Trump extends TikTok sale deadline

President Trump has extended ByteDance’s deadline to sell TikTok by 75 days, as talks continue to prevent the app’s shutdown in the U.S.

Attorney general moves to block Elon Musk’s $2m voter giveaway in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has filed a lawsuit to stop Elon Musk from giving $2 million to voters ahead of the state’s Supreme Court election, calling it a violation of state election laws.

Russian drone strike kills four, injures 19 in Dnipro

A Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed at least four people and injured 19, sparking a fire in a hotel and nearby buildings.

Storms kill at least 4 in Texas–Mexico border floods

Severe storms have brought deadly floods to the Texas–Mexico border, killing at least four people and forcing hundreds into shelters.

M23 rebel leaders arrive in Doha for talks

M23 rebel leaders have arrived in Qatar for further talks with mediators, following an earlier meeting between the presidents of DRC and Rwanda.

Elon Musk’s xAI acquires X in $33 billion deal

Elon Musk’s xAI has acquired his social media platform X in a $33 billion all-stock deal.

Putin calls for UN-run administration to oust Zelenskyy

Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested placing Ukraine under temporary UN administration before negotiations on a peace deal can begin.

U.S. and Mexico discuss migration and security

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum as part of a regional tour focused on migration and security cooperation.

World leaders pledge support after deadly Myanmar earthquake

Global leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump and UN chief Antonio Guterres, pledged support to Myanmar after a powerful earthquake killed over 150 people.

Trump calls Canada’s PM amid trade tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for the first time amid trade tensions.

Two killed, 17 injured in Nepal protests over monarchy

Protesters and police clashed in Nepal leaving two dead and 17 injured as demonstrators rallied to demand the return of the constitutional monarchy.

JD Vance criticizes Denmark over failure to protect Greenland

U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized Denmark’s handling of Greenland’s security during a visit to the U.S. base at Pituffik.

UK urges citizens to leave South Sudan amid rising tensions

Britain has advised its nationals to evacuate South Sudan as fears of renewed civil war grow following the collapse of a fragile peace deal.

Trump orders Smithsonian Institution to remove “anti-american” content

U.S. President Trump has signed an executive order directing the Smithsonian Institution to eliminate what he calls divisive narratives from its museums and exhibits.

Trump pulls Stefanik UN nomination

U.S. President Trump has withdrawn Rep. Elise Stefanik’s UN ambassador nomination to preserve the GOP’s slim House majority.

King Charles cancels events after cancer treatment side effects

Britain's King Charles was briefly hospitalized due to temporary side effects from cancer treatment and has cancelled Friday’s engagements on medical advice.

Judge orders preservation of signal chat

A U.S. judge has ordered officials to preserve Signal messages after reports revealed Trump aides discussed classified Yemen strike plans in the app.

Australia to Hold Federal Election on May 3

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has set a national election for May 3, as Labor faces a tight race against the opposition.

Argentina secures $20B IMF loan

Argentina has finalized a $20 billion IMF deal to stabilize reserves and repay existing debt amid severe economic challenges.

Canada PM: Old U.S.-Canada Ties Are Over

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Trump’s auto tariffs mark a permanent shift in Canada’s relationship with the U.S.

Trump May Cut China Tariffs to Aid TikTok Deal

U.S. President Trump says he could reduce tariffs and extend a deadline to support the sale of TikTok to a non-Chinese buyer.

Bulgaria Proposes Black Sea Shipping Safety Hub

Kim Jong Un oversees AI suicide drone tests

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supervised tests of AI-powered suicide drones and reconnaissance aircraft, underscoring his country's focus on unmanned and advanced military technologies.

Hundreds in Gaza Stage Protests Against Hamas

Hundreds of Palestinians have staged rare protests in northern Gaza, demanding an end to the war and expressing anger at Hamas amid worsening humanitarian conditions.