Pope Leo XIV inherits the Vatican's troubled finances and his predecessor's reform efforts. The Holy See faces financial challenges, including past scandals and ongoing issues like declining donations and a fragile pension system. Pope Francis initiated reforms to combat corruption and improve transparency, but problems persist, as highlighted by a recent embezzlement trial involving a former advisor.
Pakistan Airports Authority announces full restoration of airspace and normal flight operations after tension with India
At the centre of the current controversy is Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the suave and media-trained Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistani military’s propaganda wing. While Gen Chaudhry ...more
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is set to release her White Paper called "Restoring Control Over the Immigration System".
Several thousand people demonstrated in Warsaw on Saturday against illegal immigration and the pro-European government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk, a week before the EU member chooses a new president. The 42-year-old fan of US Preside ...more
Heavy rains and severe flooding in Mogadishu, Somalia, have resulted in at least seven fatalities and widespread disruption. An overwhelmed drainage system exacerbated the situation, leading to collapsed houses and impassable roads. Res ...more
A firefighter in eastern France was in critical condition on Saturday after being hit in what appeared to be a deliberate attack by a motorist performing an "urban rodeo" stunt, officials said, a day after the government called for a cr ...more
Pope Leo XIV said Saturday he intended to follow his predecessor's path as pontiff, praising Francis's "complete dedication to service" and explaining his name choice reflected a commitment to social causes, according to the Vatican. De ...more
Lt. Gen. Asim Munir’s rise to power in Pakistan amid political turmoil and military tensions with India
Marco Rubio on Saturday revealed he and US VP JD Vance spent the past 48 hours with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including PMs Modi & Shehbaz Sharif.
India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following US-brokered talks led by Marco Rubio and JD Vance. Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif will initiated peace talks at a neutral site to address tensions.
Sisters of a man who died of carbon monoxide poisoning try to raise awareness of the dangers.
In a post on Truth Social, the US President said that after a long night of talks mediated by the US, India, and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire.
There was no "rancour" or "politcking" in the conclave to elect the new pope, England and Wales's most senior Roman Catholic tells the BBC.
A 12-foot bronze statue of a Black woman, 'Grounded in the Stars,' has sparked debate in Times Square. Created by British artist Thomas J Price, the sculpture challenges traditional monumentality and encourages reflection on representat ...more
A new bronze statue, 'Grounded in the Stars', is unveiled in Times Square. Thomas J. Price, a British artist, created the statue. It depicts a Black woman. The statue aims to challenge traditional monuments. It also highlights marginali ...more
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