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Inside Muridke: Did India hit a β€˜terror base’ or a mosque?

At least three people were killed in the strike at a compound with a complicated past.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Bill Gates set to give away $200B US by 2045, says Musk is 'killing' world's poorest children

BillGatespledged on Thursday to give away $200billion US via his charitable foundation by 2045 and lashed out at Elon Musk, accusingthe world's richest manof "killing the world's poorest children" through huge cuts to the U.S. foreign aidbudget.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Connectivity and Energy Cooperation Key to Boosting India-Azerbaijan Relations

India's quest for a foothold in Central Asia and the South Caucasus, combined with Baku's desire for business and connectivity, could provide a much-needed opportunity to transform the bilateral relations.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Pope Leo XIV, first US pope, addresses crowd at St Peter's Square

Pope Leo XIV, the first US pope, addressed the faithful on St Peter's Square, emphasising peace, dialogue and unity, recalling his roots as an Augustinian priest.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump’s trade deal with Britain will worry allies and rivals alike

Sir Keir Starmer will at least be pleased to have been first

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Cars, cows, crops: the winners and losers from Trump’s trade deal with Britain

Experts warn pact still leaves UK facing higher tariffs on exports to the US than before president returned to office

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Documentary sheds light on Biden’s reactions to Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing

A probe into the US journalist's death in the West Bank suggests US had reason to believe shooting was 'intentional'.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

As Russia rallies the troops to mark Victory Day, it's using the past to try to justify its war on Ukraine

Russia is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory Day as a few dozen leaders fly in to watch and meet with Putin. Victory day has become an opportunity for Russia to try to frame the Ukraine war in the same light as the second world war.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Trump says a rate cut would be like 'jet fuel' for markets, but Powell doesn't want to do it

The Fed on Wednesday voted to keep its benchmark interest rate in a range of 4.25% to 4.5%, where it's kept it on hold since December.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Libya and Trump administration discussed sharing billions of dollars in frozen funds, sources say

Libya and Trump administration discussed sharing billions of dollars in frozen funds, sources say Submitted by Sean Mathews on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 17:39 Envoy Massad Boulos purportedly held talks with Tripoli-based government about sharing billions of dollars in frozen Libyan state assets Senior American advisor Massad Boulos gestures during a press conference at the US embassy in Kigali, Rwanda, on 8 April 2025 (Paloma...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

BFFs Putin and Xi blast Trump’s proposed Golden Dome missile shield

The U.S. president's plan is β€œdeeply destabilizing," Moscow and Beijing say.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

The Strategic Misreading of Taiwan Is a Dangerous Oversight

Casting Taiwan as a β€œprovocateur” is not only analytically flawed, but risks legitimizing Beijing’s aggression.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

From white smoke to balcony speech, watch how Pope Leo XIV was unveiled as new pontiff

Robert Prevost becomes the first American to be elected pope, following a two-day conclave in Vatican City.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Will African nations ever be able to repay their debt?

African nations are drowning in debt. A halt of US aid to many countries on the continent could worsen the crisis.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Election of Pope Leo XIV Sparks Reactions From World Leaders

He asserted that β€˜God loves us all unconditionally’ in his first words from the balcony of St. Peter’s Square. On Thursday, 133 cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel elected Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church. The American cardinal took the name Leo XIV. RELATED: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope […]

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump unveils United Kingdom trade deal, first since 'reciprocal' tariff pause

President Trump imposed "reciprocal" tariffs on nearly all other countries, but quickly paused them to allow time to negotiate trade agreements with the U.S.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Israeli military conducts armed raids of Unrwa schools in Jerusalem

Israeli military conducts armed raids of Unrwa schools in Jerusalem The Israeli military conducted an armed raid on three UN-operated schools in East Jerusalem in the West Bank before forcing more than 550 children out of their classrooms and detaining oneUnited Nations relief and works agency for Palestine refugees staff member on Thursday. The raid led to an outcry from the commissioner general, Philippe Lazzarini,...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Pope Leo XIV had to overcome the taboo against a U.S. pontiff

Pope Leo XIV had to overcome the taboo against a U.S. pope, given the geopolitical power already wielded by the United States in the secular sphere.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

WeightWatchers blames diet drugs and social media for bankruptcy

Problems for the well-known brand began with the Coronavirus pandemic and continued as prescriptions gained favour

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Leo XIV Calls for Peace and a Church Open to All

β€˜We still hear in our ears that weak, but always courageous voice of Pope Francis blessing from Rome,’ he said. Robert Francis Prevost, the U.S.-born cardinal who also holds Peruvian citizenship, chose the name Leo XIV for his papacy. From the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, he delivered a lengthy speech to thousands of faithful […]

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump congratulates new American pope

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost will be the first American pontiff in history.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Months of talks, then a late scramble: how the UK finally struck a US trade deal

Sir Keir Starmer welcomed agreement to blunt impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

White smoke emerges from Sistine Chapel as new pope is elected

White smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, signalling the election of a new pope as crowds in St. Pet

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Zelenskyy addresses Ukrainians in Kyiv as Moscow airspace remains blocked

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy recorded a video from Kyiv city centre for the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism, calling the Friday parade in Moscow a β€œparade of fear.”

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Meet Pope Leo XIV: Former Cardinal Prevost’s Path to Papacy

In a remarkable turn of events, Cardinal Robert Prevost has been chosen as the new Pope Leo XIV following the passing of Pope Francis. Related: The Catholic Church Announces Its New Pope With White Smoke This election marks a significant moment in the history of the Catholic Church, as Prevost becomes the first pontiff of […]

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago, but V-E Day is haunted by conflict in Ukraine

Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday’s 80th anniversary of V-E Day is haunted as much by the specter of current-day conflict.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

What is (and isn’t) actually in the UK-US trade deal

Like any deal, it comes at a cost, with compromises made on both sides β€” and some concessions may prove difficult to digest.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Bulgarian spy helped Wirecard’s Marsalek plan Kabul airlift for CIA, court told

Claim dismissed by prosecution lawyers at Old Bailey sentencing hearing

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump says he wants to meet β€˜so fantastic’ von der Leyen

U.S. president thinks the EU was set up to "screw" America ― but suddenly seems to like its boss.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

US Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost to lead Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been announced as the next head of the Catholic Church. He is the first pope from the US and took the papal name Leo XIV. DW has more.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Sanctuary of Machu Picchu: An Outstanding Universal Value

Machu Picchu, the Historic Sanctuary of the Inca Civilization, stands as one of the most breathtaking archaeological and architectural marvels in the world. Nestled between the Peruvian Andes and the Amazon Basin, it is celebrated for both its cultural and natural heritage, spanning 32,592 hectares of dramatic mountain landscapes, ancient trails, and rich biodiversity. Constructed […]

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou travels to Moscow with German and Slovak lawmakers

The trio will be in the Russian capital on the same day as "Victory Day" celebrations.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Who is Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, elected Pope Leo XIV?

Prevost is the first US citizen to hold the position of head of the Roman Catholic Church and in the run-up to the conclave, was not considered a frontrunner to be elected pontiff.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Charity linked to Prince Harry admits human rights abuses in Congo

African Parks acknowledged its rangers committed human rights abuses in Congo-Brazzaville.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

WATCH: Trump says he’ll pull Ed Martin’s nomination U.S. Attorney after partisanship concerns

President Trump pulled the nomination of Ed Martin Jr. after a key Republican senator said he could not support him for the job due to his defense of Jan. 6 rioters.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour