History was written at the Vatican on Thursday as Robert Francis Prevost became the first American ever elected pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. His election marks a defining moment for the Roman Catholic Church, as the 267th successor to St. Peter steps forward to lead 1.4 billion Catholics across the globe. Tens of…
A new chapter has begun for the Roman Catholic Church. On Thursday evening, white smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that a new pope has been elected to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. The moment, steeped in centuries-old tradition, drew jubilant cheers and applause from tens of thousands of faithful…
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated sharply on Thursday, as both nations exchanged accusations over a fresh wave of drone attacks—deepening fears of a prolonged and dangerous conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif warned that retaliation was “increasingly certain,” after the country claimed it had shot down 25 Israeli-made Indian…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has successfully raised ₦598.33 billion through the sale of Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs) in its latest auction, reflecting strong investor appetite driven by excess liquidity in the financial system. The bulk of the proceeds—approximately ₦482.62 billion—came from the 365-day tenor, which garnered the highest demand and accounted for nearly…
A unilateral three-day ceasefire ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially taken effect, according to Russian state media. The truce is timed to align with Moscow’s annual World War II Victory Day commemorations, marking the 80th anniversary of what the Kremlin calls “the Great Victory.” The ceasefire, which began at midnight Thursday (2100 GMT…
In a major development on the global trade front, U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce a trade agreement with the United Kingdom today, according to reports from The New York Times and Politico. The announcement is slated for 10:00 AM (1400 GMT) during a press conference in the Oval Office, where Trump has…
Asian stocks extended their winning streak on Thursday, fueled by growing optimism that trade tensions between the United States and China could ease. The positive momentum comes ahead of high-level negotiations set for this weekend and remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump, who hinted at a potential “major trade deal” announcement later in the day….
The Bank of England (BoE) is widely expected to trim its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, as concerns grow over the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on global economic growth. This anticipated move would bring the UK’s key interest rate down to 4.25%, aligning with recent dovish trends…
Thick black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, signaling that the College of Cardinals has failed to elect a new pope on the first day of voting. The plume, watched closely by thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square and millions around the world, marked the end of the initial round…
In one of the most dangerous escalations in over two decades, tensions between India and Pakistan have dramatically intensified following a series of missile strikes and aerial confrontations between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. On Wednesday, India launched a powerful offensive, striking nine alleged terrorist infrastructure sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Indian government…
