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…
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…
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 bold statement that signals ongoing regional tensions, Mahdi al-Mashat, the head of Yemen’s Houthi Supreme Political Council, has declared that the Iran-aligned group will continue launching attacks in solidarity with Gaza. The announcement was made through Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV, reaffirming the group’s position despite a reported ceasefire agreement involving the United States….
