Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has become the first American pope, taking the papal name Leo XIV.

Pakistan’s Chinese-made J-10 fighter jets have shot down two Indian aircraft, escalating tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

White smoke has been seen from the Sistine Chapel, indicating that a new leader of the Catholic Church has been elected 

Israeli PM Netanyahu admits uncertainty over three hostages’ fate, raising doubts about how many captives remain alive in Gaza.

Black smoke has emerged from the Vatican chimney again, signaling no agreement among cardinals on electing a new pope yet.

Ukraine is exploring a potential move from the dollar to the euro in response to shifting global alliances.

Iran’s Foreign Minister has urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint amid rising tensions following Indian strikes on Pakistan.

Sources allege the UAE is discreetly facilitating negotiations between Israel and Syria to ease regional tensions.

Israel has warned Houthis of severe retaliation if attacks continue, vowing readiness to strike Iran-backed threats across the region.

Nigeria has lauded Germany’s peaceful polls in the election of new Chancellor Friedrich Merz, pledging cooperation in security and development.

At least 61 killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza as food shortages, hospital overloads, and civilian suffering reach catastrophic levels.

North Korea has fired suspected ballistic missiles in a test likely linked to arms exports, drawing concern and regional scrutiny.

The US and UK are expected to unveil a trade deal Thursday, reducing tariffs amid Trump’s global trade overhaul campaign.

More than 70 protesters arrested after occupying Columbia library as NYPD intervenes and university denounces disruption amid final exams.

Pakistan claims it shot down Indian jets following air strikes that left 31 dead, though India denies the claim, citing prior attack.

Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday evening, signalling no consensus among cardinals in first vote of conclave

Global powers have called for calm after deadly strikes between India and Pakistan raise alarms over regional and nuclear stability

A failed landing caused a US Navy jet to crash into the Red Sea as pressure builds in the volatile maritime corridor

Trump has planned to announce the renaming of the Persian Gulf to Gulf of Arabia, stirring concerns over geopolitical motives

Canada’s new leader has challenged Trump’s annexation talk in a high-stakes meeting on reshaping diplomatic norms under his presidency