Trump faces backlash over plan to accept Boeing gift from Qatar

Bipartisan criticism is mounting in Washington over US President Donald Trump’s plan to accept a luxury Boeing 747 jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One.
13 May, 2025
Trump defends resettling white South Africans as refugees in US

President Donald Trump has defended the decision to resettle a group of white Afrikaners in the United States as refugees, saying they were fleeing a “terrible situation” in South Africa.
12 May, 2025
US agrees to lower China tariffs as Beijing reciprocates gesture

The United States and China have announced an agreement to drastically reduce their tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days.
12 May, 2025
Ukraine to meet Russia for talks if Moscow agrees to ceasefire: Zelenksyy

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Kiev would meet with Moscow for talks in Istanbul on May 15 only if Russia commits to a 30-day ceasefire, starting on Monday.
11 May, 2025

Catholics gather to catch glimpse of Pope Leo XIV at St Peter’s prayer

India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire after days of attacks

Robert Francis Prevost: Quick facts about new pope

Bill Gates says determined not to ‘die rich’

White smoke signals Catholic Church has new pope
8 May, 2025
UAE ‘does not recognise’ Sudan’s decision to sever diplomatic ties
UAE says Sudan’s army-aligned government is not the legitimate government of the African country. It comes a day after Sudan severed diplomatic relations and closed its embassy and consulate in the Gulf state.

8 May, 2025
Pakistan shot down Indian Rafale jet in Kashmir dogfight — report
French authorities are investigating claims that multiple Rafale fighter aircraft may have been shot down by the Pakistan Air Force in overnight skirmishes with India, French intelligence official tells CNN.

7 May, 2025
Black smoke rises to signal no pope elected yet
Black smoke rose from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, signalling that the first round of voting in the papal conclave failed to elect a new pope.

7 May, 2025
Five things to know about the conclave as world awaits new pope
More than 130 cardinals from across the world have gathered in the Vatican to begin the process of electing a new pontiff following the death of Pope Francis.

7 May, 2025
What keeps bringing India and Pakistan to the verge of war?
New Delhi and Islamabad are once again hurling allegations and bullets at each other in what has become a dangerous pattern that can easily escalate into a full-scale war.

7 May, 2025
Pakistan downs five Indian warplanes, drones — Defence Minister
Pakistani Air Force downed five Indian warplanes following India’s aggression on Pakistan that left eight civilians dead and 35 wounded, says Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif.

6 May, 2025
Trump administration offers $1,000 to migrants who self-deport
The Trump administration has offered to give $1,000 to each undocumented migrant who “self-deports” back to their home country.

6 May, 2025
Who could be the next pope?
With Pope Francis’ passing, speculation over his successor turns to a diverse group of “papabili” cardinals.

5 May, 2025
Cable theft causes major travel disruptions on Spain’s high-speed rail
Spain’s transport minister calls the cable theft ”sabotage” as thousands of people are stranded.

2 May, 2025
Vatican prepares for conclave with smoke chimney installation
The conclave will signal to the world the outcome of choosing a new pope with the chimney emitting black smoke if no one has been elected, or white smoke if there is a new pope.




