The new Leo XIV, a Chicago native, was entrusted by his predecessor Francis to head the powerful Dicastery for Bishops, charged with advising the pontiff on new bishop appointments; Italian newspaper La Repubblica called Prevost the least American of the Americans for his soft-spoken touch

U.S. President said that the agreement would lead to more beef and ethanol exports to the U.K., which would also streamline the processing of U.S. goods though customs

We hope that India and Pakistan will prevent the escalation of tension in the region, Mr. Araqchi said, reiterating calls for restraint

Authorities were searching for at least two suspects whose connection to the school and motive were not clear,

43-year-old suspect arrested for attempted murder after slashing two passengers on Tokyo subway during evening rush

Israels military offensive in Gaza threatens Palestinian existence, with U.N. warning of war crimes and humanitarian crisis

National Peoples Power emerges as largest party in local councils across Sri Lanka, facing challenges in forming administrations

Ministry of Culture halts Sothebys Hong Kong auction of sacred Buddhist relics, demanding repatriation and apology

Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel Macron are hoping to give the relationship fresh impetus at a crucial time, with Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin both exerting pressure on the EU

The strikes came after a Houthi missile gouged a crater near Tel Avivs Ben Gurion airport on Sunday (May 4, 2025)

Cardinals from 70 countries sequestered in Vatican to elect new Pope, face challenges of diversity and tradition

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is monitoring the situation; China calls the strikes regrettable

Amazon.com's Zoox agreed to recall 270 driverless vehicles after an unoccupied robotaxi was involved in an April 8 crash

About 77% of Indians have a bachelors degree or higher, second only to Taiwanese (83%)

The two countries, both under massive Western sanctions, signed a strategic partnership earlier this year.

In a historic milestone, India and the U.K. have successfully concluded an ambitious and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement, along with a Double Contribution Convention, Mr. Modi said

39-year-old Alexander Pancoe, a climber from Chicago, suffers cardiac arrest while descending the world's fifth tallest mountain Mount Makalu

Flight restrictions were introduced at more than a dozen airports as Ukraine fired over 100 drones ahead of the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith accuses previous federal Liberal governments; expresses hope of a path forward

Bipartisan Cost Coalition formed to combat rising costs under Trump administration, using various media platforms for outreach

Instead, it is reeling from a $48 million snap aid cut by U.S. President Donald Trumps government, which health workers say could rapidly unravel years of hard work and cause huge numbers of preventable deaths

A U.S. Education Department official said Harvard will receive no new federal grants until it demonstrates responsible management of the university and satisfies federal demands on a range of subjects.

In a session from 9:00 am (0700 GMT) Friedrich Merz will seek a majority in the 630-seat Bundestag to become modern Germanys 10th chancellor

More than 40 people were injured, many of them transported to the mega city of Karachi for treatment.

Russian authorities were alerted to her disappearance in April by an electronic monitoring system

Alcatraz Island is now a major tourist site that is operate by the National Park Service and is a designated National Historic Landmark

Parameswaran Iyer's nomination was necessitated to fill a vacancy created with the termination of services of K.V. Subramanian as the executive director at the IMF

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