participate in the primary process, did not stand for a vote, and has never run for elected office in his life. He has no record of political ambition and has publicly stated repeatedly that he will simply “follow what the party tells him to do.” When Kim Moon-soo invoked Article 74 of the party constitution to assert that he was the rightful representative of the party, Han simply ignored him. Even more curiously, Han has said that if elected, he plans to step down after three years – raising urgent questions about who or what truly stands behind his candidacy. The PPP leadership’s decision to cancel the candidacy of someone chosen through public primaries has left many South Koreans facing a grim realization: They have no real voice in selecting their own leaders. The will of the people can be undone – silently, without warning and without recourse. While the leftist Minjoo Party has become a vehicle for Lee Jae-myung – a party by Lee, of Lee and for Lee – the conservative PPP has similarly transformed into a party driven by, shaped by and ultimately serving the interests of those behind Han Duk-soo. What took place on May 10 was not routine political strategy. It was a full-scale collapse of democratic norms – and a warning shot fired at the very foundation of South Korea’s constitutional order. In a country once hailed as a beacon of democratic maturity in East Asia, both of its main parties now seem dominated by personality cults and elite power plays. South Korea’s political unraveling is not happening in isolation. The country occupies one of the world’s most critical geopolitical crossroads – bordering China, Japan, and Russia, and anchored by a long-standing military alliance with the United States. The Korean Peninsula is not a relic of Cold War tension. It is an active geopolitical fault line. At a time when the US is trying to contain China’s rise – militarily, economically, and technologically – with the help of its allies, South Korea’s liberal democratic institutions are being hollowed out from within. Washington has long viewed Seoul as a stable democratic ally in a region increasingly dominated by authoritarian regimes. But if that democratic core erodes, the consequences could be serious. A compromised South Korea undermines US-led coalition-building, weakens trust among fellow democracies like Japan, and emboldens authoritarian actors eager to see liberal democracy fail in East Asia. The events of May 10 should alarm not only South Koreans, but all who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific. South Korea is a strategic linchpin – and its democracy now stands in jeopardy.",
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      • "description": "(MENAFN - Live Mint) India-Pakistan ceasefire : After the India Pakistan ceasefire deal, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, during a press briefing, told the media that India inflicted heavy damage on ...",
      • "content": "( MENAFN - Live Mint) India-Pakistan ceasefire : After the India Pakistan ceasefire deal, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, during a press briefing, told the media that India inflicted heavy damage on Pakistan Army. During the briefing, Colonel Sufiya Qureshi, further pointed out the series of misinformation and fake reports coming from Pakistan. Following India and Pakistan's ceasefire deal on Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Defence held a press briefing. India Pakistan ceasefire deal India and Pakistan, on Saturday, decided to stop firing and military action on land and in the air from 5 pm, Foreign Secretary Vikrim Misri said on Saturday. There is, however, no decision to hold talks on any other issue at any other place, according to sources on the ceasefire decision. \"The DGMO (Director General of Military Operations) of Pakistan called DGMO of India at 15.35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 1700 hours IST,\" says foreign secretary Vikram Misri. (This is a developing story. Keep checking for more updates) MENAFN10052025007365015876ID1109531860 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.",
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      • "description": "(MENAFN - Live Mint) From optical illusions to brain-teasing puzzles, social media is often abuzz with viral images that challenge the sharpest of minds. These visual riddles can leave even the most ...",
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      • "content": "( MENAFN - Live Mint) Pakistan on Saturday, May 10, 2025, announced that the nation was opening up its airspace for all kinds of traffic moments after the nation agreed with India on a ceasefire amid the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict, reported the news agency PTI. The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced the development on Saturday as the nation eyes normalcy amid the raging tensions with India. “All airports in the country are available for normal flight operations. Passengers are requested to contact the relevant airline for the latest schedule of their flights,” they said, according to the agency report. According to the agency report, Pakistan's airspace has been fully restored for all types of flights, and the airports are available for normal flight operations. Earlier reports showed that Pakistan's airspace remained closed for a certain duration and routes due to the rising tensions with India. This reportedly hampered regular air traffic, creating an inconvenience for the passengers. India-Pakistan Ceasefire Pakistan opened up its airspace moments after India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Saturday, May 10 announced that India and Pakistan have agreed to stop firing action on land and air from 5 p.m. “The DGMO (Director General of Military Operations) of Pakistan called DGMO of India at 15.35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 1700 hours IST,” said Vikram Misri. According to people aware of the development, there are no further plans for talks between the two nations on any other issue at the moment. The agreement comes nearly two days after Pakistan escalated the conflict by attacking India through shelling on the border region. This was a response to India's retaliation action against terrorism, which claimed the lives of 26 people in the Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025. MENAFN10052025007365015876ID1109531858 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.",
