The election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, has drawn a range of responses in the United States, with some conservative figures expressing concern over his past remarks on immigration and politics.
Ukraine's security service says it has detained two alleged Hungarian spies accused of gathering military intelligence in the Zakarpattia region, near the shared border.
Romania’s far-right presidential frontrunner George Simion said the country should be compensated for aiding Ukraine, as he clashed with centrist rival Nicusor Dan in a televised debate ahead of the decisive run-off vote.
Pope Leo, the first pontiff from the United States, delivered his first Mass on Friday, expressing hope that his election would help the Church bring light to the "dark nights of this world."
Moscow is currently holding a Victory Day parade to mark 80 years since the end of the Great Patriotic War, with foreign delegations and military units participating.
A helicopter crash in Sri Lanka has resulted in six fatalities, according to military sources cited by AFP on Friday.
Italians gather to honour all who resisted fascism — including the forgotten Azerbaijani soldiers of Monte di Nese, each year. Their names may be lost, but their struggle for freedom is etched into the memory of this land.
From Washington to Rome and beyond, world leaders continue to welcome the election of Pope Leo XIV, recognising the historic nature of the first American pontiff and the hopes it brings for global unity and moral leadership.
For the first time in history, an American has been chosen to lead the Catholic Church, as Cardinal Robert Prevost is named pope.
Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, signalling that the cardinals have not yet elected a new pope as the secretive Vatican conclave continues into its second day.
Ukraine is exploring whether to replace the U.S. dollar with the euro as its reference currency, as Kyiv aligns more closely with the EU and global trade fractures deepen.
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An early morning explosion in Lahore has heightened uncertainty in South Asia, coming at a time of rising diplomatic and military strain between India and Pakistan.
As fighting between India and Pakistan intensifies, several Asian airlines have re-routed or cancelled flights to Europe, including those by Taiwan’s EVA Air, Korean Air, and Thai Airways, citing safety concerns due to airspace closures and military actions.
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Russia and Ukraine launched more overnight air attacks on each other's capitals, resulting in two deaths in Kyiv. The drone strikes on Kyiv sparked fires, while Moscow's air defences destroyed multiple drones.
Top U.S. officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, will meet with Chinese counterparts in Switzerland this weekend for high-level trade talks. The talks come after escalating tariffs between the two nations, sparking concerns over economic impact.
U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at a major announcement later this week, without offering any details, during a wide-ranging Oval Office exchange with Canadian leader Mark Carney.
A court in Azerbaijan continues public hearings involving Armenian nationals accused of committing crimes during the conflict over Karabakh.
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As the final celebrity entered the Metropolitan Museum of Art, fashion lovers worldwide were left with unforgettable looks and a tribute to Black style at the 2025 Met Gala.
Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a wide-ranging call covering Ukraine, Gaza, and Syria, with mutual pledges of cooperation and invitations exchanged.
The U.S. government is introducing financial incentives for undocumented migrants to leave the country voluntarily, aiming to reduce detentions and deportation costs.
A presidential visit to Central Asia is under consideration, potentially marking a historic first as U.S. ties with the region deepen.
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