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…
In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Pakistan has declared a complete closure of its airspace for 48 hours following precision missile strikes by the Indian armed forces. The unprecedented move comes after India targeted nine terror camps across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and deeper within Pakistan in a coordinated military action dubbed Operation Sindoor. Until…
A deadly wave of drone attacks between Russia and Ukraine has intensified just days before Moscow’s annual Victory Day parade, with casualties reported in multiple cities and air travel briefly halted in the Russian capital. On Wednesday, Ukrainian officials confirmed that a Russian drone strike on Kyiv killed two people and injured eight others. Debris…
In a moment steeped in tradition and spiritual significance, 133 cardinal electors from around the globe gathered in the Vatican on Wednesday to begin the sacred and secretive process of selecting the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church. The conclave follows the death of Pope Francis last month, ending a 12-year papacy marked by…
In a significant move to revive its faltering economy, China on Wednesday announced a series of sweeping monetary policy changes aimed at boosting consumption, lending, and investment. The announcement comes as the country continues to grapple with post-pandemic sluggishness, a deepening property sector crisis, and the weight of a protracted trade war with the United…
