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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,172

These are the key events on day 1,172 of Russiaโ€™s war on Ukraine.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Thousands of Kashmiris remain displaced despite India-Pakistan ceasefire

India-Pakistan ceasefire brings relief, but many who fled Kashmir fighting remain fearful of returning home.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in first blessing as pontiff

Pope Leo XIV gave his first blessing as pontiff this Sunday. In his speech, he called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nepalโ€™s Secular Character Weakens as Agenda for Hindu State Gains Traction

Sensing Hinduismโ€™s appeal among voters, Nepalโ€™s mainstream political actors are reconsidering their previous support for secularism.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Putin proposes Ukraine peace talks after Western leaders threaten sanctions

European leaders have given Russiaโ€™s president an ultimatum on agreeing to a 30-day Ukraine ceasefire.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Pope Leo XIV calls for Gaza ceasefire in first Sunday message

The new pope used phrases favoured by his predecessor, Francis, to call for an end to wars around the world.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

โ€˜Not surprisedโ€™ snooker star Ronnie Oโ€™Sullivan may leave Hong Kong: senior official

Director of Immigration Benson Kwok says city faces stiff competition in luring talent after player indicates possible move.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong flower market bustling on Motherโ€™s Day, but bargains bloom on mainland

Last-minute shoppers seek out roses at Mong Kok Flower Market, while some vendors say cross-border competition should be nipped in the bud.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hungary suspends talks with Ukraine on minority rights amid spy scandal

The spy scandal is deepening, as are the rifts in Hungarian-Ukrainian relations.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What the Christians of the Holy Land expect from Pope Leo XIV

We hope to see in the new pope a father who will stand by our side and protect us from oppression.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

OpenAI negotiates with Microsoft to unlock new funding and future IPO

High-stakes talks to revise terms of multibillion-dollar partnership are key to plans to adopt for-profit model

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Beijingโ€™s point man on Macau affairs calls on city to โ€˜stand firmโ€™ amid trade war

Xia Baolong also stresses need to explore new markets in meeting with cityโ€™s chief executive and local members of national governing bodies.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Peruvians celebrate new pope from adoptive city, praise his โ€˜big heartโ€™

Thousands gathered in the Peruvian city of Chiclayo to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV, who for years lived, ate and prayed among them.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

The US and China hold the key to each otherโ€™s economic puzzle

One consumes too much, produces too little. The other produces too much, consumes too little. What if each could solve the otherโ€™s problem?

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Steve Rosenberg: Putin's offer of talks may be attempt to divide the US and Europe

This was clearly his response to the ultimatum set by European leaders in Kyiv, the BBC's Russia Editor writes.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Pope Leo XIVโ€™s first message to world leaders: End all wars

The new pope called for a โ€œjust, authentic and long-lastingโ€ peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Hungary's Orban blasts Ukraine to bolster domestic support

Prime Minister Viktor Orban is vilifying neighboring Ukraine in a bid to appeal to his supporters and discredit the opposition.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Hungary's Viktor Orban targets Ukraine, as opposition grows

An unprecedented smear campaign against Ukraine is raging in Hungary. Prime Minister Viktor Orban wants his fellow citizens to vote against Ukraine's accession to the EU. What's behind it all?

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

3 arrested in Hong Kong over HK$4 million London gold trading scam

Police say syndicate rented offices in bustling commercial districts to create the appearance of a professional investment firm.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Salary freeze for Hong Kongโ€™s cash-strapped Urban Renewal Authority

Bodyโ€™s 700 staff will be affected by second freeze in four years, following similar move for civil servants.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Meta's new 'optional' AI chatbot in apps like Whatsapp is proving controversial. Here's why

Some users are irritated at the bright blue and pinkish circle now omnipresent in Metaโ€™s applications, primarily because of data protection issues.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Chinese weapons power Pakistan in Kashmir conflict, but doubts remain

Analysts say a war between India and Pakistan could be rare test of Russian and Chinese arms, with โ€˜larger ramificationsโ€™ for Indo-Pacific.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Field of Dreams: Football Breathes Life into Yemenโ€™s Camps

Every summer in Maโ€™rib, Yemen, a place marked by loss and uncertainty, a football tournament offers a rare kind of hope. For hundreds of displaced youth living across more than a dozen sites, itโ€™s a chance to unite, to belong, and to dream.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Watch: Crowds cheer as Pope holds first Sunday address

Worshippers packed St Peter's Square as Pope Leo XIV called for an end to global conflicts.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Bangladeshโ€™s former ruling party slams ban over protester deaths

The Awami Leagueโ€™s activities will remain banned until after a trial of the party and its leaders over the deaths of hundreds of protesters.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Russian drones strike frontline Ukrainian villages

The Russian Defence Ministry said Sunday morning that the Russian army had 'resumed' fighting after a 'ceasefire'.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine: Zelenskyy willing to meet Putin in Turkey

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also called for a ceasefire beginning Monday. US President Trump has urged Kyiv and Moscow to meet in Turkey on Thursday. Follow DW for more.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Iran says fourth round of โ€˜difficultโ€™ nuclear talks with US ends in Oman

Foreign minister says civilian enrichment cannot be subjected to any deal as Tehran and Washington set for more talks.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump offers to work with India, Pakistan on Kashmir โ€˜solutionโ€™

US president offers to mediate between nuclear-armed neighbours days after his administration helps broker a ceasefire.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

India-Pakistan ceasefire 'isn't long-term peace'

Indian and Pakistani diplomats believe that while the new ceasefire deal over Kashmir was welcome, it will take a lot more to address the long-term distrust between the two countries. Experts from both sides spoke to DW.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

UK immigration debate needs to drop the numbers game

Labourโ€™s task is balancing public appetite for control with the partyโ€™s other policy goals

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Baiduโ€™s Apollo Go expands robotaxi tests in Hong Kong as it aims for global reach

The Baidu unit has received an updated pilot licence, allowing it to double the number of robotaxis operating in a wider area.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post