Pope Francis dies: What happens next in the Vatican?
The Catholic Church enters a phase known as Sede Vacante (Vacant See), during which day-to-day responsibilities fall to the camerlengo (chamberlain)
Iraqi groups push to block Syria’s Jolani from Arab summit
More than 50 MPs from Iran-aligned Asaib Ahl al-Haq and Kataib Hezbollah have filed criminal complaints accusing Jolani of terrorism
El Salvador president urges Maduro to free Venezuelan political prisoners
‘Unlike you, we do not have political prisoners,’ Nayib Bukele tells Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
Pope Francis, 88, dies after long illness: Vatican
Pope suffered from ‘prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis’ associated with thrombocytopenia
Trump says he hopes Russia and Ukraine will strike deal soon
US President Trump said he expects Russia and Ukraine to end their war soon and start major economic cooperation with the United States.
Pope Francis makes brief Easter appearance, calls for Gaza ceasefire
The pope’s Easter remarks come after Hamas rejected Israel’s proposal for a temporary ceasefire, instead demanding a deal to end the war in exchange for the release of hostages
Chinese satellite company denies US claims of supporting Houthis
US claimed that Chinese company was ‘directly aiding Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen by providing satellite imagery to target US and international vessels’
Netanyahu orders military to increase pressure on Hamas
Egyptian mediators have been attempting to broker a ceasefire after Israel abandoned a temporary truce last month
Arabs furious over Israeli video of Al-Aqsa Mosque destruction
Arab nations condemned an AI video depicting Al-Aqsa Mosque’s destruction and warned of dangerous Israeli incitement against holy sites.
Zelensky accepts truce, says Russia still attacking
Despite Russia’s announced easter truce, Ukraine reported continued attacks but stated it would observe the ceasefire and proposed an extension.
Rescue teams pull survivors from deadly building collapse in India
At least 11 people, including three children, died when a residential building collapsed in northeastern New Delhi, with authorities still investigating the cause.
Iran, US begin new round of nuclear talks in Rome
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff will negotiate through an Omani intermediary, continuing indirect talks that began under President Barack Obama
US to withdraw troops, leaving under 1,000 in Syria
The Pentagon is consolidating US forces in Syria, reducing them to under 1,000 troops in the coming months.
US strike on Yemen fuel port kills at least 58, Houthi media reports
The U.S. has vowed to continue its large-scale strikes, which began last month, unless the Houthis cease attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes
Iran says nuclear deal possible if US is realistic
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Iran unless a deal on its nuclear program is reached
Israeli strikes target dozens of Gaza sites as ceasefire talks stagnate
The latest escalation comes after Israel ended a two-month truce last month and resumed its military offensive
Trump signals progress in US-China tariff negotiations
President Trump said the US and China are in talks to resolve their tariff dispute and expressed confidence in reaching a trade deal.
Qatar hosts first official meeting between Iraq and Syria
Iraqi and Syrian leaders met for the first time in Qatar, discussing regional issues, sovereignty, and the fight against Islamic State militants.
Protesters in Haiti demand protection from gang violence
Police officers were stationed near the roadblocks, some armed with automatic weapons, but did not intervene in the protests
Russia lifts ban on Taliban, paving way for ties with Afghanistan
The decision, made by Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday, removes the Taliban from the list of banned terrorist organizations, potentially opening the door for increased diplomatic engagement
UAE, Saudi Arabia deny reports of talks on Yemen offensive
A senior UAE official called the reports “wild unsubstantiated stories,” while a Saudi official source also refuted the claims
Iran asserts right to uranium enrichment amid US talks
The negotiations, which began in Oman last Saturday with the Gulf state acting as a mediator, represent the first direct discussions between the two countries under U.S. President Donald Trump
Israel army to stay in Gaza ‘under any circumstance’
‘(Israeli army) is not evacuating areas that have been cleared and seized,’ defense minister says
Gaza ‘mass grave’ of Palestinians, MSF says, as Israeli strikes ki...
On Wednesday, medics reported that at least 13 people were killed in ongoing Israeli strikes
Macron orders diplomats out after Algeria’s retaliatory move
France expels 12 Algerian officials in response to a diplomatic dispute following the arrest of an Algerian consular worker in France.
Italy’s Crosetto blames Russia for Ukraine War, criticizes Israel over G...
“Nothing has changed with the Russians,” said Crosetto, a close ally of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
Israel proposes Gaza ceasefire, but hurdles remain
Hamas confirmed it was reviewing the proposal and would respond “as soon as possible”