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Catholic Cardinals Set to Convene for Historic Papal Conclave
The Vatican announced it will begin the conclave to elect a new pope on May 7, following Pope Francis’s death last month. Over 130 cardinal...
Israeli Strikes Escalate Gaza Crisis, Aid Groups Alarmed
Israeli military attacks on Gaza have intensified, killing dozens in recent days. The enclave has been under siege for nine weeks, with severe...
Drone Strike Hits Gaza Relief Ship in International Waters
An aid ship bound for Gaza was reportedly attacked by drones in international waters near Malta, forcing the vessel to abandon its mission....
US Casualty Data in Yemen Kept Secret, Drawing Criticism
New reports allege the Trump administration is hiding casualty figures for US troops involved in Yemen’s escalating conflict, a stark break from...
India-Pakistan Tensions Flare After Deadly Kashmir Attack
A militant assault in Indian-administered Kashmir left 26 Indian tourists dead, intensifying hostility between India and Pakistan. Indian...
UK-US Strikes Target Houthi Drone Facilities in Yemen
In a coordinated operation, US and British forces bombed suspected Houthi drone manufacturing sites south of Yemen’s capital, Sanaa. Officials...
Snap Canadian Election Yields Likely Liberal Minority
Canadians headed to the polls in a snap election largely shaped by rising US trade tensions and provocative comments from President Trump about...
Russia Declares Brief Ukraine Ceasefire Amid War Tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a three-day unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to 11, tied to WWII Victory Day commemorations....
Short Ceasefire in Ukraine, Canadian Vote Sparks Uncertain Futures
Russia declared a three-day unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine (May 8–11) citing WWII Victory Day commemorations, asking Kyiv to reciprocate....
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