
Watch live: Grand Farewell for Pope Francis as World Mourns the ‘Pope of the Poor’
Thousands of mourners gathered at the Vatican and across Rome to bid farewell to Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Catholic Church and a champion of the poor. Crowds began arriving overnight, rushing into St Peter’s Square when barriers opened early in the morning. By

Trump Administration Retreats from Revoking International Students’ Status Amid Legal Challenges
The Trump administration has temporarily backed down from efforts to terminate the immigration status of thousands of international students studying in the United States. This decision was revealed during court proceedings after multiple students filed lawsuits claiming their legal status was canceled without explanation. Government attorneys informed the court

Benin Mourns Loss of 54 Soldiers in Deadly Northern Attack
The government of Benin has confirmed that 54 soldiers were killed in a recent attack by the jihadist group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), linked to Al Qaeda. The attack took place last week in the northern region of the country, targeting two military posts. While the militant group

Macron Begins Historic Visit to Madagascar to Strengthen Regional Ties
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Madagascar on Wednesday, beginning a two-day visit focused on reinforcing France’s presence in the Indian Ocean region. This marks the first visit by a French president to the island nation since Jacques Chirac in 2005. As France’s influence wanes in the Sahel, the

Trump Blames Zelensky for Undermining Ukraine Peace Efforts with Crimea Comments
Donald Trump has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of jeopardizing peace talks over the ongoing war in Ukraine by making what Trump described as “inflammatory statements.” At a recent press conference, Zelensky declared that Ukraine would never recognize Russia’s control over Crimea. Trump responded by saying such

India Launches Massive Manhunt After 26 Killed in Kashmir Tourist Attack
Indian security forces intensified operations on Wednesday following a brutal assault on tourists in Kashmir, where gunmen opened fire and killed at least 26 people. The attack, described as the deadliest targeting civilians in the region in decades, took place in Pahalgam, a popular tourist destination. Prime Minister Narendra

Global Mourning as Pope Francis Dies at 88
Pope Francis, the first Latin American to lead the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. His passing has triggered an outpouring of grief from all corners of the world. The Pope, who had only recently been released from the hospital after treatment for an infection,

JD Vance Begins India Visit Amid Pressure to Secure Trade Deal and Ease US Tariffs
US Vice President JD Vance began a four-day visit to India on Monday, where he is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as both countries seek to finalize a trade deal and strengthen ties amid looming US tariff hikes. The visit, which also includes personal elements such as

Supreme Court Halts Trump Deportations Amid Outcry Over Due Process Violations
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting a group of Venezuelan migrants accused of gang affiliation under the rarely used 1798 Alien Enemies Act. The decision followed an emergency legal push by the ACLU, which argued that the migrants were being denied due process. Justice