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      • "content": "( MENAFN - Live Mint) The Mumbai Police on Saturday issued an order prohibiting the use of firecrackers, fireworks, and rockets within the limits of Brihanmumbai from May 11 to June 9 due to tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack. Stay updated on India Pakistan conflict with Livemint here \"In exercise of powers conferred upon me by clause (u) of sub-section (1) of section 33 read with sub section 2 of the section 10 of the Maharashtra Police Act, XXIl of 1951, I Akbar Pathan, Dy. Commissioner of Police (Operations), Brihan Mumbai hereby make the following order. No persons shall let off or throw any fire crackers/firework or send up any rocket including a chidi in or upon any place in the limits of Brihan Mumbai for the period from 11th May, 2025 to 09th June, 2025 (Both days inclusive),\" Akbar Pathan, Deputy Commissioner of Police (operations), Brihan Mumbai stated in a letter. Also Read | Booking platforms suspend offerings to Turkey, Azerbaijan, China \"I, further direct that this order shall be promulgated in Brihan Mumbai by affixing copies thereof at prominent public places and by announcing the same on loudspeakers/megaphones,\" it added. India-Pakistan reach a ceasefire India and Pakistan have decided to stop firing and military action on land and in the air from 5 pm today, Foreign Secretary Vikrim Misri said on Saturday. There is, however, no decision to hold talks on any other issue at any other place, according to sources on the ceasefire decision. \"The DGMO (Director General of Military Operations) of Pakistan called DGMO of India at 15.35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 1700 hours IST,\" says foreign secretary Vikram Misri. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also announced that India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action. In the early hours of Saturday, four airbases in Pakistan were hit by Indian strikes. India launched the retaliatory strikes immediately after Pakistan attacked 26 locations across India. MENAFN10052025007365015876ID1109531855 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.",
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      • "content": "ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday (May 10) the military had given \"a befitting response\" to India after the worst confrontations in decades between the nuclear-armed neighbours. \"Today, we have given India a befitting response and avenged the blood of innocent lives,\" he said in a statement issued by his office, after speaking with all political parties. Pakistan said it had launched counterattacks against India on Saturday, using medium-range Fateh missiles to target an Indian missile storage facility and air bases in Pathankot and Udhampur. The strikes came after Islamabad said India had fired missiles at three airbases in the country. Indian wing commander Vyomika Singh told a briefing on Saturday there were \"several high-speed missile attacks\" on air bases, but \"limited damage\" to equipment. Pakistan earlier accused India of targeting three of its bases with missiles, including one in Rawalpindi, some 10km from the capital, Islamabad. At least 13 civilians were killed in Pakistani Kashmir in 12 hours until noon on Saturday, the region's disaster authority said, as India and Pakistan traded fire after Islamabad's military action against India in the early hours of the day. More than 50 people were also injured in the region, the authority said. The government has named its new retaliatory operation against India \"Bunyan-un-Marsoos\". Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the name means “a wall fortified with lead”. Pakistan's defence minister added on Saturday that no meeting of the top military and civil body overseeing the country's nuclear arsenal had been scheduled following its earlier military operation against India. \"This thing that you have spoken about (nuclear option) is present, but let's not talk about it - we should treat it as a very distant possibility, we shouldn't even discuss it in the immediate context,\" Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told ARY TV. \"Before we get to that point, I think temperatures will come down. No meeting has happened of the National Command Authority, nor is any such meeting scheduled.\" The clashes, involving fighter jets, missiles, drones and artillery , are the worst in decades and have killed more than 60 civilians. The fighting was touched off by an attack last month in the Indian-administered side of disputed Kashmir that killed 26 tourists, mostly Hindu men , which Delhi blamed on Islamabad. India accused the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba - a UN-designated terrorist organisation - of carrying out the attack, but Islamabad has denied any involvement and called for an independent probe. The countries have fought several wars over the Muslim-majority Kashmir, which both claim in full but administer separate portions of since gaining independence from British rule in 1947. \"AVOID MISCALCULATION\" In a series of calls to senior officials in both countries, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged them to restore direct communication to \"avoid miscalculation\". Rubio \"emphasised that both sides need to identify methods to de-escalate and re-establish direct communication to avoid miscalculation\", State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said. For the first known time since the conflict erupted, Rubio also spoke with Pakistan's army chief, considered the country's key powerbroker. China also made a similar appeal as did the G7 group of industrialised nations. The overnight Indian attack on the Rawalpindi air base could be heard from Islamabad. The air base is used to receive foreign dignitaries, and Saudi Arabia's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir had departed just hours earlier. Separately, AFP reported loud explosions in Srinagar, the capital of India-administered Kashmir. A police officer speaking on condition of anonymity said the Awantipora military airbase outside the city had been struck. \"Pakistan's blatant escalation with drone strikes and other munitions continues along our western border,\" the army said on X. The army said \"multiple enemy drones were spotted flying over\" a military cantonment in Amritsar in Punjab, a state adjoining Kashmir, and were \"instantly engaged and destroyed by our air defence units\". RUSH TO LEAVE In Jammu, Indian-run Kashmir's second biggest city, people scrambled to board a special train dispatched to ferry people out. \"There are loud explosions the entire night,\" said Karan Varma, a 41-year-old mason. \"There is no choice but to leave.