Severe storms and flooding across Oklahoma and Texas have left two dead, including a child, and triggered widespread emergency responses.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has called on Russia to pause attacks on civilian targets for a month, warning that rejection would show intent to keep fueling the war.
DHL Express will suspend global shipments above $800 to U.S. consumers starting April 21, citing delays caused by new customs regulations.
British fighter jets intercepted Russian aircraft near NATO airspace over the Baltic Sea twice last week, the UK government said on Sunday. The incidents occurred on Tuesday and Thursday, amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Russia and Ukraine have traded blame for violating a one-day Easter ceasefire declared by President Vladimir Putin, with both sides accusing each other of launching hundreds of attacks despite calls for a temporary halt in hostilities.
Supporters of Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami party marched in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, calling for an end to Israeli military actions and greater international intervention. The demonstration highlighted growing public concern over the humanitarian crisis in the region.
King Charles and Queen Camilla made a brief public appearance at St George’s Chapel in Windsor on Easter Sunday, marking the monarch’s first public outing since his cancer diagnosis. The royal couple joined other family members for the traditional service.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended former President Joseph Kabila’s political party and ordered the seizure of his assets over allegations of supporting M23 rebels in the country’s conflict-ridden east.
Pope Francis made a triumphant return to St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands just weeks after surviving double pneumonia. In a powerful Easter message, he called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, urging both sides to end hostilities and ease the humanitarian crisis.
Ukraine may need to import up to 6.3 billion cubic metres of gas for the 2025/26 winter season, as war-related damage to key infrastructure has pushed gas reserves to a record low. Former gas transit chief Serhiy Makogon warns that urgent funding and months of high-capacity imports will be required
Explosions were reported in Russian-controlled Donetsk on Sunday, despite a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire. The blasts raised fresh doubts over the truce, as Kyiv accused Moscow of continuing attacks along the front line.
An al-Qaeda-affiliated group has claimed responsibility for deadly raids on two military posts in Benin, saying 70 soldiers were killed. The attacks highlight the growing reach of jihadist violence from the Sahel into West Africa’s coastal states.
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China’s ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, has called for peaceful coexistence and mutual respect between Washington and Beijing, warning that China is prepared to retaliate if trade tensions continue to escalate.
Dan Pettit, America’s oldest active astronaut, has returned to Earth on his 70th birthday after completing his fourth mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Thousands have protested outside the UK Supreme Court after a ruling limited the legal definition of a woman to biological sex, raising concerns among trans rights advocates.
A building collapse in New Delhi has killed at least 11 people, including three children, as rescue teams continue searching through the debris for survivors.
Christians worldwide are marking Easter Sunday together this year, as both Catholic and Orthodox churches celebrate the resurrection of Jesus on the same day.
Police in Ecuador have arrested four suspects after gunmen killed 12 people at a cockfighting ring.
Rough seas have killed five and left two missing along Australia’s southeastern coast.
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