\" The overwhelming majority were poor labourers from other parts of India seeking to return to their homes. On Friday, the Indian army said it had \"repulsed\" waves of Pakistani attacks using drones and other munitions overnight, and gave a \"befitting reply\". Pakistan's military spokesman denied that Islamabad was carrying out such attacks, and vowed revenge for India's initial strikes on Wednesday. Pakistani military sources said its forces had shot down 77 drones, with debris of many incursions seen by AFP in cities across the country. Pakistan's military on Saturday morning claimed New Delhi's forces had bombed their own territory in Amritsar, without providing evidence. 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      • "content": "( MENAFN - Kashmir Observer) Text by Taufiq Majeed Photos by Faisal Khan Days after the shelling stopped, Uri still smells like war. The border town is scorched and silent, its air thick with smoke, gunpowder, and the sting of burnt timber. Amid the wreckage, a few residents are beginning to return. They're quiet, cautious, and unsure of what they'll find in the ruins of home. “It smells of fire and fear,” said Roshan Kumar, standing where his shop once stood in Lagama. Read AlsoPak, India Agree To Immediate Ceasefire, US Says It Mediated The TruceStay Calm, Ignore Rumours: J&K Govt Amid Indo-Pak Tensions Kumar returned from Baramulla, stepping over cracked tiles and burnt signboards, searching for anything that could be salvaged. “We built our lives brick by brick. It took minutes to lose everything.” On the night of May 8, Pakistani artillery pounded Uri in what many call the most intense cross-border assault since 1948, when this region first came under fire during the foremost India-Pakistan war. More than 50 homes and buildings were damaged in the recent flare-up. A woman was killed. Nine others, including children, were wounded. Bazaars burned, rooftops collapsed, and entire neighborhoods emptied overnight. Now, survivors are trickling back, to see what remains of homes they fled in the dark. And what pieces of their lives can be carried out in plastic sacks and trembling hands. In Salamabad, families picked through rubble with bare fingers. A broken cot. A rusted pressure cooker. A child's sweater, singed at the sleeves. “We left with nothing,” said Bashira Bano, whose kitchen was flattened by a shell.“Now there is even less.” Kalgai, once a vibrant cluster of homes near the Line of Control, is a skeleton of blackened walls and scorched fields. In Bandi Market, Uri's commercial hub, the damage is complete. Several shops are reduced to warped shutters. A cow wandered through the ruins, unfazed. There was no one to shoo it away. “It reminded us of 1948,” said Hakim ud din Choudhary, 85, walking the cracked streets of Gingal. “Back then, the mountains had echoed with intense fire. It's happening again. Seventy-five years, and no bunkers, no safety. Just silence and smoke.” The shelling followed India's launch of Operation Sindoor, a military response to a terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 people dead. Uri subsequently was caught in the middle. The townspeople say they heard no warning. Only explosions. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha arrived in Uri on a rain-soaked Friday, flanked by a battery of bureaucrats. He walked past the charred remains of homes in Gingal and Lagama, promising immediate relief and long-term reconstruction. “The nation stands with you,” he told a small gathering of residents. Ministers Sakina Ittoo and Javeed Dar also arrived and offered words of consolation and comfort. Before these high-profile visitors, civil defense teams and local police were working around the clock, evacuating hundreds and delivering food and medical kits to scattered survivors. But the psychological toll is harder to tend to. Thirteen-year-old Bisma flinches upon hearing a loud sound. Her brother Ayan, 8, hasn't eaten properly in three days. The kids saw a shrapnel shattering their Salamabad home, before running for their lives. “I covered the children with my body,” said their father, Abid Sheikh, a sanitation worker.“I thought it was the end.” The night the bombs fell, Nargis Begum tried to flee with her family in their SUV. A shell ripped through the vehicle near Razarwani, killing her instantly. Her daughter's screams echoed through the region long after the shelling stopped. Now, neighbours pass their house without looking up. Uri's pulse has purportedly paused. Most of the workforce has left. Markets are flattened. Schools are closed. Those who stayed behind move carefully, watching the sky, ears tuned for distant rumble. Some families, like Molvi Zubair's, returned briefly to collect the elderly before vanishing again into safer districts. “Our village is hollow now,” Zubair said.“The animals are alone. The courtyards are deserted. And we still don't know if we're safe.” In Kamal Kote, locals are stockpiling ration bags and charging phones.“We're not sleeping,” said a mother as her daughter clung to her shawl.“Only waiting.” The residents of Uri say they've lived on the frontline long enough to know what life on the Zero Line really means. “War is easy from a distance,” said Saquib Bhatti, a college student who returned from Srinagar to help his neighbors evacuate.“The people here carry the cost. Every time.” Uri is a ghost town, its streets troubled and torn. Those who come back find no peace, just fear that bombs will fall again, wiping out what's left of home. Tomorrow feels as broken as the walls around them. MENAFN10052025000215011059ID1109531704 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. 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